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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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Considerations for Rehabilitating Naturally Disturbed Stands- Part 2 Stand...

This extension note focuses on the hydrological equivalent clearcut area as a tool for managing forests in British Columbia that have been affected by natural disturbances like...

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Silviculture Options for Use in Ranges Designated for the Conservation of...

This paper explores silviculture strategies applicable in British Columbias designated northern caribou ranges. It addresses the critical intersection of forestry practices and...

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Challenges facing gap-based silviculture and possible solutions for mesic...

This paper explores the complexities and challenges associated with using gap-based silviculture in the mesic northern forests of North America. The authors begin by outlining...

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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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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 serves as a practical manual for foresters looking to implement the shelterwood cutting method in British Columbia. As the third part of a three-part series, this...

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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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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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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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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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Status of British Columbia Long-Term Silvicultural Systems Research Trial

This document is a detailed inventory of numerous forestry research projects across British Columbia. It systematically catalogues various long-term studies examining different...

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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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Timber-focused Evaluation of Partial Cutting in BC Under the Forest and...

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...

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Aspen Complex Stand Establishment Decision Aid

This extension note serves as a decision aid for forest managers in northeastern British Columbia regarding aspen stands. It is structured to provide guidance on managing aspen...

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Alternatives to Clearcutting in BC Coastal Montane Forests

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

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Silviculture Practices for Enhancing Old Forest Stand Structure in Red- and...

This document addresses the challenge of balancing timber harvesting with the conservation of at-risk plant communities that depend on mature and old forest conditions in...

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