Kenney Dam Ecosystem Restoration
The Kenney Dam Wildfire Ecosystem Restoration Project involved a holistic assessment of the wildfire area to promote ecosystem function, stability and resiliency. The Wildfire represents an older wildfire (2004) and involved values not previously assessed and treated. A range of resource values will be included through the project to ensure a holistic approach to ecosystem restoration. This was a pilot project that reflects an integrated approach to wildfire restoration to include a range of biophysical values.
Reports:
Kenney Dam Wildfire Ecosystem Restoration Plan
Maps:
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Kenney Dam Wildfire Ecosystem Restoration Plan Map
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.
