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Protection of scenic areas near Williston Lake consistent with Forest Practices Code

Victoria - The Ministry of Forests' decision to identify scenic areas and establish visual quality objectives for areas visible from Williston Lake was reasonable and met Forest Practices Code requirements, said the Forest Practices Board in a report released today. In its report, the board recommends the district manager start a process for public participation. […]
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Forest Practices Audit Finds Northwood Did Not Comply with Code Court allows audit to be released

VICTORIA - Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.'s Houston Division did not comply with the Forest Practices Code in maintaining and deactivating roads. Northwood also caused excessive soil disturbance by logging during wet weather, although this complied with the code, according to a Forest Practices Board audit released today following a court ruling. A B.C. Court […]
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Audit of Second Burns Lake Forest Licence Finds Problems

VICTORIA – A report released today concludes that a numbered company owned by the Wet’suwet’en First Nation complied with most, but not all, requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act, and failed to comply with Wildfire Act requirements to assess and reduce fire hazards after logging. The audit examined forest planning and practices carried […]
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Audit of Burns Lake Specialty Wood Finds Problems

VICTORIA – A report released today concludes that Burns Lake Specialty Wood complied with most requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act, but failed to comply with Wildfire Act requirements to assess and reduce fire hazards after logging. The audit examined forest planning and practices carried out between September 2011 and October 2013, near […]
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Slocan Division Gets Clean Audit from the Forest Practices Board

Victoria - Slocan Forest Products’ operations in the Slocan Valley are complying with the Forest Practices Code, according to a Forest Practices Board audit released today. "Slocan’s practices complied with the Code in all significant respects. There is a high degree of compliance in an operating area with eleven community watersheds and steep terrain," said […]
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Audit of Forest Planning and Practices: MaMook Natural Resources Limited - TFL 54

As part of the Forest Practices Board's 2011 compliance audit program, the Board randomly selected the South Island...
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Audit of Forest Planning and Practices: Amabilis Contracting Limited - NRFL A79575

As part of its 2012 compliance audit program, the Forest Practices Board selected Amabilis Contracting Limited's (...
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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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BC Timber Sales - Prince George Business Area, Mackenzie District: Forestry Audit

This audit examined the activities of the BC Timber Sales Program (BCTS) in the Mackenzie District. Numerous natural...
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Audit of Babine Forest Products finds good practices

An audit of a Babine Forest Products (BFP) operation in the Nadina Forest District near Burns Lake showed a high standard of forest operations, according to a Forest Practices Board audit report released today.
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