Public forest lands in British Columbia provide recreational enjoyment, fish and wildlife habitat, water supplies, timber resources and many other benefits. The Forest Service manages the forest, range and recreation resources on public lands. The Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks is responsible for the management of fish, wildlife and water resources. Both agencies subscribe to the principle of integrated resource management, where all resources are considered before management decisions are made.
The information for the timber supply analysis was based on land-use designations and management practices that were being implemented in the Boundary Timber Supply Area in the fall of 1993 when this analysis was initiated. These practices are described below. Readers are encouraged to read Section 2 and Appendix A of the Timber Supply Analysis Report or the data package for more information.
Some of these practices have changed since the fall of 1993, particularly practices to protect biodiversity, old-growth forests, wildlife species such as grizzly bears, and water resources. These changes and their impact on timber supply are discussed in the section on Critical Factors.
