§ 72-888. Silviculture.

Bona fide silvicultural harvesting activities are exempt from the permitting and mitigation requirements of this division and as otherwise required herein. Provided further, however, failure to comply with the following requirements shall be a violation of this division:

(1)

Silvicultural harvesting activities shall follow the best management practices as outlined in the publication titled, "Silviculture Best Management Practices Manual," Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, most recent edition. The use of the "Management Guidelines for Forested Wetlands in Florida," Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall be encouraged.

(2)

Filling, draining, dredging, roadway construction or any activity which requires a permit from the St. Johns River Water Management District.

(3)

Fire prevention techniques are hereby authorized by this division.

(Ord. No. 89-52, § I, 12-7-89; Ord. No. 2008-25, § III, 12-4-08)