An audit of BC Timber Sales and Timber Sale License Holders in the Haida Gwaii Natural Resource district has been completed.
The board says they completed a compliance audit that examined all forestry planning and activities carried out by BCTS and TSL holders in the area between May 1, 2022, and May 31, 2024.
The parties complied with most legislative requirements with two exceptions.
Auditors found BCTS was not diligent in inspecting approximately 90 kilometres of its roads and structures in its Sewell Inlet operating area. This was considered a significant non-compliance.
Following the audit, BCTS inspected the roads to identify maintenance priorities and has committed to working with the Ministry of Forests and the Haida Nation to develop road-deactivation plans as needed.
For the other issue, Auditors found all three TSL holders audited had abated fire hazards within the required period.
However, two TSL holders did not complete the required number of fire-hazard assessments and did not conduct fuel-hazard assessments on time. This was considered an area for improvement, since fire hazards were effectively abated.