Forest Reconnaissance Works (Phase 1 Assessments), Klondike region, YT

EDI has completed two projects which involved the inventory of timber and other values in the Klondike region of the Yukon. Tasks included reconnaissance surveys focusing on timber types, volumes, and on the ground ecosystem classification. Detailed reports including GIS maps were produced. Ecosystem classification was based on the field guide to Ecosystem Classification for the Southeast Yukon.

Multi-Phase Layout in Haines Junction Planning Area 2, southwest Yukon

EDI completed all phases of layout for forest harvest in an area of significant spruce beetle damage (southwest Yukon). Tasks included reconnaissance surveys, timber cruising and road and boundary layout.

FireSmart 5-Year Plan, Dawson, YT

EDI with the assistance of Baseline Prescriptions managed and completed the development of a 5-year plan for FireSmart projects within the vicinity of Dawson, YT. This project included a review of existing information, public consultation, field assessments and prescription development. A member of the Tr’ondek Hwech’in was also subcontracted for the field component. The end product was a document that summarized suggested mitigation measures for each community as outlining detailed prescriptions and maps for 5-years of FireSmart projects.

Silviculture Surveys, Watson Lake, YT

West Cosh Creek. EDI recently completed establishment and free-to-grow surveys in the east of Watson Lake, Yukon. Works included establishment of plots to evaluate regeneration success for each block. Prescriptions for areas with insufficient regeneration or significant brush were developed.

Multi-Year FireSmart Plan for Carcross Tagish Region, YT

EDI recently completed a FireSmart Plan for the Carcross Tagish region of the Yukon. This project included a review of existing information, public consultation, field assessments and prescription development. The end product is a detailed report outlining suggested mitigation measures for each community as well outlining detailed prescriptions and maps for future FireSmart projects.

Stream Crossing Assessment in the Osilinka and Misinchinka Watersheds, north central BC

EDI was retained by Abitibi Consolidated Inc. to conduct a watershed restoration survey in the Osilinka and Misinchinka watersheds, tributaries to Williston Reservoir, in north central BC. A component of this work was to conduct stream crossing assessments on over 200 crossings. The goal of the assessments was to identify fish passage barriers and sediment sources at the crossing sites. This information was used to prioritize future restoration activities.

Stream Classification

Since 1995, EDI has been retained by forest companies, the BC Ministry of Forests, and consulting companies to conduct detailed stream classification work within each of their operating areas. The information collected has been used to delineate fish distributions and to evaluate and classify streams and lakes in the vicinity of proposed harvesting operations under the BC Forest and Range Practices Act. Stream classification information was summarized and presented in technical reports and on maps.