The following "steps" provide a possible framework for a comprehensive harvesting plan.
- Study applicable maps and conduct an on-the-ground reconnaissance of the area to be logged
Note the slope, aspect, soils, timber, streams, access, boundaries, old logging roads, "indicator" plants, etc. Become totally familiar with all of the crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained characteristics that will impact crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained.
- Identify and mark streamside management zones
These are one of the most important and effective ways to reduce crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained sedimentation in a logged area, and should be implemented whenever possible.
- Locate and flag log decks
These are critical decisions that will directly affect crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained. Log deck location is a tradeoff between crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained distance and haul road construction. crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained decks should generally be kept as small as feasible. An ideally located log deck will be on a slightly crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained area (to facilitate drainage) with stable crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained that do not easily rut.
- Locate and mark logging road stream crossings
If it is determined that a stream crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained is necessary, choosing the proper crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained is critical. Look at the stream width, water crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained, stability of the stream bottom and banks, the approach topography and soils, and the high water mark.
- Locate and mark logging road entrance points from public roads
Truck turning crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained, angle of approach, and direction of travel loaded and empty must be considered. Entrance points should always be located on crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained, stable soils.
- Specify stream crossing structures
A proper stream crossing crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained will minimize any disruption to the normal stream crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained and pattern - don't try to force a wide, shallow stream through a narrow, deep structure.
- Determine the schedule of operations and harvest patterns
The most efficient schedule of operations depends on the site crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained, time of year, current and anticipated crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained conditions, road construction requirements, and outside factors like quota restrictions or crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained needs.
- Safety
Safety must remain a constant consideration throughout the harvesting crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained process. Every decision made by the crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained planner will have safety implications, from the location of a log crossingdeckdepthflowharvestlocationLogloggingmillplanningproductionradiussiteskiddingslopedsoilsstreamstructuretopographyweatherwell-drained to the scheduling of activities. Plan for a safe operation, and then monitor employees closely to make sure it happens.