Forest Revenue Branch manages and collects forest revenues invoiced by the Ministry of Forests to forest industry clients. Monies paid are deposited to the consolidated revenue account. Collection action is taken when necessary to ensure payment of all monies owing to the government. In addition, the branch manages trust security deposits established in support of tenure agreements issued by the Ministry of Forests.

Annually the branch collects over $1.2 billion through three customer service centres located in Kamloops, Prince George and Victoria. The monies collected are applied to forest industry client accounts. Periodic forest statements of accounts are issued to forest industry clients. Interest is charged on all overdue accounts. The Forest Act establishes the rate and amount of interest charged.

Collection action is taken on all overdue amounts. Collectors are located in three customer service centres located in Kamloops, Smithers and Victoria. Various types of collection action are taken under numerous statutes as necessary to ensure payment.

Our Overdue Payment has all the information you need to help understand our collections process.