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

The Forest Appeals Commission (FAC) was established under the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia and now operates under its replacement, the Forest and Range Practices Act. The FAC has the authority to decide appeals of certain decisions made under five provincial statutes and their associated regulations. 

The EAB hears appeals of certain decisions made by government officials related to environmental issues, including:

• permits authorizing the discharge of waste to air, water, or land; 
• pollution abatement orders; 
• the licensing and use of surface water; etc. 

 The EAB’s role is to consider and decide appeals from certain decisions made under nine provincial acts: