2. Streamside Management Zones (SMZs) - continued
To limit the disturbances in SMZs, consider the following practices:
- roads should not be constructed in SMZs except at designated stream or wetland crossings
- operate vehicles only on roads
- do not side cast road construction material into SMZs
- do not handle, store, apply, or dispose of hazardous chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides in SMZs
- do not deposit waste timber or slash in SMZs