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TRAVERSE CITY FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW PRESENTATION COMPARTMENT # 11 ENTRY YEAR: 2007 Compartment Acreage: 2537 County: Benzie Stand Examiner: Timothy Webb Legal Description: T27N R13W Sections 25-27, 34-36 Management Goals: RMU 111 (Key Designation: Recreation). The Pere Marquette State Forest Management Plan emphasizes the importance of forest recreation in this compartment. Recreational developments include the state forest campground, pathway, and boat access on Lake Ann, the Shore to Shore Trail, and several unimproved boat accesses. Parts of the compartment have been actively managed as a grouse management area. Protection of water quality in the Platte River watershed is also important. Maintenance of medium to high quality hardwood stands can be accomplished through selective harvest. Soil and Topography: Upland areas are primarily Kalkaska & Rubicon sands, while the lower areas are Roscommon soils. The northwest part of the compartment, generally north of the Platte River and west of Lake Ann, is hilly landscape (LTA 2311) containing several small lakes. The area generally south of the Platte River and west of Lake Ann and Sanford Lake is on outwash plain (LTA 5111) and is flat to gently rolling with several wetlands. The remainder of the compartment is on pitted outwash plain (LTA 5211) and is flat to gently rolling. It includes Lake Ann, Sanford Lake, several other small lakes and associated swamps, pothole bogs, and portions of the Platte River valley. Ownership Patterns, Development, and Land Use in and Around the Compartment: Adjacent ownership is private to the north, mixed public/private to the south and west, and predominantly state land to the east. Residential subdivisions on Lake Ann and Sanford Lake abut state lands. Lake Ann is nearly surrounded by seasonal and permanent homes. Local residents appear to have maintained numerous unofficial foot paths on state lands. There is evidence of frequent debris dumping, particularly brush, leaves, grass clippings, etc., along 2-tracks on state lands. The recently established Ransom Lake Natural Area abuts the northeast part of the compartment. Unique, Natural Features: The compartment contains a portion of the Platte River and numerous lakes. There are small patches of particularly old, large white pines scattered around the compartment. Archeological, Historical, and Cultural Features: None known. Special Management Designations or Considerations: Portions of sections 34, 35, and 26 are included in a grouse management area.

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TRAVERSE CITY FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT

COMPARTMENT REVIEW PRESENTATION

COMPARTMENT # 11 ENTRY YEAR: 2007

Compartment Acreage: 2537 County: Benzie Stand Examiner: Timothy Webb Legal Description: T27N R13W Sections 25-27, 34-36 Management Goals: RMU 111 (Key Designation: Recreation). The Pere Marquette State Forest Management Plan emphasizes the importance of forest recreation in this compartment. Recreational developments include the state forest campground, pathway, and boat access on Lake Ann, the Shore to Shore Trail, and several unimproved boat accesses. Parts of the compartment have been actively managed as a grouse management area. Protection of water quality in the Platte River watershed is also important. Maintenance of medium to high quality hardwood stands can be accomplished through selective harvest. Soil and Topography: Upland areas are primarily Kalkaska & Rubicon sands, while the lower areas are Roscommon soils. The northwest part of the compartment, generally north of the Platte River and west of Lake Ann, is hilly landscape (LTA 2311) containing several small lakes. The area generally south of the Platte River and west of Lake Ann and Sanford Lake is on outwash plain (LTA 5111) and is flat to gently rolling with several wetlands. The remainder of the compartment is on pitted outwash plain (LTA 5211) and is flat to gently rolling. It includes Lake Ann, Sanford Lake, several other small lakes and associated swamps, pothole bogs, and portions of the Platte River valley. Ownership Patterns, Development, and Land Use in and Around the Compartment: Adjacent ownership is private to the north, mixed public/private to the south and west, and predominantly state land to the east. Residential subdivisions on Lake Ann and Sanford Lake abut state lands. Lake Ann is nearly surrounded by seasonal and permanent homes. Local residents appear to have maintained numerous unofficial foot paths on state lands. There is evidence of frequent debris dumping, particularly brush, leaves, grass clippings, etc., along 2-tracks on state lands. The recently established Ransom Lake Natural Area abuts the northeast part of the compartment. Unique, Natural Features: The compartment contains a portion of the Platte River and numerous lakes. There are small patches of particularly old, large white pines scattered around the compartment. Archeological, Historical, and Cultural Features: None known. Special Management Designations or Considerations: Portions of sections 34, 35, and 26 are included in a grouse management area.

