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 timber, range and recreational 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 resource uses are considered before management decisions are made.
The timber supply analysis was based on current management practices — practices that were actually being approved and implemented in the Merritt Timber Supply Area when this analysis was initiated in 1993. These practices were based on the Kamloops Regional Integrated Resource Management Timber Harvesting Guidelines* and the professional opinions of Merritt Forest District staff. Readers are encouraged to review Appendix A of the Merritt Timber Supply Area Timber Supply Analysis Report or review the information used for the timber supply analysis for more detailed information.
