Our forests are managed according to Best Management Practices (BMP) following written forestry plans administered by qualified foresters. Our forest management plans consider the potential impact on water quality. The planning process we use addresses the objectives of any proposed activity as well as potential impacts of all actions that disturb the soil surface or impact water quality.
This planning process also helps identify sensitive areas and applicable BMPs to be used during timber sales, road construction, stream crossings, harvesting, site preparation, reforestation, and herbicide applications. Sensitive areas include perennial and intermittent streams, ephemeral areas, lakes, ponds, wetlands, steep slopes, highly erosive or hydric soils, active gully systems, etc. We consider regulations and/or permitting requirements as well as location, type, timing, and logistics of each activity; additionally, we consider the history of the sites, including past land use.