Volume 1 - Resource Management
Chapter 13 - Revenue - Scaling

Policy 13.5 - Scaling Requirements

Effective Date: 01-Apr-93
Updated:15-Oct-97
Responsible Branch: Revenue Branch

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Scope

This policy covers the scaling requirements for all timber cut on private and Crown lands.

Policy

All timber must be scaled unless an exemption is issued. The Ministry will assess compliance with prescribed scaling procedures (Scaling Regulation, s. 5).

Exemption

Timber may be exempt from scaling if (Forest Act, s.94, 96):

  • timber cut on private land will not exceed 3000 m3, or
  • timber cut on Crown land will not exceed 3000 m3, and/or the stumpage value will not exceed $3,000, or
  • the cutting authority provides for stumpage payment based on the cruise

If an exemption is issued, and the harvested volume is more than 100 m3, conditions for the exemption should provide for an estimate of the volume harvested. This may include a sampling technique such as scaled samples, truck counts, or cruise data.

If a licensee and a Regional Manager agree to use a sampling approach instead of scaling each piece, a written agreement must be in place between them.

Submission of Scale Data

Scaling Forms: Scale data must be recorded and returned in the required format.

Scale Data Computation Standards: All data must be recorded and compiled according to Ministry standards (Forest Act, s.97).

Approval of Scaling Hardware and Software: All hardware and software used in the collection, compilation, and reporting of scale data must be approved by the Ministry.

Electronic Submission of Scale Data: Scale data may be transferred electronically to the Ministry upon approval by the Regional Scaling Manager.

Timing Requirements for Data Submission: Minimum standards for submitting scale returns are described in the Scaling Regulation.

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