Great Bear Rainforest North Timber Supply Area

Last updated on June 12, 2026

The Great Bear Rainforest (GBR) North Timber Supply Area (TSA) is created from the former North Coast and Mid Coast TSAs.   The Great Bear Rainforest (Forest Management) Act and regulations came into effect January 1, 2017.

Under the regulations, the North Coast, Mid Coast, Kingcome and Strathcona TSAs are replaced by the new and reconfigured Great Bear Rainforest (GBR) North TSA, Great Bear Rainforest (GBR) South TSA and North Island TSA.

Current Allowable Annual Cut (AAC)

The Great Bear Rainforest North TSA's current allowable annual cut (AAC) is 803,000 cubic metres as of January 1, 2017.

If you require documentation regarding the North Coast, Mid Coast, Kingcome and Strathcona timber supply areas, please contact Forests.ForestAnalysisBranchOffice@gov.bc.ca

News release

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GBR New Timber Supply Areas

The new Great Bear Rainforest (GBR) North TSA is created from the former North Coast and Mid Coast TSAs.

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Contact information

Feedback is welcome on any issues related to this timber supply review. Public input is a vital part of the timber supply review process for the Great Bear Rainforest North TSA.