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'\ DETAILED STAND PRESCRIPTION t!

Ir,J Fishhook Landing Timber Sale

PAYMENT UNITS 13 & 15

\ Improvement Cut

08/06/08

Site Description

General

These stands are located on easterly slopes at an elevation of 1500-1800ft, and are characterized by areas of steep and/or rocky groqnd. Access to timber is from an existing landing to the north on FR 200. Aside from a few areas, the terrain is easily operated. Some evidence of harvest history is found in the northern portions of stand 2-16, believed to be part of the Hickey Brook timber sale in 1992. Harvest history of stand 3-31 is unknown.

Special Features- An old bulldozer twitch road forms the eastern boundary of stand 2-16. A plastic water line runs the length of the property line/stand boundary (2-16) to the south, leading to a camp on the Kennebec Lot inholding.

CurrenfStand Condition

Type - Stand 3-31 is typed according to CSE protocol as a Mixedwood forest type. Species present include sugar maple, yellow birch, american beech, and red spruce. Stand 2-16 is typed according to CSE protocol as a

Northern Hardwood forest type. Sugar maple, american beech, and yellow birch are all present to some degree.

Lesser amounts of red maple, paper birch, and balsam fir are found in both stands. Quality ranges from mostly

'\, moderate quality hardwoods to exceptional yellow birch and sugar maple.

Size - Pole and small sawtimber dominate with numerous large stems.

Density - The stands are currently adequately stocked, with stand reconnaissance basal areas averaging 100 sq.ft or better.

Age - Records indicate the year of origin as the mid 1900's.

Species Composition Overstory -The dominant and codominant overstories consists of primarily deciduous species represented by sugar maple, yellow birch, and american beech with lesser amounts of red maple, paper birch, red spruce, and balsam fir. Occasional eastern hemlock trees are also found to exist in both stands.

Understory -Heavy to moderate amounts of american beech, hobblebush, and striped maple dominate the understory followed by moderate to scattered amounts of sugar maple and inclusions of spruce/fir.

Desired Stand Condition and Management Objectives Short Term Objectives

Increase stand health and quality by removing poor form and suppressed stems

Increase growth and crop tree vigor of residual stands

Maintain / enhance aesthetic value of stands

Ensureevefi distribution of crop trees .

\ Long Term Objectives

\ ) Encourage quality trees and more desirable species inoverstory and regeneration '. . Encourage northern hardwood regenerating component within stands

. Treatments to Achieve Desired Stand Condition '" Immediate Entry

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Harvest Rx: 210. The focus of this entry is on potential crop trees of good form. Basal area )2009 should be reduced to 70 sq.ft., removing poor form andlor quality and some saw log-sized trees to increase economic feasibility. Spacing is very important to encourage site utilization. Season of

(est.) operation is winter for stand 3-31 and fall/winter for stand 2-16.

Site Preparation for Natural Regeneration (SPNR): Natural regeneration is not the intent of this harvest entry. Increased light will enhance sugar maple understory development.

Future Treatments Year Treatment/Marking Guides

2029 Evaluate stand for possible treatment.

(est.)

Mitigation Measures/Coordination In addition to mitigations listed,. apply Forest wide (Ch. 2-pages 3-38) and MA 2.1 (Ch. 3-pages 3-8) Standards and Guidelines .

. Hydrology- Where present, retain numerous trees along intermittent . streams to provide direct bank stabilization and shading.

-------Soils~Consider-wetlands-andseeps-in-conjunction-with-Ioggingsystem-accesswhtm-Iaying-out-skid trails & , groups and marking trees to be cut. Windthrow potential is moderate in some areas. Season of operation is winter for stand 3-31 and fall/winter for stand 2-16.

Wildlife - Where present, retain softwood trees or inclusions as wildlife trees. ) Water-

Recreation - N/ A

Cultural Resources - N/A

Scenery Management - NIA

T&E-N/A

FirelFuels - Prescribed fire is not being considered at this time.

Monitoring Stocking Surveys- Surveys will be conducted 3 years post-harvest.

Sale Administration- Sale administration will provide monitoring during implementation.

Date: 08/06/08Prepared By: Stephen B~ _I h _ •

Certified Silviculturist: . 1""'1 fl). IAI~ nate: "f'ftf

DETAILED STAND PRESCRIPTION

Fishhook Landing Timber Sale

PAYMENT UNITS 14& 16

· ') Single Tree & Group Selection 08/06/08

Site Description General Stands 3-36 and 2-19 are located on south easterly slopes ranging in eLevation from 1500 to 1 800ft and are characterized by areas of scattered rocklboulders. Terrain is operable with limitations due to rocky or poorly drained ground. Access is from an existing landing to the north at the end of FR 200. Harvest history is unknown.

