B.C. Ministry of Forests Forest Science Program
		Abstract for Working Paper 41

		A Provincial Correlation of Regional Forest Vegetation Potential and Brush Hazard Interpretations
		Authors or Ministry Contacts: G.J. Harper, C. Pehl, P.G. Comeau, and J. Boateng
		Branch: Research
		Subject: Vegetation Management
		Series:  Working Paper
		Other details:  Published 1999.

Abstract

Regional field guide vegetation potential descriptions were compared and found to be similar in nature but dissimilar in content. The range and fre- quency of vegetation potential are given for approximately 72% of the BEC units within British Columbia. Most of the extreme to high vegetation po- tential entries occurred in the CWH, ESSF, ICH, and SBS zones. The CWH zone was the most important zone in terms of high or greater vegetation po- tential rating.

Information gaps in the database need to be addressed for greater confi-dence in the interpretations. Truthing of these interpretations are recom- mended with operational practices to test the accuracy of the original vegetation potential descriptions. The possibility of a provincially standard- ized set of vegetation potential definitions is discussed. Standard definitions would provide a framework for planning and communication at the local, regional, and provincial levels. Two rating systems are discussed based on crop value impact or a value-neutral, site biomass potential concept.

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