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Dogwood Initiative has written major reports on proposed forestry and energy developments British Columbia, including citizen engagement with energy proposals, the proposed highway 37 transmission line and coalbed methane development in BC.

From time to time, Dogwood Initiative authors or commissions major reports, which can be downloaded on this page by clicking on the title or cover of a report.

Date Released	Report Title, Contents, and Cover
September 2011	BC's Dirty Secret: Big Coal & the Export of Global-Warming Pollution BC Coal: Facts & Figures Part I: Introduction to Coal Part II: Coal’s Impacts on the Planet Part III: Laws Regulating Coal in BC Part IV: The BC Coal Industry Part V: What can we do? – Start the conversation Environmental and Social Costs of Mining
January 2010	Citizen's Guide to Coalbed Methane in British Columbia Why this Guide? CBM in BC Who has Jurisdiction over CBM? The CBM Approval Process Opportunities for Citizen Engagement Opportunities for Law Reform Appendix A: Negotiating a Surface User Agreement For More Information

January 2010	Coalbed Methane: Best Practices for British Columbia Executive Summary Best Practices in Consultation Best Practices in Water Protection Best Practices in Stopping Flaring and Associated Greenhouse Gas Emissions Best Practices in Addressing Cumulative Impacts Best Practices on Well Density Best Practices for Limiting Noise Impacts Best Practices for Limiting Visual Impacts Best practices for Setback Regulation Best Practices on Royalties and Bonding Best Practices in Reclamation Conclusion Appendix A: Best Practices For More Information
May 2009	Citizens Guide to Liquid Natural Gas in British Columbia Why this Guide? What is Liquefied Natural Gas? LNG Proposals in BC Issues for LNG Projects in BC What Government Approvals are Needed for LNG Projects? Provincial Processes, Laws and Approvals Opportunities for Citizen Engagement in LNG Public Participation Summary for LNG Projects in BC Opportunities for Law Reform Appendix I: LNG Regulatory Requirements Appendix II: Chronology of LNG Accidents Community Forums - MP3 Recording and Presentation PDF
September 2008	Citizen's Guide to Effective Engagement on the Proposed Northwest Transmission Line Why This Guide? Description and Implications of the Project Timing and Status of the Project Recent Developments Project Approval Process Opportunities for Citizen Participation What Will Be Done with the Results of the Consultations? Recommended Steps Opportunities for Law Reform The Dogwood Initiative and What It Is Prepared to Do For More Information

October 2002	Connecting Lands and People: Community Forests in British Columbia Executive Summary Findings Introduction Part A: Community Forests in B.C. Part B: Obstacles to Community Forests Part C: Lessons about Community Forests Conclusion & Appendices

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