Town of Mono Forest Management Plan. Anderson Tract. October For the period of Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2033

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1 Town of Mono Forest Management Plan Update from the 2002 Managed Forest Plan by Jim Turner R.P.F. Anderson Tract For the period of Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2033 October 2013 Prepared By Anne-Marie Roussy, M.Sc. Hemlock Hill Page 1

2 Managed Forest Plan This Managed Forest Plan is for the 20 year period from: January1, 2014 to December 31, With a detailed management program for the ten-year period from: January1, 2014 to December 31, A new plan should be submitted in Section 1: Plan Preparation Details Tract Name: Anderson Location: East part Lot 15, Concession 5 EHS Area: 100 acres Access: Two entrances on 15 th Side Road Roll number: Plan Author Information: Name: Anne-Marie M Roussy, M.Sc., Company : Hemlock Hill Mailing Address: 148 Centre St Shelburne, On Postal Code: L0N 1S4 Telephone Residence: Fax : Business: hemlockhill@rogers.com Page 2

3 Section 2: Property Management History 2.1 General Description of the Property History The property was acquired by the Town in the 1 st half of the last century, most likely for unpaid taxes. It was then replanted with various conifer species in the 1950 s and 1960 s. According to Jack Marshall and Shelly Anderson who co-wrote the book The Green Hills of Mono about half of the property was planted by the various schools and the other half was planted by the township itself. Over the past 60 years or so there have been two thinning activities on most of the property itself. Because of these thinnings, many openings were created and this allowed some hardwoods to come in and establish themselves. Since 2003 the trails have been maintained and various people use it for walking, horseback riding in the summer and in the winter snowshoeing. For a more in-depth look into the history of the site, I suggest one reads The Green Hills of Mono and the previous plan made by Jim Turner RPF. The Anderson track was named for Shelley Anderson who was responsible for the planting of the trees on this property and many others in the area. 2.2 Importance of the Property to the Surrounding Landscape The propertys most important value is in the ecosystem services it provides. From water retention, to the cleaning of the air and most importantly to increase human health, these ecosystem services are valued at $5,414/Ha/year 1 according to a report done for Ontario s Greenbelt area. The number is tallied from air quality, climate regulation, water control, soil erosion control, soil formation, waste treatment, pollination services, biological control, recreation and aesthetics. 1 Wilson, Sara J. (2008): Ontario s wealth, Canada s future: Appreciating the value of the Greenbelt s Eco- Services. David Suzuki Foundation ISBN Page 3

4 Section 3: Landowner Objectives and Strategies 3.1 Explanation of Property Level Objectives Environmental Protection: The property will be protected by maintaining and increasing tree health. Exotic invasive species will be removed when found such as knapweed, garlic mustard. Forest Products: Thinnings will be performed at the appropriate time to increase future timber value. A tree marker will mark the woodlot according to good forestry practices. Investment: Wooded properties will always increase in value over time, ecologically, aesthetically and financially. Recreation: The town will maintain the trails throughout the property and will use that trail in the various compartments for walking, and other non motorized activities. Wildlife: Due to the size of the property, many wildlife species use this property. Nature appreciation: Various citizens of Mono and visitors from elsewhere enjoy the quiet and fresh air of the property. 3.2 Strategy for Plan Implementation The tree cover will be maintained over time. Good forestry practices will be used when doing logging. Trail maintenance will occur on an ongoing basis. Monitoring and removal of nuisance exotic invasive species shall be done on an ongoing basis. Proper logging will be done as recommended by the Ontario Silvicultural Guidelines. Page 4

5 Section 4.: Property Maps 4.1 Aerial photo and topographical lines Anderson Tract Southwest corner of 15 th Sideroad and 5 th line Data taken from Ontario s Land Information Office Page 5

6 Section 4.2 Managed Forest Compartment Map Anderson Tract Southwest corner of 15 th Sideroad and 5 th line Data taken from Ontario s Land Information Office and field notes from Setember site visits Page 6

7 .Section 5: Managed Forest Compartment Description 5.1 General Description Compartment designation: 1 Compartment area: 16.8 acres or 6.72 hectares Compartment name: White pine plantation (East) 5.2 Compartment Site Characteristics Soil type: Fine to medium Sands Drainage: well Topography: flat Water Features: none observed Access: trail 5.3 Compartment History and Description This area was planted in the late 1960 s with white pine. There are also smaller patches of red pine and white spruce planted at the same time. It has been logged twice since. Some other species are occasionally found such as white ash, white birch and willow. The area is regenerating mostly with white ash and to a lesser extent black cherry, white pine and white spruce. The regeneration should be more advanced, however, the regeneration is held back because of the extensive raspberry patches. Raspberries are strong competitors and until they are eliminated from the site the regeneration will be poor. Page 7

