Council has several mechanisms that may be used to ensure compliance with the Private Managed Forest Land Act & Regulations. Compliance mechanisms and decisions are outlined in the compliance section of this website.

Commercial thinning is increasingly used on private managed forest land for several purposes. Council has a new commercial thinning policy to clarify tree retention and reforestation obligations.

UPDATE: Blair Robertson, Managed Forest 177, has been re-elected by acclamation for a three-year term starting July 1, 2025.

One private managed forest land owner from the coast region will be elected to Council for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025. Council will accept nominations for this position until April 15, 2025.

The Annual Declaration form is now available for owners to report their harvesting, destroyed timber, road construction, road deactivation, and reforestation activities for 2024. The declaration is due May 1, 2025.