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Better forest practices needed near streams

Skeena Cellulose Inc. needs to improve some logging practices near streams, but otherwise it was found to have generally complied with the Forest Practices Code in an audit of Tree Farm Licence 1 near Terrace.

Report examines management of fire hazards resulting from logging

VICTORIA – In a study of recently logged areas, the Forest Practices Board found that fire hazard was reduced satisfactorily in most cases, but no licensees fully met the legal requirement to assess fire hazard as required by the Wildfire Act, according to a report released today. The study examined 111 randomly selected cutblocks, harvested […]

Forest Practices Board’s Streams Investigation Nears Completion

Victoria – The Forest Practices Board’s special investigation of forest planning and practices near streams in coastal areas of B.C. is nearing completion. The field work was completed in late October, 1997 and the analysis of the results has been ongoing since that time. The report is now being written and the Board plans to […]

Helicopter and Snowcat Skiing in Mountain Caribou Habitat

This audit highlights the beneficial aspects of having an industry, with the potential to adversely impact a sensitive wildlife resource, follow agreed upon procedures to manage and minimize wildlife encounters, and to self-report on those encounters.

Terrace Community Forest passes forestry audit

VICTORIA – An audit of forest planning, harvesting and road practices in the Terrace Community Forest found that all activities met the requirements of provincial forestry legislation, according to a report released today. “The community forest has operations in three areas close to the City of Terrace,” said board chair, Tim Ryan. “They harvested about […]

Board Audit Will Examine Streamside Practices in Kootenay Forest District

VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will conduct an audit this month looking at forest activities around streams located in Wyndell Box and Lumber Ltd.’s operating areas in the Kootenay Forest District. In some cases, forest practices, such as harvesting and road and stream crossing construction can have serious environmental impacts on water quality and […]