A professional forester with several years of operational experience in the forest industry in British Columbia, Garry Mancell's practice is focused on the regulatory and commercial aspects of forestry. His clients include tenure holders, log brokers, trade associations, contractors and consultants.
As a forester, Mr. Mancell worked in timber harvesting and forest administration in both private industry and the public sector in British Columbia. Prior to joining Davis in 1988, Mr. Mancell practised as in-house counsel to a large integrated British Columbia forest products company.
Originally from Vancouver, Mr. Mancell has practised law in British Columbia since 1982. He is closely involved in the forest industry and has maintained an active professional role in that area since 1974.
Recognition
· Has been awarded the "AV" peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available
· Has been rated as a Lexpert Top 100 Industry Specialist, 2006
· Has been profiled in Lexpert under Forestry Law as "Most Frequently Recommended"
· Listed in Best Lawyers® International
Volunteer Work
· President, Coquitlam Search and Rescue
· Counsel for Junior Forest Wardens of British Columbia
· Counsel for Evans Lake Forest Education Society
Other Activities
· Counsel to and registered member of Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals (1976)
· Adjunct professor, Forestry Law, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law
· Editor, British Columbia Forestry Law, Canada Law Book
· Member, Canadian Bar Association (Forestry and Environmental Law Subsections)
· Member, Canadian Institute of Forestry
Publications
· Forestry Bulletin May 2010 - Forestry Service Providers Protection Act, of Liens and Charges
· Forestry Bulletin April 2010 - Forest and Range (First Nations Woodland Licence) Statutes Amendment Act
· Inaccurate Estimates in Stumpage Appraisals - ss.105.1 and 105.2 of the Forest Act
· Haida_Nation v. BC Ministry of Forests - The Ruling of the Supreme Court of Canada
· Summary of Proposed Changes to the Timber Harvesting Contract and Subcontract Regulation 2004
· Stumpage Advisory Notices and Notice of Appeal Limitation Periods: The Abitibi Decision
· Compensation for Damage to Crown Timber: The Stone Creek Fire Decision
· Forestry Bulletin - BC Forest Legislation in Review
· Forestry Bulletin - Bill 44 and Bill 45
· BC Forestry Revitaliation Trust: Mitigation for Workers and Contractors
· Forestry Bulletin - Bill 75, transition from old to new
· Forestry Bulletin
· Forestry Bulletin - The Kitkatla Decision: Culturally-modified trees, the Constitution and the Supreme Court of Canada
· Timber Harvesting Contract and Subcontract Regulation - copy 1178195930
· The Forest Industry and Freedom of Information
· BC Forest Practices Code: practical strategies to minimize liabilities
· Canadian Environmental Assessment Act: Forest Industry Implications