Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Pre-Harvest Planning on Logging Operations

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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