Cranbrook Timber Supply Area
Last updated on August 10, 2023The Cranbrook timber supply area (TSA) covers about 1.2 million hectares in British Columbia’s southeastern corner and includes the communities of Cranbrook, Kimberley, Sparwood, Fernie and Elkford. The TSA is administered by the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District office.
The Cranbrook TSA’s current allowable annual cut (AAC) is 808,000 cubic metres. Generally, a new AAC is set at least once every 10 years. When a community forest agreement is reached, the AAC is adjusted for any land removed from the TSA. Read more: Allowable Annual Cut Administration Regulation, Section 11.
News release
- Cut level decreased for Cranbrook Timber Supply Area (PDF, 516KB)
Reference # 2017FLNR0243-001475 * Released on August 24, 2017
Current Timber Supply Review
- Rationale for AAC Determination (PDF, 609KB) August, 2017
- Discussion Paper (PDF, 1MB) September, 2016
- Data Package (PDF, 1.2MB) May, 2016
Cranbrook TSA comprises about 1.2 million hectares in B.C.’s southeastern corner.
Contact information
Feedback is welcome on any issues related to the Timber Supply Review for the Cranbrook TSA. Public input is vital to the timber supply review process.