Ministry of

	2002/03 Annual Service Plan Report Forest Practices Board

Board Role and Services

Vision

Forests that are soundly managed to sustain the full range of forest values and forest resources for British Columbians.

Mission

The Forest Practices Board serves the public interest as the independent watchdog for sound forest practices in British Columbia.

Values

The Board:

• acts on behalf of the public's interest, not those of any single group;
• is straightforward in its approach;
• emphasizes solutions over assigning blame;
• behaves in a non-adversarial, balanced manner;
• treats all people with respect, fairness and sensitivity;
• performs in a measured, unbiased and non-partisan manner;
• carries out its mandate with integrity and efficiency;
• provides clear and concise reports to the public;
• bases actions and decisions on knowledge, experience and common sense; and
• is accessible and accountable.

Goals

• Public confidence in accurate and impartial reporting of forest practices.
• A fair and effective means to deal with public concerns about forest practices.
• Forest practices that are widely recognized as sound and continually improving.

Core Business Areas

Forest practices audits, investigations and reports

Provide the public with credible information about the state of forest practices, validate sound practices, and recommend improvements.

Complaint investigations, administrative reviews and appeals

Provide the public with a readily accessible means to have their complaints and concerns regarding forest practices considered and addressed.

Executive and support services

Provide strategic and operational directions and the infrastructure necessary to support the Board's programs.