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Firefighting Readiness only Concern in Sunshine Coast Audit

Victoria -The Sunshine Coast forest district’s small business forest enterprise program generally complied with Forest Practices Code requirements, with the exception of fire-protection planning and preparedness, says a report released today by the Forest Practices Board. The report concludes the board’s audit of the government-run program under which the Ministry of Forests awards timber sale […]

Wood Waste in Bigmouth Creek

In September 2009, the Board received a complaint about large pieces of wood (i.e., logs) being left on a cutblock at…

Board Releases Review of BC’s Forest Planning

Victoria -Fundamental changes to the way forest development is planned in B.C. are recommended in a report released today by the Forest Practices Board. The report concludes the board’s provincewide review of the forest development planning process. Forest development plans are prepared by individual forest companies and the Ministry of Forests’ Small Business Forest Enterprise […]

Forestry Watchdog Says Government Needs to Protect Environmental Resources

Victoria – The Forest Practices Code has produced good results in improving site-specific forest practices, particularly those dealing with roads and cutblocks around the province. But important Forest Practices Code provisions intended to protect wildlife, biodiversity, recreation and scenery have still not been implemented. This is the main message of the 1999 Annual Report of […]

Investigation Found Northwood’s Forest Plan Should Not Have Been Approved

Victoria – The Forest Practices Board released an investigation report today involving Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.’s forest development plan for an area near McGregor River, 120 kilometres east of Prince George. The board found that the Ministry of Forests district manager should not have approved Northwood’s 1997-2001 Forest Development Plan. In January 1998, Prince […]

Red Mountain Resort’s forest practices pass audit

VICTORIA – An audit of forest planning, harvesting and road practices at Red Mountain Ski Resort found that the resort met the requirements of provincial forestry legislation, according to a report released today. “The board provides oversight for all types and sizes of forest licences,” said board chair, Tim Ryan. “In this case, the resort […]