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1 Revision Date: 6/8/27 Stand Examiner: Andy Hallfrisch Legal Description: T23N, RW, Sec -4 Compartment Review Presentation Cadillac Forest Management Unit Compartment Entry Year Acreage: County ,24 Missaukee Management Area: Houghton Lake Wetlands Identified Planning Goals: Vegetation management in the Houghton Lake Wetlands management area will provide forest products; maintain or enhance wildlife habitat; protect areas of unique threatened, endangered and special concern species; and provide for forest-based recreational uses. Timber management for this -year planning period will focus on balancing the aspen age-class distribution. Wildlife habitat management objectives include perpetuating early-successional communities for species adapted to young forests for hunting and other wildlife-related recreation opportunity. Expected trends within the next decade are the need to continue to balance aspen age-class distributions, an expected increase in recreation pressure and invasive species encroachment. Soil and topography: Lupton-Roscommon-Tawas sands and mucks in the eastern half of the compartment. Rubicon-Montcalm-Graycalm sands in the western half of the compartment. Ownership Patterns, Development, and Land Use in and Around the Compartment: The eastern part of the Compartment is designated Dead Stream Swamp National Natural Landmark and is all state owned and limited in development. The western part is a mixture of state and private with a number of permanent homes. The Enterprise Oil Field is located just to the south. The Dead Stream Swamp is a very popular area for hunters. Unique Natural Features: Bald eagle records within mile to the east. Great blue heron rookery to the north. Numerous osprey records to the southeast and black tern to the southeast. Common moorhen to the northeast. Bigmouth shiner records to the south and southwest and blanding's turtle to the east. Archeological, Historical, and Cultural Features: Special Management Designations or Considerations: The majority of the compartment is within the Dead Stream Swamp National Natural Landmark. This designation recognizes and encourages the conservation of sites that contain outstanding biological and geological resources. Watershed and Fisheries Considerations: Bear Lake lies in Compartment. The Deadstream flows through Compartment, as do several other small tributaries. It is likely that brook trout are present in both the Deadstream and the unnamed tributaries. BMPs should be followed in stream corridors. Wildlife Habitat Considerations: Featured wildlife species include deer, bear, ruffed grouse, woodcock, and beaver. Management objectives are to retain a variety of cover types and age class diversity as well as maintain and/or enhance habitat including work on openings and edges to preserve wildlife viewing and hunting opportunities. A portion of this compartment is a part of the Deadstream Swamp. (A. Herban 6/7/7) Mineral Resource and Development Concerns and/or Restrictions There is currently no known metallic mineral potential in this part of the state. A currently inactive sand/gravel pit is located in Section 4, and there appears to be good sand and gravel potential within the compartment. The Enterprise oil field is located just to the south. The field is currently in secondary recovery operations and additional new wells are unlikely. Much of the compartment is currently leased by Marathon for oil and gas exploration but no drilling is anticipated, and Marathon is in the process of releasing all of their state leases. 7/4/27 :27:4 AM - Page of 2 POLEYN

2 Vehicle Access: A forest road access plan is detailed on the compartment map. Identified are state and county roads as well as forest roads and trails under the jurisdiction of the DNR. Also indicated are forest roads and trails under the jurisdiction of the DNR that are proposed for abandonment. These roads were determined to be in excess of the access needs in the area, are a threat to the resources, or are a concern environmentally. Survey Needs: The west side of the compartment has very few corners along the private property and needs to be surveyed. Recreational Facilities and Opportunities: There are no designated recreational facilities within this compartment. Dispersed camping, hunting, and fishing are common recreational activities in this compartment. (T.M.N 2-2-6) Fire Protection: Fire growth potential is low in some of this compartment unless drought conditions exist. There is some urban interface within the compartment. Access would be difficult for equipment, and any fires in some areas may require specialized equipment, or a larger crew for suppression. Also the potential for deep burning fires exist, which become very labor intensive. Additional Compartment Information: The following reports from the Inventory are attached: Total by Cover Type and Age Class Cover Type by Harvest Method Proposed Treatments No Limiting Factors Proposed Treatments With Limiting Factors Stand Details (Forested and Nonforested) Dedicated and Proposed Special Conservation Areas Site Condition Details The following information is displayed, where pertinent, on the attached compartment maps: Base feature information, stand boundaries, cover types, and numbers Proposed treatments Site condition boundaries Details on the road access system 7/4/27 :27:4 AM - Page 2 of 2 POLEYN

