Water Stewardship Information Sources
| Citation | Poulin, VA. 2005. Vancouver Island riparian restoration recommendations and prescriptions - Quinsam, Chemainus, Englishman, Little Qualicum, and Oyster Rivers. Prepared for BC Conservation Foundation. |
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| Organization | BC Conservation Foundation |
| URL | http://www.bccf.com/steelhead/pdf/vi_riparian_prescription_report_final_2005.pdf |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords | The relationship between recovery of fish habitat and stream side trees is not well understood despite hundreds of hectares of riparian treatments completed in British Columbia by the former “Watershed Restoration Program. During WRP procedures for assessing riparian stands and treating them were established, but since the dismantling of WRP work on speeding recovery of riparian stands has come to a virtual stand still making it critical groups such as BCCF with support from MWLAP and DFO now take the lead. It will not be easy. Riparian restoration is long-term, expensive, and scary. To grow bigger and VA Poulin BCCF Riparian Assessment 2 faster trees you need to remove the ones impeding their progress. This idea does not sit well with biologists and managers who for years protected every tree. Most gardeners understand what needs to be done – thin, pluck, plant and nurture. |
| Information Type | report |
| Regional Watershed | Vancouver Island South, Vancouver Island North |
| Sub-watershed if known | Quinsam, Chemainus, Englishman, Little Qualicum, and Oyster Rivers |
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| Project status | complete |
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