The Forest Practices Board does not have jurisdiction on private land, except for some woodlots and tree farm licences. We recommend that you contact the Managed Forest Council, they may be able to help if the land is owned by one of their members. If logging is within city or Regional District boundaries then you […]
And how do I know they have permits to cut down the trees? This information can be obtained through the nearest forest district office: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/managing-our-forest-resources/ministry-of-forests-lands-and-natural-resource-operations-region-district-contacts
The Forest Practices Board has the authority to appeal certain determinations made under the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act. This includes contravention determinations, administrative penalties, remediation orders, wildfire cost recovery, and the approval or refusal of forestry and range operational plans. The Board also has the authority to participate in appeals […]
Contractors The Forest Practices Board retains qualified contractors to act as audit team members or specialists, to provide expertise to work on investigations, or participate in other special projects as needed. The Board maintains a List of Qualified Suppliers who, on an “as, if and when requested” basis, may be contacted directly, or asked to […]
The Board conducts its work throughout British Columbia, and we respectfully acknowledge the territories of the many Indigenous Peoples who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
