The impact of forest management practices on Species at Risk (SAR), including woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou), has emerged as an issue of significant debate in Canada. Populations of woodland caribou are at varying degrees of risk and are particularly sensitive to habitat disturbance. Considering the concern among many FSC customers and stakeholders regarding the impact of forestry operations on species at risk such as the woodland caribou, providing clear and consistent direction on this issue is of particular importance.