Watershed and Fisheries Considerations: The Platte River and numerous lakes are within this compartment. The Platte River is a Designated Trout Stream and supports naturally reproducing populations of brown trout and rainbow trout. Fisheries Division recommends adherence to the Best Management Practices referred to in the Water Quality Management Practices on Forest Land (1994) handbook regarding any vegetative manipulations in the riparian areas of the water bodies within this compartment. Wildlife Habitat Considerations: On outwash plain (LTA 5111) within this compartment, sugar maple and aspen associations are dominant. There are also some forest openings. Pitted outwash plain areas (LTA 5211) within this compartment harbor lowland mixed forests, aspen associations, and planted pine. The north half of section 27 consists of a broad till plain ridge (LTA 2311). Northern hardwoods and aspen again dominate within this LTA in Compartment 11. A few small lakes, a wet meadow, and a pond are also present. Wildlife considerations for northern hardwood stands involve maintaining tree species diversity, the protection of den/nesting trees & snags, coarse woody debris (CWD), and maintaining a scattering of mast-producing trees/shrubs. This will insure use by many species of wildlife. Examples of species found include ovenbird, gray fox, broad-winged hawk, wild turkey, and white-tailed deer. Ruffed grouse use different aged aspen throughout their life cycle. Younger stands provide cover while older stands provide buds and catkins (food source) for the winter months. Within each compartment, clearcutting helps facilitate different sized aspen trees by mimicking the necessary disturbance vital for regeneration. The inclusion of CWD trees for drumming logs and maintaining berry-producing shrubs is also desirable. Woodcock prefer areas that are similar to grouse, but with a higher water table. The moist soils allow woodcock to forage. Openings are evaluated for wildlife value and may require hand-felling to maintain this habitat type. Many wildlife species rely on small forest openings. These openings provide grassy nest sites, plentiful seeds and insects, and cover. Examples of species include northern flicker, deer mouse, and garter snake. The lowland mixed forests provide a wintering ground for white-tailed deer. A small clearcut near these stands may provide a food source during winter. These forest types also provide good habitat for such species as barred owl, veery, black bear, and wood frog. Buffer zones should be used to protect bogs and wet meadows. Mineral Resource and Development Concerns and/or Restrictions: Surface sediments consist of glacial outwash sand and gravel and postglacial alluvium. The glacial drift thickness varies between 400 and 600 feet. Beneath the glacial drift is the Devonian Ellsworth Shale. The Ellsworth is used for cement products. A gravel pit is located two miles to the east and there may be potential. This area is located in an area of recent Antrim Shale leasing. The Compartment is entirely leased for oil and gas development and the Antrim Shale appears to have potential. Vehicle Access: Access is generally good throughout the compartment. Section 27 north of the river and west of Reynolds Road has only footpaths; temporary roads may have to be constructed if timber harvesting occurs there. Access to most of section 35 is via a dirt road running west from Lake Ann Road. This road crosses the Platte River over a culvert and has had beaver problems in the past, but is currently stable. A 2-track accessing the north end of Peanut Lake is badly eroded and should be closed. An illegal access into the south end of section 35 from private land can be blocked with slash from a proposed timber sale. The east end of a 2-track in section 25 was recently blocked to prevent ongoing ORV damage to a bog just east of this compartment. Survey Needs: The south line of section 36 was recently established by a private surveyor. Stand lines and acreages will need to be adjusted, probably when adjacent compartment 12 is reviewed in 2 years. Part of

the fenced boundary between state and private lands in section 34 appears to be off and will require a survey. The property line between state land and a 5 acre private parcel in the northeast corner of section 27 is unclear and may need to be surveyed in the future. Recreational Facilities and Opportunities: This compartment is managed primarily for recreation and includes several managed facilities, including a state forest campground, pathway, and boat access on Lake Ann, a segment of the Shore to Shore Trail, and a grouse management area. There are unimproved boat accesses on Mary’s Lake, Sanford Lake, and Mud Lake (southeast of Lake Ann). The access to Peanut Lake is badly eroded and should be closed to vehicles. Numerous unofficial footpaths can be found near adjacent residential subdivisions. The YOE 1997 review of this compartment conceptually approved expansion of the Lake Ann Pathway to connect with the Lost Lake Pathway. This was never accomplished, but may still be a desirable project to pursue. Funds have been tentatively approved for a footbridge across the Platte River, but additional trail location and development are still undecided. Fire Protection: This area is protected by the Platte River DNR field office as well as by Almira Township Fire and Rescue. Access is not a real problem in this area. Fuel types here are primarily hardwood, and while there are some homes in the private land, urban interface is not too much of a problem. Close proximity to both the local VFD as well as the Platte River Field Office provide rapid response. Additional Compartment Information: Some minor trespass issues will need to be addressed, including yard fencing and personal property storage on state lands adjacent to private residences. **** Cover Type details and proposed treatments are listed in the attached reports: Cover Type by Age Class Proposed Treatments – No Limiting Factors Proposed Treatments – With Limiting Factors **** The following information is displayed on the attached compartment maps: Base feature information, stand numbers, cover types Proposed treatments Proposed road access system Suggested potential old growth

