N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.20 - Forest tree stand improvement

(a) Forest tree stand improvement practices which enhance the environment by improving or protecting a stand of desirable trees intended for timber production, pulpwood, posts, etc., and to provide soil protection may be applied to stands of forest trees where quality can be improved through timber stand improvement.

(b) The following types of practices are approved for forest tree stand improvement:

1. Thinning;

2. Pruning crop trees;

3. Releasing desirable seedlings and young trees.

(c) The following special conditions are applicable to forest tree stand improvement:

1. Cost-sharing is not authorized for:

i. Correcting existing erosion problems with forestry practices. (The correction of erosion problems created by past land use activities may be authorized under other appropriate State practices);

ii. Fencing, fire breaks, fuel breaks, firelanes, or roads;

iii. Timber stand improvement in stands where the undesirable stems can be removed by commercial sales, such as fuelwood, poles, etc.

2. Chemicals used in performing this practice must be Federally and State registered and must be applied strictly according to authorized uses, directions on label, and other Federal or State policies and requirements.

3. The area must be protected from destructive fire and, if seedlings are present, from destructive grazing.

4. Improvement measures should be carried out in a way that preserves or improves the quality of the environment, especially wildlife habitat and the appearance of the area.

(d) The practice shall be maintained for a minimum of eight years following calendar year of installation or establishment.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.20