Timber Harvesting and Silviculture Practices Regulation (B.C. Reg. 352/2002).

This regulation, enacted under the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act, establishes comprehensive rules for timber harvesting and silviculture practices in British Columbia. It repeals previous regulations and introduces detailed provisions governing forest operations, soil conservation, biodiversity protection, and riparian area management. The regulation outlines constraints on harvesting in community watersheds and unstable terrain, requirements for wildlife tree retention, and measures to protect streams and riparian zones. It also prescribes standards for constructing and rehabilitating access structures, managing soil disturbance, and implementing silviculture treatments, including seed use, spacing, pruning, and fertilization. Additional sections address forest health, reporting obligations, and enforcement, including penalties for non-compliance.