Cranbrook Timber Supply Area

The Cranbrook TSA covers about 1.2 million hectares in the southeastern corner of B.C. and includes the communities of Cranbrook, Kimberley, Sparwood, and Fernie.

The current allowable annual cut (AAC) for the Cranbrook TSA is 974,000 cubic metres, effective November 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 Cranbrook TSA agreed to collaboratively complete specific TSR activities including a timber supply analysis of the Cranbrook TSA.

The Chief Forester's rationale for AAC determination was released on October 12, 2005.

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