Special Features- An old bulldozer twitch road forms the western boundary of stand 2-19. A plastic water line runs the length of the property line/stand boundary (2-19) to the south, leading to a camp on the Kennebec Lot inholding. A bird survey transect passes through the southern area of the stand 3-36 and is identified by blue & yellow ribbons and paint.

Current Stand Condition Type - These st~ds have been typed accordingly as a sugar maple - beech - yellow birch forest type. The majority of the stems are hardwood sugar maple, yellow birch and beech, with lesser amounts of red maple, paper birch and occasional and red spruce. Stand 2-19 contains pockets of spruce-fir growth on the eastern side of the stand. Quality ranges from mostly moderate quality hardwoods to exceptional sugar maple.

) Size- Large poletimber-sized trees (8-14"dia) predominate in both stands.

Density - Stands are adequately stocked at 90+ sq.ft.

Age - Database year of origin is 1905 for stand 3-36, and 1890 for stand 2-19.

Species Composition Overstory -The dominant and codominant overstory of the stand consists of primarily northern hard wood tree species. Species composition is sugar maple, yellow birch, and american beech. Red maple, balsam fir, and red spruce are present in lesser amounts.

Understory - These stands are characterized by light to moderate amounts of sugar maple and moderate amounts of american beech, ranging from 1 to 10-15' in height. Striped maple seedlings and saplings and hobblebush are present throughout less dense areas.

Increase stand quality by removing unacceptable growing stock and dead and dying stems

Increase growth and crop tree vigor of residual stand

Ensure even distribution of crop trees

Long Tenn Objectives

Encourage northern hardwood regeneratiijg component within the, stand, '-, Encourage quality trees and more desirable species in overstory and regeneration

Treatments to Achieve Desired Stand Condition Immediate Ent

Year I TreatmentlMarkina Guides Harvest Rx: 153. Desired condition is to manage using an uneven-aged approach at a 20+ year harvest interval. Consider the following trees/areas for harvest: release of highest quality potential crop trees, dead and/or dying trees, relatively pure mature or overmature trees, areas prone' to

! windthrow, sparse areas where stocking is low; low quality or lesser desirable species (beech, red 2009 maple, balsam fir) of overs tory trees, and areas adjacent to potential seed trees (yellow birch).

Retain' an average residual basal area of 70 sq.ft. of potential sawlog quality trees with

(est.) representation across all size classes. Group size should be 114 to 2 acre in size; Equipment access throughout the unit should be taken into consideration, to include marking of skid trails if necessary.

Total area in groups should not exceed 17% of total stand area (12ac), stand conditions permitting, Season ofoperation is winter, Site Preparation for Natural Regeneration (SPNR): Natural regeneration is the intent of this harvest entry, Increased light will enhance establishment of northern hardwood.

Future Treatments Year TreatmentlMarkina Guides

Harvest Rx: 153. Group size should be 114 to 2 acre. Total area in groups and skid trails should. 2029 not exceed 17% of total stand area in stands. .

(est.)

Mitigation Measures/Coordination - In addition to mitigations listed, apply Forest wide (Ch. 2-pages 3-38) and

MA 2.1 (Ch. 3-pages 3-8) Standards and Guidelines. ..

Hydrology- Where present, retain numerous trees along intermittent streams to provide direct bank stabilization and shading.

Soils - Consider wetlands and seeps in conjunction with logging system access when laying out skid trails & groups and marking trees to be cut. Windthrow potential is moderate in some areas. Season of operation is winter.

Wildlife -N/A

Recreation - N/ A

Cultural Resources..,. N/ A

Scenery Management - N/A

FirelFuels .,... Prescribed fire is not being considered at this time.

Monitoring

Stocking Surveys- Surveys will be conducted 3 years post-harvest.

Sale Administration- Sale administration will provide monitoring during Implementation.

