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Maintaining Biodiversity in a Cutblock on Southwestern Vancouver Island in the South Island Forest District

In July 1999, the Board received a complaint from an individual who works as a faller. He was required, as part of his...
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Audit of BC Timber Sales finds issues

VICTORIA – An audit of the Okanagan Shuswap District portion of the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) Okanagan–Columbia Business Area has found compliance with most requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act, according to a report released today. “BCTS and timber sale licence holders complied with most requirements of the legislation,” […]
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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 […]
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BC Timber Sales Passes Audit

VICTORIA – An audit of BC Timber Sales (BCTS) and timber sale licence holders (TSL holders) in the Stuart Nechako business area in the Vanderhoof Natural Resource District found compliance with B.C.’s forestry legislation, according to a report released today. “BCTS and TSL holders fully complied with requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act […]
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Forestry Audit: BCTS & Timber Sales Licensees - Stuart Nechako Business Area - Vanderhoof District

As part of its 2016 compliance audit program, the Forest Practices Board randomly selected the Vanderhoof Natural Resource District portion of BC Timber Sales' (BCTS) Stuart-Nechako Business Area for audit. The Vanderhoof District covers approximately 1.4 million hectares and contains the communities of Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake. Vanderhoof is surrounded by the Northern Interior Plateau’s […]
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True North, Strong and Green

INFO BULLETIN VICTORIA – Sept. 18-25, 2016, is National Forest Week in Canada – a time to celebrate Canada’s forests and the benefits they provide to Canadians. The theme this year is True North, Strong and Green. There are many reasons why this year’s theme is particularly suited to British Columbia. B.C. is certainly green […]
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Complaint Investigation Reference Manual - version 5.0

Complaint Investigation Reference Manual - version 5.0 DOWNLOAD The investigation reference manual has been prepared to: inform parties, affected persons, potential complainants and interested persons of the Forest Practices Board’s complaint investigation process; help complaint analysts exercise delegated responsibilities; and ensure that the Forest Practices Board is consistent in its investigation practice.
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Forest Practices Board Members’ Role & Duties

Forest Practices Board Members’ Role & Duties Updated: March 2020 Background The Forest Practices Board was created in 1995 under the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act and continued under the Forest and Range Practices Act . The responsibilities and functions of the board are defined in the Act. The board consists of the […]
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Audit Selection Policies (Selection Process and Eligibility of a Licence or Licensee)

Audit Selection Policies (Selection Process and Eligibility of a Licence or Licensee) BACKGROUND A key function of the Forest Practices Board is to conduct periodic independent audits of forest and range practice performance of both government and industry in British Columbia, and to report the results of these audits to the public and the Minister […]
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Issue #11 - Summer 2014

December, I have been meeting with and renewing contact with many industry, government, First Nations, community and non-government organization representatives. Establishing lines of communication and building relationships are important to me, as this facilitates the sharing of perspectives, areas of concern and priorities and allows me to communicate what we do, what we have done […]
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The Board conducts its work throughout British Columbia, and we respectfully acknowledge the territories of the many Indigenous Peoples who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
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