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Two board members reappointed to the Forest Practices Board

VICTORIA – Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today that Dr. William B. McGill and Ralph Archibald have been reappointed to the Forest Practices Board for terms of two years each. “Bill and Ralph’s contributions and experience have been greatly appreciated by the board,” said Tim Ryan, board chair. “I am […]

Holt appointed to Forest Practices Board

VICTORIA – Nelson consultant Rachel Holt has been appointed to the Forest Practices Board. Holt is a professional biologist and the owner of a small consulting company based in Nelson, British Columbia. She has worked to develop approaches for ecosystem-based management in the coastal temperate rainforest, managing endangered species, and environmental risk assessment for Queen […]

Audit of Forest Planning and Practices: 0866740 B.C. Ltd. (Aspen Planers) – FL A18700

In fall 2017, the Forest Practices Board audited the forest activities of 0866740 B.C. Ltd. This company, held by Aspen Planers Ltd., operates in the Cascades Natural Resource District near Lillooet, Gold Bridge, and the Bridge River. This was a full scope compliance audit and all activities carried out between July 1, 2015, and November […]

Western Toads and Forest Harvesting near Summit Lake

The Valhalla Wilderness Association complained to the Board that forest practices undertaken by the Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR) near Summit Lake is impacting western toad habitat and causing direct mortality to the toads. In its investigation, the Board considered current research being undertaken at Summit lake into the life cycle and habitat requirements […]

Burns Lake Indian Band Gets Good Audit Result

VICTORIA – The Burns Lake Indian Band fully met the requirements of forest practices legislation while harvesting beetle-infested stands in the Nadina Forest District, the Forest Practices Board reported today. “The board is pleased to see that the Band is focused on public awareness and is actively engaged with other forest users in the area, […]