This extension note presents findings on the pre-harvest forest conditions at a group selection logging site within British Columbias Interior Cedar Hemlock zone. The studys 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.
