0116_SILVICULTURAL RXs_2009_Thinning_ARRA.doc

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 501.1; Location: Hoodoo; Map #1 Hoodoo

Stand Description

Stand Number: 539-02-016 Acres: 21

Avg. Slope: 28 Elevation: 3400 ft

Avg. Aspect: SW Legal: Sec 22, T28N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge & pink & black candy stripe flagging Access: Good road access on Rd. 4400A (yearlong closure) Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees"., and need to girdle 5 western larch seedtrees with average diameter of 20-24”`

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 10%, #2 WL = 55%, #3 DF =30 %, #4 LP, GF, ES, & Others = 5%

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. No Thinning from October 15th through April 30th.

D. Ghost all crop tree quality White Pine without blister rust

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 501.2; Location: Hoodoo; Map #1 Hoodoo

Stand Description

Stand Number: 539-02-057 Acres: 16

Avg. Slope: 17 Elevation: 3300 ft

Avg. Aspect: W

Boundary: Timber edge & pink & black candy stripe flagging Access: Good road access on Rd. 4400A (yearlong closure) Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees"., and need to girdle 8 western larch seedtrees with average diameter of 20-24”`

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

E. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 50%, #2 WL = 40%, #3 DF =8 %, #4 LP, GF, ES, & Others = <2%

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatmens:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

F. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

G. No Thinning from October 15th through April 30th.

H. May have a riparian buffer on Hoodoo Creek and heavier thinning in draw

E. Ghost all White Pine

F. Clear 4400 Road to unit for access.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 501.3; Location: Hoodoo; Map #1 Hoodoo

Stand Description

Stand Number: 539-02-055 & 056 Acres: 20

Avg. Slope: 20

Avg. Aspect: SW to NE

Boundary: Timber edge & pink & black candy stripe flagging Access: Good road access on Rd. 4400A (yearlong closure) Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 300 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WP = 25%, #2 WL = 35%, #3 DF & ES=35 %, #4 LP, GF, C & Others = <5%

B. With an average of 300 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 5 trees or a maximum of 7 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. No Thinning from October 15th through April 30th.

D. Ghost all crop tree quality Ponderosa Pine

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 501.4; Location: Hoodoo; Map #1 Hoodoo

Stand Description

Stand Number: 539-02-003 Acres: 27

Avg. Slope: 24 Elevation: 4300 ft

Avg. Aspect: NW Legal: Sec 27, 28, T28N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge & pink & black candy stripe flagging on corners along road Access: Good road access on Rd. 4774 – yearlong open road, off 4400B could be closures for Montanore Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 60%, #2 DF, LP and ES = 40%

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

D. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

E. No Thinning from December 1st through April 30th.

I. Ghost all Ponderosa Pine and Western White Pine

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 501.5; Location: Hoodoo; Map #1 Hoodoo

Stand Description

Stand Number: 539-02-041 Acres: 18

Avg. Slope: 39 Elevation: 3800 ft

Avg. Aspect: E

Boundary: Timber edge & pink and black candy stripe flagging on corners and flagged N. side Access: Good road access on Rd. 4400D – yearlong open road, but might be closing for Montanore Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 60%, #2 DF & LP = 40%

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. No Thinning from December 1st through April 30th.

D. Ghost all Ponderosa Pine and Western White Pine

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 501.6; Location: Hoodoo; Map #1 Hoodoo

Stand Description

Stand Number: 539-03-003 Acres: 24

Avg. Slope: 37-40 Elevation: 4000 ft

Avg. Aspect: N Legal: Sec 34, T28N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge & pink & black candy stripe flagging on corners and S. boundary Access: Good road access on Rd. 4400 C, Open Year Long, but could close with Montanore Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 300 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 60%, #2 DF = 30%, #3 LP = 10 %

B. With an average of 300 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 5 trees or a maximum of 7 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 6 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. No Thinning from December 1st through April 30th.

