FRPA implementation is achieved through the application of a range of policy tools, such as bulletins, guidance documents, and letters of expectations. This page provides up-to-date information on these tools to help you understand the planning and practice requirements.
Please note: this information and implementation guidance does not constitute legal advice. Government as well as third-party practitioners are encouraged to seek their own legal counsel.
Bulletins consolidate and communicate information on how:
Administration bulletins
General bulletins
Other applicable bulletins
Learn about more implementation tools available to practitioners under FRPA.
The chief forester is an assistant deputy minister responsible for determining timber harvest levels for each timber supply area and tree farm licence in the province. Reporting to the deputy minister, the chief forester also provides key strategic guidance and direction on forest stewardship to forestry practitioners in government and industry. The following is guidance around forest sustainability provided by the Chief Forester:
Silviculture implementation tools: Silviculture is the art and science of establishing, growing and tending to the composition, health, and quality of forests in order to sustainably manage a diverse set of values such as wildlife habitat, cultural heritage, water quality, timber, recreation and others. Several tools have been developed by the Office of the Chief Forester to support the implementation of silviculture across the Province.
Several provincial policy tools have been developed that apply to specific regions or areas of the province. Resource practitioners should apply guidance such as Regional Direction, District Managers’ Letters of Expectation or site-specific Best Management Practices (BMPs) when operating in applicable areas.