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Current Reforestation
The Forests for Tomorrow Program was established by the B.C. Provincial Government
in 2005 to respond to the catastrophic wildfires that occurred in the southern
and central interior, and to the mountain pine beetle epidemic.
The current
reforestation investment is aimed at improving the future timber supply and
addressing risks to other forest values through the re-establishment of young
forests on land that would otherwise remain under-productive. The program
focuses on land that is primarily within the timber harvesting land base yet
outside of forest industry obligations. Program emphasis is on surveying, site
preparation and tree planting with these treatments being guided by strategic
level program planning, seed supply planning, silviculture strategies and timber
supply analyses. The up-front overview surveys and program planning will
formulate a clear and full picture of a cost-effective program and budget
profile.
Planning and Delivery
Planning is done by Regional and District staff
in conjunction with licensees. The planning process and timelines are listed on
the LBIS website with annual activities and
targets identified in the Land Based Investment Strategy.
Delivery is done by
various delivery agents utilizing the following government standards. Current
updates, reports, decision tools and information on worker safety and
communications are listed on the
FFT Updates page Contact for
Current Reforestation is Al Powelson
Allan.Powelson@gov.bc.ca, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
Activity Standards and Other Related Information
Forests for Tomorrow – Current Reforestation
activities are delivered by BC Timber Sales, recipients and licensees utilizing
the following Ministry standards and guidance material while carrying out approved projects.
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