Careful Logging – Clearcuts Regeneration, Residual Trees BMP’s: Planning-skid trails Maximize distance between skid trails  Keep trails parallel  Minimize tree and site disturbance  Varies with machinery and ground conditions

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Regeneration, Residual Trees BMP’s- Plan skid trails in consideration of the terrain, AOC’s, access roads, skid distances

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Regeneration, Residual Trees BMP’s Planning-Skid trails Typical felling/trail pattern

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Regeneration, Residual Trees BMP’s-Felling  Establish trail pattern as planned  Maximize distance between trails

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Regeneration, Residual Trees BMP’s-Felling  No cleaning, sweeping, maximize regeneration protection

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Regeneration, Residual Trees  Angle bunches in towards skid direction to minimize regeneration damage

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Regeneration, Residual Trees  Place bunches in return trails when possible  Consider the size of bunches to protect the site

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Regeneration, Residual Trees BMP’s Skidding –  Remain in trails  Minimize turnarounds, turn on trails  Avoid two skidders on one trail

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Skidding-remain in trails

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Regeneration, Residual Trees Logging debris can be used to protect sensitive sites during skidding operations

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Regeneration, Residual Trees Cease operations if the terrain starts to break up Once damage has occurred, there is no immediate mitigation that can be done

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Roles and Responsibilities Machine operator  Have a clear understanding of the location of boundaries and sensitive areas that may require a change in equipment  Be aware of the operating conditions around the machine at all times,

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Roles and Responsibilities Machine operator  Understand locally established rules for shutdown, relocation, or changes in operating technique  At all times, operate machines with the goal of reducing unnecessary travel and maneuvering on a cutblock.

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Roles and Responsibilities Supervisor  Ensure that the harvesting contractor is trained in the proper recognition of sensitive areas and where these areas are located on a cutblock.  Ensure that rules for shutdown or modifying operations are understood and applied.

Careful Logging – Clearcuts Roles and Responsibilities Supervisor  Promote operating techniques that reduce site damage  Co-ordinate harvesting equipment in a manner that reduces site damage. (e.g., provide alternative blocks to the contractor so that equipment can be moved to better ground with minimum disruption to operations).