First Nations Forestry Firm Gets Check Mark From Watchdog

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Well Done:
Turtle Island Native Network notes the Forest Practices Board, a British Columbia independent watchdog,
says a First Nation forestry firm - Klatassine Resources Ltd., followed the province's forestry practices
in Tl'etinqox-T'in traditional territory . . .

March 23, 2011

Klatassine Resources passes forestry audit

VICTORIA - An audit of Klatassine Resources Ltd. found the company met the
requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act, according to a report
released today.

"Klatassine's forest practices were well done, but they didn't submit their
annual report on where they harvested to government," said board chair Al
Gorley. "The board is pleased that Klatassine has since submitted its
report."

The audit examined forest planning and practices near Palmer Lake, about 30
kilometres north of Alexis Creek, within the Williams Lake Timber Supply
Area, in the Tl'etinqox-T'in's traditional territory.

The audit examined activities carried out between Sept. 1, 2008 and Sept. 21,
2010.

The licence is part of a Forest and Range Opportunity Agreement between the
Tl'etinqox-tin national government and the B.C. government.

The Forest Practices Board is B.C.'s independent watchdog for sound forest and
range practices, reporting its findings and recommendations directly to the
public and government. The board audits forest and range practices on public
lands and appropriateness of government enforcement. It can also make
recommendations for improvement to practices and legislation.

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