N.C. Forest Service - Water Quality

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What You Need to Know
Regulations
Water Quality Inspection Process
Logging Frequently Asked Questions
Preharvest Planning
Stream Crossings
Erosion Control
Roads
Timber Harvesting
Soil Stabilization
Who to Contact
Links
Publications

NPDES Pesticide General Permit
Water Quality Forestry Leaflet 1, Forestry Practices Guidelines Related to Water Quality (PDF)
River Basin/Watershed Riparian Buffer Rules

BMP Material Costs
What are BMPs?
Difference Between FPGs & BMPs
Forestry BMP Manual
Quick-reference Field Guide
Bridgemats, Dragline Mats & Skidder Bridges
BMP Demonstration Trails
BMP Video Series
Culvert Sizing

What is Non-point Source Pollution?
Forestry Water Quality Glossary
ProLogger Training
Types of Water Resources Common to Forestry
Riparian & Wetland Tree Planting Pocket Guide
Stream Restoration
Educational Workbook: "Know Your Forest, Know Your Water"

BMP Newsletters
Publications
Years in Review
Mailing List
Online Preharvest Planning Tool

Forests and Water Quality in High Rock Lake Watershed (PDF)
What do Water Supply Systems and Forests Have in Common? (PDF)
BMP Implementation Surveys
Paired Watershed Research Study
Riparian Buffers in Forest Management: Establishment, Effectiveness & Recommendations (PDF)

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April 2025 Newsletter -- Preharvest planning tool tips and tricks ... streamside management zones on perennial streams and wetlands ... road templates ... and more
2024 Year in Review
Download - Topographic and Soils Maps for Riparian Buffer Rules
Online Preharvest Planning Tool
Annual Water Quality in Review

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This page was last modified on 05/28/2025