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Implementing new forest management principles in coastal British Columbia-...

This case study investigates the economic and operational feasibility of implementing variable retention harvesting in coastal British Columbia. It details a specific trial on...

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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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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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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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Thinning of a Ponderosa Pine Douglas Fir Forest in South Central BC- Impacts...

This study investigates the effects of forest thinning on the understory vegetation in ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir forests of south-central British Columbia. The study...

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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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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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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...

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Forest Fuel Treatments for the Southern West Kootenays- A Summary of...

This document synthesizes existing research on forest fuel treatments and their effectiveness in modifying wildfire behavior. Recognizing that the local, currently wetter...

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Reburn in the Rain Shadow

This paper investigates the long-term effects of post-wildfire logging in dry coniferous forests east of the Cascade Range. It addresses a key debate by presenting findings that...

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Crowded and Thirsty- Fire Exclusion Leads to Greater Drought Sensitivity in...

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...

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Long-term soil nutrient and understory plant responses to post-fire...

This paper explores a decade-long study examining the lasting impacts of post-fire land management techniques in a Colorado forest. Specifically, it investigates how biochar and...

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An analysis of techniques for measuring the impacts of broadcast burning

This study investigates different methods for assessing the effects of controlled burning in a harvested forest area. The study compares the utility of satellite imagery, fire...

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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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Mitigating old tree mortality in long-unburned fire-dependent forests - a synthesis

This report addresses the critical issue of maintaining large, old trees in United States forests that historically experienced frequent fires but have been subjected to long...

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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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Future fire risk and the greenhouse gas mitigation potential of forest...

This paper investigates the interplay between future wildfire risk and the greenhouse gas mitigation potential of rehabilitating forests in British Columbia, Canada. Using...

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Wildfires and Watershed Effects in the Southern BC Interior

This document focuses on watershed management and features several case studies exploring the impacts of various disturbances and management practices on water resources and...

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