Skid Trails. Skid trails are used to skid logs from the xxxxx to the main skid raod and other destinations and are selected as logging progresses. Trails receive limited use and generally require no construction. MAIN HAUL ROAD SPECIFICATIONS
Skid Trails. Skid trails shall be planned by the Professional Timber Harvester trained logger to facilitate skidding with minimal damage to the residual stand. This may include flagging of both primary and secondary skid trails. Skid trails should be kept as straight as possible. Pivot trees should be identified and should be trees that are designated for cutting. Any non-pivot tree along a skid trail must be protected by a bumper log to protect the tree from damage. All trees must be topped prior to skidding (unless authorized by the Timber Sale Administrator). Skid trails shall be established and maintained using Best Management Practices and shall be water-barred according to the guidelines in the current Missouri Watershed Protection Practices guide. Water bars are needed on skid trails when 50% or more of the duff layer has been removed, exposing bare, mineral soil OR if ruts of any depth are present. Tree tops may be used in conjunction with water bars but not as a substitute for water bars.
