BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is part of the Ministry of Forests and plays an important role in how public forests are managed in British Columbia. BCTS sustainably manages the harvesting and reforestation of 20 per cent of the timber available for harvest on public land. This land is called the timber harvesting land base, which is the subset of the legally harvestable land where it is economical for timber harvesting to occur based on current forest management practices. By sustainably planning this work carefully, BCTS helps make sure wood harvested from public forests, also known as fibre, is available to support jobs, communities and the broader economy across the province.  

Operating in 33 communities across the province, BCTS helps sustain economic activity and employment by working with First Nations, contractors and local businesses. These partnerships support a steady flow of fibre to mills and manufacturers, helping keep people working and communities strong.