8 Compartment # 1(White pine (East) Tree Assessment Table Tree species Per cent Composition Tree Age Page 8 Average Tree Height (meters) Average Diameter at Breast Height (centimetre) Ash, white < Birch, white < Cherry, black < Pine, white Spruce, white < Tree Regeneration Assessment Table Stage of Development Early (<0.5 m tall) Advanced (>0.5 m tall) Species Quantity Pattern (per cent cover) of Distribution Ash, white Some Scattered Cherry, black Little Scattered Pine, white Little Scattered Spruce, white Little Scattered Ash, white Some Scattered Cherry, misc Little Scattered Maple, Manitoba* Little Patchy Pine, white Little Scattered Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent *invasive Compartment Information Summary Table Species composition (%) Pw 8 O 2 Average age (yrs) 48 Average height (m) 24 Basal Area (m 2 /ha) 30 Other Vegetation Table Species Quantity Pattern of Distribution Common speedwell Little Scattered Burdock Little Scattered Canada thistle Little Scattered Cinquefoil Little Scattered Coltsfoot Little Scattered Dandelion Little Scattered Elderberry Little Scattered Elecampagne Little Scattered Fleabane Little Scattered Garlic mustard** Little Patchy

9 Other Vegetation Table(cont d) Species Quantity Pattern of Distribution Hawkweed Little Scattered Healall Little Scattered Violets, misc. Little Scattered Wild geranium* Little Scattered Jewelweed Little Scattered Misc grasses Little Scattered Mosses, misc Some Scattered Nightshade, bittersweet Little Scattered Spurge* Little Scattered Vetch Little Scattered Wild grape Little Scattered Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent * invasive ** invasive, action required as soon as possible 7.5 Wildlife Habitat Inventory and Natural Heritage Assessment Habitat features in your compartment provide important food and shelter for wildlife. Habitat features present Standing dead Trees Cavity Trees: Stick Nests Fallen dead trees (woody debris) Mast trees - Trees that produce berries or nuts Detailed Description yes none observed none observed yes none observed Super canopy trees- Tall trees that poke through canapy none-observed Conifer thickets Other food sources not applicable raspberries Surface water: year round creek or pond none observed Dens or dug holes Vernal streams or ponds none observed small ones Page 9

10 Compartment # 1(White pine (East)) 7.6 Specific Compartment Long Term Objectives and Short Term Activities Desired future forest conditions Long term management objectives. Eventual transformation to mixed hardwoods. Short term management activities. Reassess in 8 years (2021) for another thinning. Currently the basal area is still low and the raspberry competition is still too high. Harvest Plan Silvicultural System Selection thinning Stage of Management Detailed recommendations Target and Strategies: Increase future timber production by removing the poorer stalk according to the Ontario silvicultural guidelines. Tree-Marking: Use a certified tree marker. Access already created, do only selection, focus on ash due the proximity of the emerald ash borer. Anticipated ecological impacts of proposed activities and mitigating strategies Once the remaining trees are released from the competition they will start to gain rapid growth again. The more open environment will allow other species to start to grow such as ash and black cherry and many shrubs such as alternate leaved dogwood, and elderberry. Eventually the change in soil chemistry will also allow the growth of many herbaceous species such as woodland aster, blue cohosh and trout lily. Forest Renewal, tending, and maintenance proposed: Do an annual survey to make sure that no exotic invasive species that would normally displace our native species are found. If found remove immediately either by hand pulling or by spraying if the area is too large to remove by hand. Proposed assessments. Yearly follow ups for invasive species. In 7 to 10 years after the 2 st thinning reassess for the third thinning. Page 10

11 Compartment # 1(White pine (East)) 7.7 Wildlife Species Noted Birds Mammals Reptiles and Amphibians Blue jay Coyotes American toad Cardinal Deer Spring peeper Chickadee Fox Dove Opossum Goldfinch Porcupine Grosbeak - evening Rabbit Grosbeak - rose breasted Racoon Grouse Skunk Junco Squirrels Northern flicker Nuthatch Owl Purple finch Sparrow Starlings Wild turkey Woodpecker - downy Woodpecker - hairy Woodpecker - pilieated Page 11

