The Ministry of Forests invites the public to give feedback on the timber supply review for the Williams Lake timber supply area (TSA).
People can share their thoughts on the Williams Lake TSA discussion paper by submitting comments before October 5, 2026.
This paper provides the results of a timber supply analysis and describes current legal requirements, geography, natural resources and forest management practices.
“The information will be used by BC’s Chief Forester to determine how much timber can be harvested in the TSA annually, which is known as the allowable annual cut (AAC),” the Ministry stated in a release, “Before setting the new ACC, the Chief Forester will consider input from First Nations, industry and community members.”
The Ministry said when BC’s Chief forester, who is a registered professional forester, makes an AAC determination, it’s an independent, professional judgment based on information from: technical forestry reports, First Nations engagement, input from public, and government’s social and economic objectives.
Under the Forest Act, AACs must be reviewed at least once every 10 years.
To read the discussion paper visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/managing-our-forest-resources/timber-supply-review-and-allowable-annual-cut/allowable-annual-cut-timber-supply-areas/williams-lake-tsa.
To provide feedback https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/williams-lake-timber-supply-area/
The Williams Lake timber supply area covers approximately five million hectares in the Cariboo region and the allowable annual cut is nearly three million cubic metres per year.
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