Riparian Classes and Widths

Section 13 of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation applies. A result or strategy is not required when the following sections are used:

Section 47 Stream Riparian Classes

Section 48 Wetland Riparian Classes

Section 49 Lake Riparian Classes

See section 2 of the Schedule under the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation for factors relating to objectives set by government for Water, Fish, Wildlife, and Biodiversity Riparian Objectives.

Non-legal information, accepted guidelines and references:

Riparian Management Area Guidebook

District guidance:

Environment letter Fish inventory/ stream category

Environment letter revised timing window Aquatic resources /stream class

Federal Fisheries letter Installation of culverts in fish streams

Federal Fisheries letter No net loss of fish streams audit

Federal Fisheries letter Fisheries Act implications of logging adjacent to small streams

Spatial Information: None

Risk Analysis:

Inherent Administrative risk (VH-L) (legal)	Adjusted Administrative risk (VH-L) (other)	Inherent Biophysical Risk (VH-L) (other)

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