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Virtual tour of BMP demonstrations on the W.G. Jones State Forest
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The W. Goodrich Jones State Forest in Texas offers a Best Management Practices (BMPs) Virtual Demonstration Tour to showcase conservation practices that protect water quality during forest management activities. The BMPs are voluntary, aimed at preventing nonpoint source pollution by promoting sustainable forestry techniques. The demonstrations highlight various methods to prevent erosion and protect streams, such as crowned roads, creosote timber bridges, streamside management zones, wing ditches, geoweb low water crossings, road stabilization, culverts, and flat car bridges. These practices help maintain clean water, prevent sedimentation, and ensure better access to forest lands while minimizing environmental impact. The tour is accessible to the public year-round and provides valuable educational insights for forest landowners, loggers, and others interested in forest management.