Policies WT & CWD

Wildlife Tree Guidance

Wildlife trees (WLTs) are one of the most valuable components of stand-level biodiversity. Direction regarding wildlife tree management began in 1985 with the policy, Protection of Wildlife Trees. Since that time, a significant amount of operational experience and research knowledge has been gained. View the up-to-date Wildlife Tree Guidance.

• Wildlife Tree Retention: Management Guidance, May 16, 2006 (pdf, 72Kb)

Coarse Woody Debris Policies

• Chief Forester Guidance on Coarse Woody Debris Management, May 2010

This document provides guidance for managing coarse woody debris (CWD) on crown forest land in British Columbia. This guidance is intended to inform resource professionals and is not binding on licensees or practitioners. It does not constitute legal advice.

Coarse woody debris (CWD) is an important component of forests and is linked to biodiversity and ecosystem processes. In order to reduce the administrative and economic burden on the forest industry, and to create environmental standards, a strategy for CWD management has been developed after extensive consultation with forest industry, MoF and MoELP staff. View the up-to-date Coarse Woody Debris Policies.