Overview
The details of where, when and how trees on Crown land in Alberta are sustainably harvested and managed are outlined in forest management plans (FMPs). These map-based plans are approved by the Government of Alberta with input from the public, interest groups and Indigenous communities.
Forest management plans:
- look beyond sustained timber yield
- focus on how forestry activities will be managed to reduce negative impacts on other resource users and resource values
- describe how operational plans are linked
- describe monitoring programs and the associated evaluation of actual and expected outcomes
The Alberta Forest Management Planning Standard (the Standard) and its annexes and interpretive bulletins make up the standard for preparing and implementing FMPs in Alberta.
Types of plans
Plans prepared by the Crown – The Crown is responsible for preparing FMPs for forest management units (FMU) not included in forest management agreement (FMA) defined forest areas. See Plans prepared by the Crown below.
Plans prepared by forest companies – FMPs prepared by forest companies are a requirement of FMAs. Each FMA provides forest companies with rights to harvest and reforest trees on Crown land. See Plans prepared by forest companies below.
Public involvement and Indigenous consultation
Developing FMPs is a dynamic process, incorporating knowledge from research, policy, legislation and ongoing performance reviews. FMPs are prepared and implemented through collaboration with forest companies and government agencies with input from the public, interest groups and Indigenous peoples.
Public involvement and Indigenous consultation are key components of FMP development. FMP developers must:
- inform and invite public involvement into the development of FMPs
- consult Indigenous communities following the Government of Alberta’s Indigenous consultation policies and guidelines
Throughout FMP implementation, forest companies are required to maintain their efforts to conduct meaningful public, and interest group and Indigenous peoples involvement.
Crown Forest Management Plans
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Forest Management Unit C5
FMA 2100047 is allocated to Crowsnest Forest Products Ltd., effective May 1, 2021. The FMP encompasses FMU C5 – prepared by and formerly managed by the Crown – located west of Lethbridge within the Montane, Alpine and Subalpine Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2006 to 2026
FMU C5 2006 Forest Management Plan -
Forest Management Unit E8
FMU E8 is a Crown managed unit located east of Grande Cache. It is bordered by the ANC Timber Ltd., Canadian Forest Products Ltd. and Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Pembina Timberland) FMA areas and falls within the Upper Foothills, Subalpine and Montane Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2007 to 2017
FMU E8 2007 Forest Management Plan -
Forest Management Unit G13
FMU G13 is a Crown managed FMU associated with the Grande Prairie Regional College training forest located east of Grande Prairie. It is bordered by the Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Grande Prairie) and Canadian Forest Products Ltd. FMA areas and falls within the Central Mixedwood and Dry Mixedwood Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2006 to 2016
FMU G13 2006 Forest Management Plan -
Forest Management Unit P14
FMU P14 is a Crown managed unit located north of Peace River. It is bordered by the Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (West) and Manning Forest Products Ltd. FMA areas and falls within the Central Mixedwood, Dry Mixedwood and Lower Boreal Highlands Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2009 to 2018
FMU P14 2009 Forest Management Plan -
Forest Management Units PO5, P22 and S26
FMUs PO5, P22 and S26 are Crown managed units located in the Peace River area in northern Alberta. They are bordered by the Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (East and West), Manning Forest Products Ltd., Tolko Industries Ltd. and West Fraser Mills Ltd./Tolko Industries Ltd. FMA areas. They fall within the Dry Mixedwood, Peace River Parkland, Lower Boreal Highlands and Central Mixedwood Natural Subregions.
Timber supply analysis
Plan duration: 2009 to 2018
FMU PO5, P22 and S26 2009 Timber Supply Analysis -
Forest Management Unit R11
FMU R11 is a Crown managed unit located west of Rocky Mountain House adjacent to Banff and Jasper National Parks. It is bordered by the Sundre Forest Products Inc., Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Pembina Timberland) and West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Edson) FMA areas and falls within the Upper Foothills, Montane, Alpine and Subalpine Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2007 to 2017
FMU R11 2007 Forest Management Plan
R11 forest management plan : five-year stewardship report -
Forest Management Unit S10
FMU S10 is a Crown managed unit located northeast of Peace River. It is bordered by the Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (East), Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc., and Tolko Industries Ltd. High Prairie FMA areas as well as the Crown managed portion of FMU S19. It falls within the Central Mixedwood and Lower Boreal Highlands Natural Subregions.
Timber supply analysis
Plan duration: 2006 to 2016
FMU S10 2006 Timber Supply Analysis -
Forest Management Unit S16
FMU S16 is a Crown managed unit comprised of four small pieces north and south of High Prairie that falls within the Central Mixedwood and Dry Mixedwood Natural Subregions. It is part of a joint forest management plan covering FMUs S16, S17, S19, S20, S21 and S24 prepared by Tolko Industries Ltd., Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd., and West Fraser Mills Ltd.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2021 to 2031
Lesser Slave Lake Regional 2021 Forest Management Plan
Plans prepared by forest companies
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Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.
