Back after a two year hiatus — BC Forest Practices Board Newsletter

BC Forest Practices Board
January 27, 2025
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada, Canada West

Keith Atkinson

Issue #28 – Winter 2024/25 includes these stories and more:

  • Message from board chair, Keith Atkinson
  • The Secret Life of Board Members, by Bruce Larson
  • Audit Program Update: In 2024, we released four audit reports
  • Complaint Investigation Program: In 2024, we received 7 complaints and dealt with 48 concerns from members of the public. 
  • New Special Projects: The Board has approved two new special investigations 
  • Appeals Program: The Board did not initiate or join an appeal in 2024. However, we are currently still participating in two appeals
  • Recommendations: The Board tracks the implementation of its recommendations and posts all responses to our recommendations with the relevant report on our website.
  • People: Since 2023, we have had staff members retire or transition to new roles outside of our organization, necessitating the need for new staff to assume these positions. 

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