In riparian areas, vegetation will be maintained in a way that leaves root systems intact.
Riparian vegetation maintenance within 30 m of the high water mark will affect a maximum
of one third of woody vegetation (e.g., trees and shrubs) within the right-of-way.
Riparian vegetation maintenance will be conducted by the method that minimizes stream
bank disturbance. If rutting or erosion is likely, appropriate bank protection measures will be
implemented prior to machinery use.
All waste materials (slash) will be stabilized well above the high water mark to mitigate entry
into the watercourse.