Official Government Website
Forest Practices Act
Streamside Tree Retention Rule
Information on this page assists landowners in complying with the new Streamside Tree Retention Rule, or “Shade Rule,” which began implementation in 2014.
Worksheets
- CIGF Relative Stocking worksheets – per tree calculation
- DFPP Relative Stocking worksheets – per tree calculation
- NIGF Relative Stocking worksheets – per tree calculation
- SIGF Relative Stocking worksheets – per tree calculation
- WHSF Relative Stocking worksheets – per tree calculation
- Simplified Class I Tree Retention Zone Inventory Form – updated and posted on 5/15/2017
Additional Information
- Stream Shade Effectiveness Study
- Shade Rule Fact Sheet
- NEWS RELEASE: New timber harvesting rules take effect
- Forester Forum issue #17
- Idaho Forestry BMP Field Guide:
- News Release – 3/11/15
- Online access to the field guide
- Obtain a free copy from an IDL office
Contact
Gary Hess, Program Manager
Forest Practices Act
(208) 666-8636
ghess@idl.idaho.gov