2015 Maryland Erosion and Sediment Control Standards and Specifications for Forest Harvest Operations​​ Manual

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Any forest harvest operation that disturbs more than 5,000 square feet or 100 cubic yards of soil must have an approved erosion and sediment control plan. This Manual provides guidance on the requirements for plan approval, and the various erosion and sediment control practices that may need to be implemented.

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