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Forest and Range Practices Act ([SBC 2002] Chapter 69).

Country
Canada
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
The present Act establishes the legal framework for managing forestry and range activities on Crown land in British Columbia. It requires licensees and tenure holders to prepare and comply with planning instruments such as forest stewardship plans, site plans, woodlot licence plans, and range use or stewardship plans. These documents outline how resource users will meet government objectives related to sustainable resource management, environmental protection, biodiversity, and cultural values. The Act also regulates timber harvesting, road construction and use, silviculture, forest health, and range practices, while embedding mechanisms for public review, Indigenous participation, and cumulative impact assessments.
the Act contains extensive compliance and enforcement provisions, including inspection powers, administrative penalties, stop-work orders, and court remedies. It further establishes oversight bodies such as the Forest Practices Board and the Forest Appeals Commission to conduct audits, handle complaints, and adjudicate disputes. Complementing its enforcement mechanisms, the Act empowers the provincial government to set binding objectives for watersheds, wildlife habitat, soil protection, and recreation, while also supporting innovation through pilot projects.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bc77958.pdf
Web site
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca
Notes
The present Act is current to 2024-03-05 last amended on BC Reg 187/2023)
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Revised Statutes and Consolidated Regulations of British Columbia.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implemented by
Special Tree Protection Regulation (BC Reg 229/2020).
Tree Seeds and Services Regulation (BC Reg 138/2019)
Great Bear Rainforest Order.
Resort Timber Administration Act ([SBC 2006] Chapter 30).
Land Use Objectives Regulation (B.C. Reg. 357/2005).
Administrative Orders and Remedies Regulation (B.C. 101/2005).
Government Actions Regulation (B.C. Reg. 582/2004).
TFL 49 Pilot Project Regulation (B.C. 279/2004).
Security for Forest and Range Practice Liabilities Regulation (B.C. Reg. 20/2004).
Invasive Plants Regulation (B.C. Reg. 18/2004).
Range Planning and Practices Regulation (B.C. Reg. 19/2004).
Forest Planning and Practices Regulation (B.C. Reg. 14/2004).
Forest Recreation Regulation (B.C. Reg. 16/2004).
Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation (B.C. Reg. 21/2004).
Forest Service Road Use Regulation (B.C. Reg. 70/2004).
Forest Practices Board Regulation (B.C. Reg. 15/2004).
Stillwater Pilot Project Regulation (B.C. Reg. 96/2001).
Administrative Review and Appeal Procedure Regulation (B.C. Reg. 114/99).
Forest Recreation Regulation (B.C. Reg. 58/99).
Forest Road Regulation (B.C. Reg. 106/98).
Operational Planning Regulation (B.C. Reg. 107/98).
Timber Harvesting Practices Regulation (B.C. Reg. 109/98).
Administrative Remedies Regulation (B.C. Reg. 182/98).
Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines (Part 11) Exemption Regulation (B.C. Reg. 132/98).
Provincial Forest Use Regulation (B.C. Reg. 176/95).
Tree Cone, Seed and Vegetative Material Regulation (B.C. Reg. 164/95).
Range Practices Regulation (B.C. Reg. 177/95).
Forest Practices Board Regulation (BC Reg. 170/95).
Security For Forest Practice Liabilities Regulation (B.C. Reg. 178/95).
Strategic Planning Regulation (B.C. Reg. 180/95).
Forest Fire Prevention and Suppression Regulation (B.C. Reg. 169/95).
Woodlot Licence Forest Management Regulation (B.C. Reg. 325/98).
Silviculture Practices Regulation (B.C. Reg. 108/98).