Site Preparation
         
  Revegetation      
  Areas such as road cuts and fills, landings, skid trails and drainage structures should be revegetated and/or stabilized as soon as practical. Natural revegetation may be adequate. If not, revegetation should be complimented by seeding, mulching or other means.
  
     
  Upon termination of forestry activities, temporary roads should be closed to reduce maintenance costs. Here, this road has been closed and properly seeded to reduce erosion and sedimentation.  

A well established grass understory shown in this photo is the result of proper planning. Note proper harvesting method and slash treatment shown as well. In addition to protecting the soil, vegetative cover can enhance wildlife habitat and provide forage for livestock.

  
     
  Other Points to Consider  
 
  • Upon termination of operations, landings should be recontoured to the extent practical and
    revegetated.
  • Stabilize exposed soil (including firelines) with proper seed mixture for soil and site conditions.
    Minimize the use of fertilizers to amend the soil.
  • On steep slopes, the use of straw mulch or logging slash may be needed to stabilize soil until grasses and other ground cover become established.
  • Following removal of temporary culverts and bridges, establish earth or straw dikes on stream banks and seed with proper seed mixtures.
  • Utilize a native herbaceous seed mixture suited to site conditions. Avoid seeding herbaceous
    vegetation where tree seedlings establishment is desired unless erosive conditions warrant.
    Slash may be used to reduce erosiveness.