3 N Blaisdell Rd Cover Type & Treatments Map "!( 66 ± Compartment: T23N RW Sec. -4 County: Missaukee Unit: Cadillac Mgmt Area: Houghton Lake Wetlands YOE: 2 : 224 GIS Calculated Examiner: Andy Hallfrisch Map Revised: 7/4/27 Map Phase: Web-Post. Miles Miris Corners Ó Remonumented Section Corners XW Field Grade GPS Corners Counties County Paved Roads Paved Roads County Gravel Roads County Poor Dirt Roads Poor Dirt Roads Closed Streams Lakes and Rivers All \\\\\Pipeline Compartment Boundary Clearcut (w/reserves) Thinning (Crown, Low, Systematic) Seed Tree (w/reserves) 42 - Oak Types 43 - Aspen Types 4 - Mixed Upland Deciduous 42 - Planted Pines Natural Pines 43 - Upland Mixed Forest 6 - Lowland Deciduous Forest 62 - Lowland Coniferous Forest 3 - Herbaceous Openland 33 - Low Density Trees - Water Lowland Shrub Lakes Cadillac '3"N 44 2'"N '3"N 42 P3 36 LM3 N Bowman Rd 2 A2 Cadillac 2 46 E Rhoby Rd '"W 8 E6 MD 68 O 7 3 W8 N Beuthien Rd O8 N Beuthein Rd 22 6 MD A '3"W A Monitor 6 7 V 2 R 7 A Cut 637-Cut 3 2 W6 32 UM 6 R6 23 T 2 MD E Gillow Rd O T2 76 UM 2 7 O8 637-Cut 27 O 632-Monitor 26 O8 7 O 6 O 3 E Cut O8 4 A 2 O7 28 O Cut 7 MD 3 73 A 4 24 U Cut A2 34 A2 U A R 84 '"W 84 4'3"W 84 4'"W 84 3'3"W J6 84 3'"W Monitor O7 U D 44 Cadillac C 32 MD8 E Mike And Tony Rd 4 Z 36 R Bear Lake Z 34 E3 44 R 4 Q4 48 P D MD Unknown 7 6 Dead Stream 4 Z Unknown E Monitor C 2 P6 7 UM8 4 R 6 E '3"W C Q T Z MC 76 4 U 2 M 48 S Q 8 Q 36 T 6 S 7 W6 8 R 84 2'"W S6 62 S Q 6 R6 Cadillac S Q Q 4 84 '3"W 6 Z Roscommon Z C4 4 2 C4 Roscommon 7 2 Q 6 M7

4 ± 66 " (! 6 Be uth ien R N LM '"N A P6 4 Z R O T MD '3"W O 7 O8 84 '"W 6 7 A2 U 84 4'3"W 24 U 23 A MD8 36 R J6 84 4'"W E Mike And Tony Rd 84 3'3"W 4 Q R 3 MD3 R O S A2 Un kn o 84 3'"W 6 wn U 76 7 UM8 68 C 6 E R Q Q C T S P R S O8 2 O MC T MD 4 A R C M O O7 4 - Z 72 - Z O W6 2 8 Z S Q E C 6 Z 6 S U Dead Stream 4 - Z 6 6 n now Unk Bear Lake A O UM O8 E Gillow Rd A O D T R6 2 A D 43 - UM '"W A E MD N Bowman Rd 44 24'3"N 4 Miles 3 32 Counties County Paved Roads Paved Roads County Gravel Roads County Poor Dirt Roads Poor Dirt Roads Closed Streams Lakes and Rivers All \\\\\Pipeline Compartment Boundary P MD W E Rhoby Rd 37 3 W8 N Beuthein Rd 44 2'3"N E6 7 V Stand Boundaries 42 - Oak Types 43 - Aspen Types 4 - Mixed Upland Deciduous 42 - Planted Pines Natural Pines 43 - Upland Mixed Forest 6 - Lowland Deciduous Forest 62 - Lowland Coniferous Forest 3 - Herbaceous Openland 33 - Low Density Trees - Water Lowland Shrub Ó W Field Grade GPS Corners X. 6 2 d Miris Corners Remonumented Section Corners Compartment: T23N RW Sec. -4 County: Missaukee Unit: Cadillac Mgmt Area: Houghton Lake Wetlands YOE: 2 : 224 GIS Calculated Examiner: Andy Hallfrisch Map Revised: 7/4/27 Map Phase: Web-Post N Blaisdell Rd Stand Boundary Map 6 E '3"W C Q Q 6 M7 8 Q '"W 8 Q 4 84 '3"W

