Using numerical modelling to address hydrologic forest management issues in British Columbia

This paper outlines how long-term statistical-deterministic physically based hydrologic modelling utilizing data from experimental watersheds in British Columbia (BC) can be used to fill knowledge gaps related to forest management in the BC Forest Practices Code, and discusses data and modelling issues that need to be considered in this context. Developing hydrologic model applications for these experimental watersheds will further provide insight regarding priorities for future data collection and will also advance our understanding of capabilities and limitations of physically based hydrologic models in addressing watershed management concerns in BC. Experience and expertise obtained in this fashion is a prerequisite for successful use of these hydrologic models in evaluating site-specific forest management issues at catchments with fewer data resources. Copyright (C) 2001 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.