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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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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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Adjusting Free Growing Criteria for Broadleaves in the Northern Interior of...

This documentinvestigates the growth dynamics of mixed broadleaf-conifer stands and a push for improved forest management that better reflects multiple objectives, as outlined...

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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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Mountain Pine Beetle and Salvage Harvesting- Small Stream and Riparian Zone...

This extension note presents findings from investigations into how the mountain pine beetle infestation and subsequent salvage harvesting near streams impact small stream and...

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Tomentosus Root Rot Forest Health Stand Establishment Decision Aid

This document serves as a stand establishment decision aid for forest managers in British Columbia dealing with tomentosus root rot, a fungal disease prevalent in spruce and...

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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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Forest thinning and prescribed burning treatments reduce wildfire severity...

This paper investigates the effectiveness of different forest fuel treatments, such as thinning and prescribed burning, in reducing the severity of subsequent wildfires....

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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...

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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...

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Influences of clearcut harvesting and fertilization on structure and...

This report details two studies investigating the impacts of common forestry practices on soil health in Interior Cedar-Hemlock forests. The first study compared clearcut...

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Reforesting Dry Sites in the Thompson Okanagan Natural Resource Region

This document is a comprehensive guide to address the increasing challenges of establishing healthy forests on drought-prone lands. Recognizing the impact of climate change and...

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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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Maintaining Fire in British Columbia s Ecosystems- an Ecological Perspective

This study explores the critical role of fire as a natural process in shaping and sustaining the diverse ecosystems of British Columbia. The first describes the various...

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Strategic plan for the use of perscribed fire to restore ecosystems in the...

This case study outlines a detailed approach to employing planned burns for ecological benefits. The document details the ecological role of fire in the Okanagan, current fire...

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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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