Date: 10/31/20050 1-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 >89 Uneven Age Grand Total

Aspen Types 0 0 158.3 255.4 180.7 97.8 76.2 35.5 39.4 31.7 0 51.1 926.1Emergent Wetland 23.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23.7Herbaceous Openland 13.8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13.8Low-Density Trees 27.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27.7Lowland Coniferous Forest 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.8 0 6.9 6.5 34.4 22 75.6Lowland Deciduous Forest 0 0 0 0 0 13.5 30.8 15.8 0 16.5 49.7 47.6 173.9Lowland Mixed Forest 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.6 0 6.6Lowland Shrub 61.6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61.6Mixed Upland Deciduous 0 0 0 0 0 7.7 3.2 0 15.9 27.7 0 164.5 219Natural Pines 0 0 0 0 0 36.2 0 13.5 0 0 0 42.8 92.5Northern Hardwood 0 0 0 0 0 78.4 0 0 16.6 299.7 212.1 21 627.8Planted Pines 0 0 0 0 0 219.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 219.7Road/Parking Lot 22.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22.1Upland Mixed Forest 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22.3 0 0 0 0 22.3Water 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20Grand Total 168.9 0 158.3 255.4 180.7 453.3 116 87.1 78.8 382.1 302.8 349 2532.4

Stage 1 Acres Summary By Level 3 Cover Type By Age

Compartment: 61011

TreatmentName

Acres 1stAge

2ndAge

Cover TypeObjective

SizeDensity

TreatmentMethod

TreatmentPurpose

Stage1CovType

Follow Up ActivitiesAfter Treatment

Traverse City Mgt. Unit PROPOSED TREATMENTSNO LIMITING FACTORS

011Compartment: Entry Yr: 2007

Pg. 1

Stand

Inventory Method: IFMAP

61011015-Cut 54 09 Cut should result in abundant aspen sprouting with some maple and birch stump sprouts, and varying amounts of mixed hardwood seedlings.

Aspen, Mixed Deciduous

Clearcut with Reserves

Regeneration8.4 Aspen

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Propose to cut all aspen, paper birch, red & sugar maple, and ironwood to 2" dbh, all other species to be left standing. Selected hardwoods could be left along the road for visual enhancement.

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Propose to cut only west part of original AOI.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

15

61011017-Cut 76 669 Expected regeneration includes vigorous aspen sprouting, along with some red maple stump sprouting and varying amounts of mixed hardwood seedlings.

AspenClearcut with Reserves

Regeneration18.2 Aspen

Propose to cut all aspen and red maple, and possibly paper birch and ironwood, leaving all other species. Shortwood methods would help maintain the appearance of the site. Trail would need to be kept clear at all times. Seasonal restriction would be needed to avoid popular winter ski season and maybe spring mushrooming season. An old 2-track off the paved road could be re-opened for access. The river could be buffered by keeping the harvest area back above the bluff.

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Stand contains recreational pathway. If not cut, the stand will naturally succeed to mixed hardwoods, but not without excessive amounts of large aspen falling down over time, possibly all at once in a single storm event in the next 10-20 years. Cutting now would capture some useable timber and prevent a major aesthetic/trail maintenance problem, but might be unpopular with trail users.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

17

61011020_southwest-Cut

68 09 Thick aspen sprouting with some red maple stump sprouts and white pine seedlings is expected regeneration.

AspenClearcut with Reserves

Regeneration8.1 Aspen

--Stephen Griffith : 10/24/2005 comments: Trees felled for cwd should be 12-14" dbh and cut at a height of 4-5 ft. Logs should be left within 2-3 ft of stump. Possbily also cut all pole WP?

