Appendix 3.

Lakeshore classification criteria for wildlife/biodiversity values

Class A:

• Lake or lakeshore provides rare ecosystem or habitat for threatened or endangered species, or a species of high regional importance; the ecosystem or habitat is vulnerable to damage by forest harvesting activities in close proximity to the lakeshore.

Class B:

• Lake or lakeshore provides habitat for species that would be vulnerable to damage by harvesting activities in close proximity to the lakeshore; the habitat is relatively uncommon in the region.

Class C:

• All other lakes in Natural Disturbance Types 1 and 2 (NDT 1 and 2).

Class D:

• All other lakes in Natural Disturbance Type 4 (NDT 4).

Class E:

• All other lakes in Natural Disturbance Type 3 (NDT 3).

Note: In general:

• NDT 1 and 2 include most Engelmann Spruce - Subalpine Fir and Interior Cedar - Hemlock forests.
• NDT 4 includes Interior Douglas-fir forests and Douglas-fir stands in other zones.
• NDT 3 includes most Sub-boreal Spruce, Sub-boreal Pine - Spruce, Montane Spruce, and Boreal White and Black Spruce forests.

However, see the Biodiversity Guidebook for details.