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Private Managed Forest Land Legislation

The following table provides links to the private managed forest land legislation and summarize the legislation focus and application with respect to the key public environmental values. (Links will open in a new window/tab)

Legislation	Application
*Private Managed Forest Land Act*	Establishes the following: The Private Managed Forest Land Council, including its objectives, scope of operations, and authority Managed forest land objectives for soil conservation, water quality, fish habitat, critical wildlife habitat, and reforestation Procedures for private Managed Forest land application, withdrawal of management commitment, exit fees, annual declarations and local government restrictions with respect to land uses
Private Managed Forest Land Regulation	Includes the following: Determination of exit fees Provisions for critical wildlife habitat, including appeals SCHEDULE A: list of forest management activities with respect to restrictions on local government authority regarding land use SCHEDULE B: Exit fee adjustment factors based on number of years property is assessed as Managed Forest SCHEDULE C: list of species at risk with regard to establishment of critical wildlife habitat Amendment December 2004 adds definition of ‘local government’
Private Managed Forest Land Council Matters Regulation	Includes the following: Establishment of water quality objectives Council review of requests with respect to administration and exit fees Remediation orders Offences
Private Managed Forest Land Council Regulation, 2007	Includes the following: Council powers and administrative requirements Owner requirements with regard to: Administration Soil conservation Structures and activities near streams Fish streams and water supply areas Reforestation Regulation Training PowerPoint Presentation Regulation: Q & A

Archived Legislation
Note these regulations are no longer in effect and have been replaced