The report is a guide for an effective public and professional effort via a ten-step process that studies the participation and inquiry necessary to develop Best Management Practices (BMP) for forest harvesting operations. Thus BMP can be developed that reflect land capabilities and local conditions. Application of the process leads to: (1) identification of complementary elements of Federal and state agency programs; (2) identification and assessment of present and future nonpoint problems; (3) the analysis of identified problems; (4) the definition of BMP design criteria based on simultaneous occurrence of critical problem creating conditions; (5) the design and implementation of technically sound, economically feasible, socially acceptable and institutionally possible local BMP for forestry's contribution to a water quality management system. Information needs are identified; prevention and reduction BMP are presented for defined conditions. The document is based on legislated requirements and within a concept of environmental planning.

"March 1977."