Oil and gas companies near Fort Nelson pass forestry audit
An audit of two oil and gas companies working in the northern part of the Fort Nelson Forest District found that their operations met the requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act.
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BCTS operations near Terrace, Prince Rupert pass audit
An audit of BC Timber Sales and timber sale licensees in the Coast Mountain Resource District found that forest planning, silviculture, fire protection, harvesting and road activities complied with forest practices legislation.
Board to audit forestry operations at ski resort near Rossland
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will examine the forest practices of the Red Mountain Ski Resort, licence L49318, the week of July 7, 2014. Red Mountain, which began as a community-operated ski facility, is currently owned by RMR Acquisition Corporation. The resort is expanding its ski capacity by clearing new runs and installing new […]
Supreme Court of Canada rejects Northwood appeal
VICTORIA -The Supreme Court of Canada has denied Canfor Corporation the right to appeal a decision made by the B.C. Court of Appeal regarding the Forest Practices Board’s jurisdiction. The court’s ruling, handed down today, follows an unsuccessful appeal launched by Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd. (now Canfor Corporation) in November 1999 after the B.C. […]
Mountain Pine Beetle Salvage and Road Access Through a Proposed Protected Area
On August 11, 1999, the Omineca Community Forest Association complained to the Forest Practices Board with concerns…
Board to audit Mackenzie Fibre Management Corporation
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will examine the forestry activities of Mackenzie Fibre Management Corporation, near the Town of Mackenzie, during the week of Sept. 23, 2013. The audit will examine timber harvesting, road construction, maintenance, silviculture, fire protection and associated planning activities carried out since September 2011, for compliance with forest practices legislation. […]
Mission tree farm licence gets good audit result
An audit of tree farm licence (TFL) 26, held by the District of Mission in the Chilliwack Forest District, found good planning and forest practices, according to a report released today.
Board to audit Carrier Lumber Ltd. operations near Prince George
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of Carrier Lumber Ltd.’s operations on Forest Licence A18158, located just east of Prince George and north of Fort St. James, during the week of June 16, 2014. The audit will examine timber harvesting, road construction, maintenance, silviculture, fire prevention and associated planning activities carried […]
