BCeID
Many licensee interactions with the Ministry are now carried out through electronic transmission of information, through systems known collectively as Electronic Forest Management (e-FM). e-FM includes such applications as FTA, RESULTS and Waste reporting.
Access to these systems requires a BCeID username and password. Every woodlot licensee should obtain a BCeID, if for no other reason than to view and check the RESULTS reporting for their woodlot.
Apply for a BCeID online at:
Cut Control
The woodlot licence provides for an allowable annual cut. It is regulated by cut control rules and actions as set out in the Forest Act and the Cut Control Regulation. Cut controls ensure that the volume of timber harvested under the licence is consistent with its harvesting rights.
Cut Control Administration Guide
Verify cut control status using FLNRORD’s Harvest Billing System (video)
Grade Four Cut Control Update (Interior) – Oct 23, 2017
Authorization to Exceed Cut Control Limit (120%)
Undercutting – Disposition of Unharvested Cut Control Volume
Cutting Permits
One cutting permit over a woodlot licence is available for licensees who meet the following three criteria:
- There is an approved Woodlot License Plan in place
- The cutting permit being applied for is on tabular rates (only applicable to Schedule B land and there are no outstanding extended Road Amortization Agreements in place).
- The District Manager is satisfied that adequate First Nations consultation for the area has occurred.
For more information and how to apply for one cutting permit over the entire woodlot licence area, refer to:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/forest-tenures/timber-harvesting-rights/woodlot-licence
CP Extensions & Surrender Policy
The Woodlot Licence CP Reminders List document provides guidance to help licencees meet their pre and post-harvest obligations. The checklist is found on pages 22 – 23. It has been prepared by the FBCWA for woodlot licensees and may not list every commitment or obligation on every licence. Licensees are encouraged to amend it to meet their own circumstances.
Two versions are provided:
CP Reminders List (Word version)
CP Reminders List (PDF version)
Consolidating Two Woodlots
Inventory (WL) Standards
The Woodlot Licence Timber Resources Inventory Handbook provides the holders of woodlot licences, their service providers, and FLNRORD staff with guidelines and information for the preparation and presentation of timber resource inventories for woodlot licences in British Columbia. An inventory of timber resources is required by the Forest Act as part of a Woodlot management plan, and will be submitted with a completed management plan.
Woodlot Licence Inventory Handbook
WL Inventory Letter 2018.06.13
Private Land Deletion
On November 1, 2011, Section 47.1 of the Forest Act was amended by Bill 6 to allow for the removal of private land from a woodlot licence at the discretion of the minister.
The Ministry of FLNRORD has developed guidelines for the deletion of private land from woodlot licences:
Private Land Removal Policy 8.8 Memo – May 1, 2018
2018.04.11 Private Land Removal Guidelines
2018.04.12 Private Land Removal Policy_approved
Professional Reliance
The professional reliance matrix and guidance memo can be found at the following link under Interim Guidance: Roles and Responsibilities of Woodlot Licensees, Government Staff and Forest Professionals (Version 1.0).
Refer to: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/dck/Tenures/Tenures_Index.htm#Woodlot_Licence
Refer to Bulletin Board: (June 2015): Retaining Professionals – Guidance for Woodlot Licensees & Checklist
Roads
Resource Road Engineering Manual
Cutting Permit & Road Tenure Administration Manual
Road Permit
Refer to: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/forest-tenures/timber-harvesting-rights/road-permit-forestry
Road Use Permit Application
FS109-RUPApp
Road Reporting & 1 CP
A new road reporting model for roads built or used for an industrial purpose under a 1 CP was implemented by the Chief Forester. Refer to the memo and new reporting form below.
Chief Forester Memo – Road Reporting for 1 CP on WL Licence – July 5 2019
WL Road Reporting Information Submission Form _Final 2019
Special Trees
The Special Tree Protection Regulation came into effect on September 11, 2020. It requires WL licence holders to identify, protect and report special trees and to protect the surrounding supporting trees. The regulation describes special trees; i.e. species, location and diameter at breast height), includes provisions for protection, exemptions, exceptions and reporting.
Information & Guidance: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/forest-tenures/forest-tenure-administration.
Special Tree Protection Regulation: https://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/oic/oic_cur/0501_2020.
Form to report a special tree or request an exemption: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/forestry/timber-tenures/special_tree_exemption.pdf.
A contravention of section 3 (2) of the Special Tree Protection Regulation; i.e. failure to ensure specified trees are not cut, damaged or destroyed and supporting trees are not felled, topped or destroyed Is subject to a fine of up to $100 000.
Woodlot Licence Plan
A Woodlot Licence Plan template and checklist are available (Revised template April, 2018).
Woodlot Licence Plan Memo (April 20, 2018)
Woodlot Licence Plan Template (April 5, 2018)
For more information on completing a WLP template refer to FLNORD website under heading Woodlot Guidance>Woodlot Licence Operational Plans
Woodlot Licence Plan Extensions
To extend a Woodlot Licence Plan, refer to FRPA Interpretive Bulletin (January 4, 2016): https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/nr-laws-policy/integrated-resource-bulletins/frpa-admin-no-16-interp-guidance-respecting-the-extension-of-woodlot-licence-plans-jan-4-2016.pdf
Woodlot Licence Replacement
Woodlot Licence Transfer
To transfer or dispose of a Woodlot Licence, refer to: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/forest-tenures/forest-tenure-administration/timber-tenure-transfer-disposition
Woodlot Licence Transfer, Succession and Tax Planning Guide Nov 2020
PDFs accompanying the Guide:
Options for WL Transfer (pg. 15 of Guide)
Questions to ask Qualified Professionals (pg. 42 of Guide Appendix)
Woodlot Licence Transfer Flowchart (pg. 43 of Guide Appendix)