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1 Revision Date: Examiner: Scott Sebero Legal Description: T44N R29W Sec. 3, -27, Compartment Review Presentation Crystal Falls Forest Management Unit Compartment Entry Year Acreage: County 8 2,888 Dickinson Management Area: Ralph Ground Moraine Identified Planning Goals: There are several goals in this compartment. Timber goals include developing and maintaining age class distribution in the aspen timber type, maintain species diversity and increased sawlog quality in the northern hardwood timber type, maintain the swamp conifer timber type and there diversity and to increase the mesic conifer component of this compartment where possible. As these stands age, active management before maturity will be necessary to help balance the age classes and structure distribution across the surrounding landscape. Northern hardwood stands are still predominantly even, though some have uneven-age structure characteristics and are slowly moving toward unevenage stands. Tree quality in the majority of the hardwood stands is good, with some poorer quality in the transitional site areas. Non-timber goals include protecting the water quality and habitat of the North Branch of the Fence River, its tributaries, McGregor Creek, and the surrounding lowlands through proper BMP s. Maintaining and expanding transition zones, thermal cover cover types, and to maintain existing wildlife openings are also department goals in this compartment. Soil and topography: The topography of this compartment ranges from nearly level to hilly with some minor exposed rock along the eastern portion of the compartment. The major soil associations in this compartment are the Pemene-Emmet-Cathro (PEC) and Rubicon-Cathro (RC). Soils in the PEC association (well drained and very poorly drained) were formed in ice-contact drift, glacial till, and organic deposits. Pemene soils, located on flats, knolls, ridges and hills in the uplands, have a surface layer of fine sandy loam with a subsurface of loamy fine sand, and a subsoil of fine sandy loam and loamy fine sand. Emmet soils, on the flats, knolls, ridges, and hills in the uplands, on the surface are loam with a subsurface layer of fine sandy loam, and subsoil layer of sandy loam to fine sandy loam. The substratum is gravelly fine sandy loam. Cathro soils are very poorly drained and occur in depressions and drainage ways on low flats and near streams on flood plains. The soil has a surface and subsurface layer of muck. The substratum is very fine sandy loam, stratified fine sandy loam and loamy sand. RC association soils (excessively drained and very poorly drained) were formed in glacial outwash and organic deposits. Rubicon soils are located on the flats, knolls, foot slopes, side slopes and ridges. It has a surface of loamy sand; subsurface is sand with a subsoil of sand, and a substratum of sand. Cathro soils in this association have the same characteristics as in the PEC association. (Soil Conservation Service Dickinson County. pgs 5-9.) Alberts Sub-section VIII3. Ownership Patterns, Development, and Land Use in and Around the Compartment: Ownership surrounding this compartment is predominately State land with scattered private parcels and forest industry land. Land use on the private parcels is in camps and on industrial land is forest management. State land use is managed according to goals in the surrounding compartments determined by inventory and reviews. Unique Natural Features: This compartment is bordered by the North Branch of the Ford River along the northwest, west, and south sides with a small portion along the north by McGregor Creek. Archeological, Historical, and Cultural Features: There are two private parcels within this compartment that are occupied by camps. They are camps that were built circa , and are original logging camps. The Cleveland Homestead has a common boundary with the east side of the compartment. Special Management Designations or Considerations: Watershed and Fisheries Considerations: Maintaining adequate buffers along with protecting and enhancing the cover types, especially cedar and lowland conifer, surrounding the N. Branch and its tributaries will help to protect the water quality of this river and promote the potential high quality trout habitat it holds. 2//6 0:48:5 AM - Page of 2 POLEYN

2 Wildlife Habitat Considerations: This compartment is in the Ralph Ground Moraine MA which has the following featured species: American woodcock, black bear, northern goshawk, ruffed grouse, and white-tailed deer. Balancing the age classes of aspen to provide early successional habitat through mature aspen forest is a goal in this compartment. Lowland conifers and lowland hardwood types provide winter and summer cover and are essential for travel corridors for many species of wildlife and provide essential habitat for riparian species. Mesic conifer in the uplands is promoted to provide structural diversity within stands which increases habitat value, as cover for wildlife. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, grouse and turkey. This compartment has several hunter walking trails and maintained openings that provide herbaceous spring and summer forage particularly important for wildlife and provide recreational opportunities for consumptive and non-consumptive wildlife recreationists. Mineral Resource and Development Concerns and/or Restrictions Surface sediments consist of medium-textured till. There is insufficient data to determine the glacial drift thickness. The Precambrian Michigamme Formation and Archean Granite/Gneiss subcrop below the glacial drift. There is not a current economic use for the Granite/gneiss, although it has dimension stone potential. The abandoned Republic Iron mine is located approximately fourteen miles to the northwest. Gravel pits are not located in the area, but there could be potential. Part of this Compartment was previously leased for metallic exploration and potential may still exist. There is no economic oil and gas production in the UP. Vehicle Access: There is adequate access to this compartment. The Aimone (Cleveland Homestead) road provides access to the entire compartment (east-west) with the use of side roads (north-south). Some new roads and minor road work within the compartment will be needed to accomplish timber sale activity. Survey Needs: Seven corners need to be installed on the private 40's located in section. Recreational Facilities and Opportunities: The Silver Lake to Floodwood Snowmobile trail is west and north of the compartment and utilizes a portion of the road used to access this compartment. It is a heavily used trail and will be affected by winter logging operations, but not in an adverse manner. Hunting occurs throughout the compartment for all game species and fishing occurs on the North Branch of the Ford River. Maintaining young stands of aspen, grassy openings, and cover types such as cedar, spruce, and lowland conifer will help to enrich the hunting and fishing opportunities in this compartment. Fire Protection: There are timber types that are fire susceptible within this compartment. The southwest portion of the compartment is dominated by aspen and red pine stands, with one stand being a mix of red and white pine. The red pine stands are fairly contiguous. The Nature Trail road acts as a fire break for ground fires, but crown fires would carry across certain areas of this road in the red pine type. The remaining timber types are spruce, cedar, swamp conifer, upland hardwoods, and aspen. All timber types are accessible with minor road work, i.e. berm removal. Additional Compartment Information: The following reports from the Inventory are attached: Total by and Class by Harvest Method Proposed s No Limiting Factors Proposed s With Limiting Factors 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 2//6 0:48:5 AM - Page 2 of 2 POLEYN

