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Wildfire Management Plans Step in the Right Direction
An investigation into the state of fire management planning has found that fire management plans have been prepared in all forest districts in the province, and that they provide the basic information needed to help plan a response to a wildfire, according to a report released today.
Prompt Action Needed to Protect Goat Habitat
Prompt government action to define goat winter ranges is needed to protect mountain goat habitat in the Chilliwack Forest District and to balance forest harvesting with wildlife habitat conservation, the Forest Practices Board reported today.
Ranchers on track, but government needs to improve enforcement
B.C.’s Ministry of Forests needs to follow its own policy for making sure range practices on Crown lands are meeting Forest Practices Code requirements.
Issue #16 – Winter 2016/17
As 2016 draws to a close, we at the Board have been looking back to see what the trends and issues have been this year. Probably the most significant trend to note is that the Board has received double the normal number of public complaints and concerns with forest management and practices this year. (Public […]
Issue #3 – Summer 2010
I was honored to take on the position of Chair as of May 1, and appreciate the opportunity to work with our highly skilled and dedicated board members and staff. British Columbians rely on the Board to be an independent and trusted voice. Since the Board was established 15 years ago there have been significant changes in […]
