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Enforcement Audit Reference Manual - version 1.0

Enforcement Audit Reference Manual - version 1.0 DOWNLOAD This reference manual contains the audit standards of the Forest Practices Board (FPB) for the conduct of its enforcement audits, and the audit criteria and procedures for use in assessing the appropriateness of government enforcement under Part 6 of the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act […]
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Compliance Audit Reference Manual - version 7.1

Compliance Audit Reference Manual - version 7.1 DOWNLOAD This manual sets out the Forest Practices Board’s audit standards and processes for forest and range compliance audits. It provides direction and guidance for auditors and information for auditees. Forest Practices Board audit standards and the guidance in this manual are based on Canadian generally accepted auditing […]
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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 […]
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Issue #5 - Summer 2011

Thanks to the many readers who responded to the professional reliance question in our winter 2010/2011 newsletter. Your effort is greatly appreciated and your insights will help shape how the Board approaches this important topic. Over the past several months, the Board’s work has seen some changes. In particular, we are interacting with a much […]
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Issue #8 - Winter 2012/13

“Social licence” is a term used to describe the general approval society gives to industries operating  on public lands. The extent to which social licence exists depends  upon the public’s confidence that industries will follow the rules, act responsibly, and generate more public benefit than harm. The Board believes that independent  oversight is an important and cost-effective method for fostering […]
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Investigation finds unsafe bridges on forestry roads

An investigation of 216 bridges constructed throughout the province in the last three years has found numerous non-compliances with legislation and over two dozen bridges that may not be safe for industrial use.
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Our Policies

Board Policies This page contains Forest Practices Board policies and procedures that may interest the general public. The policies and procedures relate to how the Board carries out its mandate. This page will be updated as new policies and procedures are developed. Governance Policies Code of Conduct External Communications Forest Practices Board Members’ Role & […]
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Logging Near Habitat for Mountain Goats and Spotted Owl in the Chilliwack River Valley

This report is about a complaint from three residents of the Chilliwack River Valley who were concerned about logging...
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How do I find out which company is logging in my area?

 And how do I know they have permits to cut down the trees? This information can be obtained through the nearest forest district office: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/managing-our-forest-resources/ministry-of-forests-lands-and-natural-resource-operations-region-district-contacts
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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