3 & s Map "!( 95 "!( ± Compartment: T 44N R 29W Sec. 3, 23-, 35, 36 County: Dickinson Unit: Crystal Falls Mgmt Area: Ralph Ground Moraine YOE: 8 : 2,888 GIS Calculated Examiner: Scott Sebero Map Revised: /29/6 Map Phase: Post-Review Miles Miris Corners Remonumented Section Corners Survey Grade GPS Corners Field Grade GPS Corners D Gate Berms Snowmobile Trails Designated Snowmobile Trails County Gravel Roads Poor Dirt Roads Trail (Non-Recreation) Closed Roads Rivers Compartment Clearcut (w/reserves) Salvage Opening Maintenance Thinning (Crown, Low, Systematic) 4 - Northern Hardwood 43 - Aspen 49 - Mixed Upland Deciduous 42 - Planted Pines Upland Conifers Upland Mixed Forest 6 - Lowland Deciduous Forest 62 - Lowland Coniferous Forest 63 - Lowland Mixed Forest 30 - Herbaceous Openland 3 - Upland Shrub 6 - Lowland Shrub 70 - Sand/Soil Lakes Crystal Falls Cut Cut NF_09063-NonFor NF_09063-small-NonFOR Cut Crystal Falls '0"N Crystal Falls Monitor Cut 400-NF Q Crystal Falls McGregor Creek Rd. Crystal Falls NF Two Mile Creek Rd 46 '30"N 46 '0"N 46 0'30"N 404-Monitor 40-Monitor 0060-Cut Crystal Falls 0 9 Nature Dr NF F C R V0 03-Cut R MC9 088-Cut U 058-Cut R9 3 - U Cut Cut Cut 409-NF 054-Cut C MD Cut 060-Cut R9 056-Cut 073-Cut Cut D A R Cut C R9 06-Cut P5 072-Cut 4-NF Y0 408-NF P A A A S C A C P A Cut M9 6 - C9 07-Cut Cut 3 - U0 037-Cut 046-Cut 033-Cut 05-Cut 09-Cut 402-NF 406-NF 04-Cut 404-NF A9 407-NF A E Cut 023-Cut L U0 038-Cut 024-Cut Cut S Cut 3027-Cut 3023-Cut Crystal Falls 3 4 Aimone Rd 3043-Cut 3037-Cut 304-Cut 3060-Cut 3054-Cut 97-Cut Crystal Falls 2 6 Crystal Falls 34 0 McGregor Creek Rd. 34_OutOfY OE_ 2-Cut_P la nt 46 0'0"N S Q C Q2 Mud Lake 44-cut-oi 47-Monitor 46-cut-oi 46 9'30"N 87 57'30"W 87 57'0"W 87 56'30"W Crystal Falls '0"W 87 55'30"W 87 55'0"W 87 54'30"W 4004-Monitor 87 54'0"W 87 53'30"W 40-Monitor Crystal Falls Cutx 87 53'0"W UM9 047-Cut 4043-Cutxx 87 52'30"W 404-Cut 043-Cut T '0"W 04_Cut Degroot Rd 08_Cut 05.0_Burn 6.8_Burn 09.9_Burn 87 5'30"W 24.6_Burn.7_Burn 87 5'0"W 87 50'30"W 38_Cut 62_Cut 87 50'0"W 87 49'30"W Crystal Falls 35 9

4 & s Map 3 R5 46 '0"N 5 M2 46 0'30"N 46 0'0"N 46 9'30"N '0"W "!( 95 "!( M Crystal Falls NF 03-Cut '30"W X0 ± Cut 2 4 X0 3 S5 058-Cut 085-Cut 87 54'0"W 065-Cut 409-NF 054-Cut Cut Nature Dr 069-Cut 064-Cut 060-Cut 5 D 07-Cut 4-NF 06-Cut 070-Cut X0 408-NF 6 0-Cut 037-Cut 046-Cut 033-Cut 05-Cut Cut 09-Cut 406-NF 047-Cut 0-Cut 04-Cut 404-NF NF 008-Cut 023-Cut 038-Cut 043-Cut 024-Cut '0"W 33 U A Cut 3 P Monitor 05.0_Burn 62 - T4 4 08_Cut UM Compartment: T 44N R 29W Sec. 3, 23-, 35, 36 County: Dickinson Unit: Crystal Falls Mgmt Area: Ralph Ground Moraine YOE: 8 : 2,888 GIS Calculated Examiner: Scott Sebero Map Revised: /29/6 Map Phase: Post-Review 43 R F6 44 R R Crystal Falls '0"W C V Miles R '30"W U MC9 F Monitor U R Crystal Falls S Q C MD R R '30"W R A S C Y Cutx P '0"W A A M A S C UM F C A Q Cutxx Miris Corners Remonumented Section Corners Survey Grade GPS Corners Field Grade GPS Corners D Gate Berms County Gravel Roads Poor Dirt Roads Trail (Non-Recreation) Closed Roads Rivers Compartment Clearcut (w/reserves) Salvage U0 6 - P A '30"W404-Cut C A C Q L U S5 3 S S6 T Cut 55 Degroot Rd P5 Crystal Falls 2 6 Opening Maintenance Thinning (Crown, Low, Systematic) 4 - Northern Hardwood 43 - Aspen 49 - Mixed Upland Deciduous 42 - Planted Pines Upland Conifers Upland Mixed Forest 6 - Lowland Deciduous Forest 62 - Lowland Coniferous Forest 63 - Lowland Mixed Forest 30 - Herbaceous Openland 3 - Upland Shrub 6 - Lowland Shrub 70 - Sand/Soil 3042-Cut 49 04_Cut 4 U 6 A2 8 T5 Aimone Rd 2 Q _Burn 7 U0 Crystal Falls C5 09.9_Burn '30"W 24.6_Burn 3027-Cut P Z0.7_Burn Mud Lake 5 T5 2 Lakes '0"W 4 A9 304-Cut 9 S4

5 Map 3 R5 46 '0"N 5 M2 46 0'30"N 46 0'0"N 46 9'30"N '0"W "!( 95 "!( M '30"W X0 ± Compartment: T 44N R 29W Sec. 3, 23-, 35, 36 County: Dickinson Unit: Crystal Falls Mgmt Area: Ralph Ground Moraine YOE: 8 : 2,888 GIS Calculated Examiner: Scott Sebero Map Revised: /29/6 Map Phase: Post-Review 2 43 R X0 5 Nature Dr D X0 F T4 5 T5 4 UM2 44 R R '0"W C V Miles F R '30"W MC9 F U 3 S R '0"W S Q C U MD R '30"W R A S R P Y '0"W A C A A M S C UM C Q C9 6 - P A Q L 6 3 S '0"W 33 U0 2 8 S6 47 A9 T A U '30"W A9 Miris Corners Remonumented Section Corners Survey Grade GPS Corners Field Grade GPS Corners D Gate Berms County Gravel Roads Poor Dirt Roads Trail (Non-Recreation) Closed Roads Rivers Compartment Boundaries 4 - Northern Hardwood U C S U Degroot Rd 7 46 P5 27 A Aimone Rd 42 2 Q5 3 7 U0 87 5'30"W 43 - Aspen 49 - Mixed Upland Deciduous 42 - Planted Pines Upland Conifers Upland Mixed Forest 6 - Lowland Deciduous Forest 62 - Lowland Coniferous Forest 63 - Lowland Mixed Forest 30 - Herbaceous Openland 3 - Upland Shrub 6 - Lowland Shrub 70 - Sand/Soil 6 C5 9 P P Z0 5 T '0"W 4 A9 9 S4