5 N Blaisdell Rd Special Conservation Areas & Site Conditions Map "!( 66 ± Compartment: T23N RW Sec. -4 County: Missaukee Unit: Cadillac Mgmt Area: Houghton Lake Wetlands YOE: 2 : 224 GIS Calculated Examiner: Andy Hallfrisch Map Revised: 7/4/27 Map Phase: Web-Post. Miles Miris Corners Ó Remonumented Section Corners XW Field Grade GPS Corners Counties County Paved Roads Paved Roads County Gravel Roads County Poor Dirt Roads Poor Dirt Roads Closed Streams Lakes and Rivers All \\\\\Pipeline Compartment Boundary \ Available w/ Constraints \ Unavailable \ 2C: Engineered Bridge Needed (Dept. portable bridge not available or inadequate) 2E: Road needed B: Maintain for regeneration purposes C: Delay treatment for age/size class diversity or exceptional site quality 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 2H: Blocked by physical obstacle (e.g. upland stand in a lowland area) D: Unproductive Forest Land Stand Boundaries Ecological Reference Areas Forest Habitat Core Interior Cold Water Streams Cold Water Lakes Non-Dedicated Natural Areas and National Natural Landmarks High Priority Trout Stream Buffer '3"N 44 2'"N '3"N 42 P LM A2 N Bowman Rd 46 3 E Rhoby Rd '"W E W8 N Beuthien Rd B - 26 B - 7 B O8 4 - MD O 2 27 C - 6 B - 2 N Beuthein Rd MD 43-2 A '3"W A V R R A W6 F UM 32 E Gillow Rd D UM T MD6 C - 27 C - 28 B O7 2G 3-3 E6 O8 2G A O8 37 2G U O7 34 A2 R 84 '"W F T2 B O O O O O8 B - 6 C MD B - 4 U 84 4'3"W 23 A A '"W D C MD8 E Mike And Tony Rd 4 Z 36 R Bear Lake '3"W J6 4 - Z E R 4 Q4 48 P D MD O7 2E Unknown '"W 6 U 4 - Z A2 Unknown E 67 2G C 2 P R 7 UM8 6 E '3"W C8 4 2H Q 2E - 8 2E - 2E G T M U 2E MC 2C Q 8 Q 6 S 2G T S6 2G C W6 2E - 2 2C G E S6 84 2'"W S R H G - 3 Q Q 6 Dead Stream 72 - Z R6 6 Z S Q 2G - 8 2E - 4 2G - 84 '3"W 4 2G - 2 2G Z C G - 2 2G - 2 C4 2G G - 2 Q 4 2H M7 2H - 3

6 Cadillac Mgt. Unit Report Total by Cover Type and Age Class Compartment Year of Entry 2 Andy Hallfrisch : Examiner Age Class Non-Forest Uneven-Aged Total Aspen Cedar Herbaceous Openland Low-Density Trees Lowland Conifers Lowland Deciduous Lowland Shrub Lowland Spruce/Fir Mixed Upland Deciduous Natural Mixed Pines Oak Planted Mixed Pines Red Pine Tamarack Upland Mixed Forest Water White Pine Total /4/27 :27: AM - Page of POLEYN

7 Report 2 Treatment Summary Cadillac Mgt. Unit Year of Entry: 2 of Harvest Compartment Total Compartment : 2,24 Commercial Harvest - 7 Harvests with Site Condition - Next Step Harvest - Habitat Cut - Cover Type by Harvest Method Clearcut Selection Patch Clearcut Seed Tree Shelterwood Thinning Overstory Removal Salvage Other Total Aspen Mixed Upland Deciduous Oak Red Pine Total Proposed and Next Step Treatments by Method Harvest Site Prep Planting Seeding Burning Pesticide Monitoring Other Non-Forest Mgt. Total Current 7 82 Total /4/27 :27:47 AM - Page of POLEYN