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Propose to cut all aspen and red maple, leave all white pine, oak, and any other species. Create some CWD via harvest operations.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

20

61011022-Cut 89 09 Expect some hardwood seedling regeneration in canopy gaps, although ironwood will likely initially dominate the regeneration.

Sugar Maple Association

Single Tree Selection

Regeneration80.7 Sugar Maple Association

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Select cut to about 90 BA, focusing on poorer basswood, leave most aspen for wildlife trees. Traces of RO, WA, BC: leave most of these for diversity. Will be low value sale. Fell and leave some aspen and basswood for additional CWD where needed. Begin creating some regen holes this entry.

--Timothy Webb : 9/238/2005 comments: Aspen old, declining, creating cavity trees and CWD. Basswood mediocre, sugar maple OK.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

22

61011027_south-clearcut

70 759 Vigorous aspen sprouting is expected, plus hopefully some oak seedlings and sprouts. Release of existing hardwood seedlings and saplings would be a desireable addition to the expected aspen regen.

Aspen, OakClearcut with Reserves

Regeneration2.3 Other Mixed Upland

Deciduous

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Cut all species to 2" dbh, except leave most or all of the oak for seed trees and mast production. If more than 5-10 BA of oaks are present, some may be marked to cut for stump sprout regeneration. Mark several trees to be felled and left on site for CWD.

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Propose to create a small aspen/oak regen patch in north part of AOI where there is older, denser bigtooth aspen.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

27

TreatmentName

Acres 1stAge

2ndAge

Cover TypeObjective

SizeDensity

TreatmentMethod

TreatmentPurpose

Stage1CovType

Follow Up ActivitiesAfter Treatment

Traverse City Mgt. Unit PROPOSED TREATMENTSNO LIMITING FACTORS

011Compartment: Entry Yr: 2007

Pg. 2

Stand

Inventory Method: IFMAP

61011027_south-Cut

70 759 See stand 22.Sugar Maple Association

Single Tree Selection

Regeneration1.7 Other Mixed Upland

Deciduous

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Mark hardwoods, particularly poorer multi-stemmed basswood, to a residual BA of about 90. See stand 22 for details.

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: This treatment proposal is for the small, southeast corner of the original AOI that has mixed hardwoods similar to stand 22 just to the west. Proposal is to selectively harvest this patch along with stand 22.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

27

61011037-Cut 92 09 Expect mixed hardwood regen in canopy gaps. Although beech will likely dominate regenerating species, some initial developement of oak seedlings and stump sprouts is desired and anticipated, along with some sugar maple, cherry, etc. Optionally, a follow-up supplemental planting of white pine seedlings and red oak acorns would promote regeneration of suitable, desireable and productive species in the stand.

Mixed Northern

Hardwoods

Single Tree Selection

Regeneration67.4 Mixed Northern Hardwoods

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Select cut to 90 BA. Proposed treatment area avoids steeper slopes and dense hemlock regen pockets. Concentrate cut on hardwood poles and small logs, some aspen, and some mature oak. Maintain species diversity. Create a few regen holes for oak, hemlock, etc. Create some CWD via harvest operations. Leave slash relatively high in canopy gaps to protect regeneration.

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Stand is adjacent to a residential area and has many unofficial, well-used footpaths. Harvest proposal will undoubtedly raise concerns with local residents.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

37

61011038-Cut 113 09 Although ironwood and beech will likely dominate regeneration in canopy gaps, some advanced sugar maple regeneration will hopefully be released following this entry.

S.Maple, Hard Mast Association

Single Tree Selection

Regeneration22.7 S.Maple, Hard Mast

Association

--Timothy Webb :9/23/2005 comments: Mark to a residual BA of 80-90, concentrating on small sawlogs. Maintain species diversity post-harvest. Create some CWD via harrvest operations. Create some regen holes.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

38

61011056-Cut 101 959 Expect a diversity of hardwood regeneration in canopy gaps, although beech and ironwood may initially dominate.

Sugar Maple Association

Single Tree Selection

Regeneration50.3 Sugar Maple Association

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Mark down to 80-90 BA, creating some regen holes. Create some CWD via harvest operation. Maintain species diversity.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

56

61011066-Cut 80 09 Mixed hardwood regeneration is anticipated in canopy gaps, including release of existing beech, sugar maple, and ironwood saplings.

Sugar Maple Association

Single Tree Selection

Regeneration29.7 Sugar Maple Association

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Mark down to residual BA of 80-90, maintaining species diversity. Create some CWD. Create some regen holes. Much of marking should be concentrated on poorer quality, small sawlog sugar maple and basswood.

