The forest resource in the Peace River Forest District provides for uses such as: the product and harvesting of wood products, forage and habitat for wildlife and livestock, varied recreation opportunities and preservation of specific sites, with careful consideration of soil, air water and visual resources. To ensure that the people of today and future generations can enjoy the social and economic benefits of our renewable natural resources.

The Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area (TSA), located in the northeast interior of BC covers approximately 2.28 million hectares. The TSA includes the communities of Dawson Creek, Hudson's Hope, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge. The current allowable annual cut for the Dawson Creek TSA was set in 2003 at 1.86 million cubic metres.