8 Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- Treatments Compartment: Cadillac S t a n d Treatment Name Stand CoverType Size Density Stand Age BA Range Treatment Type Treatment Method Year of Entry: 2 Cover Type Objective Age Structure Approval Status 63-NF Grass Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Brush Cutting 3 - Herbaceous Openland Draft Proposal Habitat Cut: No Site Condition: Prescription Specs: Maintain in an open state. Brushing and cutting a few trees should accomplish this goal. In addition, native grasses and forbs as well as mast bearing shrubs and trees may be planted. Treatment of invasive species as needed. Next Step Treatments: Acceptable Regen: Other Comment: Proposed Start Date: //2 63-NF Grass Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Brush Cutting 3 - Herbaceous Openland Draft Proposal Habitat Cut: No Site Condition: Prescription Specs: Maintain in an open state. Brushing and cutting a few trees should accomplish this goal. In addition, native grasses and forbs as well as mast bearing shrubs and trees may be planted. Treatment of invasive species as needed. Next Step Treatments: Acceptable Regen: Other Comment: Proposed Start Date: // NF Grass Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Brush Cutting 3 - Herbaceous Openland Draft Proposal Habitat Cut: No Site Condition: Prescription Specs: Maintain in an open state. Brushing and cutting a few trees should accomplish this goal. In addition, native grasses and forbs as well as mast bearing shrubs and trees may be planted. Treatment of invasive species as needed. Next Step Treatments: Acceptable Regen: Other Comment: Proposed Start Date: // Cut Red Oak Sawtimber 8-4 Harvest Seed Tree with Retention Red Oak Habitat Cut: No Site Condition: Prescription Seed tree harvest leaving - 2 BA of the best quality oak. Treat with stand 7 to the north. Include oak wilt spec. Specs: Next Step Treatments: Acceptable Regen: Other Comment: Red oak with a small maple component. Stand was previously marked but not thinned. Proposed Start Date: //2 Even-Aged Proposal 7/4/27 :27:26 AM - Page of 3 POLEYN

9 Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- Treatments Compartment: Cadillac S t a n d Treatment Name Stand CoverType Size Density Stand Age BA Range Treatment Type Treatment Method Year of Entry: 2 Cover Type Objective Age Structure Approval Status Cut Planted Red Pine Poletimber 2+ Harvest Crown Thinning 42 - Planted Red Pine Even-Aged Proposal Habitat Cut: No Site Condition: Prescription Mark red pine to a residual BA of - 3, removing approximately /3 of the volume. Focus on marking for access and removing damage. Specs: Next Step Treatments: Acceptable Regen: Other Comment: Proposed Start Date: // Cut Red Oak Sawtimber - 4 Harvest Seed Tree Red Oak Habitat Cut: No Site Condition: Prescription Seed tree harvest leaving - 2 BA of the best quality oak. Treat with stand 27 to the south. Include oak wilt spec. Specs: Next Step Treatments: Acceptable Regen: Other Comment: Red oak with some aspen and red maple. Stand was previously marked but not harvested. Proposed Start Date: //2 Even-Aged Proposal Cut. 4 - Other Mixed Upland Deciduous Sawtimber 86-4 Harvest Clearcut Habitat Cut: No Site Condition: Prescription Final harvest. No retention due to small acreage of stand. Include drumming log and oak wilt specs. Specs: 43 - Aspen, Oak Even-Aged Proposal Next Step Treatments: Acceptable Regen: Other Comment: Aspen/Oak/Maple mix Proposed Start Date: // Cut Aspen, Oak Sawtimber 7-4 Harvest Clearcut 43 - Aspen Even-Aged Habitat Cut: No Site Condition: Prescription Final harvest to promote aspen regeneration. No retention due to small size of the stand. Include drumming log and oak wilt spec. Specs: Proposal Next Step Treatments: Acceptable Regen: Other Comment: Aspen Proposed Start Date: //2 7/4/27 :27:26 AM - Page 2 of 3 POLEYN

10 Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- Treatments Compartment: Cadillac S t a n d Treatment Name Stand CoverType Size Density Stand Age BA Range Treatment Type Treatment Method Year of Entry: 2 Cover Type Objective Age Structure Approval Status Cut Aspen Sawtimber 7 Unspec ified Harvest Clearcut 43 - Aspen Habitat Cut: No Site Condition: Prescription Final harvest, leaving red pine as retention. Include drumming log spec in sale write up and consider oak wilt spec. Specs: Next Step Treatments: Acceptable Regen: Other Comment: Aspen Proposed Start Date: //2 Even-Aged Proposal Total Treatment Acreage Proposed: 8. 7/4/27 :27:26 AM - Page 3 of 3 POLEYN

