In 2015, the Forest Practices Board published a special investigation report on forest stewardship plans (FSPs). The 2015 report findings were substantial, and the recommendations triggered a quick response from government in the form of non-legal direction and training for practitioners and government staff. Since the 2015 report came out, many FSPs have expired and […]
This special report has been prompted by multiple concerns and complaints received by the Forest Practices Board about outdoor recreation activities and how recreation values are managed under FRPA. This report will determine how forestry planning and practices are addressing forest recreation values under FRPA
A compliance audit of Forest Licence A18689, held by Riverside Forest Products Ltd. Activities under this licence…
The Board received a complaint about whether a forest development plan for a neighbouring woodlot licence met the…
As part of its 2017 compliance audit program, the Board randomly selected the North Island Central Coast Natural Resource District as a location for a full scope compliance audit. The Board selected forest licences (FL) A93095 and A93096 and non-replaceable forest licence (NRFL) A75918, held by Gwa’Nak Resources Ltd. for audit. The activities audited are […]
As part of its 2009 compliance audit program, the Forest Practices Board randomly selected the Chilliwack Forest…
The Nisga’a final agreement requires government to bring the forest lands on Nisga’a territory up to agreed-upon…
As part of its 2015 compliance audit program, the Forest Practices Board selected woodlot W1644, held by Rojo Logging Limited, in the Selkirk District, for audit. The woodlot’s operations are located east of Creston, along Highway 3. The audit found that planning and practices generally complied with the Forest and Range Practices Act and the […]
The Okanagan Indian Band’s planning and forest practices on non-replaceable forest licence A73213 complied with…
As part of its 2015 compliance audit program, the Forest Practices Board selected woodlot W0438, held by Jeffrey Mattes, in the Selkirk District, for audit. The woodlot’s operations are located on south of Kaslo, along Highway 31. The audit found that planning and practices generally complied with the Forest and Range Practices Act and the […]
