A Forest Practices Code Act for British Columbia was passed in the Legislature in July, 1994. This law requires better forest practices throughout the province and establishes heavy penalties for violators. When the Code is fully implemented, forest management practices will be changed to meet its requirements. These new practices may influence both short- and long-term timber supply.
Since the information was prepared for the Timber Supply Review, some practices have been implemented in the 100 Mile House Timber Supply Area based on current understanding of the intentions of the Code. Information about these practices will be provided to the chief forester for consideration in this allowable annual cut determination. However, further implementation and experience with the Code will be required before the timber supply effects of new practices can be properly assessed, making it necessary to incorporate these factors in future allowable annual cut determinations.
