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Forest Stewardship Council - Canada
FSC Canada is a non-profit membership organization that certifies over 200 million hectares of forest worldwide. FSC's responsible forestry standard, linked to a strict chain of custody certification, is a proven nature-based solution to tackle today...FSC Canada is a non-profit membership organization that certifies over 200 million hectares of forest worldwide. FSC's responsible forestry standard, linked to a strict chain of custody certification, is a proven nature-based solution to tackle today's climate and biodiversity challenges. That is why we are trusted by environmental groups, NGOs, consumers, and businesses alike. -
Fort St. John Pilot Project Sustainable Forest Management Plan
This document outlines how participating forestry companies and BC Timber Sales intend to manage forests sustainably, aiming to balance ecological, economic, and social values. The plan incorporates a Canadian Standards Association certification pro...This document outlines how participating forestry companies and BC Timber Sales intend to manage forests sustainably, aiming to balance ecological, economic, and social values. The plan incorporates a Canadian Standards Association certification process and emphasizes a landscape-level approach to forest management, considering natural disturbance patterns. Key components include establishing values, objectives, indicators, and targets developed with public and Indigenous input, along with specific strategies for timber harvesting, reforestation, road access, wildlife habitat, and engagement with First Nations and the public. The SFMP serves as a guiding document for operational planning and continuous improvement in forest management practices within the defined area. -
Forest Carbon Information Notes
This document outlines British Columbia's Forest Carbon Initiative, a provincial program dedicated to leveraging forests for climate change mitigation. The initiative focuses on increasing carbon sequestration and avoiding emissions through enhanced ...This document outlines British Columbia's Forest Carbon Initiative, a provincial program dedicated to leveraging forests for climate change mitigation. The initiative focuses on increasing carbon sequestration and avoiding emissions through enhanced forest management practices. It details specific modules, including fertilization, reforestation, road rehabilitation, and improved utilization of logging residues, each designed to optimize carbon benefits. The overarching purpose is to inform forest professionals and resource managers about these opportunities and provide guidance on project implementation, highlighting the significant role forests play as natural carbon storehouses. -
The Carbon Conundrum - Fire and Fuel Management in Fire-prone Forests
This document explores the complex relationship between fire management in fire-prone forests of British Columbia and the dynamics of forest carbon. It highlights the challenge for natural resource managers in determining when fire management actions...This document explores the complex relationship between fire management in fire-prone forests of British Columbia and the dynamics of forest carbon. It highlights the challenge for natural resource managers in determining when fire management actions act as sources or sinks of greenhouse gases. The document discusses forest carbon cycles, the impact of climate change on fire regimes, and various forest management approaches, including fire suppression and fuel reduction, in the context of carbon storage and emissions. The docuemtn aims to inform decision-making by considering carbon dynamics alongside other crucial ecological and economic values in these fire-dependent ecosystems. -
Crowded and Thirsty Fire Exclusion Leads to Greater Drought Sensitivity in Mixed-Conifer Forests
This paper investigates the impact of long-term fire suppression on the drought sensitivity of mixed-conifer forests in the Western United States. The study utilizes tree-ring analysis of stable carbon isotopes to demonstrate that the exclusion of fr...This paper investigates the impact of long-term fire suppression on the drought sensitivity of mixed-conifer forests in the Western United States. The study utilizes tree-ring analysis of stable carbon isotopes to demonstrate that the exclusion of frequent, low-severity wildfires has led to overcrowded forest stands. This increased density results in heightened competition for water and nutrients among trees, making them more susceptible to drought stress, insect outbreaks, and disease compared to historically open forests maintained by fire. The findings emphasize the importance of reintroducing fire and managing stand density for forest restoration and increasing resilience to future climate conditions. -
Increasing Mass Timber Consumption in the U.S. and Sustainable Timber Supply
This paper investigates whether the growing popularity of mass timber as a construction material could lead to unsustainable logging practices in the United States. The authors utilize U. S. Forest Service data to project future timber demand based o...This paper investigates whether the growing popularity of mass timber as a construction material could lead to unsustainable logging practices in the United States. The authors utilize U. S. Forest Service data to project future timber demand based on optimistic estimates of mass timber consumption in 2035 and compare this with current and projected forest growth. Their analysis considers various factors, including regional differences and timber growth in both harvestable and protected areas, aiming to determine if the U. S. timber supply can sustainably meet the anticipated increase in demand driven by mass timber adoption. -
Managing Forest Carbon and Landscape Capacities
This paper investigates how to better integrate forest carbon management into overall forest resource planning. The authors developed a novel modeling system that combines forest disturbance, management activities, and carbon dynamics to estimate bot...This paper investigates how to better integrate forest carbon management into overall forest resource planning. The authors developed a novel modeling system that combines forest disturbance, management activities, and carbon dynamics to estimate both the current carbon stocks and the natural carbon-holding capacity of a forest landscape in British Columbia, Canada. By comparing these estimates under different harvesting scenarios, the study provides a framework and essential information for implementing nature-based climate change mitigation strategies in forest ecosystems. This paper aims to bridge the gap between traditional forest management and informed carbon management.
