Tool Details
Silvicultural systems handbook for British Columbia
Year of publication 2003
The intent of this handbook is to provide field forestry practitioners with a first reference for
silvicultural systems prescription development and implementation in BC. The handbook
catalogues background knowledge intended to clarify concepts related to partial cutting
silvicultural systems. The handbook also brings together treatments and approaches that have
worked in various parts of the province to highlight strengths and weaknesses of each.
The handbook also addresses the key questions and issues that emerge as partial cutting
silvicultural systems are prescribed and implemented. While this handbook may not answer
all questions, it will hopefully provide valuable guidance and direct practitioners to other
references that can give additional detail on a range of subtopics.
The subject of silvicultural systems could conceptually include all aspects of forestry.
However, this handbook focuses on those issues specific to partial cutting systems.
Discussion of issues common to all silvicultural systems (including clearcutting), and the
presentation of general forestry concepts not strictly related to partial cutting silvicultural
systems, are minimized.
Type of Tool
Guidelines, manual, kits for trainers
Guidelines, manual, kits for trainers
Scale of Application
National
National
Region
Americas
Americas
Biome
Boreal, Temperate
Boreal, Temperate
Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)
All forest types (natural and planted)
Primary Designated Function
All
All
Management Responsibility
All
All