Remember: The Best BMP is the one you don’t need to install. Proper planning will help you avoid needless installation of costly erosion control devices.
Property boundaries marked out on a topo map.
Topo map identifying streams and drainages
Topo marking out critical areas such as rock out croppings, wet areas such as springs, (SMZ’s) Stream Management Zones or Buffers along streams.
Stream and drainage crossings.
Decking or staging areas.
Haul Road locations. Make sure these roads are constructed to a higher standard.
Skid trail locations. These roads may not require the high standards a haul road requires.
Other Considerations
Types of harvest equipment that will be used.
Specifications on Haul roads and Skid Trails.
Time of year when harvest should take place.
Rememember: The Best BMP is the one you don’t need to install. Proper planning will help you avoid needless installation of costly erosion control devices.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
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