Prepared By: Stephen Bumps Date: 08/06/08

II). U",;J,-J nate: /I}~//)fCertified Silviculturist: ~

PAYMENT UNIT 17

) Single Tree & Group Selection

07/31108

Site Description General Stands 2-10 and 12 are located on easterly slopes ranging in elevation from 1400 to 1800 ft. Operating limitations occur in small areas of steep terrain in the western portion of stand 2-10. Established main skid trails provide access to an existing landing to the south at the end of FR 200. Evidence of harvest activity exists in areas of stand 2-12, possibly from the 7 Comer timber sale in 1990. The last harvest treatment in stand 2-10 is unknown.

Special Features- N/A

Current Stand Condition Type - Both stands are typed accordingly as a sugar maple - beech -yellow birch forest type. The majority of the stems are hardwood - sugar maple, yellow birch and beech, with lesser amounts of red maple and paper birch.

Timber quality is average to good with exceptions existing in the upper elevations of stand 2-10, where ice storm damage has occurred.

Size - This stand is in a mature condition with diameters ranging from 10" to 18". Smaller hardwood poletimber

) exists in the form of scattered small patches.

Density - Stand 2-10 is adequately stocked at 100 sq.ft. Stand 2-12 is somewhat understocked at 80 sq. ft.

Age - Database year oforigin for these stands is mid to late 1800's, but was not confirmed with increment borings.

Species Composition Overstory -The dominant and codominant overstory of the stand consists of primarily northern hardwood tree species. Species composition is yellow birch, sugar maple, american beech, and red maple.

Understory - This stand is characterized by light to moderate amounts of sugar maple and moderate to heavy amounts of american beech, ranging from 1 to 10' in height. Striped maple seedlings and saplings and hobblebush are present in light to moderate amounts throughout less dense areas.

Increase stand quality by removing ice-damaged stems

Increase growth and crop tree vigor of residual stand

Harvest approximately 15-20% of the high quality growing stock

Maintain mature character of stand

Long Term Objectives , " , "

Encourage northern hardwood regenerating component within the·stand

) Encourage quality trees and more desirable species in overstory and regeneration

Immediate E ------ - --- -- - .

Year

(est.)

Treatment/Marking Guides Harvest Rx: 153. Desired condition is to manage using an uneven-aged approach at a 20 year harvest interval. Consider the following trees/areas for harvest: release of highest quality potential crop· trees, dead and/or dying trees, relatively pure mature or overmature trees, areas prone to windthrow, sparse areas where stocking is low, low quality or lesser desirable species (beech, red maple) of overstory trees, and areas adjacent to potential seed trees (yellow birch). Retain an average residual basal area of 70 sqJt. of potential sawlog quality trees with representation across all size classes. Group size should be 114 to 2 acre in size. Equipment access throughout the unit should be taken into consideration, to include marking of skid trails if necessary. Total area in groups should not exceed 17% of total stand area (lOac) , stand conditions permitting. Season of operation is fall/winter.

Site Preparation for Natural Regeneration (SPNR):Natural regeneration is the intent of this harvest entry. Increased light will enhance establishment of northern hardwood.

Future Treatments Year TreatmentlMarking Guides

Harvest Rx: 153. Group size should be 1/4 to 2 acre. Total area in groups and-skid trailsshol.lid I2029 not exceed 17% of total stand area in stands.

(est.)

Mitigation Measures/Coordination In addition to mitigations listed, apply Forest wide (Ch. 2~pages 3-38) and MA 2.1 eCho 3-pages 3-8) Standards and Guidelines.

Hydrology- Where present, retain numerous trees along intermittent streams to provide direct bank stabilization and shading.

Soils - Consider wet areas and seeps in conjunction with logging system access when laying out skid trails & groups and marking trees to be cut. Season of operation is fall/winter.

Wildlife:"" N/ A

Recreation - N/A

Cultural Resources - NIA

Scenery Management.,... NIA

FirelFuels - Prescribed fire is not being considered at this time.

Sale Administration- Sale administration will provide monitoring during implementation.

Prepared By:. Stephen Bumps Date: 07/31108

Certified Silviculturist: .~~~ tJk Date: IIf,}'

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PAYMENT UNIT 18

Patchcut

7/11/08

Site Description General- Stand 3/13a is adjacent to and northwest of an existing landing at the end ofFR 1 L Relatively level terrain dominates the area at an elevation of 1800ft. Timber will be accessed from the existing landing.

Special Features7 N/A.

Current Stand Condition Type - This stand has been typed as Sugar Maple-Beech-Yellow Birch or Forest Service type 81. Most trees in the stand are of average quality with minimal ice storm damage.

Size -:- The stand is nearly mature with diameters ranging from 10-18".

