Video streams of felling and skidding activities and BMPs associated with felling and skidding

This video describes proper site preparation and reforestation best management practices, including reasons why proper site preparation and reforestation are so important. Included in the discussion are ground cover to minimize soil erosion and the environmental benefits of quickly establishing a new forest.

Best management practices for site preparation and reforestation.

This section describes useful steps forest landowners can take to ensure that their forestland is protected and managed sustainably.

This form should be completed prior to commencement of commercial harvesting activities adjacent to natural and scenic rivers.

A map of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers that shows which parts of rivers in Louisiana are part of the system. The river systems are numbered and the numbers correspond to the numbers listed in the legend.

BMPs for chemical use and application in forest wetlands.

Description of circumstances where site preparation activities do or do not require a permit.

Mandatory best management practices for road construction and maintenance in forest wetlands

Best management practices for harvesting operations in forest wetlands.

Describes best management practices for permanent and temporary roads in forest wetlands, including 15 federally mandated best management practices for roads in forest wetlands.

Describes BMPs for location and planning of permanent forest roads.

Describes procedures to follow when constructing a road in a forest.

Describes procedures to follow when constructing a road in a forest.

Describes procedures to follow when constructing a road in a forest.

(Video 11/21/06) Discussions of forestry best managment practices related to drainage in building roads during harvest. (Running Time: 60 seconds)

Topographic maps defined and described, including scale, relief and slope.

Glossary of terms of forest management.

Benefits and functions of wetlands, what qualifies as "normal silvicultural activities," established silvicultural operations, section 404 permits, legal definition of wetlands and planning forest operations in wetland areas.

Describes best management practices for prescribed burning, why it is an important silvicultural tool and what to avoid when conducting prescribed burns.

Best management practices for revegetation as well as equipment maintenance and litter.

Best management practices for logging landings, decks and sets and what to avoid.

A simple list of recommended specifications for forest roads.

BMPs for temporary forest roads.

Wing ditches defined, their use, where and how they are applied, and recommended specifications.

This article describes a forest road system and provides best management practices for locating and constructing roads, as well as what to avoid.

Introduction to timber harvesting operations and best management practices related to planning for a timber harvest.

Streamside Management Zones defined, their benefits, why they are used and BMPs for streamside management to help protect water quality.

Aerial views of Streamside Management Zones.

BMPs for felling and skidding logs and what to avoid.

Aerial photographs defined, what they provide, and where they can be found.

Soil maps defined and how they are used.

Definition and importance of planning for slope in land features. Estimating slope. Other sources of slope information

This article describes the planning-stage process of evaluating of a drainage area or watershed prior to initating a forestry-related activity.

Louisiana is blessed with an abundance of forests and waterways. Miles of rivers, bayous and lakes provide Louisiana’s citizens with fishing, hunting, boating and recreational opportunities, which contribute to the state’s wealth and economic growth.