Information-Analysis report on Christmas tree-real or artificial and its carbon footprint- which is less? It depends. http://www.sightline.org/2015/12/21/your-christmas-trees-carbon-footprint/ Christmas tree industry contributes to community diversification while not impacting climate change in many conditions.
Category Archives: 2013-2020 Articles and Resources
Professional Reliance
Professional Reliance concept was introduced with FRPA to give more responsibility for forest decisions to forest professionals. The Forest Practices Board studied how this has worked in FPB Board Bulletin 014-professional reliance
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We welcome your help! Send us information through our webmail on your local forests or concerns about BC forests. The input can come in the form of information articles, local issues, experiences, good and bad news stories or your opinions on items related to the community priorities or long-term forest stewardship.
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Why should you be interested in BC forests?
Opinion-Bill Bourgeois-It is critical that British Columbians be interested and concerned about the future of BC forests. The case is presented in Why be interested in BC forests.
Government consultation commitments vs community needs
Opinion-Bill Bourgeois-Government has policies regarding public consultation on forestry and land use. I question whether these are adequate to meet community needs in Government consultation commitments-opinion.
Student gets career guidance through forestry class
Success Story-A Carihi Secondary School student tells of her experiences that led to a career in forestry. The Carihi student letter should be a must read for students interested in finding out more about forestry.
Charles Bloom Secondary Forestry Program
Success story: Charles Bloom Secondary School in Lumby uses a Woodlot to provide teaching opportunities for Charles Bloom Secondary Forestry Program.
Community influence through public consultation
Information: Bill Bourgeois outlines opportunities for communities and individuals to provide input into forestry plans and processes. Influence through public consultation
Ten Years of FRPA
Article – May 2014 – Forest Practices Board Special Report-A decade in review (FPB SR46-A-Decade-in-Review)
The FPB evaluation of nine (9) Forest and Range Practices Act framework elements rated performance fair to poor in all but forest practices which got a Board rating of good.
Forest Stewardship Plans
Are Forest Stewardship Plans meeting expectations FPB SIR44-FSP-Are-They-Meeting-Expectations-1
“The board previously looked at forest stewardship plans in 2006 and found numerous problems, so we wanted to see if they had improved since then,” said board chair Tim Ryan. “Unfortunately, we found there has been no improvement in that time.”