Pre-Tenure Plans

Pre-tenure plans enable the disposition of petroleum and natural gas tenure in the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (M-KMA). These plans — drafted with input from stakeholders, First Nations and government agencies — guide environmentally responsible oil and gas development.

• Pre-tenure plan areas within the M-KMA (PDF Map)

Pre-tenure plans are required under the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area Act. They identify strategic objectives as well as management objectives, indicators and targets for various values unique to the M-KMA. The BC Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) will consider the objectives in pre-tenure plans when adjudicating and issuing permits for oil and gas activities. Guidelines for conducting geophysical activities within the M-KMA can be obtained from the OGC.

• BC Oil & Gas Commission

The Government of B.C. is responsible for monitoring oil and gas activities and ensuring that the strategic and management objectives identified in the results-based framework used in pre-tenure plans are being achieved.

The Muskwa-Kechika Oil and Gas Pre-Tenure Plans can be found here:

• Crown Land Strategic Land and Resource Planning, Muskwa Kechika Oil and Gas Pre-Tenure Plans