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Proposed treatment confined to east 1/2 of stand where BA is higher on average.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

66

TreatmentName

Acres 1stAge

2ndAge

Cover TypeObjective

SizeDensity

TreatmentMethod

TreatmentPurpose

Stage1CovType

Follow Up ActivitiesAfter Treatment

Traverse City Mgt. Unit PROPOSED TREATMENTSNO LIMITING FACTORS

011Compartment: Entry Yr: 2007

Pg. 3

Stand

Inventory Method: IFMAP

61011082-Cut 71 759 Vigorous aspen sprouting is expected. A component of mixed hardwood seedlings and perhaps white pine is also expected and acceptable.

AspenClearcut with Reserves

Regeneration12.4 Aspen, Mixed Deciduous

--Stephen Griffith : 10/24/2005 comments: Trees felled for cwd should be 12-14" dbh and cut at a height of 4-5 ft. Logs should be left within 2-3 ft of stump.

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Cut all aspen, red maple, and ironwood. Fell all basswood and leave on ground for CWD. Leave all other species standing for residual structure. Use slash to obliterate illegal access from private land to south.

--Timothy Webb : 09/23/2005 comments: narrow buffer of wetland to north was left out of the proposed treatment.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

82

61011104-Cut 87 09 Any mix of hardwood and white pine regeneration would be acceptable in canopy gaps.

Maple, Beech, Cherry

Association

Single Tree Selection

Regeneration5.5 Maple, Beech, Cherry

Association

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Mark to about 80 BA, creating some regen holes and harvesting some sawlog timber.

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: This small proposed treatment is dependent on access across private land to the south. That neighbor is considering a timber harvest on their property and may notify us if they do so. At that time, we could possibly sell our timber to the same operator on a negotiated sale. Otherwise, this stand is not worth messing with. The younger, aspen dominated west end of the original AOI is left out of this proposed treatment.

RevSpec:RevCmnt:

104

61011108-Other_small

43 966 Other Habitat Cut2.5 Mixed Upland Deciduous with

Conifer

Hand fell a small patch (2-3 acres) of deciduous trees as a winter browse cut for deer. The small patch cut will provide winter browse fas well as stimulate regeneration which will promote habitat diversity.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

108

61011112_south-Cut

60 09 Natural Pine, Mixed

Deciduous

Single Tree Selection

Release14.8 Pine, Aspen Mix

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Cut most or all of aspen, mark other species to favor WP/RP/O residuals, plus a red maple component. Promising oak should be released to expand crowns for increased mast production. Some release of understory white pine is desireable, moving the stand more toward climax, uneven-aged conditions. This should be a light marking overall.

--Stephen Griffith : 10/24/2005 comments: Create several regen pockets of aspen to increase stand diversity.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

112

61011117-Cut 55 06 Aspen sprouting should adequately regenerate the site, along with lesser amounts of hardwood and white pine seedlings.

AspenClearcut with Reserves

Regeneration16.3 Aspen

--Stephen Griffith : 10/24/2005 comments: Trees felled for cwd should be 12-14" dbh and cut at a height of 4-5 ft. Logs should be left within 2-3 ft of stump. If 10-12" dbh trees unavailable have contractor stack smaller dia boles to height of 10-12".

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Mark 5 or more residual trees per acre, preferably mast producing species, cut all others to 2" dbh. Create some CWD via harvest (although larger diameter trees are not abundant here).

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Treatment proposal is to clearcut a couple blocks out of a larger stand to diversify local aspen age class. Remainder of stand will readily hold for possible harvests in future entry periods.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

117

TreatmentName

Acres 1stAge

2ndAge

Cover TypeObjective

SizeDensity

TreatmentMethod

TreatmentPurpose

Stage1CovType

Follow Up ActivitiesAfter Treatment

Traverse City Mgt. Unit PROPOSED TREATMENTSNO LIMITING FACTORS

011Compartment: Entry Yr: 2007

Pg. 4

Stand

Inventory Method: IFMAP

NF_61011030-Plant

0 00 Hand Plant Opening Maintenance

1.3 Unspecified

Plant shrubs w/ tubes to protect plantings.RevSpec:RevCmnt:

30

NF_61011040-NonFor

0 00 Non-Forest Management

Other - Specify6.8 Unspecified

Ground cover is dominated by spotted knap weed. Plant to native herbaceous cover appropriate to LTA in order to reduce/remove knapweed.RevSpec:RevCmnt:

