Yukon Timber Harvest Planning Areas

Timber harvest plans identify areas in Yukon undergoing the planning continuum from proposal to approval and expiration. The dataset, containing approximately 50,000 records, is maintained by the Government of Yukon and was last updated in March 2026. It supports compliance with the Forest Resources Act, which requires an approved plan for harvesting over 25 cubic meters annually.

Use Cases

• Map the spatial distribution of approved Timber Harvest Plans to analyze regional forestry activity.
• Track the planning continuum status of areas to monitor progression from proposal to expiration.
• Identify areas subject to Forest Resources Management Plans to assess plan consistency requirements.
• Analyze areas suitable for timber harvesting as defined within the plans for resource inventory.

Strengths

• Approximately 50,000 records provide a substantial spatial inventory.
• Managed by the authoritative Government of Yukon, ensuring official provenance.
• Regularly updated, with a recent refresh in March 2026.

Limitations

• Specific column names, data schema, and sample records are unavailable for review.
• The exact spatial coverage and temporal range of the records are not specified.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon, distributed via GeoYukon.

Collection Method

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Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Yukon, Canada.