The Forest Practices Board (FPB) is an independent watchdog agency that works to encourage sound forest practices. The FPB: 

• conducts audits and investigations and issues public reports on how well industry and government are meeting the intent of B.C.’s forest practices legislation.
• conducts special investigations and issues special reports regarding forestry-related matters that are of interest to the entire province
• investigates public complaints about compliance with the Forest and Range Practices Act  and can also appeal decisions made by government officials under the Act

It cannot deal with complaints related to private property (except tree farm licenses and woodlots), awarding of licences, or other forest-related legislation. The board makes recommendations for improved practices.