Contents Introduction 1 The Purpose of this Guide 1 The Basic Principles 2 Reduce Sediment 2 Minimise Woody Material in Water 2 Protect Riparian Vegetation 3 Protect Native Vegetation 3 Protect Historic or Archaeological Sites 3 Minimise Loss of Topsoil 4 Prevent Large Scale Erosion 4 Results of Poor Practice 5 Practical Ideas 7 Tracks and Roads 7 Harvest Plan 7 Minimise Roads and Tracks 7 Gradient 7 Gravel Roads 8 Roads to Shed Water 8 Benches 8 Discharge Stormwater to Stable Areas 9 Culvert and Cut-off Spacing 9 End-Haul at Stream Crossings 10 Fish Passage 10 Culvert Size 11 Culvert or Bridge Capacity 11 Culvert Sumps 12