Water Quality in the East Blackpool Watersheds
Residents in the East Blackpool area near Clearwater were concerned that forestry activities above their properties…
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North Canyon Improvement District
The North Canyon Improvement District submitted a complaint to the Forest Practices Board on March 16, 2009. The…
Forest Watchdog Learning New Tricks to Adapt to Results-Based Regulations
VICTORIA – The Province’s independent forest practices watchdog is updating its approach to auditing and monitoring forestry operations to reflect emerging trends such as results-based regulation and third-party certification. In its 2003 annual report released today, the Forest Practices Board also reviews the impact of new forestry legislation, the need to protect endangered species habitats, […]
Road and Bridge Practices – Board Audit Findings 2005 – 2011: Special Report
This special report takes a look at the results of Board audits under the Forest and Range Practices Act and the…
Sinclair Mountain cabin contravenes forestry legislation
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trail and cabin on Sinclair Mountain, near Smithers, contravene forest practices legislation, the Forest Practices Board reported today. The board also found the Ministry of Forests and Range did not enforce the legislation appropriately.
B.C. needs new planning process for forestry
VICTORIA – In a new report, the Forest Practices Board recommends that government adopt a tactical forest planning process to direct forestry operations on Crown land. “For more than 20 years, the board has called for improved planning and objectives at the landscape and watershed scales,” said Kevin Kriese, chair, Forest Practices Board. “Recent board […]
Range Use Near Midway, BC
The complainant has operated a woodlot on his land near Midway, 60 kilometres east of Osoyoos, for 30 years. For the…
Most Kemess Mine Power Line Issues Addressed
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.
Board to audit forestry operations in the Prince George Forest District
VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will audit forest practices of Canadian Forest Products Limited, Tree Farm Licence 30 (TFL 30) from September 27 to October 1. The audit will examine planning, harvesting, roads, silviculture and fire protection activities for compliance with forest practices legislation. TFL 30 is located in the Prince George Forest District […]
