Forestry Best Management Practices Help Prevent Soil Erosion

By Wayne K. Clatterbuck, Professor, School of Natural Resources, University of Tennessee

Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) are essential in minimizing soil erosion during forest harvesting. These voluntary guidelines are designed to protect water quality and maintain the health of forest ecosystems. When properly applied, BMPs help ensure that logging and other forest operations do not contribute to sedimentation in nearby streams and rivers.