Minimise Loss of Topsoil Topsoil is the valuable growing medium for plants. Significant loss of topsoil results in poor plant growth and long-term effects on the landscape. Use practices that maximise the lift of the butt end of logs to minimise topsoil loss. Log Hauler maximise lift Prevent Large Scale Erosion Large scale erosion such as slips and debris avalanches result in loss of productive land, damage to property, sediment and debris deposition in water and unsightly scars on the landscape. Give careful consideration to the location of roads and skid sites to minimise the potential for accelerated erosion. Note that erosion does not often occur until well after logging is complete. Practical measures such as pulling back slash from the skid edges can help future proof the work in terms of potential erosion. 4 Skyline