FMA 9100029 is allocated to Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. in FMUs A16, L1, L2, L3, L8, L11, S11, S14, S18, S22 and S23. The FMA area is located northeast of Athabasca and falls within Central Mixedwood, Upper Boreal Highlands, Lower Boreal Highlands and Athabasca Plain Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2015 to 2025
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. 2015 Forest Management Plan
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. 2015-2020 Stewardship ReportPrevious plans
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. 2005 Forest Management Plan -
ANC Timber Ltd.
FMA 8900026 is allocated to ANC Timber Ltd. in FMU W15. The FMA area is located west of Whitecourt and falls within the Subalpine, Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills and Central Mixedwood Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2011 to 2021
ANC Timber Ltd. 2011 Forest Management PlanPrevious plans
ANC Timber Ltd. Forest Management Plan: 2007 Mountain Pine Beetle Amendment
ANC Timber Ltd. 2002 Forest Management Plan -
Blue Ridge Lumber Inc.
FMA 7500020 is allocated to Blue Ridge Lumber Inc. in FMU W14. The FMA area is located northwest of Whitecourt and falls within the Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills and Central Mixedwood Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2018 to 2028
Blue Ridge Lumber Inc. 2018 Forest Management PlanPrevious plans
Blue Ridge Lumber Inc. Forest Management Plan: 2008 Mountain Pine Beetle Amendment
Blue Ridge Lumber Inc. 2004 Forest Management Plan -
Canadian Forest Products Ltd.
FMA 9900037 is allocated to Canadian Forest Products Ltd. in FMU G15. The FMA area is located southeast of Grande Prairie and falls within the Subalpine, Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills and Central Mixedwood and Dry Mixedwood Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2015 to 2025
Canadian Forest Products Ltd. 2015 Forest Management Plan
Canfor Grande Prairie stewardship report, May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2020Previous plans
Canadian Forest Products Ltd. Forest Management Plan: 2010 Mountain Pine Beetle Amendment
Canadian Forest Products Ltd. 2003 Forest Management Plan -
Crowsnest Forest Products Ltd.
FMA 2100047 is allocated to Crowsnest Forest Products Ltd., effective May 1, 2021. The FMP encompasses FMU C5 – prepared by and formerly managed by the Crown – located west of Lethbridge within the Montane, Alpine and Subalpine Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2006 to 2026
FMU C5 2006 Forest Management Plan -
Manning Forest Products Ltd.
FMA 0200041 is allocated to Manning Forest Products Ltd. in FMU P20. The FMA area is located northwest of Manning and falls within the Mixedwood, Dry Mixedwood, Upper Boreal Highlands and Lower Boreal Highlands Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2012 to 2021
Manning Forest Products Ltd. 2012 Forest Management PlanPrevious plan
Manning Forest Products Ltd. 2007 Forest Management Plan -
Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (East)
FMA 0900044 is allocated to Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (East) in FMU P21. The FMA area is located northeast of Peace River and falls within the Dry Mixedwood, Central Mixedwood, Upper Boreal Highlands and Lower Boreal Highlands Natural Subregions. See also Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (West).
Current plan
Plan duration: 2019 to 2029
Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (East) 2019 Forest Management PlanPrevious plan
Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (East) 2009 Forest Management Plan -
Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (West)
FMA 0900045 is allocated to Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (West) in FMU P19. The FMA area is located northwest of Peace River and falls within the Dry Mixedwood, Central Mixedwood, Upper Boreal Highlands and Lower Boreal Highlands Natural Subregions. See also Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (East).
Current plan
Plan duration: 2019 to 2029
Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (West) 2019 Forest Management PlanPrevious plan
Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (West) 2009 Forest Management Plan -
Millar Western Forest Products Ltd.
FMA 9700034 is allocated to Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. in FMU W16. The FMA is located in three pieces; west, northwest and northeast of Whitecourt and falls within the Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills and Central Mixedwood Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2017 to 2027
Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. 2017 Forest Management PlanPrevious plans
Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. 2007 Forest Management Plan -
Spray Lake Sawmills (1980) Ltd.
FMA 0100038 is allocated to Spray Lake Sawmills (1980) Ltd. in FMU B12. The FMA area is located west of Calgary and falls within the Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills, Alpine, Montane and Subalpine Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2021 to 2031
Spray Lake Sawmills (1980) Ltd. 2021 Forest Management PlanPrevious plan
Spray Lake Sawmills (1980) Ltd. 2001 Forest Management Plan -
Sundre Forest Products Inc.
FMA 9200030 is allocated to Sundre Forest Products Inc. in FMU R10. The FMA area is located west of Sundre and falls within the Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills and Subalpine Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2015 to 2025
Sundre Forest Products Inc. 2015 Forest Management PlanPrevious plans
Sundre Forest Products Inc. Forest Management Plan: 2008 Mountain Pine Beetle Amendment -
Tolko Industries Ltd. (High Prairie)
FMA 9700033 is allocated to Tolko Industries Ltd. (High Prairie) in FMU S19. The FMA is located in four pieces; northeast and west of High Prairie and falls within the Central Mixedwood and Dry Mixedwood Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2021 to 2031
Lesser Slave Lake Regional 2021 Forest Management PlanPrevious plan
Tolko Industries Ltd. (High Prairie) 2005 Forest Management Plan -
Tolko Industries Ltd., Norbord Inc. and La Crete Sawmills Ltd.
