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Information sheet providing key considerations when conducting site preparation and reforestation operations
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Following these guidelines will minimize or prevent erosion from occurring and sediment from entering nearby waterways.- The boundaries of all Streamside Management Zones (SMZs) should be clearly marked before beginning site preparation activities.
- All firebreaks and firelanes should have well-installed and maintained water control structures such as waterbars and wing ditches to minimize erosion.
- Ripping, shearing, windrowing, and mechanical planting should follow the contour of the land to prevent excessive erosion.
- Minimize the amount of soil that is pushed into a windrow.
- Soil disturbance should be kept to a minimum. Avoid intensive site preparation on steep slopes and slopes with highly erodible soils.
- All reasonable attempts should be made to stabilize and repair erosion resulting from site preparation activities.
- All trash and equipment fluids associated with site preparation activities should be collected and disposed of properly.
- Plan ahead to minimize disturbance by equipment in SMZs.
- Site preparation and reforestation activities should skirt SMZs and stream channels. Any debris should be placed above the ordinary high water mark of any stream or body of open water.
- When applying silvicultural chemicals, avoid direct or indirect contact with nearby streams. All manufacturers’ guidelines should be followed during application.
- Hand plant excessively steep slopes and wet sites.