D. Ghost all Ponderosa Pine and Western White Pine Do not fell trees greater than 6” DBH

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 501.7; Location: Hoodoo; Map #2 Hoodoo South Stand Description

Stand Number: 539-05-023, 024 & 027 Acres: 16

Avg. Slope: 27-50 Elevation: 3800 ft

Avg. Aspect: NE Legal: Sec 3, 10, T27N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge & pink and black candy stripe corners on Road Access: Good road access on Rd. 808B, Open June 30th through October 15th Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 300 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 35%, #2 LP = 20%, #3 DF = 35 %, #4 GF, C & Others = <10%

B. With an average of 300 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 5 trees or a maximum of 7 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 6 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. No Thinning from October 15th through April 30th.

D. Ghost all Western White Pine

E. Do not fell trees greater than 6” DBH

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 501.8; Location: Hoodoo; Map #2 Hoodoo South Stand Description

Stand Number: 539-05-028 & 031 Acres: 12

Avg. Slope: 25-35 Elevation: 3700 ft

Avg. Aspect: N Legal: Sec 3, 10, 11 T27N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge & pink & black candy stripe flagging on corners and along E. boundary Access: Good road access on Rd. 808B, Open June 30th through October 15th Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 300 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 30%, #2 LP = 10%, #3 DF & ES = 45 %, #4 GF, C & Others = <15%

B. With an average of 300 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 5 trees or a maximum of 7 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 6 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. No Thinning from October 15th through April 30th.

D. Ghost all Western White Pine

E. Do not fell trees greater than 6” DBH

F. Watch for root rot symptoms.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 501.9; Location: Hoodoo; Map #2 Hoodoo South Stand Description

Stand Number: 539-05-025 Acres: 9

Avg. Slope: 43

Legal: Sec 10, T27N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge & pink & black candy stripe flagging on corners and NE boundary Access: Good road access on Rd. 808B, open June 30th through October 15th.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 300 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WP = 30%, #2 WL = 35%, #3 DF 25 %, #4 ES, LP, GF, C & Others = <10%

B. With an average of 300 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 5 trees or a maximum of 7 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 18” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. No Thinning from October 15th through April 30th.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 502.1; Location: N. Smoked Fish; Map #10 N. Smoked Fish Stand Description

Stand Number: 566.3-126 & 132 Acres: 34

Avg. Slope: 35 Elevation: 4000

Avg. Aspect: Northeast Legal: Sec 31, T30 N R29W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge, Road & pink and black candy striped Access: North end of the unit begins at barrier.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 55%, #2 PP = 30%, #3 DF = 15 %.

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. Girdle all WL overwood trees that are heavily infested with mistletoe.

D. Don’t cut anything greater than 6” DBH.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 502.2; Location: N. Smoked Fish; Map #9 Peoples Cr.

Stand Description

Stand Number: 566.1-008 Acres: 37

Avg. Slope: 25 Elevation: 3600

Avg. Aspect: East Legal: Sec 20, T30N R29W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge, Road & pink and black candy striped Access: 4672 yearlong closure approximately 18 miles from Libby. Access on this yearlong road is limited to 14 days or less. No access between Oct. 14 – June 30th.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 50%, #2 PP = 30%, #3 DF =20 %.

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. Girdle all WL overwood trees that are heavily infested with mistletoe.

Do not cut any trees greater than 6” DBH.

D. SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 502.3; Location: N. Smoked Fish; Map #10 N. Smoked Fish Stand Description

Stand Number: 566.4-004 Acres: 11

Avg. Slope: 6 Elevation: 3900

Avg. Aspect: LR Legal: Sec 2, T29 N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge, Road & pink and black candy striped Access: 5128 open yearlong. Approximately 21 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 55%, #2 DF = 30%, #3 LP = 15 %.

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. Girdle all WL overwood trees that are heavily infested with mistletoe.

