Western Forest Products has held timber licenses on the coast of British Columbia for many decades. This long history of tenure 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 five years a new Management Plan and Allowable Annual Cut must be prepared and submitted to B.C.'s Chief Forester for review and approval. The first phase of the 30 month process for preparing a Management Plan is an opportunity for the public to comment on our performance and offer ideas and identify issues considered important.

Landscape Plans - Address issues such as maintenance of wildlife habitat, distribution and size of harvesting areas, connectivity and old growth retention. A full range of resource management objectives and strategies for an area over a long term planning horizon are assessed.

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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