“In this document, I summarize my views of habitat supply modeling, current forest habitat supply model development in British Columbia, and recommendations on the development of habitat supply modeling tools. This draft is not an extensive review of current activities but only those of which I am currently aware. However, I hope that this document evolves from my views and awareness to a fuller document that incorporates the views and awareness of the habitat supply modeling and user community in British Columbia. I expect this summary to evolve into components of a web site rather than for it to exist as a stand alone document. This document is meant to serve as an information item for MOF Timber Supply Branch, the Forest Productivity Council Biodiversity Working Group and the MOF/MELP Habitat Supply Modeling Committee.”

– Jeff Stone, Ministry of Forests.