6 Special Conservation Areas & Site Conditions Map 3 R5 46 '0"N 5 M2 46 0'30"N 46 0'0"N 46 9'30"N '0"W "!( 95 "!( M J - 3J - 2G J C '30"W X0 ± J - 2 3J - 2 3J X0 3H - 2 3H - 5 Nature Dr 3H - 2F - 3 3J - 4 D X T4 5 T5 4 UM2 40 5C - 27 Compartment: T 44N R 29W Sec. 3, 23-, 35, 36 County: Dickinson Unit: Crystal Falls Mgmt Area: Ralph Ground Moraine YOE: 8 : 2,888 GIS Calculated Examiner: Scott Sebero Map Revised: /29/6 Map Phase: Post-Review 43 R V '0"W R Miles R F C R C '30"W F MC U 4A - 3 S R A '0"W 4A S6 8 Q C U MD R '30"W 4A R A9 5C S R C9 3J F P Y '0"W A C A A9 3H G - 0 3H F M S UM A G U0 3H C9 2G H - 3H Q '30"W C9 Miris Corners Remonumented Section Corners Survey Grade GPS Corners Field Grade GPS Corners D Gate Berms County Gravel Roads Poor Dirt Roads Trail (Non-Recreation) Closed Roads Rivers Compartment \ Unavailable \ 2F: Too steep A C9 3H P9 3J - 9 3H A9 3H - 8 3H - 8 3H - 2G - 6 2G - C Q L U0 3 S '0"W 2 U0 5E S5 2 8 S6 47 A9 6 T6 33 5E U Degroot Rd 7 46 P5 27 2G F - 7 A2 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 3H: Deer Wintering Areas 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) Boundaries Cold Water Streams Cold Water Lakes High Priority Trout Stream Buffer Aimone Rd 42 2 Q5 7 U0 5F '30"W 6 C5 9 P8 24 5C - 5 5C C D - 5 5C P6 0 Z0 5F C T5 36 5C '0"W 4 A9 9 S4

7 & s Map "!( 95 "!( ± Compartment: T44N R29W Sec. 3,-27,34-36 County: Dickinson Unit: Crystal Falls Mgmt Area: Ralph Ground Moraine YOE: 8 : 2,888 GIS Calculated Examiner: Scott Sebero Map Revised: /29/6 Map Phase: Post-Review Miles Miris Corners Remonumented Section Corners Field Grade GPS Corners Berms Snowmobile Trails Designated Snowmobile Trails County Gravel Roads Poor Dirt Roads Trail (Non-Recreation) Closed Roads Rivers Compartment Clearcut (w/reserves) Opening Maintenance Thinning (Crown, Low, Systematic) 4 - Northern Hardwood 43 - Aspen 42 - Planted Pines 6 - Lowland Deciduous Forest 62 - Lowland Coniferous Forest 63 - Lowland Mixed Forest 30 - Herbaceous Openland 3 - Upland Shrub 6 - Lowland Shrub Lakes 46 2'0"N '30"N '0"N Crystal Falls R '0"W M X B '30"W Cut Cut 60 NF_09063-NonFor 63 U Cut 69 NF_09063-small-NonFOR Cut NF F B '0"W 03-Cut C R6 77 S '30"W S M D Crystal Falls B R Cut 87 54'0"W 056-Cut Crystal Falls Cut C5 2 A5 069-Cut 8 80 S U NF '30"W Cut Cut Cut 072-Cut G Cut P5 4-NF P Q Cut 037-Cut 033-Cut 87 53'0"W C A9 046-Cut A Cut M9 Nature Dr NF 07-Cut A S '30"W 6 - C Cut A Cut 6 - C A9 04-Cut 404-NF U0 400-NF 40-NF Q E5 008-Cut 023-Cut 024-Cut L P '0"W U0 0 T Crystal Falls Crystal Falls E Aimone Rd U0 87 5'30"W T P Cut 3027-Cut 35 P F Cut '0"W A9 304-Cut

8 Map 46 2'0"N '30"N U R E F C P8 46 '0"N '0"W "!( 95 "!( M X B4 4 8 ± 87 55'30"W Compartment: T44N R29W Sec. 3,-27,34-36 County: Dickinson Unit: Crystal Falls Mgmt Area: Ralph Ground Moraine YOE: 8 : 2,888 GIS Calculated Examiner: Scott Sebero Map Revised: /29/6 Map Phase: Post-Review Miles B6 77 S S B R '0"W C5 2 A S '30"W '0"W R F '30"W MD U P P A M9 Nature Dr A A C U A9 Miris Corners Remonumented Section Corners Field Grade GPS Corners Berms Snowmobile Trails Designated Snowmobile Trails County Gravel Roads Poor Dirt Roads Trail (Non-Recreation) Closed Roads Rivers Compartment Boundaries 4 - Northern Hardwood Q U0 T E2 5 Aimone Rd C S4 6 - P '0"W 87 52'30"W 6 - C '0"W A9 87 5'30"W 87 5'0"W A L Aspen 42 - Planted Pines 6 - Lowland Deciduous Forest 62 - Lowland Coniferous Forest 63 - Lowland Mixed Forest 30 - Herbaceous Openland 3 - Upland Shrub 6 - Lowland Shrub 36 U T P

9 Special Conservation Areas & Site Conditions Map "!( 95 "!( ± Compartment: T44N R29W Sec. 3,-27,34-36 County: Dickinson Unit: Crystal Falls Mgmt Area: Ralph Ground Moraine YOE: 8 : 2,888 GIS Calculated Examiner: Scott Sebero Map Revised: /29/6 Map Phase: Post-Review Miles Miris Corners Remonumented Section Corners Field Grade GPS Corners Berms Snowmobile Trails Designated Snowmobile Trails County Gravel Roads Poor Dirt Roads Trail (Non-Recreation) Closed Roads Rivers Compartment \ Unavailable \ 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 3H: Deer Wintering Areas 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) Boundaries Cold Water Streams Cold Water Lakes High Priority Trout Stream Buffer Deer Winter Range 46 2'0"N '30"N '0"N 24 3 R '0"W M G X B '30"W G - 7 3J J R C J '0"W - R 9 5A - 5 5A C A '30"W '0"W 6 63 U B F6 77 S6 5 3H A '30"W Q S6 69 3J M D 5 3H B L - 3J - 6 5A - 5 3H U G A5 80 S6 3H G - 0 5A P P '0"W 3J A C A9 2G J M9 Nature Dr J H A U A S '30"W C A C A 6 3L - 2G - 2 3J - 6 2G H Q E H - 7 3H L 0 3J G E L- 7 3H P G - 7 A 6 3H 87 52'0"W - 8 5E U0 0 T6 3J J E2 5C - 9 Aimone Rd U0 87 5'30"W T6 5C P C - 35 P C C - 2 5C F A '0"W

10 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report Total by and Class Compartment Year of Entry 8 Scott Sebero : Examiner Class Non-Forest Uneven-d Total Aspen Bog Cedar Herbaceous Openland Lowland Aspen/Balsam Poplar Lowland Conifers Lowland Deciduous Lowland Mixed Forest Lowland Shrub Lowland Mixed Upland Deciduous Northern Hardwood Planted Mixed Pines Red Pine Sand, Soil Tamarack Upland Mixed Forest Upland Shrub Upland Total //6 0:47:34 AM - Page of POLEYN

