38 resources found

This paper reports on a significant government initiative, the Silvicultural Systems Program, established in response to public criticism of widespread clearcutting in British...

This report explores the potential of red alder to contribute to climate change adaptation within coastal British Columbias forestry sector. It investigates how improved...

This document examines the current use of glyphosate in BCs forestry practices, specifically for vegetation management in re-establishing forests after harvesting. It...

This case study the practical and economic implications of implementing ecosystem-based management principles in a coastal British Columbia old-growth forest. The study...

This case study investigates the economic and operational feasibility of implementing variable retention harvesting in coastal British Columbia. It details a specific trial on...

This case study investigates the economic and operational feasibility of implementing variable retention harvesting in coastal British Columbia. It details a specific trial on...

This case study investigates the practical application and economic implications of ecosystem-based management in coastal British Columbia. It details a specific harvesting...

This paper explores the effects of forest fuel reduction treatments in the United States, focusing on seasonally dry forests prone to severe wildfires. It examines the efficacy...

This document details a timber-focused evaluation of partially harvested forest areas within a specific management unit. Its core purpose was to determine if the resulting stand...

This document explores adaptive management as a vital strategy for navigating the uncertainties inherent in managing complex forest ecosystems. It defines adaptive management as...

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

This document explores alternatives to clearcutting in British Columbia. It details the environmental context of the Central Coast, including its physical environment, diverse...

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...

This paper details the establishment and early findings of the Montane Alternative Silvicultural Systems partnership, formed to investigate alternatives to clearcutting in the...

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

This case study details a study comparing different methods of harvesting trees in a coastal montane forest in British Columbia. Prompted by concerns about regeneration success...

This document serves as a reference handbook about the key factors influencing the successful application of various timber harvesting equipment and systems in the region. The...

This document is a comprehensive reference for harvesting systems and equipment used in British Columbia. Part one addresses equipment selection by outlining key factors,...