Forest Road Construction

Forest Road Construction

Forest Road Construction: Application to authorize building a road across Crown Land to an approved Forest tenure.

Related Activities: Forest Service Road Connection, Forest Service Road Industrial Road Use Exemption, Forest Service Road Industrial Use, Forest Service Road Works

Contents:

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.
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Mandatory Authorizations

Authorization Name Link to Authorization Guidance Link to Application
Road Permit Authorization Guidance 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
Stumpage - if timber cut as part of application Varies depending on location and current pricing. See Coast and/or Interior Appraisal Manuals for more details. Varies Timber Pricing

Eligibility Requirements

Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements prior to applying.

Requirement Description
Existing Forestry Tenure Hold an existing applicable forestry tenure to which access is required for either timber cutting or silviculture activities.

Information Requirements

Requirement Description Link to Details
Road Permit See Links section for Road Tenure Administration Manual to find more information about Road Permit and Cutting Permit applications. Cutting Permit and Road Tenure Administration Manual
Link Description
Cutting Permit and Road Tenure Administration Manual A Web page providing an information manual with details on cutting permits and road permit applications. Section 3 of the manual is specific to road permits.
Resource Roads A webpage providing information about resource roads and their management.
Forest Operations Map A webpage with information about the Forest Operations Map (FOM) online portal and its intention to enhance transparency of operational planning and to provide engagement opportunities for interested members of the public.
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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.
Proponents are encouraged to engage with First Nations as early as possible in the planning stages to build relationships and for information sharing purposes. To get more information about the guidelines and procedure manuals that are designed to assist government officials and proponents with meeting consultation obligations, please visit the Consulting with First Nations web page.

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