11 Report 2 Summary Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Year of Entry: 8 of Harvest Compartment Total Compartment : 2,888 Commercial Harvest Harvests with Site Condition - 0 Harvest - 2 Habitat Cut - 2 by Harvest Method Clearcut Selection Patch Clearcut Seed Tree Shelterwood Thinning Overstory Removal Salvage Total Aspen Lowland Aspen/Balsam Poplar Lowland Conifers Lowland Mixed Forest Mixed Upland Deciduous Northern Hardwood Planted Mixed Pines Red Pine Upland Mixed Forest Upland Total Proposed and s by Method Harvest Site Prep Planting Seeding Burning Pesticide Monitoring Non-Forest Mgt. Total Current Total //6 0:48:3 AM - Page of POLEYN

12 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status Cut Sugar Maple 72 - Harvest Crown Thinning 4 - Northern Even-d Draft Field Association 40 Hardwood Prescription This stand is to be thinned to a residual basal area of ft^2 per acre. This thinning will release the crowns of future crop trees and concentrate growth on higher quality residual stems. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry. s: WLD-Featured species: Bear, Deer : Promoting mesic conifer within stand diversity is important: White pine, hemlock, cedar and spruce/fir 6" stump retained where present. Oak and cherry should be maintained for mast production. Trees showing potential for nesting bird, and providing nesting and denning cavities should be retained. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Sugar Maple Harvest Crown Thinning 4 - Northern Even-d Draft Field Association 70 Hardwood Prescription This stand is to be thinned to a residual basal area of ft^2 per acre. This thinning will release the crowns of future crop trees and concentrate growth on higher quality residual stems. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry. s: WLD-Promoting mesic conifer within stand diversity is important: White pine, hemlock, cedar and spruce/fir 6" stump retained where present. Oak and cherry should be maintained for mast production. Trees showing potential for nesting bird, and providing nesting and denning cavities should be retained. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Upland Spruce Harvest Clearcut with Retention Upland Fir Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all spruce and balsam with one or more pulpwood sticks. Cut all aspen and maple 2" or greater DBH. No red or white pine or cedar will be cut. Leave 00 foot buffer around V-type. Buffer will serve as retention for the stand. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) Mix of spruce, balsam, pine and aspen. WLD: Bear, Deer, Grouse. WLD-Promoting mesic conifer within stand diversity is important for cover and travel corridors: White pine, hemlock, cedar and spruce/fir 6" stump retained where present. Oak and cherry should be maintained for mast production. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Sugar Maple Harvest Crown Thinning 4 - Northern Even-d Draft Field Association Hardwood Prescription This stand is to be thinned to a residual basal area of ft^2 per acre. This thinning will release the crowns of future crop trees and concentrate growth on higher quality residual stems. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry. s: Northern hardwood mix of maple and basswood. WLD- Bear, Deer. Promoting mesic conifer within stand diversity is important: White pine, hemlock, cedar and spruce/fir 6" stump retained where present. Oak and cherry should be maintained for mast production. Trees showing potential for nesting bird, and providing nesting and denning cavities should be retained. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 2//6 0:47:45 AM - Page of 2 POLEYN

13 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status 9 09-Cut Aspen Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all maple and aspen 2" DBH or larger. Cut all softwood one or more pulpwood sticks. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock or oak. s: Harvest, Clearcut Mix of aspen, spruce, balsam and hardwood. WLD: Grouse, Deer, Bear. Promoting mesic conifer within stand diversity is important: White pine, hemlock, cedar and spruce/fir 6" stump retained where present. Oak and cherry should be maintained for mast production. Trees showing potential for nesting bird, and providing nesting and denning cavities should be retained. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 0-Cut Aspen Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all maple and aspen 2" DBH or larger. Cut all softwood stick or larger. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or submerchantable cherry. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) Mix of aspen, spruce and fir. WLD: Grouse & Woodcock, Deer, Bear. Promoting mesic conifer within stand diversity is important: White pine, hemlock, cedar and spruce/fir 6" stump retained where present. Oak and cherry should be maintained for mast production. Trees showing potential for nesting bird, and providing nesting and denning cavities should be retained. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Sugar Maple 80 - Harvest Crown Thinning 4 - Northern Even-d Draft Field Association 40 Hardwood Prescription This stand is to be thinned to a residual basal area of ft^2 per acre. This thinning will release the crowns of future crop trees and concentrate growth on higher quality residual stems. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry. s: WLD-Featured species: Bear, Deer. Promoting mesic conifer within stand diversity is important: White pine, hemlock, cedar and spruce/fir 6" stump retained where present. Oak and cherry should be maintained for mast production. Trees showing potential for nesting bird, and providing nesting and denning cavities should be retained. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Fir, Aspen, Maple Harvest Clearcut with Retention 63 - Lowland Mixed Forest Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all aspen and maple 2" or greater DBH. Cut all spruce, balsam and birch with one or more pulpwood sticks. No red or white pine, cedar, hemlock or oak will be cut. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) Mix of spruce, balsam, aspen and hardwood. May need to cut in winter or very dry summer WLD: Featured species: Bear, Deer, Grouse : Leave 6" on stump spruce/fir to provide vertical structure as well. Seed source of black spruce to maintain spruce type. Cherry provides valuable forage for bears and numerous other wildlife, leave representative sample of cherry for mast production. Drainages and associated ash should be protected as critical bear habitat. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 2//6 0:47:45 AM - Page 2 of 2 POLEYN

14 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status 0-Cut Sugar Maple 80 - Harvest Crown Thinning 4 - Northern Even-d Draft Field Association 40 Hardwood Prescription Cut all aspen, spruce and balsam with one or more pulpwood sticks. Mark hardwood to a BA of 80. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry. s: WLD-Featured Species: Bear, Deer. Promoting mesic conifer within stand diversity is important: White pine, hemlock, cedar and spruce/fir 6" stump retained where present. Oak and cherry should be maintained for mast production. Trees showing potential for nesting bird, and providing nesting and denning cavities should be retained. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Aspen, Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all aspen and maple 2" or greater DBH. Cut all spruce, balsam and birch with one or more pulpwood stick. No red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable black ash will be cut. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) Mix of aspen, spruce, balsam and hardwood. Access to stand is wet and may need to be in winter or very dry summer. WLD: : WLD: Featured Species: Bear, Deer, Grouse. Leave 6" on stump spruce/fir to provide vertical structure as well. Cherry provides valuable forage for bears and numerous other wildlife, leave representative sample of cherry for mast production. Drainages and associated ash should be protected as critical bear habitat. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Aspen Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Even-d Prescription Cut all trees with one or more pulpwood sticks except cut no red and white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak and sub-merchantable cherry. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) Mix of aspen, spruce, balsam and hardwood. Draft Field : WLD: Featured Species: Bear, Deer, Grouse. Leave 6" on stump spruce/fir to provide vertical structure as well. Cherry provides valuable forage for bears and numerous other wildlife, leave representative sample of cherry for mast production. Drainages and associated ash should be protected as critical bear habitat. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 2//6 0:47:45 AM - Page 3 of 2 POLEYN

