| What Causes Forestry Pollution Problems? |
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- Poorly designed or constructed logging roads leave the ground vulnerable to erosion
- Skid trails leave the ground vulnerable to erosion
- Operating machinery in or near a stream can cause erosion
Pollutants typically associated with forestry practices are sediment, nutrients, temperature increases, pesticides and pathogens
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| In Mississippi, the most significant forestry related pollutant is sediment. |
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 | Management measures to prevent these pollutants from reaching our streams are:
- erosion control
- protection of stream banks, riparian zones and wetlands
- runoff/flow management
- prescribed fire management
- proper equipment operation
- revegetation management
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| All forest managers, loggers, and timber producers are encouraged to implement a full range of Best Management Practices (BMPs) on each harvest site. click here to view Mississippi's Manual for BMP's |
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| While the use of BMP's in forestry operations is not mandated by law, the MDEQ can take action against poorly managed sites that impact water quality through state law 49-17-29. This law prohibits degrading water quality of State waters. In addition, State law 97-15-41 prohibits the placement of timber debris into a running stream. |