An investigation into the state of old-growth forest retention in the province has concluded that, while old growth retention objectives are being implemented, government needs to track retention areas, and evaluate whether or not they are actually effective in protecting biodiversity.
The Forest Practices Board (the Board) received a complaint that the Cariboo-Chilcotin Land-Use Plan (CCLUP) was not…
The forestry operations of Skeena Cellulose Inc. complied with the Forest Practices Code in all significant respects, says a report released by the Forest Practices Board today.
In August 2015, the Forest Practices Board audited the activities of Tanizul Timber Ltd. on the current Community…
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 […]
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will audit the appropriateness of government enforcement of the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) within the Fort St. James Forest District. Two government ministries are responsible for FRPA enforcement: the Ministry of Forests and the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection. The audit will review the enforcement […]
On November 20, 1998, the district manager of the Prince George Forest District approved the 1998-2002 forest…
In September 2002, a conservation group on Vancouver Island complained to the Board about windthrow of trees that had…
Triumph Timber Ltd.’s activities near Prince Rupert complied with legislative requirements, including operations in…
As part of its 2019 compliance audit program, the Board selected three non-replaceable forest licences (NRFLs) in the Chilliwack Natural Resource District as a location for a full scope compliance audit. The licences include A75807, A79504 and A90380, held by Ts’elxweyeqw Forestry Limited Partnership, Leq’ A: Mel Forestry Limited Partnership, and Skwah First Nation, respectively. […]
