Landings should be planned before harvesting starts (see Section I, Planning the Operation), taking into consideration the location and amount of timber to be harvested and the ground conditions. The following things should also be taken into consideration:
Landings should be located outside filter and shade strips.
Landings and yards should be located on a dry site and have a slight slope to allow for drainage. Provide for adequate drainage on approach roads (truck/skid) so that road drainage does not enter landing area, and landing drainage does not impact skid or truck roads.
Remove all trash, such as, used oil filters, equipment, parts, and other items from the harvest site.
Re-vegetate landings and yards as soon as possible after completion of the operation. For a complete discussion of re-vegetation, see Section VIII, Sale Closing.