Water Stewardship Information Sources
| ID | 117 |
|---|---|
| Citation | BC Forest Practices Board. 2014. Harvesting Upslope of Cabins Along East Shuswap Lake, Complaint Investigation #131133. BC Forest Practices Board, FPB/IRC/194. |
| Organization | BC Forest Practices Board |
| URL | http://www.bcfpb.ca/sites/default/files/reports/IRC%20194%20-%20East%20Shuswap%20Lake.pdf |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords | This complaint investigation highlights the responsibility licensees have to ensure stakeholder involvement and communications are consistent, timely, responsive, transparent and collaborative. It also demonstrates the responsibility of the public to get involved, share in building a working relationship with the licensee, and become an active part of the forest management process. In this complaint, the licensee worked hard to properly address risk and engage with those potentially affected to help them to understand the situation. The complainant correctly raised concerns about the proposed development, which resulted in some positive changes. The licensee listened to the concerns and took steps to address them, resulting in more professional scrutiny, enhanced communications and a better overall plan. The Board is encouraged to see the resulting collaboration and communication by professionals and residents regarding this proposed development. The changes to the plan, and the resulting commitments made by the licensee are the first step. Equally important will be the licensee's follow-through on the road and harvest plans, and the subsequent monitoring and maintenance of development by all parties. terrain stability, landslide, debris flow |
| Information Type | report |
| Regional Watershed | Shuswap |
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| Project status | complete |
| Contact Name | BC Forest Practices Board |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |