A Black Huckleberry Case Study in the Kootenays Region of British Columbia

Authors

  • Tom Hobby
  • Michael Keefer Keefer Ecological Services

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22230/jem.2010v11n1%20&%202a66

Keywords:

British Columbia, forest ecology, forest economic development, forest management, huckleberries, non-timber forest products, wildlife

Abstract

This case study explores the commercial development of black huckleberries (Vaccinium membranaceum Dougl.) in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. Black huckleberries have a long history of human and wildlife use, and there are increasing demands on the resource in the region. Conflicts between commercial, traditional, and recreational users have emerged over expanding the harvest of this non-timber forest product (NTFP). This case study explores the potential for expanding huckleberry commercialization by examining the potential management and policy options that would support a sustainable commercial harvest. The article also reviews trends and issues within the huckleberry sector and ecological research currently conducted within the region.

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Published

2010-11-14

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 & 2 (2010)

Section

Extension Notes

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