Skeena Stikine Forest District

State of the Forest Report

Chapter 1 Introduction	Introduction
Chapter 2 Biodiversity	Biodiversity Indicators: Introduction Ecosystem Representation Core Ecosystems Seral Stage Distribution Landscape Connectivity Patch Size Distribution Retention of Habitat for Endangered Plant and Animal Life Stand Structure Species Composition
Chapter 3 Wildlife Habitat	Wildlife Habitat Indicators: Introduction Adherence to Forest Management Objectives for Five Key Wildlife Species
Chapter 4 Watershed Integrity	Watershed Integrity Indicators: Introduction Terrain Stability/Sediment Transport Capability Mapping Overview Watershed Assessments and Reassessments Watershed Restoration Co-ordinated Water Quality Monitoring
Chapter 5 Timber Management	Timber Management Indicators: Introduction Prompt Reforestation of Disturbed Areas Maintenance of Forest Health Sustained Flow of Timber to Local Mills Harvesting the Full Timber Quality
Chapter 6 Visual Quality	Visual Quality: Visual Quality of Timber Harvesting
Chapter 7 Cultural Heritage Resources	Cultural Heritage: Management of Cultural Heritage Resource Features
Chapter 8 Access	Access Indicators: Introduction Access to Facilitate Natural Resource Management/Extraction Recreational Access, Focusing on Backcountry or Wilderness Experiences Wilderness Lakes Circle Routes Access Development in Sensitive Terrain Areas Designated as per a Recreational Access Management Plan Strategic Use of Access Control to Minimize Human Impact on Fish, Wildlife, and Other Environmental Values Maintaining Road Access to Existing Recreational Site and Trails
Chapter 9 Range	Range: Use of Existing Grazing Tenure Area
Chapter 10	Conclusion Appendices
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