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County shall issue a final decision,which includes these conditions or <br /> stipulations. <br /> c) Upon the Commission's denial,the County shall issue a final decision <br /> denying the major variance. <br /> E. Mitigation <br /> Persons who wish to undertake uses designated as allowable with mitigation shall meet <br /> the following requirements in order to proceed with their proposed use. <br /> 1. Obtain a determination of"No Practical Alternatives"to the proposed use <br /> pursuant to Section 4.B. <br /> 2. Obtain approval for a mitigation proposal pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B .0242. <br /> F. Requirements Specific to Forest Harvesting <br /> The following requirements shall apply for forest harvesting operations and practices. <br /> 1. The following measures shall apply in the entire riparian buffer: <br /> 2. Logging decks and sawmill sites shall not be placed in the riparian buffer. <br /> 3. Access roads and skid trails shall be prohibited except for temporary and <br /> permanent stream crossings established in accordance with 15A NCAC 1I .0203. <br /> Temporary stream crossings shall be permanently stabilized after any site <br /> disturbing activity is completed. <br /> 4. Timber felling shall be directed away from the stream or water body. <br /> 5. Skidding shall be directed away from the stream or water body and shall be <br /> done in a manner that minimizes soil disturbance and prevents the creation of <br /> channels or ruts. <br /> 6. Individual trees may be treated to maintain or improve their health, form or <br /> vigor. <br /> 7. Harvesting of dead or infected trees or application of pesticides necessary to <br /> prevent or control extensive tree pest and disease infestation shall be allowed. <br /> These practices must be approved by the Division of Forest Resources for a <br /> specific site. The Division of Forest Resources must notify the Division of all <br /> approvals. <br /> 8. Removal of individual trees that are in danger of causing damage to structures <br /> or human life shall be allowed. <br /> 9. Natural regeneration of forest vegetation and planting of trees, shrubs, or <br /> ground cover plants to enhance the riparian buffer shall be allowed provided <br /> that soil disturbance is minimized. Plantings shall consist primarily of native <br /> species. <br /> 10. High intensity prescribed burns shall not be allowed. <br /> 11. Application of fertilizer shall not be allowed except as necessary for <br /> permanent stabilization. Broadcast application of fertilizer or herbicides to <br /> the adjacent forest stand shall be conducted so that the chemicals are not <br /> applied directly to or allowed to drift into the riparian buffer. <br /> 12. In Zone 1, forest vegetation shall be protected and maintained. Selective <br /> 21 <br />