15 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status Cut Aspen Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all aspen and maple 2" or greater DBH. Cut all spruce, balsam and birch with one or more pulpwood stick. No red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry will be cut. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) Mix of aspen, spruce, balsam and hardwood. WLD: Featured Species: Deer, Grouse & Woodcock, and Bear. Balancing the age classes of aspen to provide early successional habitat through mature aspen forest is a goal in this compartment. Lowland conifers and lowland hardwood types provide winter and summer cover and are essential for travel corridors for a many species of wildlife and provide essential habitat for riparian species. Mesic conifer in the uplands is promoted to provide structural diversity within stands which increases habitat value, as cover for wildlife. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, grouse and turkey. This compartment has several hunter walking trails and maintained openings that provide herbaceous spring and summer forage particularly important for wildlife, and provide recreational opportunities for consumptive and non-consumptive wildlife users. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Aspen 80 Mix of aspen, maple, spruce and balsam. Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Mixed Deciduous Prescription Cut all trees with one or more pulpwood sticks, except cut no red and white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak and sub-merchantable cherry. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) 8-0 Draft Field WLD: Featured Species: Grouse & Woodcock, Deer and Bear. Balancing the age classes of aspen to provide early successional habitat through mature aspen forest is a goal in this compartment.. Mesic conifer in the uplands is promoted to provide structural diversity within stands which increases habitat value, as cover for wildlife. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, and grouse. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Lowland 83 Spruce-Fir Mix of spruce, balsam, aspen and hardwood. Harvest Clearcut with Retention 6 - Lowland Coniferous, Mixed Deciduous Even-d Prescription Cut all aspen and maple 2" or greater DBH. Cut all spruce, balsam, tamarack and birch with one or more pulpwood sticks. No red or white pine, cedar, hemlock or oak will be cut. Leave clumps of black spruce for seed source. Line out drains and leave strip corridor along bottom of stand. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) - 40 Draft Field Protect any wet drains. Will need to cut in winter or very dry summer. WLD: Featured species: Deer, Bear.. Lowland conifers and lowland hardwood types provide winter and summer cover and are essential for travel corridors for a many species of wildlife and provide essential habitat for riparian species. Maintenance of lowland spruce type for featured species, as well as, black-backed woodpecker, spruce grouse and bobcat is essential. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 Even-d 2//6 0:47:45 AM - Page 4 of 2 POLEYN

16 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status Cut Lowland Aspen Harvest Clearcut with Retention 63 - Lowland Mixed Forest Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all aspen and maple 2" or greater DBH. Cut all spruce, balsam and birch with one or more pulpwood sticks. No red or white pine, cedar, hemlock or oak will be cut. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) Mix of spruce, balsam, aspen and hardwood. May need to be cut in winter of very dry summer. WLD-Featured species: Grouse & Woodcock, Deer, Bear. Balancing the age classes of aspen to provide early successional habitat through mature aspen forest is a goal in this compartment. Lowland conifers and lowland hardwood types provide winter and summer cover and are essential for travel corridors for a many species of wildlife. Spruce/fir provide vertical structure enhancing habitat for grouse, golden-winged warbler, deer and hare. Cherry provides valuable forage for bears and numerous other wildlife, leave representative sample of cherry for mast production. Drainages and associated ash should be protected as critical bear habitat. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Mixed Upland Forest Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all aspen and maple 2" or greater DBH. Cut all spruce, balsam and birch with one or more pulpwood sticks. No red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable conifer will be cut. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) Mix of aspen, spruce and balsam. Buffer stream 300 feet. WLD: Featured species: Deer, Bear, Grouse and Woodcock. Balancing the age classes of aspen to provide early successional habitat through mature aspen forest is a goal in this compartment.. Mesic conifer in the uplands is promoted to provide structural diversity within stands which increases habitat value, as cover for wildlife. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, and grouse. It is important to leave this movement corridor intact for the above named featured species, as well as, bobcat, fisher, marten, and as habitat for riparian species. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Aspen, Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all aspen and maple 2" or greater. Cut all spruce, balsam and birch with one or more pulpwood sticks. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) Mix of aspen, spruce and balsam. WLD: Featured Species: Grouse, Deer, Bear. Balancing the age classes of aspen to provide early successional habitat through mature aspen forest is a goal in this compartment. Mesic conifer in the uplands is promoted to provide structural diversity within stands which increases habitat value, as cover for wildlife. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, and grouse. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 2//6 0:47:45 AM - Page 5 of 2 POLEYN

17 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status Cut Planted Red Pine Harvest Systematic Thinning 42 - Planted Red Pine Prescription Cut every third row of red pine. Cut all aspen, maple, spruce and balsam with one or more pulpwood sticks. s: Even-d Draft Field Harvest to occur only in west side of stand, part that previous cutting omitted. WLD: Featured Species: Grouse. Maintenance of diverse species within stand will allow use by grouse. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Mixed Upland Deciduous Medium Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Even-d Draft Field with Conifer Prescription Cut all aspen and maple 2" or greater DBH. Cut all spruce, balsam and birch with one or more pulpwood sticks. No red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry will be cut. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) Mix of aspen, spruce, balsam and pine. WLD: Featured species: Grouse, Deer, Bear. Maintenance of diverse species for structural diversity such as refuge and den trees. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, and grouse. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Planted Red Pine Harvest Crown Thinning 42 - Planted Red Pine Even-d Draft Field Prescription Mark red pine to a BA of 00. Cut all aspen, balm, spruce, balsam and maple with one or more pulpwood sticks. Protect areas of advanced aspen regeneration. s: WLD: Featured species: Grouse, Deer, Bear. Maintenance of diverse species for structural diversity such as refuge and den trees. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, and grouse. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Planted Red Pine Harvest Crown Thinning 42 - Planted Red Pine Even-d Prescription Cut all aspen with one or more pulpwood sticks. Some red pine may need to be removed to allow for access to aspen. Draft Field s: WLD: Featured species: Grouse, Deer, Bear. Maintenance of diverse species for structural diversity such as refuge and den trees. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, and grouse. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 2//6 0:47:45 AM - Page 6 of 2 POLEYN

18 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status 6 06-Cut Aspen, Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all aspen and maple 2" or greater DBH. Cut all spruce, balsam and birch with one or more pulpwood stick. No red or white pine, cedar, hemlock or oak will be cut. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) Mix of aspen, spruce, balsam and maple. WLD: Featured Species: Deer, Grouse, Bear. Balancing the age classes of aspen to provide early successional habitat through mature aspen forest is a goal in this compartment. Some portions of this stand a younger and would add to age class diversity if held as retention. Mesic conifer in the uplands is promoted to provide structural diversity within stands which increases habitat value, as cover for wildlife. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, and grouse. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Sugar Maple Harvest Salvage 4 - Northern Even-d Association Hardwood Prescription Cut all aspen with one or more pulpwood stick, leaving pockets of smaller aspen for retention. No other trees will be cut. Draft Field s: Harvest to occur only in narrow strip along southern boarder of stand. WLD: Featured species: Grouse, Deer, Bear. Balancing the age classes of aspen to provide early successional habitat through mature aspen forest is a goal in this compartment. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Sugar Maple Harvest Crown Thinning 4 - Northern Even-d Draft Field Association 0 Hardwood Prescription This stand is to be thinned to a residual basal area of ft^2 per acre. This thinning will release the crowns of future crop trees and concentrate growth on higher quality residual stems. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry. s: WLD-Promoting mesic conifer within stand diversity is important: White pine, hemlock, cedar and spruce/fir 6" stump retained where present. Oak and cherry should be maintained for mast production. Trees showing potential for nesting bird, and providing nesting and denning cavities should be retained. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Sugar Maple 80 - Harvest Crown Thinning 4 - Northern Even-d Draft Field Association 40 Hardwood Prescription This stand is to be thinned to a residual basal area of ft^2 per acre. This thinning will release the crowns of future crop trees and concentrate growth on higher quality residual stems. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry. s: WLD-Promoting mesic conifer within stand diversity is important: White pine, hemlock, cedar and spruce/fir 6" stump retained where present. Oak and cherry should be maintained for mast production. Trees showing potential for nesting bird, and providing nesting and denning cavities should be retained. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 2//6 0:47:45 AM - Page 7 of 2 POLEYN

