British Columbia's forestry watchdog says there are "major weaknesses and gaps" in the way the province enforces logging rules and protects its natural resources. Kevin Kriese, the watchdog's board chair, says one of his primary concerns is that natural resource officers, who are tasked with enforcing B.C. Stretched thinKriese said natural resource officers are stretched thin, especially during months when their priorities shift to preventing wildfires. Kriese said until that happens, it won't be clear if natural resource officer staffing levels are appropriate or not. The province says natural resource officers will focus more on investigations and monitoring compliance.

Source: CBC News April 29, 2019 00:00 UTC