12 Section 7: Managed Forest Compartment Description 7.1 General Description Compartment number: 2 Compartment area: 43.4 acres or hectares Compartment name: White and Red pine plantations (West) 7.4 Compartment Site Characteristics Soil type: Fine to medium sands Drainage: Well Topography: Moderate to gently sloping Access: Good through previous skid trails Water feature: Small streams here and there 7.4 Compartment History and Description This area was planted in the late 1960 s with white and red pine and a few patches of spruce. It has been logged twice since. Some other species are occasionally found such as white ash, white birch and willow. The area is regenerating mostly with white ash and to a lesser extent black cherry, white pine and white spruce. The regeneration should be more advanced, however, the regeneration is held back because of the extensive raspberry patches. Raspberries are strong competitors and until they are eliminated from the site the regeneration will be poor. This compartment is very similar to compartment # 1 however the basal area (tree density) is 25 higher and so another thinning should be done sooner in approximately 3 to 5 years. This compartment also includes the previous compartment E from the previous plan as the same management will be done. Page 12

13 Compartment #2 (White and Red pine plantations (West)) Tree Assessment Table Tree species Per cent Composition Tree Age Page 13 Average Tree Height (meters) Ash, white < Aspen, trembling < Birch, white < Cherry, black < Elm < Pine, red Pine, white Spruce, white < Willow < Tree Regeneration Assessment Table Stage of Development Early (<0.5 m tall) Advanced (>0.5 m tall) Average Diameter at Breast Height (centimetre) Species Quantity Pattern (per cent cover) of Distribution Ash, white Some Scattered Cherry, black Little Scattered Pine, white Little Scattered Spruce, white Little Patchy Ash, white Some Scattered Cherry, misc Little Scattered Maple, Manitoba* Little Patchy Pine, white Little Scattered Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent *invasive Compartment Information Summary Table Species composition (%) Pw 6 Pr 3 O 1 Average age (yrs) 48 Average height (m) 24 Basal Area (m 2 /ha) 37.5 Other Vegetation Table Species Quantity Pattern of Distribution Asters, misc. Little Scattered Blackberry Some Scattered Burdock Little Scattered

14 Other Vegetation Table(cont d) Species Quantity Pattern of Distribution Canada thistle Little Scattered Cinquefoil Little Scattered Coltsfoot Little Scattered Common mullein Little Scattered Common speedwell Little Scattered Dandelion Little Scattered Elderberry Little Scattered Elecampagne Little Scattered Fern, sensitive Little Patchy Fern, wood Some Scattered Fleabane Little Scattered Garlic mustard** Little Patchy Hawkweed Little Scattered Healall Little Scattered Jewelweed Little Scattered Misc grasses Little Scattered Mosses, misc Some Scattered Nightshade, bittersweet Little Scattered Raspberry Ample Scattered Spurge* Little Scattered Vetch Little Scattered Violets, misc. Little Scattered Virginia creeper Little Patchy Wild geranium* Some Scattered Wild ginger Little Patchy Wild grape Little Scattered Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent * invasive ** invasive, action required as soon as possible Page 14

15 Compartment #2 (White and Red pine plantations (West)) 7.5 Wildlife Habitat Inventory and Natural Heritage Assessment Habitat features in your compartment provide important food and shelter for wildlife. Habitat features present Detailed Description Standing dead Trees yes Cavity Trees: none observed Stick Nests none observed Fallen dead trees (woody debris) yes Mast trees - Trees that produce berries/nuts black cherry Super canopy trees none observed Conifer thickets na Other food sources none observed Surface water: year round creek or pond yes seasonal run-off streams yes seasonal ponds none observed Dens or dug holes yes 7.5 Specific Compartment Long Term Objectives and Short Term Activities Long term management objectives. Manage for eventual transformation to mixed hardwoods Short term management activities. Monitor and remove invasive species if found. Have second thinning according to the Ontario Silvicultural Guidelines in three to five years. Have trees marked by an independent certified tree marker. Have the marked trees cut by a reputable logger and have a contract in place with the logger. Make sure the raspberry competition is no longer there or at a manageable stage. Detailed recommendations Same as compartment # 1. Page 15

