Pre-harvest Stand Structure and Wildlife Habitat Attributes at a Group Selection Site in the Interior Cedar Hemlock Zone

This extension note presents findings on the pre-harvest forest conditions at a group selection logging site within British Columbia's Interior Cedar Hemlock zone. The study's central purpose was to document the stand structure and the presence of wildlife habitat attributes in this old-growth forest before a partial cutting silvicultural system was implemented. By examining aspects like tree species, size, age, and the occurrence of features important for wildlife, the authors aim to provide foundational information for understanding the ecological impacts of partial cutting as an alternative to clearcutting in these valuable ecosystems.