Small Scale Salvage - Forestry
Last updated on July 14, 2026A small scale salvage licence is a specific type of forestry licence to cut (FLTC) that allows the harvest of up to 2,000 m3 in volume. The small scale salvage licences are managed through the province’s Natural Resource Districts via the Small Scale Salvage Program.
The Small Scale Salvage FLTC (SSS FLTC) is the only licence available to the small market logger where the focus of the harvest must be on small, isolated patches of timber that are dead and/or in danger of being significantly reduced in value, lost or destroyed and would otherwise not be harvested.
Salvage is defined as the harvest of the following:
- Dead and/or dying timber (as a result of insect infestation, fire, disease, or windthrow)
- Trees which have been damaged or infested with insects and will die within one year; and
- Post-Logging residue
Client considerations prior to application:
- Review the local Small Scale Salvage Program under the relevant Natural Resource District below.
- Contact the Natural Resource District to review the local Small Scale Salvage program requirements.
- Fill out the application form below.
Application form for all SSS FLTC requests:​
100 Mile House Natural Resource District
Contact:
- 300 Cariboo Hwy 97
100 Mile House, B.C.
V0K 2E0
Mailing Address
PO Box 129
100 Mile House, BC
V0K 2E0
Forests.100MileHouseDistrictOffice@gov.bc.ca​
250 395-7800
Fax: 250 395-7810
Campbell River Natural Resource District
The Campbell River Natural Resource District (DCR) encourages all interested applicants to review the below guidance and direct any questions to the Salvage Coordinator. Please call 250-286-9300 to book an appointment.
All applications submitted with missing information will be rejected upon receival. It is the submitting professional’s responsibility to ensure the application meets the requirements of the program.
Guides
- Mapping Standards for Small Scale Salvage Application (PDF, 94KB)
- DCR Small Scale Salvage iMap User Guide (PDF, 329KB)
- Q&A for Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Abatement (PDF, 404KB)
Forms and Applications
- Timber Mark Site Designation Form (PDF, 220KB)
- Online application for a Ministry of Forests client number
Cash Sale - less than 50m³
Professional Application (50-2000 m³)
Cariboo-Chilcotin Natural Resource District
District Guidelines
​Client Application Form
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Parties interested in doing business with the Ministry of Forests require a client number.
Please complete the Client Information Form (PDF, 65KB) before proceeding with any application.
Small Scale Salvage Applications
- Referral Submission Form (PDF, DOCX, 19KB)
- Professional Salvage Application Form (DOCX, 313KB)
- Field Report Template (DOCX, 250KB)
- Interior Stumpage Rate Request Form (XLSX, 440KB)
- MDWR GAR Exemption Order DFBB Sanitation Exemption - draft for trial (DOCX, 50KB)
- Land Act Grazing Lease Joint Harvesting Agreement (PDF, 181KB)
Reporting Forms
- Notice of Commencement (PDF,196KB)
- Notice of Completion (PDF, 164KB)
- Post Harvest Report Template (DOCX, 52KB)
Small Scale Salvage Maps
- Interactive Cariboo-Chilcotin Small Scale Salvage Webmap
- BCTS Operating Areas Map (PDF, 7MB)
- WL TSA Licensee Operating Areas (PDF, 6MB)
- 2018 Cash Sale Maps
- 2020 Douglas-fir Bark Beetle Flight Data
Reference Documents
- Amended Order - Ungulate Winter Ranges Cariboo Chilcotin Land Use Plan,Transition and Deep Snow Pack (PDF 766KB)
- Amended Order - Ungulate Winter Ranges Cariboo Chilcotin Land Use Plan, Shallow and Moderate Snowpack (PDF, 853KB)
- Land Use Objectives for the Cariboo–Chilcotin Land Use Plan (CCLUP) Area (PDF, 568KB)
- Regional Biodiversity Conservation Strategy update Note #7b (PDF, 109KB)
- 2018 Blanket Phase 2 MDWR wildfire salvage exemption (PDF, 229KB)
Cascades Natural Resource District
The Cascades Forest District Small Scale Salvage Program covers both the Lillooet TSA and Merritt TSA. The district has shifted to a Professional Salvage Application process.
