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  • Timber Pricing
    • Coast Timber Pricing
    • Interior Timber Pricing
    • Electronic Commerce Appraisal System
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    • Timber Scaling
      • Timber Scaling Manual
      • Alternate Methods of Scale
      • Unattended Weigh Scales
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Timber Scaling

Last updated on September 12, 2023

Timber Scaling is the process of measuring cut and harvested timber for both volume and quality.

  • Timber Scaling Manual and Amendments
  • Alternate Methods of Scale
  • Not sure how to scale your timber? Scaling Requirements in B.C. (PDF, 142KB) 
  • Scale Control System (SCS) Application
    • Scale Control System User Guide (PDF, 9.2MB)
  • Scale Administration: Mark Site Designation
  • Provincial Scale Site List  (PDF, 1.1MB ) (XLSX, 310KB) 
  • Interested in scaling certification?  Board of Scaling Examiners - Exam Standards (PDF, 144.9KB)
  • Water Scaling at Destination Site (PDF, 303.4KB)
  • Fluid Check Scale - Coast Area Standard Operating Procedure (PDF, 134.9KB)
  • Unattended Weigh Scales
  • Urgent Movement of Private Timber (PDF, 90.6KB)
  • Electronic Load Description Slip Requirements (PDF, 157.3KB)

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