CADILLAC FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT

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1 Created on 06/23/2005 4:13 PM Comp035.doc Page 1 of 2 CADILLAC FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW PRESENTATION COMPARTMENT # 035 ENTRY YEAR: 2005 Compartment Acreage (GIS Acres): 1813 County: Osceola Revision Date: 10/24/2005 8:25 AM Stand Examiner: John M. Grajek, Forester Legal Description: T17N, R8W, Sec. 6 T17N, R9W, Sec. 1 T18N, R8W, Sec. 19 T18N, R9W, Sec. 24, 25 RMU (if applicable): #315, Timber Intensive Management Goals: The goal for this management unit is the production of high volume, quality timber as well as maintain the aspen cover type and age-class diversity.. Soil and Topography: Predominantly Chelsea, Rubicon and Montcalm Assoc. The terrain in the compartment is rolling.. Ownership Patterns, Development, and Land Use in and Around the Compartment: There are privately owned parcels bordering on the southern part of this compartment, in Sections 1 and 6. In Sections 24 there are private parcels along the west side of the section. In Sect. 25 there is a private parcel(40a.) in the NW corner.and 25. Unique, Natural Features (include only non-site specific and non-sensitive information): None Archeological, Historical, and Cultural Features (include only non-site specific and non-sensitive information): None noted. Special Management Designations or Considerations: None noted. Watershed and Fisheries Considerations: There is an intermittent drainage running southerly through Setion 1 of T17N, R9W into the Muskegon River.A standard buffer of 50 feet either side, is requested. Wildlife Habitat Considerations: This compartment is located in the Highplains Ecosystem, Cadillac Subsection, LTA Soils in this area are characterized by well-drained loamy sands The surrounding landscape is primarily forested with the exception of the areas surrounding the community of Evart to the southeast. Historically, this area was composed of mesic forest types. Presently, early serial stage northern and central hardwoods and mesic pine dominate the landscape. Regeneration of the oak component both within the aspen and northern hardwood types are a concern. Red maple and cherry generally regenerate in heavily thinned stands. Wildlife habitat objectives are to continue to manage for high structural diversity within stands and age class diversity across the compartment. Primary wildlife considerations are for ruffed grouse, deer, and turkey.(l. Smith 7/19/05) Mineral Resource and Development Concerns and/or Restrictions: Surface sediments consist of an Q:\D Drive Moved\OIPC_Compartment_Review_onthe_Web\Cadillac\2007\Cmpt035\Comp035.doc of Michigan Last saved by State

2 Created on 06/23/2005 4:13 PM Comp035.doc Page 2 of 2 end moraine of coarse-textured till and minor glacial outwash sand and gravel and postglacial alluvium. The glacial drift thickness varies between 600 and 800 feet. Beneath the glacial drift are the Jurassic Red Beds and the Pennsylvanian Grand River and Saginaw Formations. The Saginaw is quarried for clay/shale in other parts of the State. The nearest gravel pit is just to the east and gravel potential is good. The compartment is located 1.5 miles east of Cedar Field. The field has produced over 1.2 million BO from the Devonian Detroit River Formation and over 1.4 Bcf gas from the Stray sandstone. None of the State land is currently leased for oil and gas development. Vehicle Access: Access within this compartment is limited by the lack of county roads which are only maintained during seasons with good weather. 7 Mile Rd. is on the south edge of the north part of the compartment. U.S. 10 borders the south part of the compartment. 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. Proposed new roads or roads recommended for substantial improvement are noted below: Survey Needs: None anticipated. Recreational Facilities and Opportunities: The Evart Motorsports Trail is situated partially within the compartment. The compartment is used extensively by hunters. Dispersed camping does occur within the compartment. Fire Protection: The fuels in this area, are predominately aspen, oak. There are a few scattered pine plantations in the area. The road access in this area is very limited, which can cause problems for fire equipment. Additional Compartment Information: The following 5 reports from the Operations Inventory System (OIPC) are attached: Cover Type by Age Class Cover Type by Management Objective Compartment Volume Summary 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 old growth Q:\D Drive Moved\OIPC_Compartment_Review_onthe_Web\Cadillac\2007\Cmpt035\Comp035.doc of Michigan Last saved by State

3 10/24/2005 8:27:03 AM Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Operations Inventory System Individual Compartment Report TABLE 3: Page 1 of 1 PERE MARQUETTE STATE FOREST CADILLAC MGT UNIT OSCEOLA COUNTY COMPARTMENT: 35 Table 3 (acres shown in boxes) STAND AGE CLASS COVER TYPE Not Coded All Aged Total Aspen Bog or Marsh 9 9 Grass Mx Swmp Cnfr 4 4 Oak Red Pine Total

