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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 for mountain caribou. The study compares group selection harvesting, where small patches of forest are removed, with clearcutting and single-tree selection. Its primary purpose is to document the economic implications of a harvesting approach designed to balance timber extraction with the ecological needs of caribou in old-growth cedar-hemlock forests.

This document details a research project in British Columbia testing various silvicultural systems beyond traditional clearcutting to manage forests for multiple values, not just timber. The study evaluated the costs, productivity, tree damage, and soil disturbance associated with different harvesting methods used in the first phase of the project. The findings highlight the trade-offs between different approaches, noting that methods like clearcutting were most cost-effective for harvesting, while alternative systems resulted in varying levels of tree damage and soil disturbance.

This document details a study conducted in British Columbia's Interior Cedar-Hemlock forest where the primary focus is evaluating the productivity and costs of ground-based harvesting methods under different silvicultural prescriptions: clearcut, heavy removal, and light removal. The study monitored various harvesting systems, including mechanized, conventional, and horse skidding, to understand their economic implications and impact on the site. The research aimed to inform the development of sustainable forestry practices that balance timber production with ecological considerations in the region.

This case study investigates the economic and operational feasibility of implementing variable retention harvesting in coastal British Columbia. It details a specific trial on northern Vancouver Island, comparing a clearcut and a dispersed retention compartment within the same cutblock, analyzing the productivity and costs associated with different harvesting systems and equipment. The study aims to provide information on the practical challenges of adopting new forest management principles focused on sustaining ecological values alongside economic viability, ultimately contributing to the refinement of these techniques through adaptive management.

This case study investigates the economic and operational feasibility of implementing variable retention harvesting in coastal British Columbia. It details a specific trial on northern Vancouver Island, comparing a clearcut and a dispersed retention compartment within the same cutblock, analyzing the productivity and costs associated with different harvesting systems and equipment. The study aims to provide information on the practical challenges of adopting new forest management principles focused on sustaining ecological values alongside economic viability, ultimately contributing to the refinement of these techniques through adaptive management.

This case study investigates the practical application and economic implications of ecosystem-based management in coastal British Columbia. It details a specific harvesting operation undertaken with Canadian Forest Products Ltd. , examining the productivity and costs associated with different harvesting methods when implementing principles that emulate natural forest disturbances and conserve biodiversity. The study aims to provide empirical knowledge to foresters by analyzing a real-world example of this relatively new forest management paradigm, considering factors like retention levels of trees, operational feasibility, and potential impacts on the residual stand and soil.

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 handbook systematically explores primary transport equipment, categorized into ground-based, cable, and aerial systems, detailing their operational characteristics, environmental considerations, and distinguishing features. By outlining the advantages and limitations of each technology, the guide empowers readers to make informed judgments about equipment selection based on specific site conditions and harvesting objectives, emphasizing that no single best system exists for all situations.

This document is a comprehensive reference for harvesting systems and equipment used in British Columbia. Part one addresses equipment selection by outlining key factors, summarizing equipment characteristics by harvesting phase, and providing a risk-level assessment for various equipment and site combinations. This handbook aims to improve the understanding of loggers and planners in British Columbia, enabling them to make better-informed decisions when choosing the most suitable harvesting systems and equipment for diverse site conditions and management objectives, without prescribing a single correct solution.

This case study the practical and economic implications of implementing ecosystem-based management principles in a coastal British Columbia old-growth forest. The study specifically examines a harvesting operation that incorporated retaining tree patches and individual trees to promote biodiversity and ecological function, while assessing the productivity and costs associated with the applied harvesting systems and equipment. The report aims to provide insights into the operational challenges and potential efficiencies of adopting this new paradigm of forest management compared to traditional clearcutting practices.