Compliance & Enforcement
Northern Interior Forest Region
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to protect the public's interest in the management of
B.C.'s forests and the generation of revenue in the
Northern Interior Forest Region by: |
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- Enforcing environmental standards under legislation for forest and range
management carried out both by the government and by forest and range tenure
holders.
- Enforcing the revenue policies that govern removal and transportation of
timber, marking, scaling, marine log salvage, etc.
- Combating "forest crimes" (theft, wildfire arson, fraud, mischief) which are a
significant drain on provincial revenue and a significant risk to other
environmental, social and economic values.
- Enforcing regulations to minimize fire, pests and unauthorized activities
that threaten the province's forest and range resources.
- Enforcing rules governing the use of Forest Service recreation sites and
trails.
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The Compliance & Enforcement mandate is carried out through
consistent application of legislation, policy and procedures. Application
includes handling of public complaints, reports and enquiries, conducting
investigations and monitoring for quality assurance.
Specially trained staff in northern interior districts and a regional special investigations unit,
carry out this mandate.
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