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Significant non-compliance found in MacMillan Bloedel’s practices on Vancouver Island’s west coast

A compliance audit found serious problems with aspects of MacMillan Bloedel Ltd.’s operations in Tree Farm Licence 44 on west Vancouver Island, the Forest Practices Board announced today.

Inadequate monitoring and enforcement put fish stream at risk

VICTORIA – Gaps in monitoring by the Ministry of Forests and Range (MOFR) put an East Kootenay fish stream at risk, the Forest Practices Board reported today. Since the incident occurred, MOFR and BC Timber Sales (BCTS) have taken measures to reduce the risk of future occurrences of this nature. The board’s special investigation focused […]

BC Timber Sales gets clean audit

A Forest Practices Board audit in the area surrounding the communities of Merritt, Princeton and Lillooet found BC Timber Sales and its timber sale licence holders complied with forestry legislation, according to a report released today.

Ranchers on track, but government needs to improve enforcement

B.C.’s Ministry of Forests needs to follow its own policy for making sure range practices on Crown lands are meeting Forest Practices Code requirements.