N.C. Forest Service - Best Management Practices Manual

The North Carolina Forestry Best Management Practices (BMP) manual describes measures and actions that should be implemented to protect water quality and conserve soil when conducting forestry/silviculture operations. Using BMPs can help to comply with the North Carolina Forest Practices Guidelines Related to Water Quality and other required standards.

The manual was revised in 2021. A limited number of manuals will be printed for forestry practitioners. You are encouraged to download the manual from the links below. However, if you need a bound printed copy, contact your county forest ranger.

Click 2021 BMP manual to download the entire manual, including Appendices 1 through 8. (PDF, 10MB)

Click  Appendix 9 to download, “Published Scientific Research Related to Forestry Best Management Practices, Post-2006.” (PDF, 0.5MB, available online only)

Click Appendix 10 to download  “Laws, Rules and Guidance.” (PDF, 5MB, available online only)

The corresponding BMP Field Guide was revised in 2022.