VICTORIA – Planning and forestry activities on two woodlots in the Quesnel Forest District, in central British Columbia, generally met all legal requirements, according to an audit of their operations released today. “We’re pleased to find that these two woodlot licensees have been demonstrating sound forest practices overall,” said board chair Bruce Fraser. “While we […]
VICTORIA – Stands of trees killed by the mountain pine beetle still provide environmental benefits and potential timber value if left standing, according to a Forest Practices Board special report released today. The report examined pine stands affected by the 1979 mountain pine beetle attack in the southern Quesnel forest district. Trees left standing or […]
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board is urging cautious management of northern goshawk habitat on Haida Gwaii, to allow time for ongoing planning processes to address goshawk management. Goshawks are large hawks that depend upon mature forests for nesting. They feed on a variety of larger birds and mammals, such as red squirrels, blue grouse […]
Victoria – The Forest Practices Board today released the results of its special investigation into forest planning and practices near streams in coastal areas of British Columbia. The report concludes that forest practices near streams have improved since the Forest Practices Code was created. The disturbance of streams by logging has reduced significantly since the […]
