Statement

Provide predictable access to fibre. Under the NDP, the harvest has consistently run well below the allowable annual cut. Permits will increase sustainable access to fibre with a floor of 45 million cubic metres. Where the Crown reallocates tenure, licensees and Bill 13 contractors will be compensated fairly and on time.

Overview

Guarantee a minimum provincial timber harvest allocation of 45M m3/year (up from 29M m3 assumed in budget) and compensates displaced contractors.

Sources

  • Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 16) Source

    Page 16 (Get our vital forestry sector back to work): Provide predictable access to fibre. Under the NDP, the harvest has consistently run well below the allowable annual cut. Permits will increase sustainable access to fibre with a floor of 45 million cubic metres. Where the Crown reallocates tenure, licensees and Bill 13 contractors will be compensated fairly and on time.