Also see checklists on Ecosystem Preservation and Protection, Pest Management, and Highways and Bridges. Preharvest Planning . It is important to consider pollution prevention measures during the planning stage to avoid or reduce some of the environmental impacts of forestry activities. Seasonal factors and road and harvest unit layouts can cause significant environmental effects if not addressed with pollution prevention techniques. Road Construction and Management .
Roadways can significantly affect forest habitats.
The environmental impacts of road construction and management include erosion, soil and vegetation loss, dust generation, and stream sedimentation. Wise construction can reduce or eliminate some of the environmental effects of road construction. Timber Harvesting . Wise harvesting practices can reduce or eliminate the environmental effects of timber cutting. The impacts from harvesting include stream sedimentation and temperature elevation, soil and water contamination from hazardous materials, dust generation, habitat destruction, and loss of forest area.