Forest and Range Practices Advisory Council (PAC)

The Minister of Forests has appointed a practices advisory council to periodically review and evaluate requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act for its continued improvement.

Considering a broad range of interests, the Forest and Range Practices Advisory Council will report and provide recommendations to the Minister of Forests on policy matters related to forest and range practices. The minister considers council recommendations and may refer them to cabinet for decision.

• June 5, 2007 PAC Strategic Framework and Revised Terms of Reference (see Appendix 1)
• List of Members
• A Range Management in British Columbia infoflip brochure covers legal requirements and responsibilities for range management under FRPA. Cover – Text
• An infoflip brochure on Due Diligence under FRPA focuses on the responsibilities and liabilities of those undertaking road building, logging and silviculture activities. It will be of interest to contractors, employees, woodlot license holders and operators, and BC Timber Sales operators. Cover – Text

PAC Annual Reports

• Practices Advisory Council Annual Report 2007
• Practices Advisory Council Annual Report 2006
• Practices Advisory Council Annual Report 2005

PAC Meetings – Key Issues

• New! February 7-8, 2008
• October 11-12, 2007
• July 12-13, 2007
• March 29-30, 2007
• Previous Meetings – Key Issues 2003 - 2006

PAC Recommendations to the Minister

January 2006

• PAC Report and Recommendations to the Minister of Forests and Range

February 2, 2004

PAC Report to the Minister

• Transmittal Letter to the Minister of Forests
• PAC Report to the Minister
• Appendix I: Table of concerns/issues
• Appendix II: Issues and Analysis - One pagers

Minister's Response to PAC

• Minister's Response to the Forest and Range Practices Advisory Council (PAC) Report