scientist for application of appropriate BMPs and site-specific design considerations. 

 Wildlife 



> If any threatened or endangered species are encountered during project planning or 

 implementation, activity would cease and the situation would be evaluated for protection 

 needs. The SWLO wildlife biologist would be contacted to provide recommendations on 

 appropriate measures to be implemented. 



> If owl or other raptor nests were located during planning, the SWLO wildlife biologist 

 would be contacted for recommendations on necessary mitigation. If any nests were 

 located after the sale was sold, activities would cease in the immediate vicinity of the nest 

 until the biologist and sale administrator could visit the site and develop any necessary 

 mitigation measures. 



Harvest Units 



> Use of designated skid trails and equipment restriction zones to avoid damage to sensitive 

 areas (i.e. wet areas, seeps, bogs, sensitive soils etc.) would be implemented. 



> On wet sites and abrupt draws, equipment restriction zones (ERZ's) would be marked and 

 maintained as needed based on site-specific review. Any trees that are removed from the 

 ERZ's would be winch lined out. Any localized moist sites within harvest units would be 

 protected by ERZ's or by limiting operations to winter when frozen ground or adequate 

 snow cover protects the area as determined by site-specific review. 



> Harvest units would be regenerated as soon as possible. 



> Connectivity of densely forested patches would be maintained where possible. 



Weeds 



SoUs 



All road construction and off road harvesting equipment would be cleaned of plant parts, 

 seeds, and mud to prevent introduction of noxious weeds. Equipment would be subject to 

 inspection by the forest officer prior to moving on site. 



Disturbed road and landing sites would be promptly revegetated with a site adapted weed- 

 free mixture of grass seed. 



Equipment and hauling operations would be limited to periods when soils were relatively 

 dry (less than 20%), frozen or snow covered to minimize soil compaction rutting and 

 maintain drainage features. Soil moisture conditions would be checked prior to 

 equipment start-up. Some moister conditions would be accepted on harvest units where 



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