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RFR and commercial redress land

Right of first refusal (RFR) provisions give settlement trustees specified rights when defined Crown/public land is proposed for disposal during the RFR period. The precise land, period and exceptions come from the deed/legislation.

RFR area is not ownership​

An RFR polygon/parcel does not mean the settlement group owns that land. It represents a future disposal right/obligation under the settlement terms.

Commercial redress property​

A deed can identify properties for transfer or deferred selection. After transfer, current title/cadastre becomes important for present land ownership geometry.

Crown forest licensed land​

Crown forest licensed land has its own settlement/rental context. CFRT holds rental proceeds until beneficial ownership is resolved and provides research/mapping support to eligible claimants.

GIS fields​

At minimum keep:

settlement
redress_type
property_name
plan_or_title_ref
status_date
source_document

A 2008 RFR map can still describe legal rights, but current Crown ownership/disposal status may have changed. Check current land records when the present state matters.

Last reviewed: 26 August 2026

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