The Forest Practices Board (FPB) has released an investigative report about the management of habitat for species-at-risk under the Forest and Range Practices Act and…
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New measures on old growth introduced
The B.C. government is launching new measures to protect more old growth by fast-tracking innovation and co-developing new local plans with First Nations to better…
Forest Practices Board releases 21-22 annual report
The Forest Practices Board has released its 2021-22 annual report, which provides a summary of the board’s work in each of its program areas. The…
B.C. announces long awaited changes to forestry legislation
By John Bergenske Op-ed Commentary Actions speak louder than words. While a revised forest act from the province looks good on paper, only time will…
Koocanusa area open for local camping and recreation
Camping in identified campsites and motorized-vehicle use (including the use of off-road vehicles) on identified recreation trails in Koocanusa are now open to people living…
Old growth and forestry jobs in steep decline
By Eddie Petryshen Op-ed commentary The numbers are staggering; 500 square kilometres of old growth forests are logged every year in B.C. Many of these…
Forest Practices Board marks 25 years
The Forest Practices Board (FPB) recently released its 2019-20 annual report, which describes the board’s work over the past year and highlights its accomplishments over…
Road sediment causing impacts to fish habitat
The B.C. Forest Practices Board last week released findings of a special investigation examining how forest and range practices are protecting fish habitat under the…
Recreationists in denial
By Peter Christensen Op-Ed Commentary Recently while walking in the Dry Gulch Recreation Area, or what is formally known as the Radium Stoddart Big Horn…
RDEK supportive of trails/rec site near Ta Ta Creek
Click to enlarge The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors Jan. 10 unanimously agreed to support a Crown Land Licence of Occupation…