Quesnel Timber Supply Area
Last updated on August 10, 2023The Quesnel Timber Supply Area (TSA) covers approximately 1.28 million hectares and includes the city of Quesnel, and the communities of Red Bluff, Barlow Creek, Dragon Lake and Bouchie Lake. Other communities within the Quesnel TSA include Wells in the east, and Nazko and Kluskus villages in the west.
The Quesnel TSA is located in the northern part of the Cariboo Natural Resource Region, lying in the Fraser Basin and the Interior Plateau between the Coast Mountains on the west and the Cariboo Mountains on the east. To the west of Quesnel and of the Fraser plateau, the TSA includes the Itcha-Illgachuz mountain ranges, to the east lie the Quesnel Highlands, Barkerville, and the Cariboo River. Quesnel Natural Resource District.
The current allowable annual cut (AAC) for the Quesnel TSA is 2,607,000 cubic metres, effective June 16, 2017.
This AAC will remain in effect until a new AAC is determined which must take place within 10 years of this determination, unless postponed in accordance with Section 8(3.1) of the Forest Act.
News release
- Cut level decreased for Quesnel Timber Supply Area (PDF, 486KB)
Reference # 2017FLNR0122-001246 * Released on June 16, 2017
Current Timber Supply Review
- Rationale for AAC Determination (PDF, 718KB)
- Discussion Paper (PDF, 924KB)
- ​Data Package (PDF, 812KB)
West of Quesnel and the Fraser plateau, the Quesnel TSA includes the Itcha-Illgachuz mountain ranges. To the east lie the Quesnel Highlands, Barkerville and the Cariboo River.
Contact information
Public input is a vital part of the timber supply review process. Feedback is welcome on any issues related to the timber supply review for the Invermere TSA.