16 .Section 7: Managed Forest Compartment Description 7.1 General Description Compartment number: 3 Compartment area: 1.8 acres or 0.72 hectares Compartment name: Red pine and white spruce plantation 7.2 Compartment Site Characteristics Soil type: fine sands Drainage: very good Topography: hill Water Features: Access: trail none 7.3 Compartment History and Description This area was planted in the late 1960 s with white spruce and red pine. It has been not been logged at all. It is due for a logging. The trees are already in decline, therefore logging should be done as soon as feasible. There is little to no regeneration on this site, including the herbaceous layer (see picture at end of section). Have the logging done when the neighbouring property is being logged. Red pines are planted on the top 2/3rds of the hill and the bottom is planted with white spruce. A few ash trees have seeded themselves in along the trail edge. Page 16

17 Compartment # 3(Red pine and white spruce plantation) Tree Assessment Table Tree species Per cent Composition Tree Age Average Tree Height (meters) Ash Pine, red Spruce, white Tree Regeneration Assessment Table Stage of Development Early (<0.5 m tall) Advanced (>0.5 m tall) Average Diameter at Breast Height (centimetre) Species Quantity Pattern (per cent cover) of Distribution Oak, red Trace Scattered Spruce, white Trace Scattered Ash, white Some Patchy Beech Little Patchy Maple, Sugar Little Patchy Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent *rare species Compartment Information Summary Table Species composition (%) Pr 7 Sw 2 O 1 Average age (yrs) 45 Average height (m) 24 Basal Area (m 2 /ha) 45 Other Vegetation Table Species Quantity Pattern of Distribution None during the site inspection Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent * invasive Page 17

18 Picture 1: Section of stand showing red pine with little to no regeneration. 7.5 Wildlife Habitat Inventory and Natural Heritage Assessment Habitat features in your compartment provide important food and shelter for wildlife. Habitat features present Detailed Description Standing dead Trees yes Cavity Trees: none observed Stick Nests none observed Fallen dead trees (woody debris) yes Mast trees - Trees that produce berries or nuts none observed Super canopy trees- Tall trees that poke through canapy none-observed Conifer thickets not applicable Other food sources none observed Surface water: year round creek or pond none observed Vernal streams or ponds none observed Dens or dug holes small ones Page 18

19 Compartment # 3(Red pine and white spruce plantation) 7.6 Specific Compartment Long Term Objectives and Short Term Activities Long term management objectives. Manage for eventual transformation to mixed hardwoods Short term management activities. Monitor and remove invasive species if found. Have first thinning done according to the Ontario Silvicultural Guidelines as soon as possible. Have trees marked by an independent certified tree marker. Have the marked trees cut by a reputable logger and have a contract in place with the logger. Detailed recommendations Same as compartment # Wildlife Species Noted Species Season Comments See compartment # 1 Page 19

20 .Section 7: Managed Forest Compartment Description 7.4 General Description Compartment number: 4 Compartment area: 12.1 acres or 4.84 hectares Compartment name: Red pine plantation 7.5 Compartment Site Characteristics Soil type: fine sands Drainage: very good Topography: hilly Water Features: Access: trail none 7.6 Compartment History and Description This area was planted in the late 1960 s with red pine. During the last logging operation, only access rows were taken out. Very little or no selection was done. There is very little regeneration again on this site, the only herbaceous plants are mostly in the smaller open patches. The average diameter at breast height (dbh) is very small and therefore logging for the next few years is not a viable option unless a commercial operator is willing to come in and just remove the pulpwood. Compartment Inventory The compartment inventory was completed using: Comments: Prism cruise factor 2 The compartment inventory was completed using only: imperial measurements: area only metric measurements: yes Page 20

21 Compartment # 3(Red pine and white spruce plantation) Tree Assessment Table Tree species Per cent Composition Tree Age Average Tree Height (meters) Ash, white < Red pine White pine < Average Diameter at Breast Height (centimetre) Tree Regeneration Assessment Table Stage of Development Early (<0.5 m tall) Advanced (>0.5 m tall) None None Species Quantity (per cent cover) Pattern of Distribution Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent *rare species Compartment Information Summary Table Species composition (%) Pr 9 O 1 Average age (yrs) 40 Average height (m) 20 Basal Area (m 2 /ha) 46 Other Vegetation Table Species Quantity Pattern of Distribution Asters Little Patchy Bracken fern Little Patchy Goat's beard Little Patchy Misc. Grasses Little Patchy Raspberries Little Patchy Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent Page 21

