Forest Plan Maintenance Program

Objective

1. Roads, trails and utility systems are developed and managed to support resource management; recognize the potential for future development of major transportation and utility system.

2. Each log transfer facility (LTF) is operated under terms of the LTF permits, in accordance with Alaska Water Quality Standards, and requirements from the Environmental Protection Agency for Storm Water Discharge (EPA NPDES permits).

Monitoring Plan Question

1. Are the standards and guidelines used for forest development roads and log transfer facilities effective in limiting the environmental effects to anticipated levels?

2. Are roads and trails maintained in accordance with management objectives?

Sampling/Reporting Period

Annual/5 Year

Evaluation Criteria

Environmental effects of forest development roads and Log transfer Facilities. Focal areas include: drainage of rock pits (TRAN4 IV., BMP 14.9, TRAN4 II.A.6; BMP 14.17), and effectiveness of access management prescriptions in restricting access and preventing sediment transport: TRAN6 1.A.

Data and Inventory Sources

Roads and LTF inventory and monitoring

Feed Back Mechanism

Evaluate management practices and change if needed; Transportation Standards and Guidelines.