Prince George, BC –  A professor of Ecosystem Science and Management has been reappointed to a two-year term on the Forst Practices Board.

Effective December 31st, Dr William McGill will begin serving his second term as vice-chair of the board.

Professional forester, Timothy Ryan, will assume the role of chair.  Currently Chief Forester and Director of Woodlands Operations with Vancouver's Ledcor Resources and Transportation, Ryan also served as Manager of Forestry with the Cariboo Lumber Manufacturers Association.  His term runs three years.

Another Prince George resident, Mike Nash – an outdoor enthusiast and author – has been appointed as a director.

The Forest Practices Board is BC's independent watchdog for sound forest and range practises, conducting audits and reporting its findings directly to the public and provincial government.