22 7.5 Wildlife Habitat Inventory and Natural Heritage Assessment Habitat features in your compartment provide important food and shelter for wildlife. Habitat features present Standing dead Trees Cavity Trees: Stick Nests Fallen dead trees (woody debris) Mast trees - Trees that produce berries or nuts Detailed Description yes none observed none observed yes none observed Super canopy trees- Tall trees that poke through canapy none-observed Conifer thickets Other food sources not applicable none observed Surface water: year round creek or pond none observed Dens or dug holes Vernal streams or ponds none observed small ones 7.7 Specific Compartment Long Term Objectives and Short Term Activities Long term management objectives. Manage for eventual transformation to mixed hardwoods Short term management activities. Monitor and remove invasive species if found. Reassess to have 2 nd thinning done according to the Ontario Silvicultural Guidelines in approximately 5 years. Have trees marked by an independent certified tree marker. Have the marked trees cut by a reputable logger and have a contract in place with the logger. Detailed recommendations Same as compartment # Wildlife Species Noted Species Season Comments See compartment # 1 Page 22

23 Section 7: Managed Forest Compartment Description 7.7 General Description Compartment number: 5 Compartment name: Hardwoods 7.8 Compartment Site Characteristics Compartment area: 13.0 acres or 5.2 hectares Soil type: fine to medium sands Drainage: good Topography: flat Water Features: small seeps, a few small streams Access: difficult 7.9 Compartment History and Description The site is very divers in terms of species composition, there are remnant old trees but mostly the compartment is a young regenerating mixed hardwood stand. The topography is difficult with many large boulders. This is a great area for wildlife and can in the future become an excellent site for maple syrup production. Page 23

24 Compartment # 5 (Hardwoods) Tree Assessment Table Tree species Per cent Composition Tree Age Average Tree Height (meters) Ash, white < Basswood < Beech Birch, paper Birch, yellow < Cherry, black Ironwood < Maple, Manitoba < Maple, sugar Average Diameter at Breast Height (centimetre) Tree Regeneration Assessment Table Stage of Development Early (<0.5 m tall) Advanced (>0.5 m tall) Species Quantity Pattern (per cent cover) of Distribution Ash. White Little Scattered Elm Little Scattered Maple, sugar Little Scattered Ash Little Scattered Beech Little Scattered Cherry, black Little Scattered Maple, sugar Ample Scattered Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent *rare species Compartment Information Summary Table Species composition (%) Mh 5 Be 1 Cb 1 Bp 1 O 2 Average age (yrs) 40 Average height (m) 20 Basal Area (m 2 /ha) 16 Page 24

25 Compartment # 5 (Hardwoods) Other Vegetation Table Page 25 Species Quantity Pattern of Distribution Common speedwell Little Scattered Dwarf scouring rush Little Patchy Fern, sensitive Little Patchy Fern, wood Little Scattered Garlic mustard Little Patchy Grasses, misc. Little Scattered Horsetails Little Patchy Moss, misc. Some Patchy Wild geranium* Little Scattered Wild ginger Little Patchy Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent * invasive 7.5 Wildlife Habitat Inventory and Natural Heritage Assessment Habitat features in your compartment provide important food and shelter for wildlife. Habitat features present Standing dead Trees Cavity Trees: Stick Nests Fallen dead trees (woody debris) Mast trees - Trees that produce berries or nuts Detailed Description yes yes none observed yes Black cherry Super canopy trees- Tall trees that poke through canapy none-observed Conifer thickets Other food sources none observed none observed Surface water: year round creek or pond none observed Dens or dug holes Vernal streams or ponds yes small ones 7.6 Specific Compartment Long Term Objectives and Short Term Activities Long term management objectives (20 years). Allow to evolve naturally. Short- midterm management activities (5 and 10 years). Maintain trails. Monitor for aggressive invasive species such as garlic mustard, and remove when found. 7.7 Wildlife Species Noted Species Season Comments *see compartment # 1

26 Section 7: Managed Forest Compartment Description 7.10 General Description Compartment number: 6 Compartment name: Wildlife area 7.11 Compartment Site Characteristics Compartment area: 12.1 acres or 5.16 hectares Soil type: fine sands Drainage: good Topography: narrow ridge Water Features: none observed Access: difficult 7.12 Compartment History and Description This area was planted with various conifers. It has not been logged in the past and is currently in a state of decline in terms of potential timber production. However, as the conifer tries are thinning themselves out naturally, they are opening up some spaces for natural hardwood regeneration. This area will not in the foreseeable future be logged due to the difficult terrain. The main objective of this compartment should be as a wildlife habitat. Page 26

