Division I – Harvest and optimum use of ligneous matter

Section 151

The usable ligneous matter from trees or parts of trees of a species or group of species indicated in the forestry permit, the harvest agreement or in a contract entered into under the Sustainable Forest Development Act  (chapter A-18.1) must be harvested by taking into account section 152, including previously felled trees, lodged or overturned trees and trees affected by fire, insects or disease.

The usable ligneous matter from a tree is the ligneous matter found at least 15 cm above the highest ground level that must be harvested according to the criteria relating to the harvesting diameter, the species or the minimum usable diameter of the stems indicated in the forestry permit, the harvest agreement or a contract entered into under the application of the Sustainable Forest Development Act .