The Forest Service argued that because they proposed to use BMP s, the standards were not relevant. Also, look in both the forest-wide and management area sections. Also check Forest Plan requirements for sensitive, threatened, and endangered species. On the Fishlake National Forest these include the Bonneville cutthroat trout which is a sensitive species. There may be statements in the EA or EIS regarding unstable soils.
Steep slopes have a greater tendency for erosion and mass movement than level areas.