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| Proper planning is an essential part of timber harvesting. Pre-harvest planning is the design of timber harvest operations to meet landowner objectives. A pre-harvest plan using the Forest Water Quality Guidelines removes forest products efficiently, promotes sustainable forest growth, and protects water quality. Pre-harvest planning is recommended for timber sales and similar forest management activities. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Riparian vegetation adjacent to this stream make up the streamside
management zone (SMZ). The vegetation provides shade which helps maintain
water temperature for healthy fish populations. The SMZ also provides filtering
of surface runoff and sediment. Disturbance within the SMZ should be minimized. |
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Need Assistance? Forestry, Fire & State Lands foresters will help you develop management plans, assist with timber sales, provide advice on timber sale contracts and market your timber. For more information, contact your local FFSL office in Salt Lake City, Logan, Vernal, Richfield, Moab or Cedar City. |
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