New Provincial Guidance for Considering Cumulative Effects

The Government of British Columbia has released new guidance materials under the Cumulative Effects Framework (CEF) to support the consideration of cumulative effects in applications for land and resource use activities, where required by regulating agencies.

These materials are intended to support Qualified Environmental Professionals, including BC Institute of Agrologist members, who are involved in the planning, assessment, and review of natural resource projects across British Columbia.

Cumulative Effects Analysis Guidance for Qualified Environmental Professionals and three CEF Assessment User Guides (for Aquatic Ecosystems, Grizzly Bear, and Forest Biodiversity values) are now available on the BC CEF website.

You are encouraged to use these materials when considering cumulative effects in your practice. Over the coming months, the CEF team will be providing more information and will be hosting a webinar on these new guidance materials for BCIA members.

Please contact CumualtiveEffects@gov.bc.ca with any questions.