The public's independent watchdog for sound forest and range practices in British Columbia, Canada. Collection Notice: https://xitter.cf/t.co/vTE03UuvEs
Victoria, BC, Canada
Joined June 2012
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Do you have a concern about forest and range practices in BC?
Call or email us to speak to an investigator:
Greater Victoria: (250) 213-4700
Toll Free (BC only): 1-800-994-5899
[email protected]
Visit our website to learn more: ow.ly/LEj450v3pbF
One more audit happening next week - Carrier Lumber Ltd.’s forest operations near Prince George.
🔎examining harvesting, roads, reforestation & wildfire protection
📍 Fieldwork Oct. 19–23, 2026.
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#BCForests #ForestPractices #WildfireProtection
Starting Oct. 19, the Forest Practices Board will audit stand-level retention and block reserves in the Thompson Rivers district, examining forest practices and compliance.
Learn more - bcfpb.ca/release-publication…
#BCForests #Biodiversity
Are you our next Board Member?
We are seeking one part-time Board member to help provide independent oversight of forest and range practices in BC.
BC residents only. Apply by Aug. 31: ow.ly/rvB450ZyIpK
🌲 FPB auditors will assess biodiversity practices on areas managed by BCTS, North Island Community Forest & Western Forest Products.
📍 Port McNeill and Port Hardy area
🔎 Focus: wildlife tree retention areas & block reserves.
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#BCForestry
📸 Out in the field!
FPB auditors have been out in the field conducting an audit of three woodlot licences in the Thompson Rivers Natural Resource District. ow.ly/kn6450ZxOOU
Here are a few photos captured along the way! 🌲
Upcoming Audit
Auditors will assess range planning and practices on four agreements in the Selkirk District.
Auditors will examine whether range use plans are being followed and that range resources are being appropriately managed.
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Upcoming Audit
Auditors will be in the field assessing forest planning and practices on three woodlot licences in the Thompson Rivers Natural Resource District, beginning August 3, 2026.
For more info: bcfpb.ca/release-publication…
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day
The Forest Practices Board honours the histories, cultures & contributions of First Nations, Inuit & Métis Peoples, & recognizes the importance of listening to Indigenous perspectives in our work. #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #NIPD2026
🔙Throwback to 2012 - examined water quality of community watersheds and found range practices needed improvement to further reduce risks. ow.ly/lwSH50Z8fqb
A special investigation on how well government is protecting old-growth - ow.ly/PGH550Z8fqa
#TBT
📸 #FlashbackFriday: As natural resource development expanded in BC, we broadened audits beyond traditional forestry, examining 2 oil and gas operations & a ski-hill development to help ensure responsible forest & range practices. ow.ly/Nncq50Z7Qt7
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🔙 #TBT: Examined cumulative effects in northeastern BC, and recommended a provincial framework to manage cumulative impacts. It was also the year Al Gorley became the Board's 4th chair. ow.ly/jM1E50Z7LBC #BCForests
#ICYMI - 🌲 Our auditors are in the field this week, auditing BC Timber Sales and timber sale licence holders in the Kispiox TSA, near Hazelton.
Learn more - bcfpb.ca/release-publication… #BCForests #BCTS #ForestryAudit #Hazelton
🌲 Our auditors are in the field! We're auditing BCTS and timber sale licence holders in the Kispiox TSA, near Hazelton.
Learn more - ow.ly/3hj050Z7m3y
#BCForests #BCTS #ForestryAudit
📢 Kerry Rouck joins the board for a three-year term.
A registered professional forester from West Kelowna, Rouck brings nearly 30 years of forestry experience, including work with Indigenous communities and woodlot management.
Learn more: bcfpb.ca/release-publication…
🚨 Upcoming Audit 🚨
Starting next Monday, our auditors will be in Hazelton area to audit forestry planning & practices of BCTS in Kispiox TSA. The audit will assess harvesting, roads, silviculture & wildfire-related activities for compliance. 🌲🔥 ow.ly/9EUo50Z3PpJ
#ICYMI - Findings from audit of BCTS in the Cascades Natural Resource District, near Merritt.
Details: ow.ly/ee0n50YZff6
🚨New Audit Report Released🚨
- Most forestry & wildfire practices by BCTS in the Merritt Field Unit met legal requirements
- Concerns with some free-growing declarations
- Managed road & bridge risks well following the 2021 atmospheric river
📝Details ow.ly/lhwN50YYpcC
Meggin Messenger has been appointed Chair of the Forest Practices Board for a three-year term.
A Registered Professional Forester, she brings more than 30 years of experience in land management and public administration.
Learn more: bcfpb.ca/board/our-team/
Investigation results of wildfire-risk-reduction harvesting near Alkali Lake released today.
Full details - ow.ly/u0tm50Yj6gn
#BCForests #Wildfire
Throwback to 2009 -
✔ Review of 50 fuel-treatment projects across BC assesses implementation of recommendations from the 2003 Kelowna wildfire.
Stronger forests. Safer communities.
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#BCForests #Wildfire #Throwback
