Ministry of Forests Forest Science Program
		Abstract for FRDA Report 238

		Montane Alternative Silvicultural Systems (MASS): Proceedings of a Workshop held June 7-8, 1995 in Courtenay, British Columbia
		Authors or Ministry Contacts: J.T. Arnott, W.J. Beese, A.K. Mitchell and J. Peterson
		Branch: Research
		Subject: Silvicultural Systems
		Series: FRDA Report
		Other details: Published December 1995

Abstract

The cooperative Montane Alternative Silvicultural Systems (MASS) research project addresses regeneration, wildlife habitat, and aesthetic concerns in managing forests at higher elevations on Vancouver Island. A series of integrated studies are examining the biological and economic consequences of alternative silvicultural systems. The costs and feasibility of harvesting these old growth forests using small Patch Cuts, Green Tree Retention and Shelterwood systems are being documented. Many long-term studies will evaluate the impacts on force dynamics, soils, microclimate and biological diversity.

Download FRDA Report 238 - complete document (12189KB) Download in 3 parts: Download FRDA Report 238 - cover to page 36 (4020KB) Download FRDA Report 238 - page 37 to page 80 (3936KB) Download FRDA Report 238 - page 81 to end (4242KB)
	To view this document you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader, available for free at the Adobe Web Site.