Before you start an appeal, it is a good idea to ensure that the decision you want to appeal can be appealed to the FAC. The only decisions that can be appealed to the FAC are ones made with authority given to the decision-maker under the Forest Act, Forest and Range Practices Act, Private Managed Forest Land Act, Range Act, and Wildfire Act. You can read information sheets on each act, to see if your decision can be appealed to the FAC, by clicking here.
To file your appeal, you need to provide the FAC with a signed document containing:
- your name and contact information (including address, phone number, and email);
- the name and contact information (including address, phone number, and email) of anyone who will represent you in the appeal;
- details of the decision (the date it was made – if known, who made it, and how and when you received the decision);
- the reasons(s) you think the decision is wrong; and
- what you would like the FAC to do about the decision you are appealing.
The fastest way to submit a notice of appeal is by email: info@bcfac.ca. If you do not have all the information you need, send in what you have before the timeframe to appeal is up. The Commission can give a reasonable amount of time for you to complete your notice of appeal, once it is filed.
If you send a notice of appeal by registered mail or courier, please send it to:
1175 Douglas Street, 2nd Floor
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2E1
If possible, include a copy of the decision you are appealing with the Notice of Appeal. If you do not, the FAC will likely contact you to ask for a copy of the decision.
After you have submitted a Notice of Appeal, the FAC will contact you to confirm receipt. If the FAC has any questions or concerns, they will let you know.