VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of Downie Street Sawmills on forest licence A31102, near Revelstoke, during the week of Oct. 2, 2017. Auditors will examine whether harvesting, roads, silviculture, fire protection and associated planning, carried out between October 2015 and October 2017, met the requirements of the Forest and Range […]
I would like to begin the New Year by thanking all the people who help the Board do its job, particularly the individuals whose work becomes the subject of an audit, complaint or investigation. I understand that it is not comfortable, nor convenient to be audited or investigated, and have been impressed by the professionalism and cooperation exhibited. Over the […]
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of Lowell A. Johnson Consultants Ltd. on forest licence A77026 and non-replaceable forest licence A90554, during the week of Oct. 5, 2015. The auditors will examine all operational planning, harvesting, roads, silviculture and wildfire protection practices for compliance with the Forest and Range Practices Act […]
The investigation found that progress has been made in planning and implementing old-growth retention: thousands of old…
Kemess Mine has addressed most of the environmental issues identified in a Forest Practices Board investigation, but there are still environmental concerns related to skid bridges near the power line, the Forest Practices Board reported today.
Timber harvesting in the Winlaw Creek watershed was appropriate and there is no evidence that it damaged the watershed, the Forest Practices Board reported today.
I encourage all readers to provide feedback to the Board. Informal comments about a recent report or how the Board carries out its work are welcomed and appreciated. Whether you prefer to comment on our Facebook page, Tweet us, or use more private means such as email or phone, your perspective is important to us. Although the Forest Practices Board carefully […]
Richmond Plywood (Richply) is carrying out good forest practices on northern Vancouver Island, but the Ministry of Forests needs to improve its bridge safety procedures in the area, the Forest Practices Board reported today.
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 […]
In July 2000, the Board received a complaint from the Valhalla Wilderness Society – Forest Watch (the complainant)…
