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What is the Managed Forest Council?

The Managed Forest Council is an independent provincial agency established under the Private Managed Forest Land Act to administer the managed Forest Program and protect key environmental values on private Managed Forest land in British Colombia.

Who We Are

The Council Consists of Five Members.

Two members appointed by the provincial government, two members elected by private Managed Forest landowners and one chair who is jointly appointed by the other four council members.

What is Managed Forest Land?

Managed Forest Classification

Managed Forest is a BC Assessment property classification (class 7) established in 1988 to encourage private landowners to manage their lands for long-term forest production.

Protecting Key Environmental Values

The Managed Forest Council was established in May 2004 to administer the forest practice component of the Managed Forest Program, which includes the protection of key environmental values on private managed forest land.

Compliance Decisions

There are 3 potential steps upon conclusion of an investigation: Council Determination, Reconsideration of Council Decision, and Appeal to the Forest Appeals Commission.

What's New

Request for Proposal – Effectiveness Audit to be Conducted

The Managed Forest Council is calling for Proposals to be submitted to perform an Effectiveness Audit. Proposals are due by Nov 1, 2026.

September 23, 2026

The Managed Forest Council office has moved

The Managed Forest Council has relocated our office to the city of Parksville.
Read our blog post to learn the details.

July 8, 2026

Managed Forest Council Election 2026

UPDATE: Will Pryhitko, MF 38, has been re-elected by acclamation for a three-year term starting July 1, 2026. One private managed forest land owner from the interior region will be elected to Council for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026. Council will accept nominations for this position until April 15, 2026.

February 24, 2026

Annual Declarations Due May 1, 2026

The Annual Declaration form is now available for owners to report their harvesting, destroyed timber, road construction, road deactivation, and reforestation activities for 2025. The declaration is due May 1, 2026.