Utah Code 65A-8a-105. Division to promote implementation of Forest Water Quality Guidelines
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(1) The division shall promote implementation of Forest Water Quality Guidelines before, during, and after the conduct of forest practices on forested land in order to:
Terms Used In Utah Code 65A-8a-105
- Division: means the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. See Utah Code 65A-1-1
- Forest Water Quality Guidelines: means the field-applicable practice guidelines adopted by the division for use during forestry activities to protect water quality and contained within a nonpoint source management plan. See Utah Code 65A-8a-102
- Forested land: means land, except land owned by the federal government or located within an incorporated city, growing commercial tree species that are, or could be at maturity, capable of furnishing raw material used in the manufacture of lumber or other forest products. See Utah Code 65A-8a-102
- Land: includes :(18)(a) land;(18)(b) a tenement;(18)(c) a hereditament;(18)(d) a water right;(18)(e) a possessory right; and(18)(f) a claim. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(1)(a) preserve water quality and soil stability;(1)(b) prevent the hazard of fire and insect infestation;(1)(c) minimize waste of timber resources; and(1)(d) protect the regenerative and productive capacity of forested land.
(2) The division, in cooperation with Utah State University Extension Services:
(2)(a) shall implement a program to develop demonstration areas, books, brochures, informational material, seminars and workshops, and other aids to display correct application of the Forest Water Quality Guidelines; and
(2)(b) may aid private landowners by providing technical assistance to landowners and operators in implementing Forest Water Quality Guidelines.