TA1695 - Cascadia-Shelter Bay South - CZ

Timber Sale Licence TA1695 is a solicitation issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch of the Province of British Columbia for the harvesting of merchantable Crown timber in Block K6EA, located in the Cascadia-Shelter Bay South area of the Okanagan-Columbia Management Unit. The contract is a bonus offer, cruise-based award with a term of 12 months. Financial obligations include a total stumpage payment of 162,785.88 dollars based on estimated cruise volumes and a waste payment of 1,000 dollars. The project covers a land area of 20.1 hectares and involves species such as Cedar, Douglas-Fir, Hemlock, and Larch. Operational requirements include ground-based harvesting with soil disturbance limited to 10 percent of the net area. The licensee is responsible for the construction and subsequent rehabilitation of four temporary spur roads, adhering to specific culvert and safety specifications to manage steep slopes and rock fall. Compliance with the Forest Stewardship Plan, the Professional Governance Act, and SFI certification is mandatory. Additionally, the licensee must ensure road safety through BC Forest Safety Council certification and adhere to strict vehicle identification and registration requirements for industrial resource road use. Environmental protections are emphasized, including the management of Rank 5 Migratory Bird Habitat, riparian zones, and cultural heritage resources.