Management Strategy for Mule Deer Winter Ranges in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Part 1a Management Plan for Shallow and Moderate Snowpack Zones

This report outlines a management strategy for mule deer winter ranges in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region of British Columbia, specifically focusing on transition and deep snowpack zones. Developed through years of research and aligned with existing land use plans, the document provides management objectives and strategies for forest harvesting to maintain and restore suitable habitat. Key areas addressed include access planning, stand age structure, tree species composition, opening sizes for harvests, and the spatial layout of openings. It also includes appendices detailing snowpack zones, biodiversity considerations, forest health management, and a history of related research and planning efforts, aiming to guide forest managers and monitor habitat preservation.

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BC Ministry of Forests

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Author R. Dawson, H. Armleder, B. Bings, D. Pee
Publication Year 2007
License Other (Not open); Crown copyright (Province of British Columbia), all rights reserved
Last Updated October 1, 2025, 02:12 (UTC)
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