Forestry Branch

 

Manitoba's Crown Timber Pricing

Crown Timber harvested in Manitoba is measured in cubic metres (m³). For each cubic metre of timber harvested, specific dues and charges must be paid. Commercial users must pay three specific charges as per The Forest Act:

• Crown Timber Dues
• Forest Renewal Charge (FRC)
• Fire Protection Charge (FPC) - The Fire Protection Charge ($0.17/m³) is collected to offset the firefighting/prevention costs the province undertakes to protect forest resources.  

New Timber Pricing System

Effective January 1, 2008, a new Timber Pricing System was applied to Crown timber harvested in Manitoba.  The new system is designed to react quickly to market changes.  The system strives to allow for a competitive forest industry and a fair return to the province.  

Market Based Timber Pricing

Timber Dues are set monthly based on the previous month average commodity reference prices in accordance with Manitoba's Timber Dues Tables.

The new system sets dues by four new timber classes, each associated with a forest  product commodity:

Commodity Reference Publication Reference Market Oriented Strand Board Random Lengths OSB North Central  7/16 $/1000ft2 Softwood Lumber Random Lengths 2x4 #2&Btr KD Western S-P-F $/1000FBM Kraft Pulp and Paper Weekly (RISI)   Unbleached Kraft Extensible multi- wall sack 50lbs $/ton Newsprint Pulp and Paper Weekly (RISI)   Newsprint Paper 30 lbs East $/tonne

Timber Dues for all other forest products and commodities will be established annually and periodically reviewed.

Timber Prices will apply to all Crown timber moved, scaled or delivered that month.  Timber Prices will be updated on this website and will be available at Manitoba Conservation offices each month.

To check the current or historical Timber Dues:

Current Timber Dues

Historical Timber Dues

Manitoba Timber Dues Tables

Forest Management

To Contact:

Phone:  (204) 945-7989
Email:  Forest Management