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TOTAL
ACREAGE: 25
S.I.P. ACREAGE: 25
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:
The property is located on the west side of the Road, 1.2 miles from the intersection of Route .
LANDOWNERS GOALS:
Since the property has been “in the family” for 100 years. There is a desire to manage the forest actively for future generations. The property is, also, a place for relaxation and physical exercise.
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STAND |
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SPECIES DESCRIPTION |
ACRES |
CLASS SIZE |
RELATIVE DENSITY |
SITE CLASS |
SOIL TYPE |
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1 |
Northern
Hardwoods |
HM,
BC, BE, WA |
13.0 |
SST |
Well
stocked |
II |
BmB |
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2 |
Wetland |
Alder |
.8 |
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III |
Em |
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3 |
Northern
Hardwoods |
YB,
BA |
3.5 |
LP |
Well
stocked |
III |
Em |
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4 |
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NS,
BC |
7.7 |
SST |
Well
stocked |
II |
BmB |
Legend
Site Class Size
Class
1 - High SS
- Seedling Sapling (1" - 5") MST
- Medium Saw Timber (15" - 17")
2 - Medium SP - Small Pole
(6" - 8") LST
- Large Saw Timber (17" +)
3 - Low LP - Large
Pole (9" - 11") ST
- Saw Timber (12" - 18" +)
SST
- Small Saw Timber (12" - 14")
Tree/Shrub Species Key
HM sugar
maple BC black cherry RM red maple RO red
oak
BE beech HI hickory HE hemlock WS white spruce
EL elm BO bur oak IW ironwood BU buckthorn
HS honey
suckle HA hawthorn AP apple BA basswood
SD silky
dogwood BB blueberries SVM silver maple BW black walnut
S P scotch
pine RP red pine WA white ash NS Norway
spruce
WP white
pine BF balsam fir SBHI shag
bark hickoryD Dogwood
GS gray
stemmed dogwood
Soil Type
See note: Soil & Water
Protection subheading.
More information can be
obtained from: County Soil
& Water: RD , or
NARRATIVE:
Stand 1 13.0 acres:
This is a northern hardwood stand mainly composed of hard maple, black cherry, white ash, and beech. The average diameter is small sawtimber. There is some large sawtimber mostly maple, in a portion of this stand. Drainage is generally good. This stand was thinned around 1994 and some of the firewood trees that were not cut should be girdled to benefit the pole timber. In one section where the stand was opened up ferns appear to be inhibiting regeneration. Other species included in this stand are yellow birch, red maple, basswood, aspen, butternut, and elm. A measure of the relative density (basal area) is 116 sq.ft./ac., indicating this stand is generally well stocked at this time.
Stand 2 .8 acres:
This is a drainage, wetland on the property. Species composition includes alder, viburnams, and dog wood. This limits access to the western portion of Stand 1, and limits management of that area. This is often a travel corridor for wildlife, that travel along the drainage. This is problem area for making a trail around the property.
Stand 3 3.5 acres:
This is a northern hardwood stand composed of yellow birch, basswood, and red maple. An occasional black ash and hemlock can also be found in this stand. The drainage in this is area is mostly poor. This will limit tree growth, quality and management (harvesting activities). These area are more prone to windthrow. While these areas can be managed, they should be on a lower priority than the rest of the property.
Stand 4 7.7 acres:
This is a forest plantation composed of Norway spruce and scattered black cherry. The site is generally well drained, the tree quality is good. Some 1/5 acre plots were established to estimate the stands volume. Based on the sample, there is currently about 11,000 board feet to the acre. The estimated numbers is: Norway spruce 8,600, black cherry 2,200, and the rest in other 300 board feet. This is excellent numbers for this area and for the age of the stand. While some of the small trees still need to be felled to complete the thinning, I would expect the next thinning to yield some small diameter spruce sawtimber. Light thinning in 5 to 10 years.
Timber Resources
Presently and for the immediate future(25 years) sugar maple, Norway spruce, and black cherry will be the major timber resources on the property. While there are many trees greater than 18 inches DBH(diameter at breast height), most trees are not over mature. Through thinning of the pole size class the growth and quality of the woodlot can be improved. Keep up the good work.
Rare, Threatened or Endangered Species
Based on inspections of. SIGNIFICANT/NATURAL HERITAGE maps and limited field observations, it has been concluded that there are no known rare or endangered species present within the limits of the surveyed area.
