Decked Timber Administration

Last updated on September 15, 2022

The B.C. government sells residual timber left on a site once harvesting by the primary harvester has been completed. Decked timber is made available to public applicants through a timber sales licence (BCTS) or competitive bidding process advertised a minimum of five days before the sale.

Decked Timber Admin Overview (PDF 257KB)
Decked Timber Competitive Procedures (PDF 386KB)
Learn more about direct award decked timber forestry licence to cuts.

Legislation

Forest Act, section 20 - Applications
Forest Act, section 47.71 - Applications for fibre supply licence to cut
Forest Act, section 47.72 - Content of a fibre supply licence to cut
Provincial Forest Use Regulation, section 7 - Uses of a Provincial forest authorized by a special use permit

Natural Resource Online Services
Natural Resource Online Services - Decked Timber Guidance

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Email
ForestTenuresBranch@gov.bc.ca

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