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Sound Forest Management
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| High-quality forest and environmental management practices are integral
to our mandate and the way we conduct business. In providing sustainable forest benefits to British
Columbia, BC Timber Sales strives for excellence in forest management by:
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continually improving the performance of our forest management activities and practices;
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setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets;
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monitoring and evaluating our forestry operations;
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taking action to prevent or mitigate undesired environmental impacts associated with our
forestry operations; and
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communicating business activities and policies to program registrants, contractors, staff
and the public.
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| Sound forest management is an integral part of forest sustainability.
Our commitment to forest sustainability is outlined in our statement of Corporate Commitments on
our website at
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Forest Certification
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| Certification of forestry activities is a best practice in forest and
sustainable resource management, and is important for market access. BC Timber Sales is committed
to achieving third-party certification of our forestry operations, including:
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BCTS Certification Status Reports
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BCTS has achieved
EMS certification on
all of its
operations and SFM
certification in the
majority of its
operations to date. Current BCTS EMS and SFM certification status and plans are outlined in BCTS
Certification Status Reports located at:
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Certification Public Comment Form
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| If you have any questions about BC Timber Sales Certification, have an
environmental concern, or have found an activity that you feel is an environmental concern, please
click on the following link to complete and send the Certification Public Comment Form.
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BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC) Certification
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| BCTS' commitment to the safety of all people affected by its operations
– employees, contractors, licensees and the public – is demonstrated by achievement of SAFE Company
certification through the BC Forest Safety Council in August 2008. Starting in 2009, BCTS requires
SAFE Company certification for all parties employing workers on Timber Sales Licences or bidding
on contracts with BCTS. Further information regarding the BCTS Safety program is available at
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Forest Certification Related Links
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