FINAL COMPARTMENT 58 WRITE-UP · 2009-07-09 · Acres: 1,793 GIS Calculated Stand Examiner: Tim...

GAYLORD FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT

COMPARTMENT REVIEW PRESENTATION

COMPARTMENT: 58

ENTRY YEAR: 2011 Compartment Acreage: 1,793

County: Antrim Revision Date: 5/12/2009 Stand Examiner: Tim Greco Legal Description: T30N R6W Sec. 1, 12 and 13 Management Goals: To provide for the protection, integrated management and responsible use of a healthy, productive and undiminished forest resource base for the social, recreational, environmental and economic benefit of the State of Michigan. Soil and Topography: The north half of this compartment is primarily Kalkaska – Montcalm Complex and the south half is dominated by Kalkaska – East Lake Complex. Both of the soil types are finer textured loamy sands that are somewhat excessively drained and rapidly permeable. They formed in sandy glacial drift on outwash plains, moraines and old beach ridges. Rolling hills are very common with very few flat areas. Steep slopes are present, especially associated with the lowland areas which are mostly dominated by very poorly drained Tawas muck. This moderately permeable over rapidly permeable soil formed in woody material underlain by sandy mineral deposits. Ownership Patterns, Development, and Land Use in and Around the Compartment: This compartment is solid state ownership with the Jordan River Fish Hatchery to the northeast and farms to the east and south. Some smaller 5 – 40 acre wooded parcels are also adjacent to the south and east. Unique, Natural Features: The Jordan River and its many tributaries within this compartment. Archeological, Historical, and Cultural Features: None known. Special Management Designations or Considerations: Stand 31 has been nominated as a SCA due to its unique composition, steep slopes and associated water features.

Watershed and Fisheries Considerations: This compartment is within the Jordan River watershed, and contains a portion of the Jordan River and some of its tributaries. A 100-foot buffer should be maintained along the tributaries to the Jordan. Natural River buffers should be maintained along the Jordan River, which for this river is a 100’ natural vegetated buffer. Wildlife Habitat Considerations: This compartment lies within the Jordan River Valley and consists mainly of Northern Hardwoods with some younger aspen stands in the northern half of section 1 along with scattered small openings. There is a large wetland influence in the southern half of section due to the Jordan River and is utilized by various wildlife species including beaver, otter, bear, white-tailed deer, waterfowl, and numerous amphibian species. The hardwood areas also contain numerous perched wetlands which bring vegetative and structural diversity to the large block of Northern Hardwoods. Parts of stands 21 and 37 will be thinned to increase structural diversity. These areas are utilized by white-tailed deer and wild turkey, especially during heavy beech nut years. This area receives some hunting pressure, mainly for white-tailed deer and wild turkey. The upland hardwoods are also utilized by Red-shoulder hawks. Mineral Resource and Development Concerns and/or Restrictions: Surface sediments consist of an end moraine of coarse-textured till and glacial outwash sand and gravel and postglacial alluvium. The glacial drift thickness varies between 400 and 800 feet. Beneath the glacial drift is the Devonian Ellsworth Shale. The Ellsworth is quarried for cement products elsewhere in the State. Gravel pits are located in the area and there is good potential on the uplands. Oil and gas potential in the area is the Antrim Shale gas play. This area is part of the JVMA and surface development for hydrocarbons is not allowed. Antrim gas is being drained from State lands and nondevelopment leases with horizontal drain holes have been drilled to capture the State’s gas in some areas. However, this area has not been leased at this time. Vehicle Access: Penny Bridge Road and Jordan River Road are good roads but only access a small portion of the compartment. Many roads created to move wood products have been closed to vehicle traffic and some may need to have the berms improved to maintain their status. Survey Needs: None needed. Recreational Facilities and Opportunities: This compartment is popular for hunting, fishing, mushrooming and fall color touring as well as having the Jordan River Pathway, Landslide Overlook and Snowmobile Trail #766. Fire Protection: Additional Compartment Information:

The following 3 reports from the IFMAP Inventory System are attached: ♦ Cover Type by Age Class ♦ Proposed Treatments – No Limiting Factors ♦ Proposed Treatments – With Limiting Factors

The following information is displayed, where pertinent, on the attached compartment maps: ♦ Base feature information, stand numbers, cover types ♦ Proposed treatments ♦ Proposed road access system ♦ Suggested potential and current SCA’s

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Compartment 058T30N, R06W, Sec. 1, 12, 13County: AntrimUnit: GaylordYOE: 2011Acres: 1,793 GIS CalculatedStand Examiner: Tim GrecoMap Revised: 06/03/2009Map Phase: Pre-Review

