Forestry
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Forestry and Timber Harvesting
Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District works with landowners on a voluntary basis to provide technical assistance with timber management and logging jobs.
The Ohio Timber Harvest Planning program is a voluntary program designed to assist woodland landowners, loggers and foresters with the pre-planning of logging activity. The program helps participants select best management practices (BMPs) that will reduce soil erosion and maintain the harvest site to state standards BMPs of Timber Harvesting
- The following technical services can be requested:
- Timber Management Planning & Recommendations
- Operation and Management Plans Reviews
- Logging Site Reviews
What To Do:
- Prior to the start of logging, it is recommended a Timber Harvest Notice of Intent (NOI) is filed with the Geauga SWCD.
- Landowner/logging company has the option of submitting a Timber Harvest Plan
- Install proper BMPs
What is the NOI & Harvest Plan?
The Timber Harvest Notice of Intent (NOI) provides important contact information, the location of the logging operation and when the logging is going to occur. The Timber Harvest Plan describes the BMPs that will be utilized during the operation to protect against erosion and the discharge of sediment into nearby waterways. For more information, please contact Geauga SWCD at (440) 834-1122.
The NOI form can be downloaded from the ODNR Division of Forestry website at https://ohiodnr.gov/business-and-industry/best-management-practices/forest-pollution-prevention/timber-harvest-plan
Call Before You Cut
An effort with multiple partners, including ODNR Division of Forestry to provide in-depth forest management information to Ohio landowners.
For more information, please visit: http://callb4ucut.com
Best Management Practices Guidance
Other Links of Interest:
- ODNR Division of Forestry
- Ohio State University - Woodland Stewards Program
- Woodland Wednesdays - Improving Wildlife Habitat On Your Forested Land
- Woodland Wednesdays - Woodland Management Tips that Pay
- Managing Your Woodland for the Long Term
- WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY: Forestry & Conservation Easements
- Leaving Your Legacy & Affording Your Inheritance: 2022 Woodlands Wednesday Series
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- Wicked Weeds Winter Woodies
- Wildlife Brush Piles