It is the purpose of this section to insure that soil erosion associated with timber operations is adequately controlled to protect soil resources, forest productivity, and water quality. The prevention, retardation, and control of accelerated erosion are the principal goals of this section. The board shall promulgate regulations for each district to govern timber operations that may cause significant soil disturbance.
Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 4562.5
Resource Conservation Standards
Known as the Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act
The act spans §§ 4511–4630 (177 sections).
Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 193, Sec. 164
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.