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Best Management Practices Manual
Best Management Practices for Erosion Control During Trail Maintenance and Construction Manual

These Best Management Practices are intended as guidelines for erosion control and wetlands impact minimization/avoidance during trail construction and maintenance activities. It was developed as a reference tool to help protect our state's natural resources.

This manual outlines the various classifications relative to potential wetlands impacts and is a criteria for trail construction and maintenance per DES Administrative Rule Part Wt 303.04 Minimum Impact Projects.

DES Wetlands Bureau
Trails Notification Form (pdf)
Guidebook for Wetlands Permits
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Best Management Practices Manual