Online Forms and Guides
- Small Scale Salvage Guidelines - SSS Manual (PDF, 476KB)
- SSS Professional Application Checklist (PDF, 240KB)
- SSS Pre-Plan Application (template) (DOCX, 82KB)
- SSS Standardized Site Plan (DOCX, 121KB)
- SSS Standardized Site Plan Amendment (template) (DOCX, 33KB)
- SSS Harvesting Table (PDF, 97KB)
- SSS DCS Post Harvest (template) (DOCX, 64KB)
- Fire Hazard Assessment Form (template) (DOCX, 19KB)
Chilliwack Natural Resource District
Contact:
- 46360 Airport Road
Chilliwack B.C.
V2P 1A5
Forests.ChilliwackDistrictOffice@gov.bc.ca
604-702-5700
Fax: 604-702-5711
Coast Mountain Natural Resource District
District Guidelines and Steps in the Application Process
- Steps in the Small Scale Salvage Process (PDF, 212KB)
- SSS Electronic Submission Framework (PDF, 158KB)
- Small Scale Salvage Guidelines (PDF, 690KB)
- SSS Strategic Plan (PDF, 77KB)
Treatment Decisions and Guidelines for Bark Beetle Salvage and Sanitation
- Treatment and Decision Flowchart – Salvage within new and active spruce beetle (IBS) infested stands (PDF, 716KB)
- Treatment Decision Flowchart - IBM (Pine Beetle) (PDF, 714KB)
- Guidelines for Spruce Beetle Small Scale Sanitation with Conventional Trap Trees (PDF, 611KB)
Small Scale Salvage Application and Reporting Forms
Fort Nelson Natural Resource District
Contact:
- 6100 Alaska Highway
Fort Nelson, B.C.
Mailing Address
RR 1, Mile 301, Alaska Highway
Fort Nelson, B.C.
V0C 1R0
Forests.FortNelsonDistrictOffice@gov.bc.ca
250 774-5511
Fax: 250 774-3704
Haida Gwaii Natural Resource District
District Guidelines
​Client Application Form
Parties interested in doing business with the Ministry of Forests require a client number. Individuals and businesses (and other legal entities) can apply through the online submission form for a Ministry of Forests client number.
Small Scale Salvage Applications
- HGNRD Small Scale Salvage Referral Form (PDF, 172KB)
- Cover Letter Template (DOCX, 71KB)
- HGNRD Small Scale Salvage Professional Application Form (DOCX, 50KB)
- Miscellaneous Appraisal Data Submission Forms
- HGNRD Small Scale Salvage Expression of Interest (DOCX, 70KB)
Reporting Forms
- Notice of Commencement Form (PDF, 126KB)
- Notice of Completion Form (PDF, 126KB)
- Final Harvest Report (PDF, 212KB)
Application Support Documents
Reference Documents
Haida Gwaii Natural Resource District Office
PO Box 39
Queen Charlotte City, BC
V0T 1S0
Forms may be dropped off at the office in person at 1229 Oceanview Drive, Queen Charlotte City or via email FrontCounterHaidaGwaii@gov.bc.ca
Mackenzie Natural Resource District
Contact:
- 1 Cicada Road
Mackenzie, B.C.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2260
Mackenzie, BC
V0J 2C0
​Forests.MackenzieDistrictOffice@gov.bc.ca
250 997-2200
Fax: 250 997-2236
Nadina Natural Resource District
District Guidelines and Steps in the Application Process
- Steps in the Small Scale Salvage Process (PDF, 212KB)
- SSS Electronic Submission Framework (PDF, 158KB)
- Small Scale Salvage Guidelines (PDF, 690KB)
- SSS Strategic Plan (PDF, 77KB)
Treatment Decisions and Guidelines for Bark Beetle Salvage and Sanitation
- Treatment and Decision Flowchart – Salvage within new and active spruce beetle (IBS) infested stands (PDF, 716KB)
- Treatment Decision Flowchart - IBM (Pine Beetle) (PDF, 714KB)
- Guidelines for Spruce Beetle Small Scale Sanitation with Conventional Trap Trees (PDF, 611KB)
Small Scale Salvage Application and Reporting Forms
North Island Central Coast Resource District
District Guidelines and Steps in the Application Process
Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District
The Small Scale Salvage section of the Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District is responsible for the administration of disposal of small volumes of timber within our district.
