Timber - Free Use
Timber - Free Use
Timber - Free Use: Allows removal or cutting of up to 50 m³ and includes Crown timber for developing land for agriculture, scientific investigation, wood for a school and using timber to develop a mining claim or coal licence.
Related Activities: Christmas Trees, Commercial Timber <50m3, Firewood, Harvest timber - Small scale and intermediate salvage, Land Tenure Timber, Timber - Traditional Use
Contents:
- Mandatory Authorizations
- Costs
- Eligibility Requirements
- Information Requirements
- Other Things you Should Know
About this Activity Guide
This guide summarizes the most common requirements and recommendations for your chosen activity and is designed to help you submit a complete application. Be aware that this information is for guidance purposes only. |
Mandatory Authorizations
Authorization Name | Link to Application |
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Free Use Permit | Apply Now |
Costs
Cost may be a specific value or range of values. The cost includes GST, where applicable.
Cost Type | Cost Description | Cost | Link to Details |
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Application fee | Not applicable. No cost. | Not applicable. |
Eligibility Requirements
Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements prior to applying.
Requirement | Description |
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Lack of Accessible Timber | Free Use Permit cannot be provided if land the applicant owns or occupies has the required timber and the timber is accessible. |
Proof of Tenure | Documentation proving that you hold an agricultural licence or lease, or a coal licence or Crown granted mineral claim if applying for timber in relation to one of these tenures. |
Information Requirements
Requirement | Description | Link to Details |
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Free Use Permit | Requirements for application: a. Applicant's legal name, address and contact information; b. Date of commencement; c. Location of timber (map and general location information); d. Timber Description (volume and species); and e. Location map. |
Free Use Permit |
Other Things You Should Know
Archaeology Information
Archaeological
sites are protected under the Heritage Conservation Act
and must not be altered or damaged without a permit issued by
the Archaeology Branch. Information regarding potential risks to
protected archaeological sites may be obtained by submitting an
online data request form to the Archaeology
Branch or by contacting a professional archaeologist via the BC
Association of Professional Archaeologists (www.bcapa.ca) or via local
directories. Visit the Archaeology Branch website for more
information.
BCeID - What Is It and Why Get It?
BCeID is
an online service that allows you to create a user ID and
password to sign in securely to many Government services in
British Columbia. The benefits of having a BCeID account
include:
- Stop and start. Save and return later to complete your application without losing any information previously entered.
- Real time status information. Check the status of your application in real time.
- Access your applications for multiple people (Business BCeID only) to edit or submit your application or check its status. To enroll in this service, visit the BCeID web page: FrontCounter BC - BCeID
Consulting with First
Nations
- The Province is committed to reconciliation as part of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act.
- The Province is responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate consultation and accommodation, it may involve the proponent in the procedural aspects of consultation.
Legal
Disclaimer
This guide provides the most current and
accurate information available to the Government of British Columbia
at the time of publishing; however, we make no warranty regarding
the completeness, currency or accuracy of this information. This
information is for guidance purposes only and does not replace
legislated requirements. Each application is unique and
circumstances may result in additional requirements beyond those
included in this guide.
Last Updated: July 14, 2023