Soil and Water Protection
Soils
BmB Bice-Pinckney complex, undulating. This map unit consists of undulating, very deep, well drained and moderately well drained soils. The soils are 45% Bice, 35% Pinckney, and 20% other. Bice soil has a surface layer of fine sandy loam 6" thick. Pinckney soil has a dark brown surface layer 7" thick. The Bice soil is well drained, the Pinckney is much poorer with a seasonally high water table.
Em Ensley Silt loam. This is a nearly level, very deep, poorly drained and very poorly drained soil, generally on narrow flat areas. There is generally a seasonally high water table, run off is slow. Frost heaving and wind throw would be problems occurring in these soils.
Water
Big Brook on the north eastern edge of the property is a classified stream. Forestry operation on this property will not likely impact the water quality.
Insect & Disease
No unusual insect problems were noted.
Stand 4 has a root disease common to many conifer forest plantations in our area. Heterobasidion annosum (formerly Fomes annosus) fungus, infects trees by wind disseminated spores that can infect recently cut stumps and then by root grafts, infect nearby healthy trees. The disease causes root and buttrot, infected trees often die. This often explains why when plantation is thinned scattered mortality will turn up a couple of years after harvesting. In some instances treatment of fresh cut stumps (within 3 days) with granular Borax is utilized to reduce infection of healthy tree. Resistant of the tree to dying increases with tree age and is strong from 25 years on. Damage to older trees is mostly butt and heart rot of the heartwood.
Fire
There is little potential fire hazard. The existing trees, plants, and site location do not pose a significant threat of a destructive fire.
Wildlife and Fisheries Considerations
General Wildlife Practices and Considerations:
This property provides a variety of habitat for wildlife. The following can be done to maintain and improve this habitat.
1. During timber stand improvement and harvesting operations, good quality den trees should be maintained as part of the stand. These are important for cavity nesting birds and mammals.
2. Dead snags should be left standing if not a safety hazard. These are an important food source (larvae, etc.). For many species of birds and also provide nesting sites in some cases.
3. Areas of softwood should be maintained for its value as winter deer cover. Thinning should be relatively light, so as not to destroy this value as winter deer cover. These areas also provide cover for turkeys during severe winter weather.
4. Thinning will increase the production of quality browse for your deer population.
5. Mast (seeds/fruits) producing trees such as beech, black cherry, white ash, and some ironwood, should be left.
Fisheries Habitat
Not really applicable here.
Recreation and Aesthetics
The property has a lot of natural beauty. The various forest stands can be enjoyable to walk through and provide opportunity for viewing wildlife. A trail to some of the openings and around the perimeter would help increase access for recreation and work activities.
Woodland Associations
Woodland associations are a good investment for many SIP landowners because of shared interests in Forest Land Management. They can be informational; articles about tree planting, timber harvesting or advice on how to build better bluebird houses. Some organizations host work shops, woods walks, and educational presentations. Others provide useful tax information and keep landowners informed about pending legislation that may affect your property. The following are a few woodland associations that may be of interest to you. If you have any questions about any of these programs, please feel free to give me a call.
The association is organized to encourage the wise management of private woodland resources in by promoting, protecting, representing and serving the interests of woodland owners. Has an excellent, informative woodland owner magazine!
Membership includes six issues of Forest Owner, woods walks chapter meetings, and two statewide meetings for all members. The cost of individual membership/subscription is $20.00. Make checks payable to:
is an association of people interested in the lands and natural resources of the area. involves those seeking wise, creative, use of area farms and forests, wood lots and wildlife.
The membership fee is $20.00 for individual, and $25.00 for a family. Make check payable to and mail to:
Tree Farmer
Goals “The purpose of the Tree Farm Program both nationally and within state is to recognize people who are practicing good forestry on their property.”
Minimum criteria:
1. At least ten acres
2. Timber production must be one of the goals
3. Written management plan
Members receive magazine and sign for property. Contact your forestry office.
National Woodlands
A nation wide organization of
non-industrial private woodland owners with offices in the
Management Activities Planned or Suggested
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10 Years |
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YEAR |
STANDS |
MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY |
PRIORITY |
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2001-2005 |
1
& 4 |
Complete the thinning of the previous marking. |
1 |
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2005-2010 |
All |
Construct better access trails. |
2 |
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2003-2005 |
All |
Maintain property lines. |
2 |
THE ABOVE PRACTICES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR COST SHARE PAYMENTS PENDING FUNDING AVAILABILITY.
PREPARED BY:
As owner(s), I/we agree that this management plan reflects my/our goals and intentions for management of this property.
Signature:
Date: ____________________________________________________