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What We Do

	Key public environmental values are: fish habitat water quality soil conservation reforestation critical wildlife habitat

The Council was established to administer the forest practices component of the Managed Forest Program, which includes the protection of key public environmental values on private Managed Forest land.

The Council is responsible for the administration of private Managed Forest land legislation. This includes four broad functions:

1. Strategic planning, reporting, program administration
2. Set and monitor forest practices standards for Managed Forest class land
3. Enforce standards, and perform audits
4. Review landowner applications to enter Managed Forest class
    

Private Managed Forest Land Council Functions

1. Strategic Planning, Reporting, Program Administration
• Carry out strategic planning, including liaison with Provincial, Federal, and local government interests
• Prepare and make publicly available the annual report and financial statements
• Collect annual administration fees
   
2. Set and Monitor Forest Practice Standards
• Set or amend forest practice standards in accordance with the objectives set out in the Private Managed Forest Land Act and associated regulations
• Monitor the effectiveness of the established forest practice standards
• Prior to changes to standards (other than minor administrative changes) consult with Managed Forest landowners, relevant government agencies, and other persons that may be affected by changes
   
  The Council may authorize variances from the standards in accordance with the regulations and Council by-laws.
   
3. Enforce Standards and Perform Audits
• Conduct or participate in forest practices audits, and ensure auditors perform in accordance with the legislation
• Respond to complaints, and conduct associated investigations
• Enforce the established forest practice standards in accordance with regulations and the principles of natural justice
• In case of landowner noncompliance, use appropriate enforcement tools
   
4. Review Landowner Applications to Enter Managed Forest Class

The Council reviews and accepts management commitment applications that meet the requirements of the private managed forest legislation, and forwards them to BC Assessment Authority which then determines whether the applications meet BC Assessment requirements for managed forest land.