rocky_gorge_cg.rtf

Precommercial Thinning and Pruning Prescription

STAND NO. 27-2-29+27-2-28 Date Exam 2007 Exam Type 4315 - 2 Area Name Rocky Gorge Campground Stand Acres: 59 Thinning acres: 34 Photo No.

Stand History:

Stand Description

Management Area 6 Habitat Type(s) 312 Slope 30 Elevation 2500 AspNW Riparian N/N Access: Rd.# 14009+A,B Open Gated X Barricaded Rd Restrictions: Closed during winter as is a campground.

Wildlife/Riparian/Plants: N/N Other considerations:

Recommended Prescribed Treatment

Habitat Type Group(s): C/G (MC II) Target Stand: Reduce stocking and ladder fuels by thinning from below to an average of 80 ft²/acre or less.

Treatment Specifications

To achieve this objective use the following specifications :

Fell all LPP less than 7” DBH, and all WL less than 7” DBH that are infested with Dwarf Mistletoe.

For a 25’ radius around all PP 14” DBH and greater, and all WL 20” and greater fell all DF 12” DBH and less, all LPP, all PP and WL less than 10”DBH..

Riparian Areas : None noted.

Other Considerations : *Meets Northern Rockies Lynx Record of Decision (March 2007) Standards. No noted raptor, archeological or Treatment Specifications – (cont.)

sensitive/threatened species sites noted. Leave all dead snags for wildlife species(nesting cavities, roost, etc.).

Crop tree Selection Criteria: *See specifications above

Seedtree treatment: *See specifications above.

Other Instructions: Keep road 14009 + A,B free of slash. Protect all forest improvements. Thinning will take place at a time agreed upon by the COR and District Silviculturist due to Mountian Pine Beetle and camping issues.

Prepared By Date _______ Reviewed By Date _______ Approved By Date .

Biological Evaluation: