Soil & Water Conservation Program

Woodland Erosion

Woodland erosion is caused by the removal of soil or vegetation through livestock trampling or improper tree harvesting. These practices address concerns regarding soil erosion and water quality, by exclusion of livestock and by developing timber harvest plans. Use Exclusion

The following state cost-share practices are designed to address this concern:

 

Details for each practice are covered in the eligible practices chapter of the districts' Cost Share Handbook.

DFR-04 - Forest Plantation

Protect the soil and encourage the conversion of marginal soils to less intensive use by planting trees and shrubs and excluding livestock. 
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Fencing off woodlands

DFR-05 - Woodland Protection through Livestock Exclusion

Reduce erosion in existing woodlands by installing fence to exclude livestock. 
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Use Exclusion

N472 - Use Exclusion

Install fence around existing woodlands and sensitive areas to reduce erosion.  
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Timber Harvest Plans

C100 - Timber Harvest Plan

This practice provides financial assistance for the proper design and construction of logging roads and stream crossings for timber harvest operations.
Details

N655 - Restoration of Skid Trails, Logging Roads, Stream Crossings and Log Landings

Correct and control gully erosion resulting from improperly constructed logging roads and stream crossings following timber harvest.
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