Arrow Timber Supply Area

The Arrow TSA, located in the West Kootenay area of south-eastern British Columbia, includes the communities of Rossland, Trail, Castlegar, Slocan, New Denver and Nakusp.

The current allowable annual cut (AAC) for the Arrow TSA is 550,000 cubic metres effective July 1, 2005.  This AAC will remain in effect until a new AAC is determined, which must take place within five years of this determination, unless the re-determination date is formally postponed according to the provisions of Section 8 of the Forest Act.

Current Timber Supply Review

The third timber supply review (TSR 3) was initiated in 2003.  A key component of the TSR is the preparation of a timber supply analysis.  With funding support from the FIA Land Base Investment Program, major licensees in the Arrow TSA agreed to collaboratively complete specific TSR activities including a timber supply analysis of the Arrow TSA.

Click here to link to the licensee's web page.

The Chief Forester's rationale for AAC determination was released on June 9, 2005.

A brief description and copies of the documents released for the Arrow timber supply review can be found on the 'Documents' site.