The overall goal of the landowner is to work with the natural forest processes to grow sawtimber of superior quality and value over the long term, while always seeking to enhance the underlying value of the asset. In that context, the landowner will practice sustainable forestry, incorporating all ecological components and values into the management of the forest resource. Maintain individual stands in a well-stocked, productive condition. Maintain and protect riparian ecosystems, using riparian corridor management as the primary tool to address wildlife habitat, fisheries, and watershed management. Routinely incorporate wildlife management practices into timber management to retain or create desirable features such as riparian habitat, wildlife cavity trees, mast availability, logs and brush for shelter, promoting vertical and horizontal diversity, vernal pools, and featured species management.
Wildlife management considers all species of wildlife, beyond game and socially important species.
Use pesticides only when absolutely necessary and implement management practices designed to minimize or eliminate future dependence on pesticides.