This document differs from guidebooks in that it contains direction that must be followed when preparing certain higher level plans. Guidebooks, on the other hand, offer recommended practices, not mandatory requirements.
The other components of the Forest Practices Code are the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act, the regulations and the standards. The Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act is the legislative umbrella authorizing the Code’s other components. It enables the Code, establishes mandatory requirements for planning and forest practices, sets enforcement and penalty provisions, and specifies administrative arrangements. The regulations lay out the forest practices that apply province-wide. Standards may be established by the chief forester, where required, to expand on a regulation. Both regulations and standards, where required and established under the Code, must be followed.
This document is intended for the use of authorized decision-makers, such as district managers and designated environment officials, and their support staff. It is a technical document that will provide planners and other staff with detailed information and direction on specific aspects of preparing higher level plans. The general reader looking for background information on higher level plans is advised to obtain the summary brochure and to consult with professional planning staff.