19 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status Cut Aspen, Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all maple and aspen 2" DBH or larger. Cut all softwood one or more pulpwood sticks. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry. s: Harvest, Clearcut Mix of aspen, spruce, balsam and hardwood. WLD: Featured species: Grouse, Deer, Bear. Balancing the age classes of aspen to provide early successional habitat through mature aspen forest is a goal in this compartment. Mesic conifer in the uplands is promoted to provide structural diversity within stands which increases habitat value, as cover for wildlife. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, and grouse. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Sugar Maple 80 - Harvest Crown Thinning 4 - Northern Even-d Draft Field Association 40 Hardwood Prescription This stand is to be thinned to a residual basal area of ft^2 per acre. This thinning will release the crowns of future crop trees and concentrate growth on higher quality residual stems. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or sub-merchantable cherry. s: WLD-Featured Species: Deer, Bear. Promoting mesic conifer within stand diversity is important: White pine, hemlock, cedar and spruce/fir 6" stump retained where present. Oak and cherry should be maintained for mast production. Trees showing potential for nesting bird, and providing nesting and denning cavities should be retained. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Lowland Aspen Medium Harvest Clearcut with Retention 6 - Lowland Balsam Poplar Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all maple and aspen 2" DBH or larger. Cut all softwood one or more pulpwood sticks. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock or oak if present. s: Harvest, Clearcut Mix of aspen, spruce, balsam and hardwood. WLD-Featured Species: Grouse, Woodcock, Bear.Balancing the age classes of aspen to provide early successional habitat through mature aspen forest is a goal in this compartment. Lowland conifers and lowland hardwood types provide winter and summer cover and are essential for travel corridors for a many species of wildlife. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 2//6 0:47:45 AM - Page 8 of 2 POLEYN

20 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status Cut Lowland 90 Coniferous, Mixed Deciduous Mix of spruce, fir, and tamarack. Harvest Clearcut with Retention 6 - Lowland Coniferous, Mixed Deciduous Prescription Cut all maple and aspen 2" DBH or larger. Cut all softwood and birch stick or larger. Do not cut red or white pine, cedar, hemlock, oak or submerchantable cherry. Leave pockets of black spruce for seed source and retention. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) 8-0 Draft Field WLD-Featured Species: Bear, Deer. Lowland conifers provide cover for the above mentioned species, as well as, black backed woodpecker and spruce grouse. Retaining black spruce in this stand is important. Mesic conifer in the uplands is promoted to provide structural diversity within stands which increases habitat value, as cover for wildlife. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, and grouse. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 Mix of aspen, spruce, balsam, pine and oak. Even-d Cut Mixed Upland Forest Harvest Clearcut with Retention Aspen, Even-d Draft Field Prescription Cut all aspen and maple 2" or greater DBH. Cut all spruce, balsam and birch with one or more pulpwood stick. No red or white pine or oak will be cut. s: Monitoring, Natural Regen (Re-Inventory) WLD-Featured Species: Grouse, Deer, Bear. Balancing the age classes of aspen to provide early successional habitat through mature aspen forest is a goal in this compartment. Mesic conifer in the uplands is promoted to provide structural diversity within stands which increases habitat value, as cover for wildlife. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, grouse Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ Cut Planted Mixed Pine, Mixed Harvest Systematic Thinning 42 - Planted Red Pine Even-d Draft Field Deciduous Prescription Mark red and white pine to a BA of, favor white pine. Cut all other trees with one or more pulpwood stick, except oak, cedar or hemlock. s: WLD- Bear. Maintenance of diverse species for structural diversity such as refuge and den trees. Mast production, such as oak, cherry and raspberry are encouraged to provide valuable forage for bear, deer, and grouse. Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ NF Grass Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Herbaceous/Crop /Grass Planting 30 - Herbaceous Openland Prescription Herbaceous opening maintenance s: Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 Draft Field 2//6 0:47:45 AM - Page 9 of 2 POLEYN

21 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status NF Grass Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Herbaceous/Crop /Grass Planting 30 - Herbaceous Openland Prescription Herbaceous opening maintenance Draft Field s: Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ NF Grass Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Herbaceous/Crop /Grass Planting 30 - Herbaceous Openland Prescription Herbaceous opening maintenance Draft Field s: Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ NF Upland Shrub Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Herbaceous/Crop /Grass Planting 30 - Herbaceous Openland Prescription Herbaceous opening maintenance Draft Field s: Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ NF Grass Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Herbaceous/Crop /Grass Planting 30 - Herbaceous Openland Prescription Herbaceous opening maintenance Draft Field s: Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 2//6 0:47:46 AM - Page 0 of 2 POLEYN

22 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status NF Mixed Upland Shrub Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Herbaceous/Crop /Grass Planting 30 - Herbaceous Openland Prescription Herbaceous opening maintenance Draft Field s: Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ NF Grass Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Herbaceous/Crop /Grass Planting 30 - Herbaceous Openland Prescription Herbaceous opening maintenance Draft Field s: Proposed Start Date: 0/0/ NF Upland Shrub Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Herbaceous/Crop /Grass Planting 30 - Herbaceous Openland Prescription Herbaceous opening maintenance Draft Field s: Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 4 4-NF Grass Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Herbaceous/Crop /Grass Planting 30 - Herbaceous Openland Prescription Herbaceous opening maintenance Draft Field s: Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 2//6 0:47:46 AM - Page of 2 POLEYN

23 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 3 -- s Compartment: S t a n d Name CoverType Size Density BA Range Type Method Year of Entry: 8 Objective Structure Approval Status NF Grass Nonstocked Unspec ified NonForestMgt Herbaceous/Crop /Grass Planting 30 - Herbaceous Openland Prescription Herbaceous opening maintenance Draft Field s: Proposed Start Date: 0/0/7 Total Acreage Proposed: //6 0:47:46 AM - Page 2 of 2 POLEYN

24 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Scott Sebero : Examiner Availability for Management Total Available Avail With Condition Not Available ,888 2, % % Report 4 Site Conditions Dominant Site Conditions C 2F 2G 3H 3J Aspen 0 Bog 3 Cedar 92 Herbaceous Openland Lowland Aspen/Balsam Poplar Lowland Conifers Lowland Deciduous 5 Lowland Mixed Forest Lowland Shrub Lowland 44 Mixed Upland Deciduous Northern Hardwood Planted Mixed Pines Red Pine Sand, Soil Tamarack Upland Mixed Forest Upland Shrub Upland Total Forested Relative Percent Compartment: Year of Entry: 8 *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 Site Condition Site Condition Site Condition Site Condition Unavailable 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) 97 Unspecified Buffer for N. BR. Ford River. 2//6 0:48:4 AM - Page of 6 POLEYN

