Description

296 pages. Presents findings and recommendations of the Scientific Panel for Sustainable Forest Practices in Clayoquot Sound based on its review of forest practices standards in effect in Clayoquot Sound as of September 30, 1994. Notes the extent to which current standards for forest planning and information collection, physical processes of timber extraction, and provisions for incorporating scenic, recreational, and tourism values meet precepts for sustainable ecosystem management. Ecosystem management must acknowledge the physical structures, processes, and biological constituents of the ecosystem. This documents describes those features for the Clayoquot Sound region and makes recommendations appropreate to their nature. Panel recommendations seek to create forest practice standards for Clayoquot Sound that are the best in the world. Includes many illustrations and graphs. Unmarked. Average wear. Book