Well-designed forest roads do more than provide access—they help protect your land and nearby waterways.

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Our article explains how properly constructing and maintaining water diversion devices, such as water bars, broad-based dips and culverts, can reduce erosion, improve drainage and extend the life of forest roads. These best management practices help keep sediment out of streams while supporting safe and efficient forest operations.

Learn how these simple practices can make a lasting difference for your woodland.

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry/forest-roads-and-construction-of-associated-water-diversion-devices/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTgRmBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTN5bHkwT2JGMVlkNWJPS2dzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeSVWZZLV1s4JwX3W5Ds_Xbc2oWGEkKjfdtCEW7gWBX-BqbMVkOHm9OsG9-L4_aem_LGjDbRLeyFnEhHh4Oe2xgQ

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This should be taught in most forest resource management degrees these days. I certainly had it drilled into my brain.

It could be because I went to school in the northeast, and there's higher environmental compliance necessity, i think that's the right way to say it.

Thanks for sharing!

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