Forest and Range Practices Act implementation tools

Last updated on July 30, 2024

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.

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FRPA bulletins

Bulletins consolidate and communicate information on how:

  • The legislative language of FRPA and its regulations apply to various situations
  • Resource professionals can prepare and meet forest stewardship plan and woodlot licence plan's content requirements
  • Certain planning and reporting processes must be completed
 

General bulletins

  1. Collection, Registration, Processing and Distribution of Seed (PDF, 231KB)
  2. Managing Through Transition - FSP Opportunities (PDF, 75KB)
  3. Use of the Term "Practicable" under FRPA and Regulations (PDF, 54KB)
  4. Strategies to Assist FSP Development and Administration in Areas with Established Land Use Objectives (PDF, 108KB)
  5. The Role of Information and Considerations Influencing Statutory Decision-Makers (SDM) Determinations in the Plan Approval Process (PDF, 95KB)
  6. Wildlife Habitat Objectives: Considerations Respecting the Content of FSPs (PDF, 120KB)
  7. Interpreting Section 196 of FRPA for Major Licences and BC Timber Sales (PDF, 127KB)
  8. Wildlife Tree Retention: Guidance for District and License Staff (PDF, 603KB)
  9. Managing Visual Resources (PDF, 111KB)
  10. Beetle Wood Salvage and Visual Quality (PDF, 304KB)
  11. Forest Health Bulletin (PDF, 116KB)
  12. Use of Practicable in Results or Strategies (PDF, 58KB)
  13. Transition Guidance for Licensees Making Cutting Permit and Road Permit Applications (PDF, 408KB)
  14. Management of Lakeshore Management Zones under FRPA (PDF, 383KB)
  15. Managing and Tracking Wildlife Tree Retention Areas under FRPA (PDF, 314KB)
  16. Application of FRPA to Independent Power Producers, Mineral Interests and Other Occupiers of the Land (PDF, 284KB)
  17. Effects of Orders Made Under FRPA, GAR on FSPs (PDF, 358KB)
  18. Promoting Co-operative Planning under FRPA (PDF, 415KB)
  19. Options for Harvesting Dead and Dying Trees along Road Permit Roads (PDF, 162KB)
  20. Declaration Regarding Free Growing Obligations Met to the Extent Practicable Under FPPR Section 97.1 (PDF, 230KB)
  21. Managing Section 48 of FRPA - "Natural Range Barriers" (PDF, 472KB)
  22. An Overview of FSP Extensions (PDF, 173KB)
  23. Providing Notice of Road Construction or Deactivation Activities in a Community Watershed (PDF, 148KB)
  24. 20-Year Time Limit for Establishing a Free Growing Stand under Section 44 (1)(b) of the FPPR and the Mechanism for Extending the Late Free Growing Date (PDF, 261KB))
  25. A Comparison of FSP Results or Strategies Flexibility Options (PDF, 346KB)
  26. Government May Fund Extra Expenses or Waive Obligations Under FRPA Section 108 and FPPR, Section 96 (PDF, 351KB)
  27. Adding / Removing / Transferring a Party to / from Existing FSP (PDF, 206KB)

 


FRPA facts and handbooks

Learn about more implementation tools available to practitioners under FRPA.

FRPA Facts

FRPA Handbooks


Chief Forester guidance

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.

Learn more about Silviculture


Regional guidance

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.