Learn about the importance of the Streamside Management Zone for protecting water quality for fish, wildlife and humans. Required by Montana law, these rules are to be implemented and followed for all tree harvesting work on any stream with defined beds and banks and of any perceptible extent.
Download sections of the MT Streamside Management Zone Law and Rules (PDF)
Cover Contents About This Document	Cover and Contents
Introduction Definitions Stream Classifications	Pages 1-3
SMZ Widths Broadcase (Slash) Burning Operations of Equipment Log Removal in the SMZ	Pages 4-12
Clearcutting and Retention Trees in the SMZ	Pages 13-16
Road Construction Hazardous or Toxic Materials Side-Casting of Road Materials Depositing Slash Alternative Practices Irrigation Ditches	Pages 17-21
Voluntary Wildlife Guidelines SMZ Field Guide	Pages 22-24
SMZ Rules	Pages 25-37
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