11 Cadillac Mgt. Unit Andy Hallfrisch : Examiner Availability for Management Total Available Avail With Condition Not Available , % 2% 42% Report 4 Site Conditions Dominant Site Conditions 2C 2E B C 2G 2H D Aspen Cedar 67 Herbaceous Openland Low-Density Trees Lowland Conifers 48 7 Lowland Deciduous 2 Lowland Shrub Lowland Spruce/Fir Mixed Upland Deciduous 7 2 Natural Mixed Pines 2 Oak Planted Mixed Pines Red Pine 24 2 Tamarack 83 Upland Mixed Forest Water White Pine Total Forested Relative Percent 2 2 Compartment: Year of Entry: 2 *Due to limitations in the current Site Conditions Analysis tool, all nonforested acres are considered available. Future development will enable analysis of nonforested types. Site Dominant Site No. Cond Availability Dominant Site Condition Other Site Condition Other Site Condition Other Site Condition Other Site Condition Available B: Maintain for regeneration purposes 2 Unspecified 2 Available B: Maintain for regeneration purposes Unspecified 7/4/27 :27:3 AM - Page of 6 POLEYN

12 Cadillac Mgt. Unit Andy Hallfrisch : Examiner Report 4 Site Conditions Compartment: Year of Entry: 2 3 Available 2C: Engineered Bridge Needed (Dept. portable bridge not available or inadequate) 2E: Road needed Major road work and a bridge needed to access stand. 4 Available 2E: Road needed 8 Unspecified Major road repair needed if management is to take place. Possible use of crane mats. Available 2E: Road needed Unspecified Major road repair needed for stand to be harvested. 6 Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 6 A: Not able to obtain desirable regeneration Dead Stream Swamp NNL. 7 Available B: Maintain for regeneration purposes 3 Unspecified 8 Available 2E: Road needed Unspecified Major road repair needed if management is desirable. Possible use of crane mats. Available 2E: Road needed 84 Unspecified Dead Stream Swamp NNL. If management considered, road will need major repair. 7/4/27 :27:3 AM - Page 2 of 6 POLEYN

13 Cadillac Mgt. Unit Andy Hallfrisch : Examiner Report 4 Site Conditions Compartment: Year of Entry: 2 Available B: Maintain for regeneration purposes 3 Unspecified Available 2E: Road needed 4 Unspecified Major road repair needed if management is desirable. 2 Available 2E: Road needed 7 Unspecified Major road repair needed if management is desirable. 3 Unavailable D: Unproductive Forest Land 2 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 4 Unavailable 2H: Blocked by physical obstacle (e.g. upland stand in a lowland area) 2 Unspecified Surrounded by lowland. In the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Unavailable 2H: Blocked by physical obstacle (e.g. upland stand in a lowland area) 7 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 2C: Engineered Bridge Needed (Dept. portable bridge not available or inadequate) Unspecified Unspecified 7/4/27 :27:3 AM - Page 3 of 6 POLEYN

14 Cadillac Mgt. Unit Andy Hallfrisch : Examiner Report 4 Site Conditions Compartment: Year of Entry: 2 6 Available 2C: Engineered Bridge Needed (Dept. portable bridge not available or inadequate) 2E: Road needed Major road work and a bridge needed to access stand. 7 Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 4 A: Not able to obtain D: Unproductive Forest desirable regeneration Land Unspecified Unspecified Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 48 Unspecified Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 28 A: Not able to obtain desirable regeneration 2 Available 2E: Road needed Unspecified Major road work needed for access. Not worth it fiscally at this time. 2 Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) D: Unproductive Forest Land 7/4/27 :27:3 AM - Page 4 of 6 POLEYN

15 Cadillac Mgt. Unit Andy Hallfrisch : Examiner Report 4 Site Conditions Compartment: Year of Entry: 2 22 Available 2E: Road needed Unspecified Major road repair needed to access stand. Possible use of crane mats. 23 Available 2C: Engineered Bridge Needed (Dept. portable bridge not available or inadequate) 2E: Road needed Major road work and a bridge need to access. 24 Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 66 D: Unproductive Forest A: Not able to obtain Land desirable regeneration Unspecified Unspecified 2 Available B: Maintain for regeneration purposes 8 Unspecified 26 Available B: Maintain for regeneration purposes 6 Unspecified Holding until stands 4 and 7 are ready to be treated. 27 Available C: Delay treatment for age/size class diversity or exceptional site quality 2 Unspecified 7/4/27 :27:3 AM - Page of 6 POLEYN