D. Don’t cut anything greater than 6” DBH.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 502.4; Location: N. Smoked Fish; Map #10 N. Smoked Fish Stand Description

Stand Number: 566.4-19 Acres: 12

Avg. Slope: 16 Elevation: 4000

Avg. Aspect: South Legal: Sec 2, T29N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge, Road & pink and black candy striped Access: 5128 open yearlong. Approximately 21 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 55%, #2 WL = 30%, #3 DF = 10 %., #4 LP = 5%.

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. Don’t cut anything greater than 6” DBH.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 503.1; Location: Upper Pipe; Map #11 Upper Pipe Stand Description

Stand Number: 514.1-072 Acres: 13

Avg. Slope: 22 Elevation: 3900 ft

Avg. Aspect: West Legal: Sec 30, T32N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge, Road & pink and black candy stripe Access: Year long closures on 4721F spur, approximately 12 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 275 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 60%, #2 ES = 15%, #3 DF =5 %, #4 LP = 20%

B. With an average of 275 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. Ghost all White Pine without blister rust D. Don’t cut anything greater than 6” DBH.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 503.3; Location: Upper Pipe; Map #11 Upper Pipe Stand Description

Stand Number: 514-01-065 Acres: 18

Avg. Slope: 14

Avg. Aspect: Southeast Legal: Sec 30, T32N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge, Road & pink and black candystriped Access: 14417 – Seasonally restricted to Oct.15- June 30th including snow, approximately 12 miles from Libby Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 50%, #2 WL = 30%, #3 DF =20 %, B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. Ghost all White Pine without blister rust D. Don’t cut anything greater than 6” DBH.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 504.1; Location: McMillan #29.; Map #3 McMillan Stand Description

Stand Number: 529-01-069 Acres: 12

Avg. Slope: 60 Elevation: 3200 ft

Legal: Sec 19 & 20, T30N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge and road# 14426 on top Access: Restricted road access 20 miles to top of unit on road # 14426 & 533E, behind yearlong closure Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 2%, #2 WL = 40%, #3 DF = 50 %, #4 LP = 5%, B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

Leave all WP & ES. These trees shall be considered ghost trees (not counted as crop trees).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 18” in height; buck slash to 10 foot length.

C. Road restriction 10/1 – 6/30, no thinning 12/1 – 6/30 for big game.

D. Ghost all White Pine without blister rust.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 504.2; Location: McMillan # 32; Map #3 McMillan Stand Description

Stand Number: 529-01-072 Acres: 9

Avg. Slope: 45 %

Legal: Sec 29, T30N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge Access: Restricted road access on Rd. 533G 18 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 30%, #2 WL = 30 %, #3 DF = 30%, #4 LP = 10%, Leave all WP. These trees shall be considered ghost trees (not counted as crop trees).

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck slash to 15 foot lengths

C. Ghost all Western White Pine without blister rust and all Aspen and Cottonwoods.

D. Road restriction 10/1 – 6/30, no thinning 12/1 – 6/30 for big game.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 504.3; Location: McMillan # 28; Map #3 McMillan Stand Description

Stand Number: 529-01-073 Acres: 17

Avg. Slope: 40-60 % Elevation: 3900 ft

Avg. Aspect: NE-N-NW Legal: Sec 29, T30N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge Access: Restricted road access on Rd. 14423 which is 18 miles from Libby off road 533J.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 35%, #2 WL = 35 %, #3 DF = 30%, Others LP, GF, ES = 5% Leave all WP, aspen and cottonwood. These trees shall be considered ghost trees (not counted as crop trees).

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are Infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck slash to 15 foot lengths.

C. Road restriction 10/1 – 6/30, no thinning 12/1 – 6/30 for big game.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 505.1; Location: McMillan #1; Map #4 McMillan-1 Stand Description

Stand Number: 529-04-004 Acres: 50

Avg. Slope: 10-45 Elevation: 4200 ft

Avg. Aspect: All Legal: Sec 28, T30N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Road and Pink and black candy stripe flagging Access: Road access 20 miles from Libby on Rd. 533K.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 35%, #2 WL = 20%, #3 DF = 35 %, #4 LP = 7%, Others GF & ES = 3% Leave all WP. These trees shall be considered ghost trees (not counted as crop trees).

