Forest Practices Board urges British Columbia to improve watershed management after excessive logging in Kettle River watershed.
The Forest Practices Board of British Columbia has urged the province to enhance watershed management after investigating excessive logging in the Kettle River watershed from 2016 to 2021. The board found that 58% of examined cut blocks were in at-risk areas, and five of seven forest companies failed to conduct required watershed assessments. While the report did not link logging to hydrological issues, it emphasized the potential risks and recommended improved management practices.
September 17, 2024
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