LegendMiris CornersRLS CornersHighwaysPaved RoadCounty Gravel RoadPoor Dirt RoadClosed RoadTrailsIntermittent Stream/DrainStreamLakes and RiversBridgesBermsGatesScenic OverlookUS HighwayMCCCT TrailsSnowmobile TrailsHiking Trails

TreatmentsSelection (Group, Single Tree)Mowing

Forest Stands Level 3

411 - Northern Hardwood413 - Aspen Types421 - Planted Pines423 - Other Upland Conifers612 - Lowland Coniferous Forest613 - Lowland Mixed Forest

Non-Forest Stands Level 3

122 - Road/Parking Lot310 - Herbaceous Openland320 - Upland Shrub629 - Mixed non-forested wetland

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274110-M9

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64110-M6

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154110-M9

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Stand Boundary Map

LegendMiris CornersRLS CornersHighwaysPaved RoadCounty Gravel RoadPoor Dirt RoadClosed RoadBridgesBermsGatesScenic OverlookUS HighwayMCCCT TrailsSnowmobile TrailsHiking TrailsIntermittent Stream/DrainStreamLakes and RiversTrailsStand Boundaries

Forest Stands Level 3

411 - Northern Hardwood413 - Aspen Types421 - Planted Pines423 - Other Upland Conifers612 - Lowland Coniferous Forest613 - Lowland Mixed Forest

Non-Forest Stands Level 3

122 - Road/Parking Lot310 - Herbaceous Openland320 - Upland Shrub629 - Mixed non-forested wetland

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Dedicated & Proposed Special Conservation Area Map

LegendMiris CornersStand BoundariesSCA - Proposed Special Conservation Area

Dedicated Special Conservation AreasCold Water StreamsNatural Rivers Vegetative BufferNatural Rivers Zoning DistrictDedicated Management AreasIFMAP Special Conservation AreasPotential Old Growth StandsNon_Dedicated Natural Areas and National Natural Landmarks

Covertype, Acres, and Age summaryCompartment

Report Date: 06/05/2009Gaylord Mgt. Unit 058

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00Aspen Types 00 0 141.4 0 10.1 0 0 31.4 0 0 0 182.90

00Herbaceous Openland 039.4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39.40

00Lowland Coniferous Forest 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56.1 0 56.10

00Lowland Mixed Forest 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 32.7 0 0 0 32.70

00Mixed non-forested wetland 03.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.50

00Northern Hardwood 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1363.1 76.8 0 0 1439.90

00Other Upland Conifers 00 0 0 0 4.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.70

00Planted Pines 00 0 0 0 11.4 0 0 0 0 0 0 11.40

00Road/Parking Lot 01.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.20

00Upland Shrub 021.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21.70

0 0 01427.20 141.4Total 65.8 0 0 26.2 0 0 76.8 56.1 0 1793.4

2011

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52058021_central-Selection

75High Density Log Sugar Maple Association

Harvest Single Tree Selection89.6

There are some possible access and terrain issues within this AOI. Boundary should be established avoiding steep slopes while keeping connectivity between workable areas. North Country Trail is within AOI boundary. RSH common in this area. Average BA = 138 sq. ft.

Mark stand to 80 sq. ft. residual BA by removing poorly formed and defective trees. Single tree selection releasing crop trees favoring Sugar Maple. Avoid steep slopes. Create 60 ft. canopy gaps to promote regeneration where possible.

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21 4110 - Sugar Maple Association

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Boundary line should be run along the base of the steep slope to the south in a way that will capture as many workable acres as possible without damaging slopes. Maintain a 100ft buffer along any water features. Seeps are present and should be lined out of the sale area. Snowmobile trail present. RSH common in this area. Average BA = 120 sq. ft.

Mark stand to 80 sq. ft. residual BA by removing poorly formed and defective trees. Single tree selection releasing crop trees favoring Sugar Maple. Avoid steep slopes, creeks, seeps and obvious wet areas. Buffer as needed. Create 60 ft. canopy gaps to promote regeneration where possible.

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52058021_south-Selection



Boundary line should buffer creek on north end and avoid steep slopes. RSH common in this area. Average BA = 127 sq. ft. Maintain a 100ft buffer along any water features.

Mark stand to 80 sq. ft. residual BA by removing poorly formed and defective trees. Single tree selection releasing crop trees favoring Sugar Maple. Avoid steep slopes, creeks and obvious wet areas. Buffer as needed. Create 60 ft. canopy gaps to promote regeneration where possible.

