Blackwater - Prince George
This area is formally designated as an Ungulate Winter Range and efforts here go towards improving conditions for the winter survival of ungulates, specifically mule deer. We are working towards maintenance of the diversity of structures and functions in this area. Specifically, we want to encourage the development of large Douglas-fir and maintain the uniqueness of open grasslands and meadows. In part, this is accomplished through removal of understory in the Douglas-fir and ingress of deciduous and coniferous trees in the grasslands and meadows.
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Blackwater-Prince George
May 2014
Application Criteria
SERNbc uses three general criteria to select specific ecosystems for restoration activities, which include:
- Ecosystem vulnerability,
- Functional importance of the ecosystem, and
- Existing management mechanisms and/or programs.
Vulnerable, degraded and damaged ecosystems are a high priority for ER activities if they have high functional importance in terms of providing important ecological services. This functional importance or management priority increases when the ER needs of a subject ecosystem is not being addressed by existing programming.
Potential ER projects must align with SERNbc’s objectives as identified in our strategic plan. All ER projects undertaken by SERNbc need to be supported by data and analysis that describes their current state, desired future condition, management objectives, and treatment rationale.
