Forest Practices Board Report: Public Involvement in Forest Management Planning in BC

2 Community Forests cited as good examples

BC Forest Practices Board

Many forest licensees have effective approaches to public information and involvement that go well beyond the basic legal requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA). In the Board’s experience, these licensees enjoy a higher level of public confidence and receive fewer complaints than those who do not.  The Board believes that effective public involvement requires providing an opportunity for informed public input at the appropriate planning level.

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