Chief Forester Forest Management Options for Reducing Slash Pile Burning Best Management Practices

This document outlines best management practices developed by the Chief Forester to reduce the harmful effects of slash pile burning in British Columbia forest management. The core purpose is to minimize waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and maximize fibre utilization through integrated planning, silviculture, and harvesting techniques. Rather than offering prescriptive solutions, the document presents a range of options, such as promoting partial cutting and scattering woody debris, which must be evaluated based on site-specific factors like fire risk, biodiversity, and economics. This document seeks to treat forest management as a versatile tool to achieve diverse environmental and resource values.

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Publication Year 2023
License Other (Not open); Crown copyright (Province of British Columbia), all rights reserved
Last Updated January 28, 2026, 18:08 (UTC)
Created January 28, 2026, 18:08 (UTC)