Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
Major Projects BC
Helping build our future
FrontCounter BC has everything you need to get started - guidelines by sector, bundled applications, and professional support.
Steps to Apply
- Use the Discovery Tool to determine if your area of interest is Crown land
- Create and share a geomark of your area of interest
- Send your geomark and question(s) to frontcounterbc@gov.bc.ca
- Obtain the necessary authorization form(s) from our forms library
- For selected authorizations, apply on-line with virtual FrontCounter BC
Looking for a project in B.C.?
Use the interactive map for general information and location of major natural resource sector projects.
For projects subject to review under the Environmental Assessment Act, search the EAO project information centre.
Find the information you need to make your project a success.
Sector specific resources:
- Clean Energy
- Tourism – Tourism BC
- Forestry – Fibre Connections BC
- Major Mines and Minerals
- Hydro Power (Clean Energy)
General Resources:
- Determine if your area of interest is Crown Land: Discovery Tool
- Get started on First Nations Consultation
- Inventory of projects >$15M capital investment