25 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Scott Sebero : Examiner Report 4 Site Conditions Compartment: Year of Entry: 8 2 Unavailable 3H: Deer Wintering Areas 83 Unspecified 3 Unavailable 2F: Too steep 0 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) Part of buffer for Half Way Creek. 4 Unavailable 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) 44 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) Buffer for Half Way Creek. 5 Unavailable 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) 6 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) Buffer for N. Br. Ford River. 7 Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) Unspecified 8 Unavailable 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) 0 Unspecified Buffer for N. Br. Ford and McGregor Creek. 2//6 0:48:4 AM - Page 2 of 6 POLEYN

26 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Scott Sebero : Examiner Report 4 Site Conditions Compartment: Year of Entry: 8 9 Unavailable 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) 36 Unspecified Buffer for N. Br. Ford River. 0 Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 4 Unspecified Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) Unspecified 2 Unavailable 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) 3H: Deer Wintering Areas Buffer for N. Br. ford River. 3 Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 7 Unspecified 4 Unavailable 3H: Deer Wintering Areas 2 Unspecified 2//6 0:48:4 AM - Page 3 of 6 POLEYN

27 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Scott Sebero : Examiner Report 4 Site Conditions Compartment: Year of Entry: 8 5 Unavailable 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) 5 Unspecified Buffer for N. Br. Ford River. 6 Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 9 Unspecified 7 Unavailable 3H: Deer Wintering Areas 8 Unspecified 8 Unavailable 3H: Deer Wintering Areas 24 Unspecified 9 Unavailable 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) 7 Unspecified Buffer for N. Br. ford River. Unavailable 3H: Deer Wintering Areas 0 Unspecified 2 Unavailable 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) 34 Unspecified Buffer for N. Br. Ford River. 2//6 0:48:4 AM - Page 4 of 6 POLEYN

28 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Scott Sebero : Examiner Report 4 Site Conditions Compartment: Year of Entry: 8 Unavailable 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) Unspecified Buffer for N. Br. Ford River. 23 Unavailable 3J: Water quality / BMPs (stream, river, or lake) 6 Unspecified Buffer for N. Br. Ford River. 24 Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 3 Unspecified Unavailable 3H: Deer Wintering Areas 0 Unspecified Unavailable 3H: Deer Wintering Areas Unspecified 27 Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 5 Unspecified 2//6 0:48:4 AM - Page 5 of 6 POLEYN

29 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Scott Sebero : Examiner Report 4 Site Conditions Compartment: Year of Entry: 8 Unavailable 2G: Too wet (sensitive soils, does not include access issues) 7 Unspecified 29 Unavailable 3H: Deer Wintering Areas 6 Unspecified 2//6 0:48:4 AM - Page 6 of 6 POLEYN

30 Mgt. Unit Compartment: Type! Year of Entry: Report 5 PROPOSED SPECIAL CONSERVATION AREA* (SCA) DETAILS * 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 2//6 0:47:36 AM - Page of POLEYN

31 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Compartment: Year of Entry 8 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 Cold Water Lake Cold Water Stream Habitat Area Riparian Area 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 0. 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. An area that provide some specific need for the life cycle of wildlife species, including State Wildlife Areas and Waterfowl Production Areas, deer wintering complexes in lowland conifer communities, grassland openings and savannas. Habitat areas are distinct from critical habitat designated for recovery of endangered or threatened species (such as Kirtland's warbler or piping plover areas) in that they are more general in nature, are not primarily associated with threatened or endangered species, and are not covered by species recovery plans that are developed in cooperation with Federal agencies. 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. 2//6 0:47:35 AM - Page of

32 S t a n d Level 4 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 7 Forested s Compartment: Size Density BA Range Year of Entry: General Lowland Coniferous, Mixed Deciduous Medium OPIC - FMD: This is a small stand that has tag alder scattered throughout the understory and is wet. There are ruts along the north edge of the stand immediately to the south from past harvesting. Soil in this stand is the Carbondale and Cathro muck series. Cedar and tamarack in north east corner Aspen 27.9 Immature OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 99. Immature stand with straight stems Sugar Maple Association OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 936.Large aspen mixed in, old and breaking up. Thin Sugar Maple Association OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 936. Large, old, breaking up aspen mixed in throughout stand. Thin Sugar Maple Association OPIC - FMD: Quality northern hardwood pole stand. There is a component of white birch and some aspen mixed in on the extreme west end of this stand which is adding to the within stand diversity of short lived, light seeded species in a relatively long lived species stand. Large aspen mixed in throughout stand, it is old and breaking up. THINNING Aspen 65.6 Immature OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 99. Wet areas contain pockets of black ash, balsam fir and tamarack (6" DBH). Immature stand Sugar Maple Association OPIC - FMD: thinned at last entry. Sedge throughout stand. Candidate for thinning Sugar Maple Association OPIC - FMD: See locked comments OI Year Origin was 936. A few large aspen present throughout stand. Slash is present from last cut. Paper birch in NW corner, old and breaking up Aspen Sapling 75.0 Immature OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was Lowland Cedar OPIC - FMD: Carbondale and Cathro muck soil series. Nice stand of cedar to provide thermal cover. Extends east into adjoining compartment. Cedar stand bordered by tamarack, black spruce to the north and south. Thin band of black ash along west side of stand Aspen Medium OPIC - FMD: Check SI at next entry. Balsam has been hit by spruce bud worm. Scattered black cherry throughout stand Upland Spruce Lowland Ash Medium //6 0:47:38 AM - Page of 6 POLEYN

33 S t a n d Level 4 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 7 Forested s Compartment: Size Density BA Range Year of Entry: General Aspen OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 974. Aspen very straight stems and the balsam fir is infested with spruce bud worm Sugar Maple Association OPIC - FMD: This stand is to be thinned to a residual basal area of ft^2 per acre, approximately 90% crown cover. This thinning will release the crowns of future crop trees and concentrate the growth on higher quality residual stems. To move toward a balanced diameter distribution, concentrate the removal of stems in the 6, 8, and 2 " diameter class. Stray away from removal of trees in the 0 and 4" dbh class. Some basswood stump sprouts present Aspen Sapling Immature Aspen OPIC - FMD: There is old leader damage to a good portion of the stems in this stand from procupine browse. This stand is narrow inclusion within a hardwood stand. The understory is M3 throughout most of the stand. Aspen is beginning to break, recommend harvest Aspen OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 973. Average aspen DBH is 0", but there are some very large aspen (6"+) mixed throughout out the stand. CUT. 6 - Lowland Cedar OPIC - FMD: Cedar inclusion surrounded by tag alder. Cedar are of poor form, bent, twisted and crooked growth Sugar Maple Association Fir, Aspen, Maple Balsam dying. SBW Aspen Sugar Maple Association Aspen Sapling Immature 6 - Lowland Balsam Poplar Lowland Cedar Black Spruce Poor Lowland Cedar OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 895 2//6 0:47:38 AM - Page 2 of 6 POLEYN

