This Manual describes a set of voluntary Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) that protect our soil and water resources while allowing appropriate use of our forest resources.

Proper and diligent use of the guidelines will help to ensure that Michigan's forested soils and waters associated with these forests are of the highest quality compatible with natural processes, and that our forest resources are wisely utilized.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources strongly encourages their use by everyone involved with growing, managing and harvesting trees, such as loggers, foresters and forest landowners.

Please note that this manual is expected to be printed in a 5.5 x 8.5 inch booklet size, in March 2009.

If you have any questions about this manual or Michigan's forestry BMP Program, please contact Larry Pedersen, Forest Planning and Operations Supervisor at 517-335-3330 or e-mail at pedersenl@michigan.gov

Sustainable Soil and Water Quality Practices on Forest Land - Complete Version (5.60 MB)

Manual broken down for smaller downloads:

• Cover, Foreword and Table of Contents
• Chapters 1 - 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 8
• Chapter 9 - 12
• Chapter 13 - 14
• Appendix A - Glossary
• Appendix B - G, References