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Audit of Forest Soil Conservation: Mackenzie Forest District

The Forest Practices Board conducted a pilot audit of forest soil conservation in the Mackenzie forest district. The...
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Audit of Stream Riparian Management: Chilliwack Forest District

The Forest Practices Board conducted a pilot audit of forest soil conservation in the Chilliwack forest district. The...
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Public Access to Forest Planning Documents

The Board received a complaint from an individual about the adequacy of the public review process for proposed forest...
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SR61-Landscape-Fire-Management

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MOF-New-Chair-Announcement-2023

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Reviews and Appeals of Forest Practices Code Decisions in British Columbia, 1996-2001

Just as companies can appeal fines and government orders, the Forest Practices Board can appeal both government...
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What is the difference between a Special Report and a Special Investigation Report?

A special report is issued by the Board if it wishes to comment publicly on a matter that is related to the work of the Board or a specific audit or investigation case. A special investigation is conducted by the Board to deal with matters of significant public interest that cannot be adequately addressed through […]
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Does the Board always need a complaint before it can conduct an investigation?

No – the Board may conduct special investigations to determine compliance with the Forest and Range Practices Act, Wildfire Act, the regulations made under those acts, and the appropriateness of government enforcement of certain parts of those acts. Special investigations deal with matters of significant public interest over a larger area than can be addressed […]
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If I see something I don’t like in the forest, do I come to you?

If you have concerns about any forest or range practices you have seen, we will do our best to help you. Usually, we start by determining who to contact in government or the name of the tenure holder in that area. We can also explain the relevant legislation, and whether or not the government’s Compliance […]
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Are you part of the BC Provincial Government? How are you different?

The Board is a government agency, fulfilling an administrative tribunal role. However, the Board operates separately from any ministry and takes direction from its appointed Board. Although the Board does not have enforcement powers, it does provide oversight of government and industry forest and range practices. The Board’s role is similar to the Auditor General […]
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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.
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