Density - The stand is moderately stocked at an average basal area of 100ft2/ac.

./ Age Records indicate the year of origin is 1920.

. Species Composition

Overstory - The dominant and codominant overstory consists of a mix of yellow birch, sugar maple, red maple and american beech. Hemlock, spruce and fir are a minor component of the stand.

Understory- The understory is dominated by american beech and striped maple, with lesser amounts of sugar maple, yellow birch, fir, hemlock and spruce.

Inclusions - NIA

Desired Stand Condition and Management Objectives.

, Expansion of shrubby, herbaceous"wildlife habitat .

Diversify age class composition within the compartment and HMU

Long Term Objectives

Maintain PWO through periodic brushing and/or prescribed burning

I diate Ent 1 Year . Treatment/Marking Guides

Designate all species for harvest. Designate reserve trees based on wildlife use potential, taking into consideration species and form. Larg~ diameter cull trees may be reserved from (est.) harvest but not to the extent that shade dynamics within the opening are compromised. No reserve areas necessary.

Mitigation Measures/Coordination In addition to mitigations listed, apply Forest wide (Ch. 2-pages 3-38) and MA 2.1 (Ch. 3-pages 3-8) Standards and Guidelines.

Hydrology- N/A

Soils - Season of operation is summer/fall/winter.

Wildlife - NIA

Recreation - NIA

Cultural Resources - NIA

Scenery Management - NIA

T&E-N/A

Fire/Fuels - Prescribed burning may be used to maintain shrubby vegetation.

Stocking Surveys- NIA

T&E-N/A.

Date: 07/31/08Prepared By: Stephen Bumps I / .. /) ..

Certified Silviculturist: ~ '-71/. .W~ Date: lip~It)j

PAYMENT UNIT 19

\ Overstory Removal /

07/31108

Site Description General Stand 3-16a is located at an elevation of 1800 ft and is characterized by level, low-lying ground. Access to timber in this stand is from an existing landing tothe northeast at the end ofFR 1L The terrain is easily operated on a layer of rock near the soil· surface. .

Special Features- NIA

Current Stand Condition Type - Th~s stand is typed according to CSE protocol as a red spruce - balsam fir forest type. Red spruce, balsam fir, scattered red maple and occasional yellow birch are present. Scattered paper birch is dead or dying.

Size - Softwood species are small sawtimber sized, with occasional large stems. Hardwood species are mostly poletimber.

Density - The stand is currently adequately stocked, with stand reconnaissance basal areas averaging 110 sqJt or better.

Age Unconfirmed year of origin is 1897 .

. Species Composition Overstory -The dominant and codominant overstory consists of primarily coniferous species represented by red spruce and balsainfir. Red maple and yellow birch is present in scattered amounts throughout the canopy.

Understory - Heavy amounts of red spruce and balsam fir (5-25') is found in most areas with moderate amounts.

of striped and red maple occurring in small openings.

Capture economic value of mature stand

Increase growth and vigor of residual stand

Long Ter~ Objectives

Minimize wiildthrow losses on rocky soils

Maintainsoftwood component within HMU

Treatments·to Achieve Desired Stand Condition Innnediate E

Year Treatment/Marking Guides

Harvest Rx: 141. Desired condition is to manage using an even-aged approach. The focus of this entry is the removal of all crop trees in an effort to release advance softwood regeneration. Retain

+/-6 cavity and/or snag trees per acre, where possible. (est.)

. Site Preparation for Natural Regeneration (SPNR): Natural regeneration is not the intent of I this harvest entry. Increased light will enhance softwood understory development.

Futnre Treatments - No treatments planned in the next 20-30 year period.

Mitigation Measures/Coordination - In addition to mitigations listed, apply Forest wide (Ch. 2-pages 3-38) and MA 2.1 (Ch. 3-pages 3-8) Standards and Guidelines.

Hydrology - N/A

Soils - Consider wet areas and seeps in conjunction with logging system access when marking trees to be cut.

Season of operation is winter. .

Wildlife - N/A

Water-N/A

Recreation - N/A

Cultural Resources - N/A

Scenery Management - FR 11 forms the south east boundary of stand 3-16a and should be given consideration with regard to equipment operations specifically to minimizing disturbance of roadside seedlings and saplings.

T&E-N/A

FirelFuels - Prescribed fire is not being considered at this time.

Prepared By: Stephen Bumps Date: 08/05/08

Certified Silvicuiturist: ~ Date:

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