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Pilot Effectiveness Audits: Use of Criteria and Indicators to Date – Lessons Learned
The Forest Practices Board is mandated to audit government’s and agreement holders’ compliance with forest practices…
Issue #13 – Summer 2015
The Forest Practices Board is celebrating 20 years of service to the public and government of BC as the independent oversight of BC’s forest and range practices. The Board’s body of work is substantive and has contributed to better and more consistent practices, compliance and regulatory performance. Independent oversight is good public policy—it builds accountability, […]
Audit of Forest Planning and Practices: Canadian Forest Products Ltd. – TFL 48
In August 2012, the Forest Practices Board (Board) conducted a full scope audit of forest planning and practices on…
Arrow Forest District’s Small Business Program Met Most Code Requirements But Biodiversity Issues Identified In Audit
VICTORIA- A Forest Practices Board audit released today finds that the Ministry of Forests’ Small Business Forest Enterprise Program (SBFEP) in the Arrow Forest District generally complied with Forest Practices Code requirements. One instance of significant non-compliance was identified. This involved plans to harvest two cutblocks that, in order to maintain biodiversity, should not be […]
Forest Practices Board initiates special investigation on forest practices in areas with streams
The independent Forest Practices Board has decided to initiate a special investigation into forest practices around streams in coastal BC. The purpose of the Board’s special investigation is to see if forest practices in the field comply with the Forest Practices Code and protect streams and riparian areas beside the streams. The special investigation will […]
Cattle Grazing on the Overton-Moody Range Unit
This investigation is about cattle grazing on the Overton-Moody Range Unit near Grand Forks. The complainant asserts…
Forest Practices Board Report Highlights Importance of Public Involvement in Forest Planning
VICTORIA – Today, the Forest Practices Board reported that the Arrow Forest District complied with the Forest Practices Code when it refused to extend the public review period for several 1996-2000 forest development plans in the Slocan Valley. However, the Board also found that the refusal to extend the time allowed for public review was […]
Closing Letter: Trophy Mountain Pine
In 2007, the Board investigated and reported on a complaint regarding a conflict between a person’s recreational trail…
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 […]
