Canadas forest laws - Natural Resources Canada Examples of federal laws that might apply are the Forestry Act and Timber Regulations, Indian Act, First Nations Land Management Act and National Parks Act Timber harvesting is permitted on some federal lands, but involves very small volumes of timber
Indigenous Peoples and Forestry in Canada Since 2002, the Province of British Columbia (B C ) has signed forestry agreements with 177 First Nations, providing more than $382 million in revenue-sharing and access to more than 181 million cubic metres of timber First Nations in B C hold tenures representing 13% of the provincial Allowable Annual Cut – up from less than 3% in 2001
Aboriginal Harvesting Rights - JFK Law Modern treaties outline where, what, and how you may harvest, what you can do with your harvest, and what laws may apply Currently, provincial and federal fish and wildlife regulations in BC don’t officially recognize harvesting rights for First Nations with historic treaties
A Guide to Aboriginal Harvesting Rights - Legal Aid timber is based on a traditional practice and consistent with any of your First Nation’s laws that may apply; • harvest in an area traditionally used by your First Nation; and • harvest on Crown lands (not private lands) Marine fishing The federal department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) issues a communal licence to each First
First Nations Woodland Licence - Gov First Nations Woodland Licences (FNWL) are area based, long term forest tenure unique to First Nations’ interest in the land and resources Corporate control of the FNWL must remain with the First Nation through the term of the licence and any subsequent replacements
Canadian Forestry Regulations and Standards - NCASI Forestry operations on federal lands are governed by the Forestry Act (1985) and accompanying Timber Regulations However, all forestry operations are bound by overarching fed-eral legislation, which includes:
Forestry laws and regulations in Canada: A Guide - Lexpert Forestry laws and regulations in Canada are made up of: the Forestry Act; Timber Regulations, 1993; Indian Act; First Nations Land Management Act; National Parks Act; These laws apply to federal forest lands
STATEMENTOFLAW REGARDINGFIRST NATIONSANDFORESTRY - FPBC This report is a statement of key Canadian law regarding First Nations and forestry in British Columbia It is not intended to be exhaustive It is aimed at providing a clear and accessible statement about the current state of relevant Canadian law about forests This document is organized into six parts