Resource roads are found on Crown land but are not part of the provincial highway system. They are frequently used by industrial vehicles involved in forestry, mining, oil and gas, clean energy, or agriculture operations. They also provide access to communities and high value recreation in remote areas.
In B.C. there are different types of resource roads. The majority of them are Forest Service Roads and road permit roads that are used to access natural resources. Many of these roads are managed using permits.
The B.C. government maintains resource roads that are not under a permit. Rural communities and high value recreation sites have priority.
Some resource roads:
Roads on private, federal or municipal land and B.C. Ministry of Transportation side roads are not considered resource roads.
Resource roads need to be used with caution because they are often not maintained for regular vehicle traffic.
Companies need a permit to use resource roads for operations.
The B.C. government sets engineering standards on Forest Service Roads.
Download guides and information intended for technical personnel involved with resource road design, construction, maintenance and deactivation.
For info regarding FSRs, contact the appropriate Natural Resource District Office.
For all other inquiries contact: