The Development And Improvement Of Operational Methods Land Classification For Intensive Forest Management In British Columbia

"The landscape-level species strategy project was initiated in 2009 in support of the Chief Forester's Future Forest Ecosystems Initiative. This scoping report explores the issues related to developing and implementing a landscape-level tree species strategy for forest management in British Columbia. It specifically aims to: identify the key elements of a landscape-level tree species strategy, assess the implementation considerations for a landscape-level species strategy within the existing management framework, develop an analysis methodology for portraying the landscape-level species composition and distribution for natural and managed stands."--Document.

Helps managers, planners and field staff set and comply with Forest Practices Code standards for management of riparian management areas (RMAs).

Presents a summary of legislation (including the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act and regulations), chief forester's policies and procedures, and related information regarding higher level plans related to provincial forestry. It contains direction that must be followed when preparing certain higher level plans and is intended for use by authorised decision-makers such as district managers and designated environmental officials. Higher level plans establish the broader, strategic context for operational plans, providing objectives that determine the mix of forest resources to be managed in a given area. Sections of this summary cover plans in two categories: those directly enabled through Part 2 of the Act, including objectives for resource management zones, landscape units, and sensitive areas; and those developed under non-Code legislation or policy. Includes glossary.