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Audit of B.C. Timber Sales finds issues

VICTORIA – An audit of the South Island District portion of the B.C. Timber Sales (BCTS) Strait of Georgia Business Area has found compliance with most, but not all, requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act, according to a report released today. “While BCTS met most of its obligations, the audit did […]

BCTS program in the Cranbrook to Invermere area gets good audit

An audit of BC Timber Sales’ (BCTS) operations in the Rocky Mountain District found that forest planning, silviculture, fire protection, harvesting and road activities complied with provincial forestry legislation, according to a report released today.

Ranching operations near Merritt audited

VICTORIA – The holders of five range agreements for livestock grazing generally met the requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act, according to an audit report released today. The audit identified a couple of streamside areas that were being impacted by cattle use, but overall, the range agreement areas are being well managed. “The […]

Ranching operations near 100 Mile House get good audit

VICTORIA – The holders of three cattle grazing and one hay cutting licence met the requirements of the provincial Forest and Range Practices Act, according to an audit report released today. “The board is pleased to see these range tenure holders doing a good job of managing their tenures and ensuring their cattle can graze […]