Ministry of Forests Forest Science Program
		Abstract for Field Guide Insert 01

		Developing Timber Harvesting Prescriptions to Minimize Site Degradation - Interior Sites
		Authors or Ministry Contacts: T. Lewis, W.W. Carr and the Timber Harvesting Subcommittee, Interpretation Working Group
		Branch: Research
		Subject: Site Preparation
		Series: Field Guide Insert
		Other details: Published December 1989

Abstract

This field guide is comprised of two basic components. The first deals with the assessment of the inherent sensitivity of a site to degradation, involving concepts and methods to assess the risk of four major site degrading processes - compaction, displacement, surface erosion and mass wasting. Definitions, controlling factors and a hazard assessment key are provided for each process.

The second component presents a range of strategies for tailoring harvesting prescriptions to minimize site degradation.

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