Best Management Practices (BMP) Checklist for Forestry
A best management practices checklist for forestry operations. Use it to check that roads, crossings, buffers, and harvest areas protect soil and water.
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What is on this checklist
- Streamside zones marked
- Stream crossings planned
- Roads located on stable ground
- Water diversions installed
- Landings placed away from water
- Skid trails laid out
- Exposed soil stabilized
- Fuel and oil handled safely
- Cleanup completed
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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