Section 11.95.340. Harvest unit planning and design.

	(a)  A logging system must be appropriate for the terrain, soils, and timber type so that yarding or skidding can be accomplished in compliance with AS 41.17  and this chapter.  
	(b)  A harvest unit must be designed so that felling, bucking, yarding, skidding, and reforestation can be accomplished in compliance with AS 41.17  and this chapter.  
	(c)  On state and municipal forest land, an operator conducting timber harvest, road construction, or a related activity shall, where feasible, retain a buffer of not less than 330 feet in radius around each bald eagle nesting tree.  
	(d)  On unstable slopes, an operator shall consider one or more of the following:  
		(1) partial cuts;  
		(2) retention areas;  
		(3) use of helicopter or skyline systems to achieve full suspension of logs;  
		(4) other techniques to minimize disturbance to soils, understory vegetation, stumps, and root systems.  

Authorities

41.17.010;41.17.055;41.17.080

Notes

Reference

11 AAC 95.900

Authority

AS 41.17.010 AS 41.17.055 AS 41.17.080

History

Eff. 6/10/93, Register 126; am 9/25/2013, Register 207