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Good Forest Practices Found in Four Audits

The trend towards better forest practices continues, as seen in four seperate Audit reports released by the Forest Practices board today.

BCTS Winlaw Creek Harvesting Found Appropriate

Timber harvesting in the Winlaw Creek watershed was appropriate and there is no evidence that it damaged the watershed, the Forest Practices Board reported today.

New Chair Appointed To The Forest Practices Board

March 9, 2010 Ministry of Forests and Range VICTORIA – Al Gorley will assume the role of chair of the Forest Practices Board effective May 1, 2010, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced today. “The Forest Practices Board serves as the public’s watchdog on forest practices in British Columbia,” said Bell. “I’m confident that […]

Investigation of forest practices near Summit Lake released

VICTORIA – An investigation of a complaint by the Valhalla Wilderness Society about forestry activities near Summit Lake has found that the Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR) and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRO) have taken reasonable steps to ensure forest practices protect the western toad population. […]

Visuals Audit Shows Good Performance

An audit in the Campbell River Forest District has found good performance by forest companies in limiting the visual impact of logging activities, the Forest Practices Board reported today.