11 AAC 95.195 - Clearing of spruce trees

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of 11 AAC 95.190, in order to minimize the spread of destructive forest insects and reduce the risk of wildfire, a landowner in Region II or III shall perform, unless notified by the division, one or more of the practices identified in (b) of this section within one year of clearing spruce trees, other than black spruce. A landowner in Region I must perform one or more of the practices identified in (b) of this section if notified by the division.

(b) The following practices may be performed to comply with (a) of this section:

(1) spruce trees or limbs greater than five inches in diameter may be disposed of by manufacturing into cants, lumber, houselogs, chips, or firewood;

(2) spruce trees or limbs greater than five inches in diameter may be disposed of by burning, subject to applicable regulations;

(3) downed and removed spruce trees or limbs greater than five inches in diameter may be treated or stored in an appropriate manner, if they are not burned, manufactured, or otherwise used in a way that will prevent the spread of bark beetles;

(4) spruce limbs greater than five inches in diameter may be dried by uniform scattering in areas open to sunshine if they are not burned or chemically treated.

(c) The division will, in its discretion, approve other methods for disposal or treatment of downed spruce trees to minimize the spread of bark beetles or reduce the risk of wildfire.

(d) If notified by the division, a landowner must provide a slash management plan that addresses the requirements of this section.

Notes

11 AAC 95.195

Eff. 6/10/93, Register 126; am 2/24/2000, Register 153

Authority:AS 41.17.010

AS 41.17.055

AS 41.17.080

AS 41.17.082

AS 41.17.136