Water Stewardship Information Sources
| ID | 1269 |
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| Citation | Milne, M and Lewis, D. 2011. Considerations for rehabilitating naturally disturbed stands: Part 1 - Watershed hydrology. BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management 11(3):55-65. |
| Organization | Ministry of Environment |
| URL | http://jem.forrex.org/index.php/jem/article/view/67/45 |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords | This extension note is the first of a two-part series involving watershed management considerations when planning stand rehabilitation activities following large-scale natural disturbances in the Interior of British Columbia. Despite the potential benefits and good intentions of stand rehabilitation following natural disturbance, these activities can have negative effects on water and water-related resources. Negative effects can include incremental increases in runoff and streamflow, increases in stream sedimentation, and reductions in riparian function. These effects can be minimized or avoided in most cases by establishing clear objectives for both timber and non-timber values and incorporating good planning and best management practices. It is recommended that practitioners involved in planning and implementing stand rehabilitation activities utilize a qualified professional to: ﾕ understand current watershed condition, resources at stake in the watershed, and their connection to watershed processes; ﾕ use a risk analysis approach to evaluate the potential consequence(s) of proposed stand rehabilitation activities before implementation; and ﾕ discuss and co-ordinate activities with other tenure holders and watershed stakeholders. keywords: Forests For Tomorrow program; management considerations; mountain pine beetle; rehabilitation; risk analysis; watershed hydrology. |
| Information Type | article |
| Regional Watershed | All |
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| Project status | complete |
| Contact Name | Doug Lewis |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |