Patch Cutting in Old Growth Forests to Maintain Caribou Habitat

This extension note details a case study on patch cutting in old-growth forests in British Columbia. The primary purpose of this research was to investigate alternative silviculture systems, specifically patch cutting, as a method to maintain caribou habitat. The study aimed to assess the impact of this harvesting technique on the abundance and dispersal of arboreal lichen, a critical food source for caribou, while also considering its effects on windthrow and other forest health factors.

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BC Ministry of Forests

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Author L. Waters, H. Quesnel
Publication Year 2001
Descriptive Location Shuswap
License Other (Not open); Crown copyright (Province of British Columbia), all rights reserved
Last Updated October 9, 2025, 16:51 (UTC)
Created October 9, 2025, 03:45 (UTC)