16 Cadillac Mgt. Unit Andy Hallfrisch : Examiner Report 4 Site Conditions Compartment: Year of Entry: 2 28 Available C: Delay treatment for age/size class diversity or exceptional site quality Unspecified 2 Available C: Delay treatment for age/size class diversity or exceptional site quality 66 Unspecified 7/4/27 :27:3 AM - Page 6 of 6 POLEYN

17 Mgt. Unit Report PROPOSED SPECIAL CONSERVATION AREA* (SCA) DETAILS Compartment: #Type! Year of Entry: * 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. SCA Name SCA Category Detail Type Recommendation Comments 7/4/27 :27:7 AM - Page of POLEYN

18 Cadillac Mgt. Unit Compartment: Year of Entry 2 Report 6 EXISTING SPECIAL CONSERVATION AREA DETAILS * This is a list of SCA's for this compartment along with a /4 mile buffer surrounding the compartment. Refer to the Special Conservation Area Map for locations of the below listed Conservation Areas. Conservation Area Type Description ERA = Ecological Reference Area HCVA = High Conservation Value Area SCA = Special Conservation Area SCA SCA SCA SCA HCVA ERA Cold Water Lake Cold Water Stream Non-Dedicated Natural Areas and National Natural Landmarks Riparian Area Legally dedicated Natural Areas, Wilderness or Wild Areas Ecological Reference Areas A coldwater lake has temperature and dissolved oxygen conditions that allow naturally-reproduced or stocked trout populations and those of other coldwater fish species to persist from year to year. Suitable conditions for coldwater fishes may occur in Michigan lakes if they are relatively deep, have substantial groundwater inflows, or are located in colder (northern) areas of the state. Such lakes are established by Director's action and designated as trout resources by Fisheries Order 2. 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 2. This category is comprised of those Natural, Wilderness and Wild Areas that have been nominated or proposed for legal dedication, but for which legal dedication by legislature has not occurred. The nomination process is defined by Part 3, Wilderness and Natural Areas, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 4 PA 4. The program is administered by the DNR. Nominations require the submittal of a Natural Areas Nomination Packet to the DNR. This is an active program, with proposed sites in various stages of review. Final dedication of nominated Natural, Wilderness and Wild Areas is accomplished through legislative action. A transitional area between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in which the terrestrial ecosystem influences the aquatic ecosystem and vice-versa. Because of the unique conditions adjacent to lakes, streams and open water wetlands, riparian areas harbor a high diversity of plants and wildlife. Riparian communities are ecologically and socially significant in their effects on water quality and quantity, as well as aesthetics, habitat, bank stability, timber production, and their contribution to overall biodiversity. The nomination process is defined by Part 3, Wilderness and Natural Areas, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 4 PA 4. The program is administered by the DNR. Nominations require the submittal of a Natural Areas Nomination Packet to the DNR. This is an active program, with proposed sites in various stages of review. Final dedication of nominated Natural, Wilderness and Wild Areas is accomplished through legislative action. Ecological Reference Areas (ERAs) are high quality examples of natural communities that have been identified as Element Occurrences (EOs) by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) within the context of their natural community classification system. Element Occurrences with viability ranks of A (Excellent) or B (Good) and a Global (G) or State (S) element (rarity) ranking of endangered (), threatened (2), or rare (3) serve as an initial base of ERAs. They may be located upon any ownership in the State. The system is comprised of individual or associations of natural community types that are managed for restoration and maintenance of natural ecological processes and values. The public may submit recommendations for lands as ERAs using the DNR Conservation Area Recommendation Form. 7/4/27 :27:6 AM - Page of