FMA 0200040 is allocated to Tolko Industries Ltd., Norbord Inc. and La Crete Sawmills Ltd. in FMU F26. The FMA area is located next to High Level and falls within the Central Mixedwood, Lower Boreal Highlands and Northern Mixedwood Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2015 to 2025
Tolko Industries Ltd., Norbord Inc., and La Crete Sawmills Ltd. 2016 Forest Management Plan
FMU F26 performance monitoring and reporting: 2012-2017 Stewardship Report
FMU F26 performance monitoring and reporting: 2017-2022 Stewardship ReportPrevious plans
Tolko Industries Ltd., Norbord Inc., and La Crete Sawmills Ltd. 2003 Forest Management Plan -
Tolko Industries Ltd., Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd. and West Fraser Mills Ltd.
FMA 0600043 is allocated to Tolko Industries Ltd., Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd. and West Fraser Mills Ltd. in FMU S17. This FMA area is located northeast of Slave Lake and falls within the Lower Foothills and Central Mixedwood Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2021 to 2031
Lesser Slave Lake Regional 2021 Forest Management PlanPrevious plan
Tolko Industries Ltd., Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd. and West Fraser Mills Ltd. 2008 Forest Management Plan -
Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd.
FMA 9700036 is allocated to Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd. in FMU S24. The FMA is located southeast of Slave Lake and falls entirely within the Central Mixedwood Natural Subregion.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2021 to 2031
Lesser Slave Lake Regional 2021 Forest Management PlanPrevious plan
Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd. 2005 Forest Management Plan -
West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Edson)
FMA 9700032 is allocated to West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Edson) in FMU R13. The FMA area is located south of Edson and falls within the Subalpine, Upper Foothills and Lower Foothills Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2018 to 2027
West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Edson) 2018 Forest Management PlanPrevious plans
West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Edson): 10-Year 2007 FMP Stewardship Report
West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Edson) 2007 Forest Management Plan -
West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Hinton)
FMA 8800025 is allocated to West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Hinton) in FMU E14. The FMA area surrounds Hinton and falls within the Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills, Subalpine and Montane Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2014 to 2026
West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Hinton): 5-Year 2014 Stewardship Report
West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Hinton) 2014 Forest Management PlanPrevious plans
West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Hinton) Forest Management Plan: 2010 Mountain Pine Beetle Amendment -
West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Slave Lake)
FMA 9000028 is allocated to West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Slave Lake) in FMU S20. The FMA area is located southwest of Slave Lake and falls within the Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills, Central Mixedwood and Dry Mixedwood Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2021 to 2031
Lesser Slave Lake Regional 2021 Forest Management PlanPrevious plan
West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Slave Lake) Forest Management Plan: 2009 Mountain Pine Beetle Amendment
West Fraser Mills Ltd. (Slave Lake) 2000 Forest Management Plan -
West Fraser Mills Ltd. and Tolko Industries Ltd.
FMA 0200039 is allocated to West Fraser Mills Ltd. and Tolko Industries Ltd. in FMU S21. The FMA area is located in two pieces northwest and southwest of High Prairie and falls within the Dry Mixedwood, Central Mixedwood, Upper Foothills and Lower Foothills Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2021 to 2031
Lesser Slave Lake Regional 2021 Forest Management PlanPrevious plan
West Fraser Mills Ltd. and Tolko Industries Ltd. Forest Management Plan: 2010 Mountain Pine Beetle Amendment
West Fraser Mills Ltd. and Tolko Industries Ltd. 2005 Forest Management Plan -
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Grande Prairie)
FMA 6900016 is allocated to Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Grande Prairie) in FMU G16. The FMA is located south of Grande Prairie and falls within the Alpine, Subalpine, Montane, Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills, Dry Mixedwood and Central Mixedwood Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2019 to 2029
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Grande Prairie) 2019 Forest Management PlanPrevious plan
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Grande Prairie) 2011 Forest Management Plan -
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Pembina Timberland)
FMA 0900046 is allocated to Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Pembina Timberland) in FMU R15. The FMA consists of five parts; north and south of Edson as well as west of Drayton Valley and falls within the Central Mixedwood, Upper Foothills, Lower Foothills and Subalpine Natural Subregions.
Current plan
Plan duration: 2017 to 2026
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Pembina Timberland) 2016 Forest Management Plan
Pembina Timberlands 2016 FMP Stewardship Report: May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2022Previous plans
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Edson) Forest Management Plan: 2008 Pine Beetle Amendment
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Edson) 2006 Forest Management Plan
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Drayton Valley) Forest Management Plan: 2008 Mountain Pine Beetle Amendment
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited (Drayton Valley) 2006 Forest Management Plan