Conserving Old Growth Forests in BC Implementation of old-growth retention strategies under FRPA
The investigation found that progress has been made in planning and implementing old-growth retention: thousands of old…
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Board welcomes two new members, gets new vice-chair
VICTORIA – Al Gorley, chair of the Forest Practices Board, issued the following statement upon the Cabinet appointment of two new board members, and a new vice-chair, announced by Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson last week: “On behalf of board members and staff at the Forest Practices Board, we are pleased […]
Issue #15 – Summer 2016
In my meetings with stakeholders and professionals I have heard some comment that the Board never acknowledges good practices, and from others I have heard the concern that there is just a minimum standard of forestry being practiced in the woods. I think we can all agree we want our practices to be second to […]
Protection of Drinking Water in Community Watersheds Examined
An investigation of how well the FRPA protects drinking water in community watersheds has identified a number of improvements necessary to help ensure government objectives for drinking water quality and quantity are achieved.
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 […]
Did Construction of Road 200 in the Hasty Creek Watershed Meet Forest Practices Code Requirements?
In July 2000, the Board received a complaint from the Valhalla Wilderness Society – Forest Watch (the complainant)…
Quick Action Needed to Protect Threatened Mountain Caribou
Decisive government leadership and prompt action are needed to address serious threats to the survival of BC’s mountain caribou, the Forest Practices Board reported today.
Board to audit government’s enforcement in the Cascades Forest District
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will audit three government ministries to assess whether they are appropriately enforcing forest practices legislation in the Cascades Forest District, the Forest Practices Board announced today. The ministries to be audited are Forests and Range; Environment; and Tourism, Culture and the Arts. Each of these ministries is responsible for […]
