Great Bear Rainforest South Timber Supply Area

Last updated on June 12, 2026

The Great Bear Rainforest (GBR) South Timber Supply Area (TSA) is created from the mainland portions of the former Kingcome and Strathcona 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 South TSA's current allowable annual cut (AAC) is 830,500 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

Location
GBR New TSAs, click to expand the map

The new Great Bear Rainforest (GBR) South TSA is created from the mainland portions of the former Kingcome and Strathcona TSAs.

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Contact information

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