Crown Land: Indicators and Statistics - Ministry of Forests

3.1 Overview
The continued well-being of BC’s citizens and economy
is supported by the availability and productivity of
Crown land. Effective stewardship and allocation of
Crown land and Crown land resources will ensure
sustainable benefits for future generations.
The vast majority of land in BC is Crown land
managed by the provincial government. The
government is responsible for efficiently allocating
Crown land and resources in a manner that balances
social, environmental and economic objectives, and
maximizes the welfare of British Columbians. Effective
Land and
Resources
Land Use Direction
and Objectives
Crown Land
Allocation
management relies on good information. Regional
socio-economic data provide important information
about the province’s citizens and economy that is
used to inform Crown land management.
Part 3 presents an overview of the socio-economic
activity taking place on BC’s Crown land. The
indicators measured include: regional populations;
regional economic diversity and income; regional
unemployment; sectors using Crown land; GDP
produced on Crown land; and the contribution of
Crown land to government revenues.
Socio-economic
Activity
Ministry of
Forests, Lands and
Natural Resource Operations
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