Timber Harvesting | Chemical Maintenance PHOTO COURTESY OF WASHINGTON FRIENDS OF FARMS & FORESTS (WFFF)
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When mixing or loading chemicals, choose an area that is a safe distance from any surface waters.
Pesticide Use INCLUDING HERBICIDE AND FERTILIZER Pesticides, when applied appropriately, are useful management tools for landowners. These chemicals have a range of uses from controlling competing vegetation to fertilizing trees to improve growth. Other uses for chemicals include: controlling noxious weeds and invasive species, controlling insects and diseases, minimizing wildlife damage, maintaining rights of ways, and preparing sites for planting. These products are regulated and the law requires users to follow all instructions on the label and not use or mix near any surface waters.
Prevent Forest Chemicals From Entering Water Locate mixing and loading areas at least 25 ft away from the bankfull width where any accidental spills will not enter water or wetlands. Be sure to remove all empty chemical containers from the site for proper disposal.
Storage, Mixing and Chemical Loading Areas When mixing or loading chemicals, choose an area that is a safe distance from any surface waters. This will prevent the release of chemicals from accidental spills into streams or wetlands. Storage and cleaning areas should be located where spillage of chemicals or water used to clean equipment will not enter streams or wetlands. Recommend all of these areas should be a minimum of 25 ft always follow the specific label requirements for the herbicide or fertilizer being used.
Recommend a minimum • Buffer requirements can vary based on stream type and application method.