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1598 |
| Citation |
Beaudry, P.G. 1997. The Bowron River Watershed: A case study of a cumulative watershed impact assessment, Prince George Forest Region, Forest Resources & Practices Team, January 1997, Note #PG-09. |
| Organization |
Prince George Forest Region |
| URL |
https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/rni/research/Extension_notes/PG09_Research_Note.pdf |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
The findings of the Bowron Watershed Cumulative Impact ASsessment have led to recommendations for land-use planningwhich were provided to the Prince George Forest District in 1996. Following are some examples of the main conclusions and recommendations arising from the study. In watersheds where several IWAP indices are high, then future forest development plans may be limited to very stable sites that are not adjacent to stream channels, until there is further green-up in the watershed. A high riparian buffer index may lead to recommendations for harvesting restrictions on unstable alluvial fans (flood plain areas) and intensive reforestation programs for the riparisn areas. High peak flow indices in combination with other high index scores may lead to recommendations that special road construction techniques be used to maintain appropriate drainage networks and minimize erosion and sedimentation. Areas of high erosion hazard (as identified in the sediment source survey) are assigned high priority for future road surveys, road deactivation programs and slope stabilization activities. Areas with medium to high riparian buffer and landslide index scores are targeted as priority areas for more detailed hydrological analysis (such as Level II channel assessments in the sub-basins) and watershed restoration activities. |
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Bowron River |
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