Public forest lands in British Columbia provide recreational enjoyment, wildlife habitat, water supplies, wood fibre, and many other benefits. The Forest Service manages the timber, range and recreation resources on public lands. BC Environment is responsible for 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 timber supply analysis was based on the existing land-use designations and current management practices - the practices that were actually being approved and implemented in the Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Area when the analysis data were generated. Future changes to land-use designations or management practices may result from initiatives such as the Commission on Resources and Environment (CORE), the Protected Areas Strategy, the Forest Practices Code or Land and Resource Management Plans. Any such changes will be addressed in the next assessment of the timber supply.
