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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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Considerations for Rehabilitation of Naturally Disturbed Forests (MPB) Part...

This extension note serves as a guide for practitioners involved in reforestation efforts following large-scale natural disturbances, particularly those caused by the mountain...

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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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Bringing Adaptation to Ground in British Columbia

This document examines the impacts of a changing climate on British Columbias diverse natural ecosystems and proposes conservation-oriented adaptation actions. It highlights the...

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Windthrow in Partially Cut Lodgepole Pine Forests in West-Central British Columbia

This extension note details a study on windthrow in partially cut lodgepole pine forests in west-central British Columbia. The research was motivated by concerns that partial...

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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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Moving Towards Adaptation Strategies in Forest Management - a Starting Place...

This document serves as a foundational guide for adapting forest management practices in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia in the face of climate change. Recognizing...

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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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Seedling response following partial cutting in lodgepole pine forests on...

This paper details a study examining how different forestry practices, specifically partial cutting methods like group selection and irregular group shelterwood, impact the...

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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...

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Alternative Silvicultural Systems and Harvesting Techniques for Caribou Habitat

This study investigates alternative forestry practices to mitigate the negative impacts of conventional clearcutting on caribou habitat. Recognizing that clearcutting leads to...

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Impact of Partial Cutting on Lichen Diversity in Lodgepole Pine Forests on...

This study investigates the impact of partial cutting logging practices on lichen diversity within lodgepole pine forests of British Columbias Chilcotin Plateau, an important...

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Vulnerability Resilience and Climate Change- Adaptation Potential for...

This report details an initiative undertaken to understand and address the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and forest management in the West Kootenay region of British...

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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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Aspen distribution in North-Central British Columbia- Abundance trends and...

This study focuses on aspen, a vital broadleaf tree, examining its distribution and health in north-central BC and the various threats it faces, including climate change, forest...

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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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Cost and productivity of alternative harvesting in BC s interior wet belt...

This paper examines the costs and productivity of different timber harvesting methods in the interior wet-belt of British Columbia, specifically focusing on maintaining habitat...

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Performance of Planted Engelmann Spruce and Subalpine Fir Seedlings in...

This paper details a study conducted in the southern mountains of British Columbia to assess the survival and growth of planted Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir seedlings in...

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Seeking Alternatives to Clearcutting in British Columbia- The role of...

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

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