VICTORIA –The Forest Practices Board released its 2015-16 annual report today, which celebrates 20 years as the public’s watchdog for forest and range practices in BC, as well as reporting on the board’s work over the past year. “British Columbia is unique in the world in having an independent body that provides oversight of forest […]
This bulletin describes the benefits to the BC public of having the Forest Practices Board provide independent…
In 1995, in response to the public’s desire for legislation to ensure sound forest practices, the province created the…
Prompt government action to define goat winter ranges is needed to protect mountain goat habitat in the Chilliwack Forest District and to balance forest harvesting with wildlife habitat conservation, the Forest Practices Board reported today.
Audit of Forest Planning and Practices, Woodlot Licence W0657, Fort St. James District Audit of Forest…
This bulletin explores stewardship from a Forest Practices Board perspective. It is intended to foster discussion and…
Victoria -The forestry operations of Atco Lumber Ltd. complied with the Forest Practices Code in all significant respects, according to a Forest Practices Board audit released today. The report concludes the board’s audit of Forest Licence A20218, held by Atco Lumber Ltd. The operating area for this licence is in the Kootenay Lake timber supply […]
As part of the Forest Practices Board’s 2008 compliance audit program, the Board randomly selected the Central Cariboo…
VICTORIA – Two community forest licences held by the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest Corp. and Little Prairie Community Forest Inc. will be audited, starting Sept. 26, 2016. The auditors will examine all operational planning, harvesting, roads, silviculture and wildfire protection practices for compliance with the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act. Tumbler […]
