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Issue #8 – Winter 2012/13
“Social licence” is a term used to describe the general approval society gives to industries operating on public lands. The extent to which social licence exists depends upon the public’s confidence that industries will follow the rules, act responsibly, and generate more public benefit than harm. The Board believes that independent oversight is an important and cost-effective method for fostering […]
Community Watersheds: From Objectives to Results on the Ground
Drinking water is of paramount concern to British Columbians. Government regulates the safe and reliable supply of…
Logging and Winter Stream Flow in Twinflower Creek
In 2011, a complainant experienced an unexpected loss of water and two floods. Concerned that his property, livelihood…
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,…
Audit of Timber Harvesting and Road Activities: Ainsworth Lumber Company Ltd. – Pulpwood Agreement # 16 and West Fraser Mills Ltd. – FL A20001
Timber harvesting and road planning activities undertaken by Ainsworth Lumber Company Ltd. on pulp agreement #16 and…
Logging in Spotted Owl Habitat in the Blackwater Creek Valley
In June 2007, the Board received a complaint about a timber sale in the Blackwater Creek Valley near D’Arcy, in the…