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck to 15’ lengths.

C. Road restriction 10/1 – 6/30, no thinning 12/1 – 6/30 for big game.

D. 150’ RHCA leave 300TPA, leave trees that provide shade ex. (GF, ES, alder, and aspen).

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 506.1; Location: McMillan; Map #5 McMillan-2 Stand Description

Stand Number: 529-04-016, 36, 54, 67 Acres: 113

Avg. Slope: 10-50% Elevation: 3000-4000 ft

Avg. Aspect: All Legal: Sec 28, 29, 32, 33 T30N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge & Pink and black candy stripe Flagging Access: Restricted road access, 20 miles from Libby on Rd. 533K,14408, & 14424 which are all gated.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 40%, #2 WL = 30%, #3 DF = 20 %, #4 LP = 7%, Others GF & ES = 3%

Leave all WP & Aspen. These trees shall be considered ghost trees (not counted as crop trees).

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck to 15’ lengths.

C. Road restriction 10/1 – 6/30, no thinning 12/1 – 6/30 for big game.

D. 150’ RHCA leave 300TPA, leave trees that provide shade ex. (GF, ES, alder, and aspen).

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item #506.2; Location: McMillan; Map # 5 McMillan-2 Stand Description

Stand Number: 529-01-059, 60, 99 & 529-04-135, 01, 69

& 529-04-01, 69, 135 Acres: 139

Avg. Slope: 37% Elevation: 3600-4000 ft

Avg. Aspect: NW Legal: Sec 28, 29 T30N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge & Pink and Black candy stripe Flagging Access: Restricted road access 18 miles from Libby on road #533J. Open road access on road# 533 Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 35%, #2 WL = 30%, #3 DF = 25%, #4 LP = 7%, Others GF, ES = 3% Leave all WP, Aspen & cottonwood trees. These trees shall be considered ghost trees (not counted as crop trees).

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck to 15’ lengths.

C. 150’ RHCA leave 300TPA, leave trees that provide shade ex. (GF, ES, alder, and aspen).

D. Do not fell trees greater than 6” DBH unless severely infected with and insec or disease E. Space off over wood 10’

F. Road restriction 10/1 – 6/30, no thinning 12/1 – 6/30 for big game security.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 506.3; Location: McMillan; Map #5 McMillan-2 Stand Description

Stand Number: 529-04-032 Acres: 16

Avg. Slope: 20%

Avg. Aspect: N - NW Legal: Sec 28, T30N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Timber edge, Pink & Black candy stripe Flagging Access: Restricted road access 18 miles from Libby on road #14408 which is off road # 533J.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 30%, #2 WL = 35%, #3 DF = 25%, #4 LP = 7 %, #5 GF = 3%

Leave all WP & ES trees. These trees shall be considered ghost trees (not counted as crop trees).

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.4.2.3.2 and C.4.2.3.3).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck to 15’ lengths.

C. Road restriction 10/1 – 6/30, no thinning 12/1 – 6/30 for big game.

D. Do not fell trees greater than 6” DBH unless severely infected with and insec or disease E. Watch closely for LP with mistletoe, eradicate all.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item # 507.1; Location: Backus Cr.; Map #6 Backus

Stand Description

Stand Number: 577-07-018 & 04 Acres: 49

Avg. Slope: 20-30%

Legal: Sec 2, T29N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink & Black candy stripe Flagging Access: Restricted road access on road # 4597 & 4593 up Backus creek Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.4.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 300 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 24 inches. All trees over 24” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.4.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 50%, #2 DF = 15%, #3 LP = 30%, #4 ES, GF = 5%, Leave all WP trees. These trees shall be considered ghost trees (not counted as crop trees).

B. With an average of 300 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 5 trees or a maximum of 7 trees per 1/50th acre plot.