Forest Practices Audits

Auditor in forest

Silviculture and stand management prescriptions

We conduct compliance audits and reviews of site plans and silviculture treatment prescriptions, site preparation, planting, brushing, weeding, soil conservation and stand tending treatments. We review and/or audit forest stewardship plans approved under the Forest Range and Practices Act (FRPA). The firm retains the services of certified soil disturbance surveyors who specialize in the detailed assessment of soil disturbance, forest floor displacement, and permanent and temporary site occupancy.

Regeneration delay and free-growing obligations

We conduct compliance audits and reviews of these basic silvicultural obligations.

Silviculture program reviews

We perform comprehensive evaluations of the silviculture programs of major licensees or small businesses. We evaluate organizational structures, information systems, and liability/risk management. The firm specializes in recommending solutions and improvements to identified problems.