Common use of Forest Management Clause in Contracts

Forest Management. Trees may be cut to control insects, disease and invasive species, to enhance wildlife habitat, to prevent personal injury and property damage, and for other domestic uses, including firewood and construction of permitted buildings and fences on the Property. The application of pesticide and fertilizer shall be prohibited unless: (i) such use is necessary for forest management; and (ii) such use is in compliance with an approved Forest Management Plan for the Property; and (iii) Grantee has approved such use; and (iv) such use is consistent with the terms of this Easement. Any and all Commercial Forestry activities shall require a Forest Management Plan and a Forest Harvest Plan, approved by WAC or its successor pursuant to Section 14 of this Easement, submitted at Grantor’s sole cost, and consistent with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection s Water Quality Guidelines for Timber Harvesting or such successor standard approved by Grantee. In the event that Grantor submits a Forest Management Plan and/or a Forest Harvest Plan to Grantee for approval, and Grantee (or its successor pursuant to Section 14 of this Easement) notifies the Grantor in writing that it has no program to approve such a Plan or Plans, Grantor may undertake Commercial Forestry activities so long as the activities are conducted consistent with the NYSDEC Forest Management Stewardship Plans and in accordance with the technical standards set forth in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's "Best Management Practices for Water Quality" field guide or such successor standards.