SEPTEMBER 25,
87 ACRES
GOAL:
To enhance the multiple use benefits of recreation, wildlife and timber
production on these lands for the benefit of future generations.
OVERVIEW: This property is relatively flat with low,
somewhat swampy ground in the northwest part and drier, more productive land in
the eastern and southern parts. The
transition between these parts is approximated by the forest type line on the
accompanying map.
Past harvest of the property have left a generally poor quality
residual stand in the swamp hardwood type.
However, the northern hardwood stand is in relatively good condition
notwithstanding some timber trespass likely due to the lack of boundary lines. These lines have now been established.
STAND:
Swamp
Hardwood Sawtimber (SHST) – 32 acres. Moderately stocked stand of
red maple, hard maple, basswood, popple and hemlock. High percentage of cull.
Should be cut heavy to regenerate the stand with a vigorous stand of
young seedlings.
Northern
Hardwood Satimber (NHST) – 55 acres. Well stocked stand of hard maple, red maple,
basswood and white ash. Should be cut moderately to leave a productive residual stand.
TIMBER
MANAGEMENT:
The
entire property should be marked with the intention of reducing the average
cull percentage and leaving the northern hardwood stand in good condition for a
quality harvest in 15-20 years. This
would necessitate a heavy harvest in the swamp hardwood and moderate harvest in
the northern hardwood where quality trees 16” and less should be left.
SOIL
& WATER:
Management
practices proposed in this plan will be undertaken to have minimal impact on
the soil and water resources.
WILDLIFE
HABITAT:
The
forest harvest will enhance both the wildlife food supply and cover. The high cull percentage ensures the
retention of den trees.
FISHERIES
HABITAT:
Although
no fish habitat exists on the property, retention of the forest cover enhances the
quality of this habitat within the watershed by reducing both the rate of
runoff and water temperature.
The
impact of the January 1998 ice storm is not as noticeable on the property as on
others. Although the amount of debris on
the forest floor is not as significant, the damage to the tops of living trees
is still present and requires the gradual removal of damaged trees to reduce
the effects of fungal and insect attacks that these wounds encourage.
I agree that this management
plan reflects my goals
and intentions for the
management of this property.
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SH SWAMP HARDWOOD Map
Prepared by:
NH NORTHERN HARDWOOD
ST SAWTIMBER
TYPE
LINE
September
25,