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This layer represents Forest Practices Application/Notification (FPA/N) harvest unit boundaries associated with Alternate Plans. An Alternate Plan is a tool forest landowners can use to develop site-specific management plans for forest activities regulated under the Forest Practices Act. An Alternate Plan may deviate from the standard Forest Practices Rules, as long as the plan provides protection to public resources at least equal in overall effectiveness to that provided by the Forest Practices Act and rules. WAC 222-12-0401 describes the Alternate Plan process, including the review by interdisciplinary teams. Key elements of alternate plans include a map showing locations of the proposed management activities and any affected streams and other waters, wetlands, unstable slopes, and existing roads. |