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52058037_east-Selection



Boundary line should be established by excluding poorly stocked and brushy areas. RSH common in this area. Average BA = 137 sq. ft.

Mark stand to 80 sq. ft. residual BA by removing poorly formed and defective trees. Single tree selection releasing crop trees favoring Sugar Maple. Create 60 ft. canopy gaps to promote regeneration where possible.

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52058037_north-Selection



Establish boundary line by avoiding steep slopes while keeping connectivity with rest of AOI. Some private activity very close to split in ownership. RSH common in area. Average BA = 137 sq. ft.

Mark stand to 80 sq. ft. residual BA by removing poorly formed and defective trees. Single tree selection releasing crop trees favoring Sugar Maple. Avoid steep slopes, creeks, seeps and obvious wet areas. Buffer as needed. Create 60 ft. canopy gaps to promote regeneration where possible.

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NextSteps:

2011

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52058037_west-Selection



Part of this AOI north of the Landslide Overlook parking area and trail was treated in 1998. North Country Pathway exists in AOI. Visual management concerns in high use areas. RSH common in area. Average BA = 125 sq. ft.

Mark stand to 80 sq. ft. residual BA by removing poorly formed and defective trees. Single tree selection releasing crop trees favoring Sugar Maple. Avoid steep slopes, and obvious wet areas. Buffer as needed. Create 60 ft. canopy gaps to promote regeneration where possible.

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NF_52058017-NonFor

0 Mixed Upland Herbaceous

Non-Forest Management

Mowing2.1

--Tim Greco : 05/29/2009 comments: If opening is used for decking or hauling timber, the purchaser is responsible for rehabing the site.

Mow to maintian opening

RevCmnt:

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17 Unspecified

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380.8Total Treatment

Acreage Proposed:

2011

TreatmentName

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Limiting Factorand Comment:

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Gaylord

Description

06/05/2009Report Date:

* This is a list of Dedicated Biodiversity Areas for this compartment along with a 1/4 mile buffer surrounding the compartment. Refer to Dedicated Conservation Area Map for areas that the below listed Conservation Areas are located.

DEDICATED CONSERVATION AREA DETAILS

Conservation Area SCA = Special Conservation Area

HCVA = High Conservation Value AreaERA = Ecological Reference Area

Such areas are dedicated by the DNR Director for specific management uses through the promulgation of rules, as governed by Part 5, Department of Natural Resources, of the NREPA (MCL 324.502(2) and 324.504). Section 38 of the Administrative Procedures Act (MCL 24.238) provides for public requests for the promulgation of rules. This is an active program, with one proposed site currently under review by the DNR.

Dedicated Management

Areas

HCVA

There are two Natural Rivers datasets which are derived from spatial buffers set from an established and approved distance from the river centerlines. The Natural Rivers Zoning District is a 400 foot buffer for most Natural Rivers. The Vegetative Buffer ranges from 25 to 100 feet. To view specific Zoning Districts and Vegetative Buffers for each Natural River see the table located on the I:\Documentation\GDSE data folder.

Natural RiversHCVA

A coldwater stream has temperature and dissolved oxygen conditions that allow naturally-reproduced or stocked trout populations and those of other coldwater fish species (e.g., slimy sculpin) to persist from year to year. Coldwater streams in Michigan typically provide these conditions due to substantial contributions of groundwater to their stream flows. Such streams are established by Director's action and designated as trout resources by Fisheries Order 210.

Cold Water StreamSCA

This category contains stands were identified for a broad range of reasons and were coded in the OI database as stand condition 8 as potential old growth (POG). Approximately 310,000 acres have been identified through the Operations Inventory (OI)/Compartment Review process. For stands in Year of Entry 2008 and forward, potential old growth is managed for the identified objective until it is: 1) vetted through the Biodiversity Conservation Planning Process (BCPP) and given a specific designation and objective (as an ERA, HCVA, or other type of SCA) and is released from the potential old growth designation; or 2) it is released from the potential old growth designation via the Compartment Review process.

Potential Old Growth Areas

SCA

SCA Name Acres

Mgt. Unit

PROPOSED SPECIAL CONSERVATION AREA* (SCA) DETAILS

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Inventory Method: IFMAP

Gaylord

Comments

* This is a partial list of SCAs for this compartment. Not included are those areas identified under other Department initiatIves (Natural Rivers, Deer Wintering Areas, etc.). Those will be identified in separate, future map and report products.

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24.5 This stand has a unique composition of log sized hemlock, some cedar and hardwoods. Steep slopes with creeks originating in valleys merge into a tributary to the Jordan River.

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