The application of this Protocol applies to the construction and removal of road water crossings on all permanent and intermittent streams in Crown forests within management units designated under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act (i.e. managed Crown forests).

Section 8 of this Protocol includes best management practices for non-road (equipment only) water crossings; although these types of crossings are outside the scope of the Protocol, they have been developed to support decision-making during the course of operations and serve as a means to facilitate compliance with the Fisheries Act.