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foot lake, river, stream,wetland, and bluff buffers in order to <br /> retain the scenic beauty and rural character as viewed from <br /> roads and lakes. <br /> B. Best Management Practices. The "Best Management <br /> Practices in Minnesota"for"Water Quality in Forest <br /> Management", Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, <br /> shall hereby be adopted as the standard for timber <br /> management in forested areas. <br /> C. Management Plan. Cutting, including clearcutting, may be <br /> allowed only after the preparation and approval of a specific <br /> management plan for the lands being managed for forestry <br /> purposes and subject to the following standards and criteria: <br /> (1) A specific written management plan shall be prepared <br /> by a professional forester and submitted for review <br /> and approval to the designated city official. <br /> (2) The management plan shall contain a description of <br /> the proposed cutting operation and a summary of how <br /> the operation will comply with the standards set forth <br /> in this section: <br /> (a) How the proposed vegetation management <br /> plan will protect or enhance the scenic and <br /> aesthetic character of the shoreland. <br /> (b) Description of the property, including both a <br /> legal description and a general description. <br /> (c) The general description shall include a <br /> description of the location, size, topography, <br /> soils, and access to the vegetation management <br /> area. <br /> (d) The name, address and phone number of the <br /> person or persons who will be in charge of the <br /> proposed vegetation management project. <br /> (e) Additional information that may be required <br /> for proper review of the management plan. <br /> (3) The management plan shall be made available by the <br /> Zoning Administrator for review and, upon, request, <br /> to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. <br /> Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3-3 <br /> June 16,2016 <br />