40

NF_61011046-NonFor

0 00 Non-Forest Management

Habitat Management

9.6 Unspecified

Ground cover is dominated by spotted knap weed. Plant to native herbaceous cover appropriate to LTA in order to reduce/remove knapweed.RevSpec:RevCmnt:

46

NF_61011081-NonFor

0 00 Non-Forest Management

Opening Maintenance

1.8 Unspecified

Wildlfe to do brush cutting to reduce encroachment.RevSpec:RevCmnt:

81

NF_61011096-NonFor

0 00 Non-Forest Management

Salvage5.7 Unspecified

Wildlife to salvage dead or downed cedar poles.RevSpec:RevCmnt:

96

366.3Total Treatment

Acreage Proposed:

TreatmentName

Acres 1stAge

2ndAge

Cover TypeObjective

SizeDensity

TreatmentMethod

TreatmentPurpose

Stage1CovType

Follow Up ActivitiesAfter Treatment

Traverse City Mgt. Unit PROPOSED TREATMENTSWITH LIMITING FACTORS

011Compartment: 2007Entry Yr:

1Pg.

Stand

Inventory Method: IFMAP

61011007-Cut 85 09 Expected regeneration includes aspen sprouting, especially in more open areas, along with red maple stump sprouts and some mixed hardwood seedlings.

Aspen, Mixed Deciduous

Clearcut with Reserves

Regeneration17.7 Aspen

--Stephen Griffith : 10/21/2005 comments: add cwd spec

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: Propose to cut all aspen and red maple, leaving all other species. Shortwood methods would help maintain the appearance of the site. Wetland within stand should have a 50' buffer. River should be buffered by keeping harvest above bluff. Trail would need to be kept clear at all times. Seasonal restriction would be needed to avoid popular winter ski season and maybe spring mushrooming season.

--Timothy Webb : 9/23/2005 comments: May be logistically difficult to harvest: no access roads in place, plus stand contains recreational pathway. There is a possibility of private access from the west. If stand 17 is harvested, a connecting skid road to this stand might work but would result in very long skid distances. This is a difficult, low priority sale proposal. If not cut, the stand will naturally succeed to mixed hardwoods, but not without excessive amounts of large aspen falling down over time, possibly all at once in a single storm event in the next 10-20 years. Cutting now would capture some useable timber and prevent a major aesthetic/trail maintenance problem, but might be unpopular with trail users.

RevSpec:

RevCmnt:

Limiting Factorand Comment:

3D: Recreational site

7

17.7Total Treatment

Acreage Proposed:

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34413

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Nofsger Rd

Maple Grove Rd

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Linwood Ave

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Compartment 11T27N, R13W, Sec. 25-27, 34-36County: BenzieUnit: Traverse CityYOE: 2007Acres: 2,537 GIS CalculatedStand Examiner: Tim WebbMap Revised: 10/11/2005Map Phase: Pre-Review

�27 26 25

34 35 36

0 0.5 10.25Miles

Field Map

Legend

County Road/Major Street

Street/Local Road

Internal Drive

Two-Track

Treatments

Intermittent Stream/Drain

Stream

Lakes and Rivers

Stand Boundaries

Clearcut with Reserves

Single Tree Selection

Opening Maintenance

OtherPlanting

Recreational Trails

34413

34413

39413

Reyno

lds Rd

Hen

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r R

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Cover Type & Treatment

Compartment 11T27N, R13W, Sec. 25-27, 34-36County: BenzieUnit: Traverse CityYOE: 2007Acres: 2,537 GIS CalculatedStand Examiner: Tim WebbMap Revised: 10/11/2005Map Phase: Pre-Review

�27 26 25

34 35 36

0 0.5 10.25Miles

Legend

County Road/Major Street

Street/Local Road

Internal Drive

Two-Track

TreatmentsClearcut with Reserves

Single Tree Selection

Opening Maintenance

Other

Planting

Non-Forest Stands122 - Road/Parking Lot

310 - Herbaceous Openland

330 - Low-Density Trees

50 - Water

622 - Lowland Shrub

623 - Emergent Wetland

Forest Stands411 - Northern Hardwood

413 - Aspen Types

419 - Mixed Upland Deciduous

421 - Planted Pines

422 - Natural Pines

430 - Upland Mixed Forest

611 - Lowland Deciduous Forest

612 - Lowland Coniferous Forest

613 - Lowland Mixed Forest

Intermittent Stream/Drain

Stream

Recreational Trails