Best Management Practices for Improving Survival for Planted Douglas-fir in The Cariboo Natural Resource Region

This document provides best management practices for improving the survival of planted Douglas-fir in the challenging Cariboo Natural Resource Region of British Columbia, where frost and drought are significant limiting factors. Recognizing the increasing climate extremes predicted for the area, the guide emphasizes careful planning, including mature tree retention for thermal protection, appropriate planting prescriptions that consider site-specific frost and drought hazards, and the strategic use of mechanical site preparation. The report outlines various planting scenarios based on differing levels of frost risk and provides actionable recommendations for silviculture practitioners to enhance the establishment and long-term resilience of Douglas-fir forests.