Policy 8.7 - Woodlot Licence Program - General Administration

Volume 1 - Resource Management
Chapter 8 - Tenure Administration

Policy 8.7 - Woodlot Licence Program-General Administration

Effective Date: 15-Mar-96
Updated: 15-Oct-97
Responsible Branch: Resource Tenures and Engineering Branch

This policy establishes the overall framework for the administration of the Woodlot Licence Program. It applies throughout the Ministry.

It is the policy of this Ministry, through an efficiently administered Woodlot Licence Program:

to increase the amount of private forest land under sustained yield management, and to improve the productivity of that land
to improve the productivity of small parcels of Crown forest land
to increase the opportunities for private citizens to participate directly in small-scale forest management operations
to promote local employment opportunities
to promote excellence in forest resource management

The District Manager should:

assess the demand for woodlot licences within the forest district on an ongoing basis
assess the availability of suitable areas for woodlot licences within the forest district
maintain a district plan for the advertising of new woodlot licence opportunities