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This decision aid serves as a resource for land and resource managers to help balance industrial forest activities with the survival requirements of moose in British Columbia's interior. The document outlines the seasonal habitat needs of moose, emphasizing the critical importance of winter range features such as snow interception cover and the proximity of forage to security shelter. To mitigate the impact of resource extraction, the document provides detailed silviculture and harvesting considerations, offering specific strategies for managing forest stands, mineral licks, and wetlands. This document functions as a decision-making framework designed to maintain a functional landscape where moose can find adequate food and protection throughout the year.

This document is a comprehensive guide to address the increasing challenges of establishing healthy forests on drought-prone lands. Recognizing the impact of climate change and high seedling mortality, the report meticulously examines current silviculture practices and relevant research to identify best management practices for improved regeneration success. It provides a drought risk key for practitioners to classify sites and recommends specific treatment regimes encompassing planning, harvesting, mechanical site preparation, planting considerations, and post-planting surveys. The purpose of this guide is to offer practical, experience-based guidance to forest managers in the Thompson Okanagan region to enhance the resilience and successful reforestation of dry sites facing heightened drought risk.