27 Compartment # 6 (Wildlife) Tree Assessment Table Tree species Per cent Composition Tree Age Average Tree Height (meters) Ash, white < Aspen, trembling < Birch, white < Cherry, black < Elm < Pine, red Pine, white Spruce, white < Willow < Tree Regeneration Assessment Table Stage of Development Early (<0.5 m tall) Advanced (>0.5 m tall) Average Diameter at Breast Height (centimetre) Species Quantity Pattern (per cent cover) of Distribution Ash, white Ample Scattered Beech Some Scattered Elderberry Little Scattered Elm Little Scattered Maple, sugar Some Scattered Oak, red Little Scattered Pine, white Little Scattered Spruce, white Some Patchy Ash Ample Scattered Maple, sugar Some Scattered Beech Little Scattered Pine, white Little Scattered Cherry, black Little Scattered Maple, Manitoba Little Scattered Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent *rare species Compartment Information Summary Table Species composition (%) Pw 7 Pr 2 O 1 Average age (yrs) 48 Average height (m) 20 Basal Area (m 2 /ha) 30 Page 27

28 Compartment # 6 (Wildlife) Other Vegetation Table Species Quantity Pattern of Distribution Asters, misc. Little Scattered Canada thistle Little Scattered Cinquefoil Little Scattered Coltsfoot Little Scattered Common speedwell Little Scattered Dandelion Little Scattered Elderberry Little Scattered Fern, bracken Little Patchy Fern, sensitive Little Scattered Fern, wood Little Patchy Garlic mustard** Little Scattered Hawkweed Little Patchy Healall Little Scattered Jewelweed Little Scattered Misc grasses Little Scattered Mosses, misc Little Scattered Nightshade, bittersweet Some Scattered Raspberry Little Scattered Spotted knapweed** Little Patchy Violets, misc. Little Scattered Virginia creeper Little Scattered Wild geranium* Little Patchy Note quantity little <10 percent some percent Pattern of distribution scattered uniform patchy ample percent heavy >60 percent * invasive ** invasive needs to be addressed as soon as possible Page 28

29 Compartment # 6 (Wildlife) 7.5 Wildlife Habitat Inventory and Natural Heritage Assessment Habitat features in your compartment provide important food and shelter for wildlife. Habitat features present Detailed Description Standing dead Trees yes Cavity Trees: none observed Stick Nests none observed Fallen dead trees (woody debris) yes Mast trees - Trees that produce berries or nuts none observed Super canopy trees- Tall trees that poke through canapy none-observed Conifer thickets not applicable Other food sources raspberry Surface water: year round creek or pond none observed Vernal streams or ponds none observed Dens or dug holes small ones 7.6 Specific Compartment Long Term Objectives and Short Term Activities Long term management objectives (20 years). Allow to evolve naturally. Short- midterm management activities (5 and 10 years). Maintain trails. Monitor for aggressive invasive species such as garlic mustard, and remove when found. 7.7 Wildlife Species Noted Species Season Comments *see compartment # 1 Page 29

30 Section 8: Proposed 10 Year Activities Compartment Objectives Specific Prescription of Activity with quantifiable measurement (e. g. metres of trail constructed, trees planted, hectares thinned) Description of Activity Quantifiable Measure Year Scheduled Comments. 1st thinning 1.8 acres Have the trees marked by a 3 Timber products tree marker first. Use a reputable logger. 2,4 Timber products Thinning 43.4 acres Make sure raspberry competition is eliminated 1 Timber products Thinning 16.8 acres 2021 Focus on addressing ash tree removal as the emerald ash borer will be present in the area All Env. Protection Monitor and remove exotic invasive species 100 acres Yearly Knapweed and garlic mustard... All Recreation Maintain trails On-going Page 30

31 Section 9: Report of Activities Jan to Dec Complete this report as you complete activities in your forest Date Compartment Activities Description Planned Completed Costs Revenues Comments Page 31

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33 Section 10: Contacts and Notes Anne-Marie Roussy, M.Sc. Plan approver and certified tree marker , Recommended books: Wildflower Guide by Lawrence Newcomb* Wetland Plants of Ontario by Newmaster-Harris-Kershaw Forest Plants of Central Ontario by Chambers Legasy Bentley The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America by Sibley Ontario Birds by Chris Fisher* Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants by Brooklyn Botanical Gardens Invasive Plant Species (quick reference cards) by the C.V.C. Page 33