4 10/24/2005 8:27:11 AM Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Operations Inventory System Individual Compartment Report TABLE 3A: Page 1 of 1 PERE MARQUETTE STATE FOREST CADILLAC MGT UNIT OSCEOLA COUNTY COMPARTMENT: 35 Table 3A (acres shown in boxes) MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE TYPE COVER TYPE A S V C G H J I L P N Q X O B R K Y F E T D U M Z W Total A Aspen V Bog or Marsh 9 9 G Grass Q O R Mx Swmp Cnfr 4 4 Oak Red Pine Total

5 10/24/2005 8:27:17 AM Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Operations Inventory System Individual Compartment Report TABLE 10: Page 1 of 1 PERE MARQUETTE STATE FOREST CADILLAC MGT UNIT OSCEOLA COUNTY COMPARTMENT: 35 Table 10 - COMPARTMENT VOLUME SUMMARY - ALL STANDS COMPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL VOLUME Hardwood Cds Hardwood 1287 Mbf Softwood 963 Cds Softwood 104 Mbf Sum TotVol Cds CUT VOLUME Hardwood 438 Cds Hardwood 95 Mbf Softwood 341 Cds Sum CutVol 969 Cds Total Cmpt Acres Acres Proposed For Cut

6 Stand CADILLAC MGT UNIT Proposed Treatments Compartment: 35 With NO Limiting Factors Cover Type Acres Age Site Index Mgt Obj Condition Method Cut Harvest Priority Cultural Need Entry Year: 2007 FDF Status red pine immature thinning 1 Stand is original Std. 11. There were two stands with the same number. This stand is located in the NW 1/4 of Sect. 25. IF THE STAND IS TO BE CUT IT SHOULD BE MARKED. THE ROWS ARE NOT STRAIGHT AND THE DEFECTS AND DOUBLES SHOULD BE REMOVED red pine immature thinning 1 Stand is located e/o the church on N. side of U.S. 10. Stand should be treated. The stand should be marked and all doubles and aspen (upland) immature shelterwood-seed 1 Stand is located in S 1/2 W 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sect 19. There was some Sugar Maple in this stand but it did not show up in the plots. All of the Aspen could be cut to expand it and some Sugar Maple and Oaks can be left for seed red pine immature thinning 1 Previously number was 11, renumbered because of "separate polygon" rule. Smaller Std. 11 retains the old number, this stand is in the NE of Sec. 25. Stand will have to marked. 152 A aspen (upland) mature final harvest 1 natural regeneration This stand will be habitat cut. This was discussed and approved at the pre-review red pine immature thinning 1 Stand is located e/o the church on N. side of U.S. 10. Stand should be treated. The stand should be marked and all doubles and red pine immature thinning 1 Stand is located n/o the church on N. side of U.S. 10. Stand should be treated. The stand should be marked and all doubles and red pine immature thinning 1 Stand is located n/o the church on N. side of U.S. 10. Stand should be treated. The stand should be marked and all doubles and red pine immature thinning 1 Stand is located n/o the church on N. side of U.S. 10. Stand should be treated. The stand should be marked and all doubles and aspen (upland) immature final harvest red pine immature thinning 1 Previously number was 11, renumbered because of "separate polygon" rule. Smaller Std. 11 retains the old number, this stand is in the NE of Sec. 25. Stand will have to marked red pine immature thinning 1 Stand is located e/o the church on N. side of U.S. 10. Stand should be treated. The stand should be marked and all doubles and red pine immature thinning 1 Total Acres... Previously number was 11, renumbered because of "separate polygon" rule. Smaller Std. 11 retains the old number, this stand is in the NE of Sec. 25. Stand will have to marked. 105 Page 1 of 1 10/24/2005

7 Proposed Treatments With Limiting Factors Compartment: 35 Entry Year: 2007 Stand Cover Type Acres Age Site Index Mgt Obj Condition Method Cut Harvest Priority Cultural Need FDF Status TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS: Total Acres... 0 Page 1 of 1 10/24/2005

8 Field Map Compartment 35 T17N, R8W, Sec. 6 T17N, R9W, Sec. 1 T18N, R8W, Sec. 19 T18N, R9W, Sec. 24, 25 County: Osceola Unit: Cadillac YOE: 2007 Acres: 1,813 GIS Calculated Stand Examiner: John Grajek Map Revised: 10/18/2005 Map Phase: Pre-review O9 12 A Legend Miris Corners Paved Roads Poor Dirt Roads US Highway Stand Boundary Final Harvest Final Harvest/Natural Regeneration/Hand Tools Shelterwood-seed - Thinning Name Public Dirt Roads A9 7 Mile Rd G0 152 A O A2 68 A G V0 56 Q Miles