| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
Integrated Woods Services Ltd. was contracted by Slocan Group, Vavenby Division (Slocan), to complete a comprehensive watershed assessment for the Robert Creek watershed. Slocan and Forest Renewal British Columbia provided the funding for this project. The objectives of the detailed watershed assessment were to: 1) Field assess the current stream channel conditions within the watershed; 2) Assess the sensitivity of the stream channels to impacts from forestry activities; 3) Identify opportunities for upslope and in-stream watershed restoration activities; 4) Provide recommendations regarding future forestry development within the watershed. In summary, the proposed Forest Development Plan has a low risk of impacting the aquatic resources within the watershed, in relation to existing channel conditions and potential changes in peak flows magnitudes, sediment supply and LWD supply. This does not reflect potential impacts to channel morphology and aquatic resources that can result from harvesting within riparian areas for from increases in sediment supply. Low risk road construction practices and a minimization of stream crossings will be required t maintain this level of risk to aquatic resources. watershed assessment, water quality, sediment, peak flow |
