Title: Explain the laws pertaining to forestry and water quality.
Course: Forestry Management, Advanced (18502-II) > Section: Using Forestry Best Management Practices (BMP) to Harvest Timber Products

Explanation should include

- National Environmental Policy Act, 1969
- Clean Water Act, 1972
- Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, 1988.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does the Clean Water Act affect planning a harvesting operation?
- Why are regulations important for environmental protection?