19 S t a n d Level 4 Cover Type Cadillac Mgt. Unit Report 7 Forested Stands Compartment: Size Density Stand Age BA Range Year of Entry: General Aspen Sapling Unspecified Pipeline running on the south end of stand, and running through the east side. Red pine pocket on the southwest side Aspen, Mixed Deciduous Sapling 8. 6 Unspecified Treated with sale # Aspen stand with a lot of stump sprout red maple. Pockets of red pine were left untreated, along with scattered red oak. Canopy closure closer to 7% Aspen Poletimber Unspecified Pipeline crosses thru stand. More red maple east of the pipeline Aspen, Mixed Pine Poletimber Unspecified Majority of white pine located in northern half of stand Aspen, Mixed Deciduous Sapling Medium.2 Unspecified Aspen coming in nicely. Lower volume where larger oaks were left. Canopy closure closer to 7% Other Mixed Upland Deciduous Sawtimber Paper birch falling out of stand Aspen Poletimber.2 38 Unspecified Nice aspen stand. Consider harvest next YOE Aspen, Oak Sapling 8.2 Unspecified Larger and denser aspen to the west of stand, with fewer large oak. Canopy closure closer to 7%. 4 - Other Mixed Upland Deciduous Sawtimber. 8- Most aspen in pockets in the northern portion of the stand Aspen, Oak Sapling Immature Aspen stand with a lot of red maple regeneration. Saw log sized oak scattered throughout the stand were left from harvest. White pine is mostly located close to the road. There is a wet area in the northeast portion of the stand Red Oak Sawtimber Medium Deer browse in areas. Some scattered pockets of aspen in larger canopy gaps. The understory seems to be filling in nicely Aspen Sapling Unspecified Heavy browse on oak Aspen, Mixed Deciduous Sapling 7.8 Unspecified Pocket of red pine in the western portion of the stand. Heavy deer browse on the oak regeneration Red Oak Sawtimber Medium Pine, Aspen Mix Sawtimber Pipeline running north/south through the stand. The NE is heavy to red pine and lots of aspen regeneration in the SE finger. Average BA of Aspen Sapling 4. 6 Unspecified Pipeline running through stand. 7/4/27 :27: AM - Page of 4 POLEYN

20 S t a n d Level 4 Cover Type Cadillac Mgt. Unit Report 7 Forested Stands Compartment: Size Density Stand Age BA Range Year of Entry: General Aspen Sapling. Unspecified Some scattered large red oak and red pine. Most of the balsam is located along eastern edge adjacent to the lowland. Heavy deer browse on the red oak regeneration. A pipeline runs North/South through the stand Natural Red Pine Sawtimber Red pine appears to be natural. South side of stand borders private property Aspen Sapling Aspen almost pole size. Small pocket of red pine next to the road on the north end of stand Tamarack Sapling Poor Very wet with lots of tag alder and cattails. Canopy closure right at 2%. Heavy deer browse on cedar regeneration. Larger black spruce and balsam along the edge Tamarack Sapling Medium Stand is very wet. Mix of small, old tamarack and black spruce with open areas of cattail and tag alder Aspen Poletimber. 26 Unspecified Red Oak Sawtimber Medium Areas of heavy aspen regeneration, mostly in the western portion of the stand where the canopy is lighter Red Oak Sawtimber Oak stand with some crown die back Aspen Sapling Unspecified Mixed Upland Deciduous with Conifer Poletimber Mixed stand. Aspen is located in pockets within the stand Aspen Sapling Unspecified Aspen regeneration coming in very nicely Aspen Poletimber Scattered wet areas within the stand Lowland Cedar Sawtimber Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Heavy blow down in areas. Cedar looks healthier than in surrounding stand Lowland Cedar Poletimber Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Very wet cedar/black spruce stand. There are pockets of cedar die back in some areas. More black spruce to the west of the stand and scattered super canopy white pine throughout Mixed Lowland Deciduous Forest Sapling Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Strip cuts in a cedar stand. Lots of paper birch and red maple. Very wet Tamarack Sapling Poor Immature Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Very wet. Looks like a wet opening that has been filling in with lowland tree species. 7/4/27 :27: AM - Page 2 of 4 POLEYN

