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.
