The ABCFP Policy Review Seminar is held for two days each fall in various locations throughout British Columbia. Discussions are led by experts from around the province who take a professional approach to forest policy issues by providing an overview of current acts, regulations and policies that govern the practice of professional forestry in British Columbia. This is an excellent opportunity for members to keep up to date with current issues and policies that affect their forestry practice.

Forest Legislation and Policy Reference Guides

Each year, a forest legislation and policy reference guide is written/updated by forest management experts. This guide summarizes important and relevant forest policies that affect the practice of forestry in BC and can be used as a reference for those studying to write the ABCFP registration exams.

The 2010 Forest Legislation and Policy Reference Guide will be available in July.

The 2009 Forest Legislation and Policy Reference Guide is available in PDF version. It has been divided by chapter for easier downloading.

2009 Forest Legislation and Policy Reference Guide
Introduction
Ch. 1 - Introduction to Forest Policy in British Columbia
Ch. 2 - Overview of Current Enactments and Policies
Ch. 3 - The Professions and Professional Reliance
Ch. 4 - Timber and Range: Supply and Disposition
Ch. 5 - Forest Revenue
Ch.6 - Forest and Range Planning
Ch. 7 - Forest and Range Practices
Ch. 8 - Fire Management
Ch. 9 - Forest and Range Health
Ch. 10 - Monitoring and Auditing
Ch. 11 - Forest Investment
Ch. 12 - First Nations
Ch. 13 - Sustainable Forest Management
Ch. 14 - Non-Legislated Forest Practices
Ch. 15 - Topics of Interest
Appendix

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