Can one obtain a variance to the standards through a Forest Stewardship Plan?
A. No. Only the chief forester or his delegate can approve an alternative to standard if the proposed alternative is consistent with the intent of the standard. The chief forester has not delegated this authority to district managers, so alternatives to the standards cannot be approved through a Forest Stewardship Plan. More information about application and approval of alternatives will be provided prior the effective date of the standards.
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