Please review the following:
- Important Direction from the District Manager (PDF, 390KB)
- Okanagan Shuswap Small Scale Salvage Manual (PDF, 840KB)
Online Forms and Guides
- Small Scale Salvage Pre-Application (DOCX, 90KB)
- PSA Salvage Plan (DOCX, 66KB)
- Interior Stumpage Rate Request Form (XLSX, 440KB)
- Small Scale Salvage Major Licensee Referral (PDF, 22KB)
- Small Scale Salvage RPF Certification (PDF, 208KB)
- Salvage Plan Amendment Form (DOCX, 34KB)
- Small Scale Salvage Post Harvest Assessment Form (PDF, 405KB)
- Small Scale Salvage Forestry Licence to Cut Notice of Commencement form (DOCX, 43KB)
- Fire Hazard Assessment Form (DOCX, 40KB)
- Waste Assessment Guidance - Entering District Averages (DOCX, 48KB)
- Forest Weed Information (PDF, 116KB)
- Range Impact Assessment (PDF, 211KB)
Contact the district directly with questions or concerns:
Email: FLNRDOSTenures@gov.bc.ca
Peace Natural Resource District
Online Forms and Guides
- SSS Application Package (PDF, 753KB)
- Application for FLTC (DOCX, 131KB)
- FLTC SSS Site Plan Template (DOCX, 165KB)
- Referral Form (DOCX, 68KB)
- iMap Client Information (PDF, 403KB)
- Post Harvesting Report (DOCX, 47KB)
- Interior Stumpage Rate Request Form (PDF, 2MB)
- Small Scale Salvage Registration Form (DOCX, 31KB)
Prince George Natural Resource District
District Guidelines and Steps in the Application Process
As of Feb. 28, 2007 all Small Scale Salvage Applications must be submitted electronically.
Please review the following:
Client Application Form
Parties interested in doing business with the Ministry of Forests require a client number. Individuals and businesses (and other legal entities) can apply through the online submission form for a Ministry of Forests client number.
Small Scale Salvage Application Forms
- Salvage Registration Form (DOCX, 13KB)
- Small Scale Salvage Application Form (DOCX, 284KB)
- Interior Stumpage Rate Request Forms (PDF, 3.2MB)
- Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Threat Assessment Worksheet (PDF 44KB)
Small Scale Salvage Post Harvest
Small Scale Salvage Access Information
Quesnel Natural Resource District
District Guidelines and Reference Maps
- Mapping Standards
- Quesnel TSA Reference Maps - This map may be slow to load
- Quesnel Natural Resource District Field Layout Procedures (PDF, 181KB)
- Quesnel Natural Resource District SSS Info Package (PDF, 278KB)
- Quesnel Natural Resource District Small Scale Salvage Opportunities Map
- Quesnel Silviculture Levy Memorandum (PDF, 25KB)
- Quesnel Security Deposits Memo (PDF, 99KB)
​Client Application Form
Parties interested in doing business with the Ministry of Forests require a client number. Individuals and businesses (and other legal entities) can apply through the online submission form for a Ministry of Forests client number.
Small Scale Salvage Application Forms
- SSS Post Harvest Reporting (PDF, 74KB)
- Professional Salvage Application (PDF, 80KB)
- Small Scale Salvage Application Checklist (PDF, 75KB)
Contact the district directly with questions or concerns:
Dominique Bailey
1-236-713-2277
Dominique.Bailey@gov.bc.ca
Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District
Contact:
- 1902 Theatre Road
Cranbrook, B.C.
V1C 7G1
FCBC.CBK@gov.bc.ca
250 426-1766
Fax: 250 426-1767
Toll-free: 1 877 855-3222
Sea to Sky Natural Resource District
Small Scale Salvage Application Forms
- Application for a licence to cut (PDF, 133KB)
- Operational Chart Area and First Nation Boundary map (PDF, 3.4MB)
A completed copy of your licence to cut application package should be sent or dropped off at the following address:
Ministry of Forests
Sea to Sky Natural Resource District
101-42000 Loggers Lane
Squamish British Columbia
V8B 0H3
Attn: Resource Officer
Or emailed to: FTA.DCKDSQ@gov.bc.ca
The district manager will determine the disposition of the timber.
