Arrow Timber Supply Area

The Arrow TSA, located in the West Kootenay area of south-eastern British Columbia, includes the communities of Rossland, Trail, Castlegar, Slocan, New Denver and Nakusp.

The current allowable annual cut (AAC) for the Arrow TSA is 550,000 cubic metres effective July 1, 2005.  This AAC will remain in effect until a new AAC is determined, which must take place within five years of this determination, unless the re-determination date is formally postponed according to the provisions of Section 8 of the Forest Act.

Current Timber Supply Review

The third timber supply review (TSR3) was initiated in 2003.  A key component of the TSR is the preparation of a timber supply analysis.  Under the new Defined Forest Area Management (DFAM) initiative, DFAM participants in the TSA will collectively be responsible for completing the Arrow TSA  timber supply analysis.

Click here to link to the DFAM group's web page.

The Chief Forester's rationale for AAC determination was released on June 9, 2005.

A description and full copies of the relevant documents released for the Arrow TSR can be found on the 'Documents' site.

Status/Schedule

The next TSR will be initiated in 2008.