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This document examines the current use of glyphosate in BC's forestry practices, specifically for vegetation management in re-establishing forests after harvesting. It systematically explores the regulatory context governing herbicide use and the rationale behind glyphosate's application, contrasting it with other methods like manual cutting. The review then delves into the impacts of glyphosate on various ecological values, including biodiversity, soil and water quality, climate change considerations, wildfire dynamics, First Nations interests, and public use perceptions. Finally, it assesses the implications for timber supply and discusses managing forests for multiple values, culminating in recommendations for future research, data collection, communication, and policy development.

This report details a commercial thinning study conducted in white spruce stands near Calling Lake, Alberta, in 2002, with the aim to understand its impact on forest growth, yield, and overall development. The study investigated three different removal levels (30%, 50%, and 70% of basal area), along with an uncut control. Key aspects examined were the productivity and cost-effectiveness of harvesting and forwarding operations using a Timberjack harvester and forwarder, the extent of damage to residual trees, and the influence of non-merchantable brush on harvester efficiency. The findings indicate that higher removal levels generally led to increased productivity for both machines, and that pre-harvest brushing significantly improved harvester efficiency by enhancing visibility and reducing wasted cuts.