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.