Silviculture Practices Regulation (B.C. Reg. 108/98).

Subject

Forestry

Keyword

Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Soil conservation/soil improvement Policy/planning Offences/penalties Erosion Ecosystem preservation

Geographical area

Americas, North America

Abstract

This Regulation governs silviculture practices and is divided into 5 parts as follows: Part 1 - Definitions and Interpretation; Part 2 - General; Part 3 - Silviculture Treatments; Part 4 - Protecting the Environment and Site Rehabilitation and Part 5 - Offences. The general provisions contain restrictions on felling or modifying trees in a riparian reserve zone. Provision is made to protect fish habitat and water quality with regards to slash or debris arising from silviculture treatment. Restri

Full text

English

Website

www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 159).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning, Timber extraction/logging, Forest fires, Agro-forestry, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Management/conservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX