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Establishing and growing aspen stands in the SBS

This presentation focuses on the establishment and growth of aspen stands within the Sub-Boreal Spruce zone of British Columbia. It draws upon existing research to discuss key...

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Adjusting Free-growing Guidance Regarding Aspen Retention in the...

This document details a research project in the Cariboo Region of British Columbia focused on revising free-growing guidelines to better account for the interactions between...

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British Columbia s Interior- Fisher Wildlife Habitat Decision Aid

This document synthesizes scientific and experiential knowledge regarding the habitat needs of fishers, a forest-dependent carnivore considered a Species at Risk. The guide...

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Stand growth and natural regeneration development following selection...

This document details a 15-year study examining the effects of partial cut logging, specifically single-tree selection harvesting, on dry-belt Douglas-fir stands in British...

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ALRF Silvicultural Practices and Management for the Stand and Forest

This document outlines the principles and specific strategies guiding forest management within the Aleza Lake Research Forest . Its structured into key sections covering...

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Diversifying managed forests to increase resilience

This paper investigates how diversifying managed forests in British Columbia could enhance their ability to recover from disturbances, specifically a recent mountain pine beetle...

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Applying Resilience Concepts in Forest Management- A Retrospective...

This paper investigates how different forest management strategies impact the resilience of forests facing climate change, specifically a mountain pine beetle outbreak in...

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Using PrognosisBC to Analyze Partial-Cutting Options over a Rotation

This document details an analysis using the PrognosisBC model to evaluate various partial-cutting silvicultural options for long-term forest management compared to clearcutting....

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The shelterwood silvicultural system in British Columbia - A practitioners...

This guide delves into the fundamental ecological principles underpinning the successful application of the shelterwood silvicultural system in British Columbia. As the second...

The shelterwood silvicultural system in British Columbia - A practitioners...

This guide focuses on the shelterwood silvicultural system in British Columbia and specifically addresses implementation considerations. As the first part of a three-part...

Ecology and management of interior douglas fir at the northern extreme of its range

This study addresses the ecology and management of interior Douglas-fir at the northern extent of its range in British Columbia, particularly within the Prince George Timber...

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Long-term silviculture experiments contribute to science-based forest...

This paper discusses long-term silviculture experiments in British Columbia aimed at informing science-based forest management on public lands. It highlights two key projects,...

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Silviculture and Best Management Practices for the Dry-Belt Douglas Fir Area...

This document serves as a first approximation of guidelines for managing forests in British Columbia. Recognizing the historical influence of First Nations cultural burning and...

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Interaction of Fire Fuels and Climate Across Rocky Mountain Forests

This paper explores the complex interactions between fire, fuels, and climate across the diverse Rocky Mountain forests, emphasizing that a uniform approach to wildfire...

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Silviculture Treatments for Ecosystem Management in the Sayward (STEMS)-...

This document details the establishment of a significant forestry experiment called Silviculture Treatments for Ecosystem Management in the Sayward . The core purpose of STEMS...

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Comparing Clearcutting and Alternatives in a High-Elevation Forest- Early...

This extension note reports on the early findings of the Sicamous Creek Silvicultural Systems project, a long-term study comparing different forestry practices in high-elevation...

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Adapting Forest and Range Management to Climate Change in the Skeena Region-...

This extension note serves as a guide for adapting forest and range management practices in the Skeena Region of British Columbia to the realities of climate change. Recognizing...

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Variable Retention Decision Aid for Biodiversity and Habitat Retention

This extension note serves as a practical guide for forest managers in coastal British Columbia. It introduces the variable retention silvicultural system, a method focused on...

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Maintaining Attributes of Old-Growth Forests in Coastal BC Through Variable Retention

This case study details the adoption and implementation of variable retention, a new forestry approach by Weyerhaeusers British Columbia Coastal Group. Recognizing the...

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Successional Responses to Natural Disturbance Forest Management and Climate...

This extension note outlines the successional pathways of various forest ecosystems in British Columbia and how these natural trajectories are influenced by natural...

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