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Control of Invasive Plants on Crown Land in British Columbia
Management of invasive plants in British Columbia is a complex task involving a range of jurisdictions, legislation,…
Report advocates setting clear, measurable goals
Victoria -Sound forest practices must be guided by clear and measurable goals, especially as government moves to results-based regulation, according to the Forest Practices Board’s 2001 annual report. The report, which summarizes the results of the board’s work last year, notes problems on the ground that could be avoided through well-defined, measurable direction at all forest […]
Mountain Pine Beetle Report Finds Good Reforestation Efforts
VICTORIA – The reforestation of areas most heavily affected by B.C.’s mountain pine beetle infestation is as prompt, or quicker, than in areas not affected, or affected to a lesser degree, according to a report released today by the Forest Practices Board. “The board views this as a commendable achievement,” said board chair Bruce Fraser. […]
A Lack of Direction: Improving Marbled Murrelet Habitat Conservation Under the Forest and Range Practices Act
In 2002, the federal Canadian Wildlife Service published a document that compiled the best and most current information…
BC’s Mountain Caribou: Last Chance for Conservation?
All mountain caribou in Canada are nationally designated as ‘threatened’. Threatened status means that action is…
Establishment of Conservation Areas for Old Growth and Wildlife Habitat in the Squamish and Chilliwack Forest Districts
In 2004, the Forest Practices Board released its special report on the implementation of biodiversity measures under…