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Special Management Zones - Silviculture: Best Management Practices

Special Management Zones - Silviculture: Best Management Practices

The Special Management Zone (SMZ) is a BMP which consists of a specific area associated with a stream, lake, or other waterbody that is designated and maintained during silviculture operations.

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The purpose of the SMZ is to protect water quality by reducing or eliminating forestry related inputs of sediment, nutrients, logging debris, chemicals and water temperature fluctuations that can adversely affect aquatic communities.

For more information, visit http://www.fl-dof.com/forest_management/bmp/index.html

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Date Published: 2008-08-21
By: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Duration: :57


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