Falling and Bucking Woodlot Requirements

To be considered as a woodlot for the purposes of a Falling & Bucking evaluation, the proposed woodlot must meet the following requirements:

  • The woodlot must be large enough to free-fall each of the trees,
  • There must be a minimum of 15 trees per evaluation,
  • There must be a minimum of two tree lengths from all roads, buildings or powerlines from any of the trees to be felled,
  • Access to the site must be secure from the public,
  • Available First Aid must meet WorkSafeBC regulations in case of an emergency:
        • Must be accessible to BCEmergency Health Services (BC Ambulance Service) or
        • A helipad location must be identified for evacuation,
        • An emergency response plan must be in place and have a written first-aid assessment.
  • A notice of the project must be posted/published where required,
  • A map of the area is required,
  • The trees should be 12″ ABH or larger,
  • The site is normally expected to be inspected by a QST (an additional fee may apply),
  • When not practical for a site inspection, a map complete with pictures may be used and approved by the QST.

 

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