Forest planning and practice audit

VICTORIA–The Forest Practices Board will audit forest planning and practices in 100 Mile and Clinton.

Auditors will look at the 100 Mile House Community Forest and the Clinton Community Forest, examining whether timber harvesting, roads, silviculture, fire protection and associated planning between Sept.1st, 2017 and Sept.20, 2019 met the requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildlife Act.

The Community Forest Agreement K2W is held by 100 Mile development Corporation and is located to th east of 100 Mile house. Community Forest Agreement K4F is held by Clinton and District Community Forest of BC Limited and is located in the area surrounding the town of Clinton and Marble Range Provincial Park.

Once the audit is completed, a report will be prepared and any party that may be adversely affected by the findings will have a chance to respond.