21 S t a n d Level 4 Cover Type Cadillac Mgt. Unit Report 7 Forested Stands Compartment: Size Density Stand Age BA Range Year of Entry: General Aspen Sapling 8. Immature Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Some scattered saw log sized oak Aspen, Mixed Conifer Poletimber.4 Unspecified Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Transitions to lowland to the north and east. Continues into the next compartment to the south Natural Red Pine Sawtimber Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Natural red pine stand Lowland Spruce- Fir Poletimber Medium Unspecified Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Wet, lowland stand with no road access. Portions burned in Aspen, Mixed Pine Sapling Unspecified Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. 2 acre white/red pine pocket in NW of stand Black Spruce Poletimber Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Lowland black spruce stand with high ground ridges of natural red pine Natural Mixed Pine Poletimber Medium Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Upland stand transitioning to lowland to the south and east. Jack pine is old and falling apart Planted Mixed Pine Poletimber Planted in 6. Mix of white pine, red pine, jack pine. Contains some pockets of solid red pine. Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL Aspen Poletimber.3 48 Unspecified Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Upland aspen stand on a high ground ridge in the middle of a swamp. No access without crossing the dead stream. Previous inventory shows a stand comprised mostly of pole size quaking aspen, with lesser amounts of red maple and log size red pine Planted White Pine Poletimber Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL, on a ridge of high ground. White pine stand was planted in 6, the same time as the stand to the south, when a bridge crossed the Dead Stream Natural Red Pine Sawtimber Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. North end of stand is almost entirely red pine, with the south being a mix with heavier spruce component Black Spruce Poletimber Unspecified Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Spruce stand located on a high ground ridge transitioning to lowland and continues to the stand to the north. No access via road. Inventory data from 27 shows a mix of black spruce, white pine, and balsam poplar, with lesser amounts of red maple. 7/4/27 :27: AM - Page 3 of 4 POLEYN

22 S t a n d Level 4 Cover Type Cadillac Mgt. Unit Report 7 Forested Stands Compartment: Size Density Stand Age BA Range Year of Entry: General Planted Red Pine Poletimber First time stand has been inventoried. Clean understory red pine with the majority of the understory occurring along Gillow Road and in frost pockets. Appears to have been treated once with a "take one row, leave four" thinning. Remaining rows have 6' spacing Black Spruce Poletimber Mix of black spruce, red and jack pine. Basal area varies widely throughout stand Black Spruce Sapling Poor Immature Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Very wet ground with lots of tag alder and willow, with some black spruce and tamarack saplings Natural Red Pine Poletimber Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Narrow strip of natural red pine surrounded by lowland. No access Aspen, Spruce/Fir Poletimber Unspecified Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Strips of black spruce and wet areas throughout. A few large white pine scattered about stand. Southern edge is heavy to tag alder Mixed Coniferous Lowland Forest Poletimber Medium Unspecified Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Stand continues to the east and south into different compartments. A mix of lowland species including cedar, black spruce, tamarack, balsam fir, and red maple Red Oak Sawtimber Small, mature oak stand in the middle of aspen Red Oak Sawtimber Aspen regeneration in pockets throughout the stand. Heavy deer browse Red Oak Sawtimber.7-4 Some topography within the stand. Slopes upward to the south Other Mixed Upland Deciduous Sawtimber Aspen, Oak Sawtimber Stand is heavier to aspen towards the east, with scattered aspen found throughout the rest of the stand. Heavy deer browse on the oak regeneration Tamarack Sapling Medium. 2 Immature Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Very wet stand. Appears to be a wet opening filling in with lowland tree species Aspen Sawtimber Unspecified Nice aspen stand. Red pine pocket along pipeline south side Pine, Aspen Mix Sawtimber Mixed pine, aspen, and oak stand. Basal area plots of 3,,, and. 7/4/27 :27: AM - Page 4 of 4 POLEYN

23 Mgt. Unit Report 8 Nonforested Stands Compartment: Cadillac Year of Entry: 2 Stand Cover Type Managed Site General 32 - Grass 3.4 No 32 - Grass. No Grass opening on edge of gravel pit Grass 7. No Pipeline Lowland Shrub 8. No Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Very wet area around Bear Lake and the Dead Stream Alder/willow 2.8 No Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Open wet area that is a continuation of the stand to the north. Tag alder with areas of tamarack. 4 - Water. No Open water. 4 - Water 32.7 No Bear Lake Alder/willow.7 No Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Open wet area that is a continuation of the stand to the north. Tag alder with areas of tamarack Lowland Shrub 2.2 No 7/4/27 :27: AM - Page of 2 POLEYN

24 Mgt. Unit Report 8 Nonforested Stands Compartment: Cadillac Year of Entry: 2 Stand Cover Type Managed Site General Shrub-Carr 3.4 No Alder/willow 2.2 No Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. No access across the Dead Stream. Stand is a continuation of the stand to the north. Very wet with tag alder Lowland Shrub.4 No Located in the Dead Stream Swamp NNL. Very wet and shrubby Water 22. No Dead Stream. 7/4/27 :27: AM - Page 2 of 2 POLEYN