Clearing Trees on Crown Land

Last updated on November 15, 2018

Potential Approval, Permit or Code of Practice Requirements

Application for a Licence to Cut

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure projects often involve clearing on Crown land. The Forest Act stipulates that cutting timber on Crown land requires a Licence to Cut from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations District Manager and prescribes stumpage payable to the government in respect of Crown timber.

Statute: Forest Act

Relevant Section or Regulation: Forest Act, Division 8.2 Licences to Cut, Section 47.4

Regulating Agency: Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development

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Clearing Trees on Crown Land

Potential Approval, Permit or Code of Practice Requirements