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Control of Invasive Plants on Crown Land in British Columbia
Management of invasive plants in British Columbia is a complex task involving a range of jurisdictions, legislation,…
Planned Timber Harvesting at Two Recreation Sites near Rock Creek, BC
The Board investigated a complaint about proposed harvesting around recreation sites at Thone and Williamson Lakes. The complainants were concerned that the cutblocks were too close to the campsites and lakes. They thought the harvesting posed and unacceptable risk to: the recreational experience of campers and anglers, public safety due windthrow, riparian ecosystems and water […]
Issue #21 – Summer 2019
These are turbulent times in forest management in BC. Internal factors, such as declining timber supply, and external factors, such as the softwood lumber agreement and commodity prices, are creating stresses for both the forest sector and communities that have not been seen since the 2009 recession. At the time of this newsletter, we are […]
Report highlights value of forest beneath the trees
There is significant economic potential for developing non-wood and botanical forest products in British Columbia, as long as the proper regulatory and planning tools are in place, according to a Forest Practices Board report released today.
