Best Management Practices for Forest Road Construction and ...
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Decisions on whether or not to improve or relocate existing roadsmay require experienced judgment. In such cases:• Apply BMPs to the degree possible within the limitations ofthe road system.• Relocate roads only if it will result in less erosion in the longterm.• Consult the <strong>for</strong>est management plan or the agencies listed.Temporary <strong>Road</strong>sWhere timber harvest occurs infrequently <strong>and</strong> future access <strong>for</strong>recreation <strong>and</strong> fire control is not needed, temporary roads shouldbe used. Temporary roads are used during harvest operations<strong>and</strong> promptly closed. In general, temporary roads cost less.They are recommended <strong>for</strong> l<strong>and</strong>owners who are away from theirproperty <strong>for</strong> extended periods <strong>and</strong> cannot per<strong>for</strong>m the constantmaintenance required by permanent roads. However, poorlylocated <strong>and</strong> installed temporary roads may erode <strong>and</strong> becomepermanent gullies.Follow the location, design, erosion control, stream crossing,<strong>and</strong> closure guidelines listed in this guide.Permanent <strong>Road</strong>sPermanent roads may be necessary to provide future access <strong>for</strong>recreation, fire control, <strong>and</strong> timber harvest. Permanent roads areexpensive <strong>and</strong> usually require a greater amount of soil disturbanceduring construction. Permanent roads also require regularmaintenance.6
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