No – the Board may conduct special investigations to determine compliance with the Forest and Range Practices Act, Wildfire Act, the regulations made under those acts, and the appropriateness of government enforcement of certain parts of those acts. Special investigations deal with matters of significant public interest over a larger area than can be addressed […]
If you have concerns about any forest or range practices you have seen, we will do our best to help you. Usually, we start by determining who to contact in government or the name of the tenure holder in that area. We can also explain the relevant legislation, and whether or not the government’s Compliance […]
Our work usually finds that forest and range operators are meeting the requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act, although there are still some areas where improvements are needed. We have also found gaps in the legal requirements themselves, and have recommended government make changes to better ensure sound forest […]
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.