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A Total Forest Management Plan
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Probable gains or returns on investments = benefits x (1.0 - risks) - costs
that become the major decision criterion for most actions in the forest. (See the analysis of risk section of The Trevey.) There are noxious plants and insects as well as disease-carrying animals. Trees or tree limbs may fall; recreationists may break bones; swimmers may drown. All of these must be remembered and, with care, related problems can be avoided.
Understanding the risks - whether real or imagined, and quantifying them is necessary.
Insurance may be needed, within reason, and especially with companies willing to work with land owners for rates reflecting the education of the users, the supervision used, and the conditions of the land, and accident prevention programs.
Protective clothing and equipment along with instruction can substantially reduce risks.
See the Danger Tree Rule OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (1995, Final Standard) .
Education of the land- and resource -user has high costs but not as high as lost time, suits, and bad public relations affecting demand.
Use may be limited to those people prepared to use resources responsibly, minimizing risks to themselves, others ... and the owner.
A tree hazard evaluation program (based on USFS work at recreation and camping sites) is being considered for development. Some tree-care companies already provide such analyses.
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