B. Soil 



► Restrict logging activities to periods when the soil moisture is less than 20%, frozen 

 to a depth of four inches, or snow covered to a depth of 1 8 inches loose or 9 inches 

 packed. 



► Existing skid trails and roads will be utilized for skidding, wherever possible, to 

 reduce the amount of ground disturbance. 



► The logger and sale administrator will agree to a general logging plan prior to harvest 

 operations, in order to limit ground disturbance due to skidding operations. 



► Retain 10-15 tons of coarse woody debris after harvest for nutrient cycling. 



► Grass seed road cuts and fills on new construction and reconstruction. 



► Ground scarification for site preparation will be limited to 30% soil exposure. 



► A bum plan will be prepared to limit impacts to the soil resource from prescribed 

 burning. 



C. Wildlife 



► Retain 50 foot no harvest wildlife corridor along streams. 



► Retain a minimum of 2 trees per acre larger than 2 1 " or the next largest class for snag 

 management. 



► Maintain current road closures and close newly constructed roads at the end of the 

 project to provide for big game and grizzly bear security. 



► Retain closed canopy forest stands as travel corridors in uncut areas. 



D. Noxious Weeds 



► All equipment used in roadwork and harvesting operations will be cleaned of plant 

 parts, dirt, and weed seed prior to entry to prevent possibility of seed dispersal by 

 equipment. 



► All newly disturbed areas of soil associated with roadwork will be promptly grass 

 seeded with a site adapted seed mix to deter establishment of noxious weeds. 



► Monitor project area and contract herbicide spraying as needed to control spot 

 outbreaks of noxious weeds. 



