Best Management Practices for Erosion Control for Logging Practices in Ohio - The BMP book is a field reference guide that is an essential tool for the Master Logger program and for assuring compliance with the Ohio Agricultural Pollution Abatement Law by establishing guidelines and standards that are practical and effective.

The layout of the book reflects the way a logging job progresses in the field. Graphics communicate desired techniques and outcomes.

The handbook was reviewed by the Silvicultural Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Technical Advisory Committee. This committee was created through authorization of section 319 of the 1987 Federal Water Quality Act. Input for the revision was solicited from a wide variety of individuals and disciplines in both the public and private sector. This publication is the direct result of a cooperative effort between multiple public agencies combined with extensive input from industry stakeholders.

Best Management Practices for Logging Operations (pdf) brochure

Additional Publications

These publications are available at no charge and are available in limited quantities.

Hardwood Log Grading
18 pages, pocket size, contains Forest service standards for log grading, log surface abnormalities, and general grading procedures, detailed specific technical information.

Edger and Trimsaw Guidelines
9 pages, contains valuable information for efficient operation of edgers and trimsaws, including minimum board size, appearance rules, target board widths and more. Lots of good practical information.

Simplified Hardwood Lumber Grading Procedures.
7 pages, contains simplified step-by-step procedures for grading hardwood lumber. Easy to understand, complete with answers and examples.

Utilizing Municipal Trees: Ideas From Across the Country

Excellent publication by Stephen M. Bratkovich of the St. Paul Field Office of the USDA Forest Service, covering all aspects of trees in the urban environment.