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Silviculture surveys

Last updated on April 23, 2025

Silviculture surveys are used to measure reforestation success and help to predict future inventory conditions of B.C.'s forests.

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Silviculture survey procedures and field cards

For information on silviculture survey data collection and compilation, please refer to the Silviculture Survey Procedures Manual and FS660 below.  These documents cover regeneration delay, stocking, and free growing surveys, as well as alternative methodologies for complex stand structures.  These procedures provide the necessary guidance to meet legislated reporting requirements.

Silviculture Survey ​Field Cards:

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Accreditation program and exams

Silviculture surveyors often have a complex role in the collection, compilation and analysis of silviculture surveys data. Surveyors make recommendations that aid in forest management decisions, including those that prove legislated reforestation obligations have been achieved. The Silviculture Surveyors Accreditation program is designed to ensure surveyors are capable and well trained and understand their performance expectations to ensure good quality silviculture surveys.

Silviculture survey training modules

BC Silviculture Surveys YouTube channel:  

Alternative survey methodologies and retention reporting:

Contact information

Contact us if you have questions about silviculture surveyor training and accreditation.

Phone
778-974-5592
Email
Forests.ForestPracticesBranchOffice@gov.bc.ca