A. Effectively balance timber harvesting with the preservation of shoreline ecological functions, public access to shorelines and other shoreline goals.

B. Ensure state and federal water quality standards are maintained while conducting timber-harvesting practices in shoreline jurisdiction.

C. Prevent the accumulation of slash and other debris in waterways during logging and thinning operations.

D. Ensure that timber harvesting on shorelines of statewide significance does not exceed the limitations established in RCW 90.58.150 except in cases where selective logging is found to be ecologically detrimental or inadequate for the preparation of land for other uses authorized in the SMP.

E. Ensure the maintenance of shoreline buffers while conducting logging within shoreline jurisdiction.

F. Promote proper road, trail and bridge design, location and construction and maintenance practices to prevent development of roads and structures that would adversely affect shoreline resources.

G. Ensure that forest practice conversions to nonforest uses do not result in net loss of ecological functions or significant adverse impacts to other shoreline uses, resources and values such as navigation, recreation and public access.