Ecology and Management of Sitka SpruceSitka spruce, the largest of the worlds spruces, is animportant component of British Columbias coastal forests. Itsecology gives it a special place in the sustainable management of theprovinces forests. However, in west coast forestry it is poorlyknown in comparison with its main coniferous companions Douglas fir,western redcedar, and western hemlock. As an important internationalforestry resource, it is crucial that Sitka spruce its ecology andthe