Tree Volume Retention Clause Samples

Tree Volume Retention a) For all RMA categories, residual trees shall be representative of preharvest stand types and size classes in limited harvest zones. b) A minimum, average volume retention level of 25% per operating year across the FMA is required within limited harvest zones, with a minimum volume retention requirement of 20% within each individual harvest block. c) Riparian management area retention levels: i. do not include volumes in the no harvest zone; and ii. shall not be included as part of the retention levels in the non-riparian management portion of the harvest block.