Compliance and Enforcement A specialized compliance and enforcement team ensures that all activities related to harvesting of timber are conducted in accordance with the Forest Act and the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act. The designated forest officials work with industrial operators to provide stewardship of the forests. The conservation of biological diversity, soil, water, fish, wildlife, scenic diversity and other forest resources are all of primary concern during timber harvesting, oil and gas exploration, mining and other industrial operations. Forest Research Regional Forest Practices staff based in the Dawson Creek office enhance the provincial silviculture program and focus primarily on operational issues faced by field practitioners implementing the Forest Practices Code. Planning Planning staff develop district-wide land use plans as well as detailed local plans for smaller areas.
Full consideration is given to environmental, economic and social values.
The public is invited to participate in the development of plans to ensure that all interests are considered. The plan incorporates integrated resource management direction for Crown land in the area. It was produced in consultation with members of the public, interest groups and government agencies. The forest inventory is the basis for all planning related to timber harvesting. District map sheets must be updated to show all roads, wellsites, hydro lines and any other disturbances to Crown forests.