Forestry

B.C. is a world leader in sustainable forest management with leading-edge environmental practices. 94% of British Columbia is designated as Crown land. This allows the province to sustainably manage forest resources. 

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) manages about 20 per cent of the province’s allowable annual cut for Crown/public timber, generating economic prosperity for British Columbians through the safe, sustainable development and auction of public timber. BCTS operates in 33 communities and directly supports over 8,000 jobs across B.C.

Sustainability through collaboration

Forests continue to contribute to our quality of life and the opportunities we share. That's why Government and people across the province are taking action to improve planning, preparation, response and recovery in the face of wildfires, drought and other pressures impacting forest health and supply of timber.

The Province promotes innovation in the forest sector. Today wood fibre is converted into electricity, fuels, plastics, solvents and lubricants

Approximately 95% of the province's timber is publicly owned. The B.C. government authorizes the rights to harvest Crown timber through forest tenures. 

Private timber marks are required to transport logs from privately-owned land and are administered by the B.C. government.

The Province is providing coordinated and comprehensive supports for workers, communities and First Nations and businesses to offset any economic impacts that may follow from new restrictions on harvesting old growth forests and other changes in the forest sector.