FOREST PLANNING
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Western Forest Products has held various types of forest tenure on the coast of British Columbia for many decades. This long history of forest stewardship has been made successful through the active management of all resources on these lands. In particular, the creation of comprehensive plans is an integral part of the management process.

Our forest management plans are based on input from various stakeholders and incorporate all government requirements. Before a single tree is cut, a detailed process of assessment and planning is undertaken involving many years of surveys and planning activities.

Land Use Plans - In British Columbia, the provincial government, representing the owners of most of the forest lands managed by Western Forest Products, is completing a program of land use planning which identifies areas for new parks and zones areas into varying degrees of management.

Management Plans - Every ten years a new Management Plan for each Tree Farm Licence (TFL) must be prepared and submitted to B.C.'s Chief Forester for review and approval. The Management Plan provides a general description of the TFL, a brief history of the TFL, a list of publicly available planning documents that guide WFP’s operations on the TFL and a timber supply analysis for the TFL. The timber supply analysis provides information to assist the Chief Forester of B.C. in determining the allowable annual cut (AAC) for the TFL. Opportunities are provided for public review of draft plans and comments received are considered prior to making the final submission to government.

Forest Stewardship Plans - Set out results or strategies to address various objectives set by government via legislation, land use plans, landscape plans or Ministerial Orders. These plans are prepared every five years and provide an opportunity for those concerned to comment on the environmental, social, and economic aspects of the plan.

We encourage consultation and cooperation with all stakeholders, including the government, First Nations and the general public, to ensure that all have input into resource management and development plans.

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