Kootenay Lake TSA News Releases

Data Package - A compilation of the best available information on the current forest resource inventory and the practices within the timber supply area for the purposes of conducting a timber supply analysis.

Information Report - A summary of the information in the data package and a brief description of the timber supply area, the history of the allowable annual cut, and a response form to provide public input.

Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Area Analysis Report -

	The timber supply analysis section of this report provides information on the detailed technical review of the volume of the timber available for harvesting over time. A computer model is used to project timber supply based on the inventory information, expected growth and management practices.
	The socio-economic analysis section provides information about the social and economic implications of the timber supply projections as well as social and economic profiles of the communities in the TSA.

 

Public Discussion Paper - A description of the TSR process, a summary of the timber supply and socio-economic analysis, the critical factors that may increase or decrease timber supply.

Summary of Public Input - A summary of the public input that has been received during the timber supply review of this TSA.

AAC Rationale Statement (by the chief forester)

to identify the economic, environmental and social information that reflects current forest management practices including their effects on the short- and long-term timber supply

to identify where improved information is required for future timber supply forecasts; and,

to provide the chief forester with information to make any necessary adjustments to the AACs.