HB 2311 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Revises provisions relating to small forest landowners.

     Directs the forest practices board to adopt a manual and rules for alternate management plans and alternate harvest restrictions for use by small forest landowners in accordance with the criteria developed by the small forest landowner office and the directives in RCW 76.13.110.  Alternate management plans or alternate harvest restrictions must meet riparian functions while requiring less costly regulatory prescriptions.  At the small forest landowner's option, alternate plans or alternate harvest restrictions may be used to further riparian functions.