California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Chapter 4 - Forest Practices
Subchapter 6 - Southern Forest District Rules
Article 4 - Harvesting Practices and Erosion Control
Section 954 - Purposes
Timber Operations shall be conducted to: meet the goal of maximum sustained production of high quality timber products; minimize breakage of merchantable timber; prevent unreasonable damage to residual trees, Reproduction, and fish and wildlife habitat as identified in the Plan or contained in the Rules, prevent degradation of the quality and Beneficial Uses of water consistent with 14 CCR § 956.2 prevent degradation of the Beneficial Functions of Riparian Zones consistent with 14 CCR § 956.2; and maintain site productivity by minimizing disturbance that could lead to soil loss.
1.
Repealer of Article 4 (Sections 954-954.9) and new Article 4 (Sections
954-954.9, not consecutive) filed 8-4-83; designated effective 10-1-83
(Register 83, No. 31).
2. Amendment filed 124-89; operative 2-1-90
(Register 89, No. 50).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending
section filed 12-20-2017 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of
Regulations (Register 2017, No. 51).
4. Amendment of section and
NOTE filed 11-10-2020; operative 1-1-2021 pursuant to Public Resources Code
section
4554.5(a)
(Register 2020, No. 46).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 4551, 4551.5 and 4553, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4512, 4513, 4514.3, 4527, 4562.5, 4562.7 and 4582, Public Resources Code; and 33 U.S.C.A. Section 1288.
