The Sunshine Coast Timber Supply Area, located in southwest British Columbia, covers approximately 1.12 million hectares. The Coast Mountains dominate the timber supply area, intersected by several coastal fjords, most notably Bute, Toba and Jervis Inlets, and their associated river systems. The climate and ecology of the area are very diverse due to the mountainous terrain and the high rainfall common in coastal areas. These conditions create a variety of ecosystems ranging from rich, moist floodplains in valley bottoms to high elevation alpine meadows.