Selkirk Natural Resource District
Contact:
- 1907 Ridgewood Road
Nelson, B.C.
V1L 6K1
For General Inquiries: FOR.SelkirkDistrictOffice@gov.bc.ca
For Private Timber Mark submissions & applications: Selkirk.Resources@gov.bc.ca
250 825-1100
Fax: 250 825-9657
Skeena Stikine Natural Resource District
District Guidelines and Steps in the Application Process
- Steps in the Small Scale Salvage Process (PDF, 212KB)
- SSS Electronic Submission Framework (PDF, 158KB)
- Small Scale Salvage Guidelines (PDF, 690KB)
- SSS Strategic Plan (PDF, 77KB)
Treatment Decisions and Guidelines for Bark Beetle Salvage and Sanitation
- Treatment and Decision Flowchart – Salvage within new and active spruce beetle (IBS) infested stands (PDF, 716KB)
- Treatment Decision Flowchart - IBM (Pine Beetle) (PDF, 714KB)
- Guidelines for Spruce Beetle Small Scale Sanitation with Conventional Trap Trees (PDF, 611KB)
Small Scale Salvage Application and Reporting Forms
District Guidelines and Information:
- District Operating Procedures and Guidance for Conventional Salvage Applications (PDF, 103KB)
- Note: this document also contains a checklist for content for a SSS conventional application.
- District Guidelines for Professional Salvage Applications (PDF, 154KB)
- Small Scale Salvage-Silviculture Levy (PDF, 26KB)
- District Manager's letter requiring a silviculture levy to be paid on Professional Salvage Applications, October 2011.
- Instructions to fill out the Miscellaneous Timber Appraisal Data Submission Form (PDF, 367KB)
- TSA/TSB/TFL and Point of Appraisal Boundary Map for the South Island District (PDF, 531KB)
- Useful for determining the Timber Supply Blocks and the point of appraisal required for filling up the Misc ADS form.
- Revenue and Timber Pricing website
Small Scale Salvage Application Forms
- Conventional Application for Forestry Licence to Cut Form (PDF, 268KB)
- Professional Salvage Forestry Licence to Cut - FLTC Application (PDF, 29KB)
- Professional Salvage Post Harvesting Report Form (PDF, 17KB)
- Miscellaneous Timber Appraisal Data Submission – ADS Form (XLSX, 140KB)
Please submit your application and/or any questions by using the following information:
Be sure to attach the required location map, and photographs with your submission:
Email: FTA.DSI@gov.bc.ca
Address: South Island Natural Resource District - SINRD
4885 Cherry Creek Road
Port Alberni, B.C.
V9Y 8E9
Stuart Nechako Natural Resource District
If you have questions or require more information, please contact the Stuart Nechako Forest District at either the Vanderhoof or Fort St. James location.
Brian Atwood (primary contact)
(250) 567-6363
Brian.Atwood@gov.bc.ca
Jaedon Voth (secondary contact)
(250) 567-6363
Jaedon.Voth@gov.bc.ca
Online Forms and Guides
- SSS Information Package (PDF, 592KB)
- Professional SSS Application Package (50-2000m3) (PDF, 934KB)
- Conventional SSS Application Package (0-50m3) (PDF, 574KB)
Small Scale Salvage Maps
Use the index map (PDF, 2MB) to find the location you are interested in and open the corresponding map below.
Thompson Rivers Natural Resource District
Contact:
- 1265 Dalhousie Drive
Kamloops, B.C.
V2C 5Z5
For General Inquiries: ThompsonRiversDistrict@gov.bc.ca
For Private Timber Mark submissions: ThompsonRiversDistrict@gov.bc.ca
250 371-6500
Fax: 250 371-6565 - Archaeological Overview Assessment Process Guidelines For The Kamloops Timber Supply Area (KTSA) (PDF, 1MB)
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