California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Chapter 4 - Forest Practices
Subchapter 4 - Coast Forest District Rules
Article 11 - Coastal Commission Special Treatment Areas
Section 921.4 - Stocking Requirements
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
The Stocking Standards for understocked Timberlands and Substantially Damaged Timberlands as provided for by §§ 14 CCR 1080 through 1081.1 and 1085 through 1085.6 are not applicable in Coastal Commission Special Treatment Areas in the Coast Forest District. After completion of Timber Operations one of the following Stocking Standards must be met:
(a) Basal Area. The average residual basal area, measured in stems one (1) inch or larger in Diameter at least one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet per acre on Site I lands, at least one hundred (100) square feet per acre on Site II and Site III lands and at least seventy-five (75) square feet per acre on Site IV and V lands.
(b) Point Count. The area contains an average Countable Tree point count of at least two hundred (200) per acre on Site I and II lands, one hundred twenty-five (125) per acre on Site III lands, or one hundred (100) per acre on Site IV and V lands. The point count to be computed as follows:
(c) Site Classification shall be determined by the RPF who prepared the Plan.
(d) Rock outcroppings, Meadows and Wet Areas, or other areas not normally bearing timber shall not be considered as requiring Stocking and are exempt from such provisions.
Note: Authority cited: Section 4551, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4551.5, 4561.2 and 30417, Public Resources Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 4551, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4551.5 and 30417, Public Resources Code.