The Forest Practices Board Manual is an advisory technical supplement to the Washington State forest practices rules (Title 222 WAC). The Forest Practices Board — an independent agency — adopts forest practices rules to set standards for timber harvesting, road construction, forest chemical application and other forest practices. (See Forest Practices Rules)

Contact forest.practicesboard@dnr.wa.gov with questions and comments. 

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DNR, in cooperation with the departments of Fish and Wildlife, Ecology, and other agencies, affected Indian Tribes, or interested stakeholders having appropriate expertise, prepares and submits board manual revisions to the Board.

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Section 4: Guidelines for Clearing Slash and Debris from Type Np and Ns Water 

Section 26: Guidelines for Large Woody Debris Placement Strategies