The Guide to the Forest Practices Act and Related Laws is a comprehensive treatise on the regulation of timber harvesting and related activities on private lands in California. The book covers the myriad of applicable state and federal regulations, including statutory and regulatory requirements, case law, and agency policies. Topics include: Agencies and professional groups involved in forest practices regulation The timber harvest review process Substantive standards for timber harvest plans Standards specific to protection of animals and plants Rules governing protection of archaeological and historical resources The sustained yield plan process Local government regulation of timber harvesting The Timberland Productivity Act Timberland conversion Relationship to the California Environmental Quality Act Requirements for water quality protection Regulation of timber harvesting in the coastal zone Enforcement and penalties
Also included are short articles, charts, graphs, tables, and appendices to help the reader understand complex regulatory processes and how they interrelate.
With an in-depth discussion of other state ad federal laws that impose additional requirements on timber harvesting: California Environmental Quality Act Protection of water quality Protection of endangered and threatened species Protection of wild and scenic rivers Regulating the use of pesticides Restrictions on streambed alteration Timber harvesting in the coastal zone Common law nuisance and the public trust doctrine
Intended as a complete resource for the full range of actors involved in timber operations on private lands in California, Guide to the Forest Practice Act will be extremely useful to anyone who needs a detailed understanding of environmental and land use law in California.

Guide to the California Forest Practice Act and Related Laws:

Sharon E. Duggan

Tara Mueller

Solano Press Books

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Sharon E. Duggan. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Sharon E. Duggan

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Sharon E. Duggan. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Guide to the California Forest Practice Act and Related Laws: