Sugar bush on public forest land: reservation and operating permit
Distinguish sector reservation, maple production quota and the permit needed to operate.
Reserving a sector does not by itself provide the intervention permit.
Check the sector
Start with the reservation process applicable to the project. Check submission conditions and contact the responsible management unit before finalizing the location. [2]
Prepare the next stage
Keep a copy of the reservation and submitted information. Check quota progress with PPAQ; coordinate the land and production files. [2]
Apply for the permit
For a new project, prepare quota evidence, tapping data and geographic files for the sector and infrastructure. Check which forestry operations require authorization. [1]
Plan reporting
The sap-harvest report is due by June 1; the forestry-operations report by December 31. Also check the permit’s fees and specific conditions. [1]