An audit of enforcement of forest practices legislation in the Columbia Forest District concludes that government’s enforcement was appropriate, according to a report released today.
On March 12, 2004, the Granite Ridge Water Users Committee (the complainant) asked the Board to investigate the…
In July 2009, a resident of Kamloops submitted a complaint about motorcycle and other off-road vehicle use resulting in…
NEWS RELEASE – Norbord Ltd. passes forestry audit
VICTORIA – The first forest stewardship plans (FSPs) under new results-based forestry legislation lack clear results, and make it difficult for the public and government to hold forest companies accountable, according to a Forest Practices Board special report released today. The board reviewed 15 of the first FSPs submitted by forest companies under the Forest […]
Forest fires generated a high degree of public interest during the summer of 2003. Although many people are aware of…
Victoria – Today, the Forest Practices Board began an audit of Forest Licence A18671, held by Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. The operating area for this licence is in the South Okanagan on both sides of Okanagan Lake close to Westbank, Naramata and Summerland, as well as south of that area around Keremeos. The audit will […]
Fire has been a natural part of many ecosystems in BC. Lightning-caused fires periodically reduced the build-up of…
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.
NEWS RELEASE – Husby Forest Products passes forestry audit
