Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0080 - Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 0080-07 - Forestry
Chapter 0080-07-03 - Forestry Best Management Practices
Section 0080-07-03-.03 - BMPS THAT MANAGE THE PLACEMENT OF LOGGING DEBRIS AND OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0080-07-03-.03
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) Logging debris and operation of equipment shall be managed to prevent sediment or other materials from entering waters of the State. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) Disposal of Trees, Tree
Tops and Branches.
1. Trees felled in or
across streams should be dragged out in a manner that prevents channel and
stream bank disturbance.
2. Tree
tops should be pulled far enough back to prevent being washed into streams
during high water.
3. Trees and
tree tops should not be dragged down a stream channel.
4. Root wads in banks should be left in
place.
(b) Use and
Maintenance of Logging Equipment.
1. When
available, use low ground pressure tires on skidders and concentrate skidding
as much as possible on a few primary skid trails to minimize site
disturbance.
2. Prevent oil and
fuel spills. If a spill occurs, clean up all spilled materials, contaminated
soil and dispose of both properly, as soon as possible, per guidelines of the
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 11-4-301 et seq. and Public Chapter 680 of the Acts of 2000.
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