The Backlog of Unstocked Forest Land in British Columbia and the Impact of Reforestation Programs
Year: 1986
Type: article
Abstract: The current reforestation effort in British Columbia is examined with special reference to the accumulated backlog of "not satisfactorily restocked" (NSR) forest land in the province. The confusing statistics on the backlog are evaluated and the rate of increase is calculated. The statistics suggest that some 1302 thousand hectares now fall in this category, with 588 thousand hectares of good and medium site quality which, by the Ministry of Forest criteria, warrant rehabilitation.The available data suggest that the backlog NSR has been growing at an average of 59 thousand hectares per year during the last five years. This growth can be expected to be arrested during the next few years, as a result of expanded basic silviculture programs combined with new efforts to rehabilitate the backlog of unstocked lands. However, the total area of the backlog will not be reduced significantly.Statistical information about the backlog NSR lands is very weak. A number of suggestions are made for improving data collection and interpretation, and for focusing the rehabilitation effort.
Source: The Forestry Chronicle
DOI: 10.5558/tfc62514-6
Authors: Peter H. Pearse, Andrea J. Lang, Kevin L. Todd
Institution: University of British Columbia
Language: English
Topic: Forest Management and Policy
Subfield: Forestry
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: bronze
Funder: University of British Columbia
OpenAlex ID: W1988637292