34 S t a n d Level 4 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 7 Forested s Compartment: Size Density BA Range Year of Entry: General Lowland Spruce- Fir Aspen, Aspen falling apart. Balsam hit by spruce budworm Aspen Aspen Sapling Immature Aspen Sapling Immature OPIC - FMD: Scattered mature hardwoods on the hill tops. There is a fair conifer component to the stand, scattered spruce and balsam as well as clumps of those species. Some scattered white birch regeneration Aspen Aspen falling out. Thick sugar maple regen in areas where aspen has fallen out Aspen Black Spruce Medium Lowland Spruce- Fir Sapling Medium Immature Aspen Aspen breaking up Lowland Cedar Lowland Spruce- Fir Tamarack Poor Lowland Aspen Mixed Upland Forest Aspen Sapling Immature T-sale: Halfway Creek Aspen. Beaver cutting aspen regen Black Spruce OPIC - FMD: This stand borders the N. Branch of the Ford River and has a tributary running through it. Soils are of the Carbondale and Cathro muck mapping unit. These are very poorly drained soils having a high water table near or above the surface from fall to spring. There is leather leaf and sphagnum moss throughout this stand as well as scattered cedar pockets. 2//6 0:47:38 AM - Page 3 of 6 POLEYN

35 S t a n d Level 4 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 7 Forested s Compartment: Size Density BA Range Year of Entry: General Aspen Aspen, Planted Red Pine Cut out aspen and fir at far northern portion of stand. Mark red pine to BA in this portion as well Mixed Upland Deciduous with Conifer Medium Mixed Coniferous Lowland Forest Planted Red Pine This stand is a mix of red pine and year old aspen. The aspen is regeneration from the previous cut Aspen Sapling Immature Scattered pole sized spruce and balsam Planted Red Pine Aspen, Mixed Coniferous Lowland Forest OPIC - FMD: See locked comments OI Year Origin was 936. Ground is spongy and wet. Large pocket of cedar that is surrounded by black spruce Aspen Sapling Immature OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 989. Young aspen stand, avg DBH 4" and avg ht of ' with a balsam fir understory Sugar Maple Association Scattered log sized oak Sugar Maple Association OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 936. Recommend thinning Lowland Cedar OPIC - FMD: There is a small patch of hardwood on some higher ground on the west edge of this stand. There are ash seedlings scattered throughout this stand as well Lowland Cedar Medium OPIC - FMD: This is a very wet stand. The understory is thick with tag alger. Soils in this stand are of the Carbondale and Cathro muck type with a seasonal high water table of near or above the surface from fall to spring. The muck has the potential to be up to 60 inches in depth. The trees in this stand are mature spruce, fir, cedar, balm, tamarack and paper birch Aspen Sapling Immature OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 989 2//6 0:47:38 AM - Page 4 of 6 POLEYN

36 S t a n d Level 4 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 7 Forested s Compartment: Size Density BA Range Year of Entry: General Sugar Maple Association OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 936. Straight stems, 40' to 50'. Pockets of sugar maple regen to the south along the road Aspen, Balsam fir and white spruce dense and larger to the north. Aspen is 0" to 4" to the north and 4" to 8" to the south. Larger aspen is breaking up. Sugar maple regen along southern edge. Red maple regen in gaps. Ground is wet to dry (north to south) Sugar Maple Association OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 936. is open, stems are straight and in good condition. No REGEN present Lowland Aspen Medium OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was 972. Aspen is not in good condition, breaking up and falling apart. Ground is wet. Very diverse stand Lowland Coniferous, Mixed Deciduous OPIC - FMD: Carbondale and Cathro muck soil type which has a seasonally high water table of near or above the surface from fall to spring. Mixed stand, ground is dry to marshy. Many tip overs. Cedar along NW edge Aspen, Sapling Immature Lowland Spruce- Fir Aspen OPIC - FMD: The stand is a mix of scattered mature aspen and 30 year old trees. There is scattered hardwood throughout the stand which is providing for some structural diversity as is the mature aspen. In the southwest area of this stand there is a small cedar inclusion to small to map. Oversized aspen, spruce and fir throughout the stand Lowland Cedar Aspen Sapling Immature Aspen Sapling Immature Planted Red Pine Aspen, Sapling 73.2 Immature Mixed Coniferous Lowland Forest Mixed Upland Forest Clumps of log sized oak. 2//6 0:47:38 AM - Page 5 of 6 POLEYN

37 S t a n d Level 4 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 7 Forested s Compartment: Size Density BA Range Year of Entry: General Aspen, Sapling.0 5 Immature Planted Red Pine Planted Mixed Pine, Mixed Deciduous Aspen Sapling 68.4 Immature Scattered log sized oak Planted Red Pine Aspen Sapling.0 6 Immature Aspen, OPIC - FMD: This stand has been left as a filter strip to a tributary of the N. Branch of the Ford river and it is also provding as a transition zone to the confier swamp and upland surrounding it. It should be left intact as such Lowland Cedar Lowland Cedar //6 0:47:38 AM - Page 6 of 6 POLEYN

38 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 8 Nonforested s Compartment: Year of Entry: 8 Managed Site General Lowland Shrub 4.6 No Lowland Shrub 7.4 No Pockets of hardwood, balsam poplar, white spruce,aspen, paper birch and cedar along the edges of this tag alder swamp Lowland Shrub 8.8 No Scattered cedar and dogwood. Very wet Lowland Shrub 7.2 No OPIC - FMD: Low area along the N. Branch Ford River. This stand does have scattered tamarack saplings beginning to appear as well as some black spruce Sand, Soil.0 No OPIC - FMD: This stand is a small gravel pit along the Cleveland Homestead Road Lowland Shrub 0.5 No OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was Bog 2.7 No OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was Lowland Shrub 33.5 No OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was Lowland Shrub 7. No OPIC - FMD: This stand is a low area with small beaver ponds Lowland Shrub 5.9 No OPIC - FMD: OI Year Origin was Grass 2.4 Yes OPIC - FMD: Some areas of this stand are burshy others are still open grass Grass 3.3 Yes OPIC - FMD: Opening Maintenance-mechanical OI Year Origin was Grass 3. Yes OPIC - FMD: Opening maintenance - mechanical OI Year Origin was Upland Shrub 2.3 Yes OPIC - FMD: Opening maintenance-mechanical OI Year Origin was Grass.0 Yes OPIC - FMD: Opening maintenance-mechanical OI Year Origin was Mixed Upland Shrub 4.8 No OPIC - FMD: Opening maintenance-mechanical OI Year Origin was Grass 6. Yes OPIC - FMD: Opening maintenance-mechanical OI Year Origin was Upland Shrub 4.3 Yes 2//6 0:47:39 AM - Page of 2 POLEYN

39 Crystal Falls Mgt. Unit Report 8 Nonforested s Compartment: Year of Entry: 8 Managed Site General Grass.6 Yes Grass area that has balsam fir and white spruce infiltrating in along the edges Grass 5.3 Yes OPIC - FMD: Opening maintenance-mechanical OI Year Origin was 2//6 0:47:39 AM - Page 2 of 2 POLEYN