Woody Debris in the Forests of British Columbia

Woody Debris in the Forests of British Columbia
Author: Caroline Louella Caza
Publisher: BC, Ministry of Forests, Research Branch
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1993
Genre: Science
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This project was undertaken to review the ecological role of woody debris in temperate forest eco-systems, with particular emphasis on methods of estimating amounts and turnover rates, and the effects of logging and silvicultural activities on the amounts and behaviour of woody debris; to identify proposed or ongoing research with the Ministry of Forests related to the role of woody debris in the forest of British Columbia; to determine what information is available for the forest types of B.C.; and to identify forest types for which information on quantities or functions of woody debris is lacking and to discuss the research required to fill these gaps.

Woody Debris and Wildlife Trees in Aspen and Mixed-wood Forests of Northeastern British Columbia

Woody Debris and Wildlife Trees in Aspen and Mixed-wood Forests of Northeastern British Columbia
Author: Eric Todd Manning
Publisher:
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This report describes a study conducted in the Dawson Creek Forest District of British Columbia to determine the use & availability of wildlife trees and coarse woody debris in a mixedwood forest. Wildlife trees were sampled in plots located in mature aspen stands, new-cut aspen cutblocks, regenerating aspen stands, mature mixedwood stands, natural & man-made edges in mature aspen forest, and retention patches in harvested cutblocks. Woody debris was sampled in mature aspen and mature mixedwood stands. Plots were also established around active woodpecker nest trees for comparative analysis with random sampling plots. To provide forest management recommendations, analysis was conducted on various tree characteristics among random, wildlife, and nest trees. Small mammal use of coarse woody debris was also studied. The report concludes with suggested guidelines for managing wildlife trees and coarse woody debris in mixedwood and aspen-dominated stands in north-east British Columbia.

The Ecological Role of Coarse Woody Debris

The Ecological Role of Coarse Woody Debris
Author: Victoria Stevens
Publisher: British Columbia, Ministry of Forests Research Program
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1997
Genre: Biodiversity
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This paper describes the ecological role of the larger, down pieces of wood in both the living and decaying processes in the forest. These pieces are referred to as coarse woody debris (CWD).

Types of Wildlife Trees and Coarse Woody Debris Required by Wildlife of North-central British Columbia

Types of Wildlife Trees and Coarse Woody Debris Required by Wildlife of North-central British Columbia
Author: Dagmar Gabriele Keisker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2000
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

If wildlife diversity is to be maintained in managed forests, the habitat needs of all wildlife species must be met. This report provides some of the necessary information by describing the habitat requirements of 133 vertebrate species of north-central British Columbia in relation to two special habitat elements: wildlife trees and coarse woody debris. To make it easier for habitat managers to apply this information, requirements were condensed into a series of habitat summary tables. The tables, which are based mainly on published research reviewed up to 1995, describe in detail the varieties of wildlife trees and coarse woody debris that are required by wildlife.