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Timber Harvesting

Louisiana’s Timber Industry—Timber Product Output and Use

Timber Industry in Louisiana—Timber Product Output and Use
2016 Louisiana Timber Harvest Statistics

The projected Louisiana gross farm value of harvested forest products decreased by 10.96 percent during the 2016 calendar year.
Video: Felling and Skidding

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

Best management practices for revegetation as well as equipment maintenance and litter.
Landings Log Decks and Sets

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

BMPs for felling and skidding logs and what to avoid.
Visual Examples of Streamside Management Zones

Aerial views of Streamside Management Zones.
Streamside Management Zones (SMZs)

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

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

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