Appendix E Alternative Tables (Treatments and Design Features)

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1 Appendix E Alternative Tables (s and ) This appendix includes detailed stand alternative treatment tables. Table E1 lists the codes for the Forest Plan standards and guidelines and design features used in the following tables and their definitions. Table E2 provides definitions for the column headings in the following alternative treatment tables (Table E3). Table E3 is the modified proposed action treatment table and includes applicable design/mitigation features applicable to each treated area in the modified proposed action. Table E1. List of Forest Plan standards (S), guidelines (G) and design features (M) to be implemented. Code Definition Water Resources: watershed protection and management, riparian areas and wetlands (Forest Plan pages 2-1 to 2-3) G1 Maintain water quality by following guidelines contained in Wisconsin s Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality, March 1995 edition (or subsequent revisions) G3 Ensure revegetation of log landings after project activities are completed, either through artificial means or natural revegetation. G4 S2 G6 G7 G8 G10 G11 G12 Utilize Wisconsin s Forestry BMPs to maintain soil productivity, infiltration rates and minimize road maintenance costs. Design and maintain roads and trails in riparian areas or other locations that could affect water quality, in accordance with Wisconsin s Forestry Best Management Practices. Road and trail surfaces within these areas will be stabilized with aggregate or other suitable material when being used during non-frozen conditions. Do not pile slash within or move slash into riparian areas. Keep slash out of lakes, stream channels, floodplains, and areas where it may be swept into streams, rivers, and lakes. Utilize Wisconsin s Forestry Best Management Practices for riparian management zone categories. Expand riparian management zones wider than those defined in Wisconsin s Forestry BMPs and modify management practices where necessary (e.g., projects on steep slopes and/or highly erodible soils). Protect warm and cold-water streams from sedimentation by maintaining the physical integrity of intermittent and non-navigable streams, i.e., streams that do not appear on 1:24,000 topographic maps to ensure their continued function when they do contain water. Provide and maintain conifer thermal cover within riparian areas. Avoid stream and wetland crossings and riparian areas when constructing new roads and trails. Relocate existing roads and trails out of riparian areas and eliminate stream crossings where practicable. Otherwise, construct or reconstruct roads, trails and associated stream crossings to minimize erosion, sedimentation and riparian impacts. Design culverts and bridges to pass the estimated 100- year flood. E-1

2 Black Torch Code Definition S3 G13 G14 Protect hydrologic function and maintain natural hydrologic regimes. Utilize guidelines found in Wisconsin s Forestry BMPs to maintain water quality and hydrologic wetland functions during activities such as timber harvesting or road and trail construction. Minimize fill and maintain cross road drainage when wetland road and trail crossings cannot be avoided. Soils (Forest Plan page 2-3) G16 In clearcuts, retain logging slash in place (limbing at the stump) where topsoil is less than one inch thick, or where organic matter is less than 2%. G17 G18 G19 M16a M16b Minimize topsoil displacement into piles or windrows when machine piling slash and debris. Designate the location of roads, trails, landings, main skid trails, and similar soil disturbing activities. Stabilize disturbed sites during use and revegetate after use to control erosion. Operate heavy equipment only when soils are not saturated or when the ground is frozen. Fine woody debris (FWD) retained onsite following harvest is a combination of pre-existing down FWD, incidental breakage during harvest operations, and tops and limbs (<4" diameter) from 10% of the trees in the general harvest area (e.g. one average-sized tree out of every 10 trees harvested). From Wisconsin Woody (general) Harvest Guidelines. Do not harvest fine woody material on dry nutrient-poor sandy soils. From Wisconsin Woody (general) Harvest Guidelines. Biological Resources (pages 2-3 to 2-4) G21 Promote and maintain long-lived conifer super canopy trees, especially white pine. G22 G26 Maintain stand level ecosystem components, patterns, and pit and mound microtopography. Design management activities adjacent to research natural areas, special management areas, and old growth areas to complement their ecological values. Vegetation Management (pages 2-4 to 2-5) G32 Within areas other than those listed above, separate two or more openings with a total area exceeding 40 by manageable stands at least 10 in size with an average width of at least 500 feet. This guideline will be exceeded in several stands for forest health and silvicultural reasons. G35 Use tree seedlings or seed where seed source is known and produced from seed collected within the climatic zone in which they will be planted. E-2

3 Code G36 G37 Definition Plant conifers at a minimum seedling density of 680 seedlings per acre in open areas, except plant white pine at 900 seedlings per acre within open areas. Use natural regeneration whenever feasible. Silvicultural Maintenance and Conversion of Forest Cover s (Forest Plan pages 2-5 to 2-13) G39 Manage aspen under the even-aged silvicultural system. G40 Aspen desired age class distribution (see table 2-2 on page 2-5) G41 Harvest aspen during the dormant season where the aspen species is desired and aspen totals less than 40 square feet of basal area in the stand. G42 Site preparation for natural aspen regeneration should reduce the site s average residual crown cover (2 in diameter or larger) to less than 5% (excluding reserve islands) within all Management Areas except 1B, 2A, and 2B. The average residual crown cover for aration for aspen regeneration with Management Areas 1B, 2A, and 2B (in instances where aspen is to be maintained) is allowed to approach 10% (excluding reserve islands). G43 G44 G45 G46 Consider thinning aspen stands only if the site index is greater than 70 or if conversion to other species is desired. Thin aspen stands only once at about age 30, leaving a residual basal area of square feet. Do not apply treatments that support an increase in beaver populations adjacent to northern white-cedar stands. Avoid clearcutting aspen adjacent to areas where white pine or hemlock regeneration is present or desired. Manage paper under an even-aged silvicultural system. Use the two-cut shelterwood harvest method to regenerate paper. Harvesting and aration should provide: (1) 25% to 40% residual crown cover (initial harvest); (2) Full tree skidding opportunities if aration will be done after the initial harvest; (3) Scarification or prescribed fire to expose mineral soil and mix with organic and humus material on 50-75% of the area (the more paper regeneration desired, the greater the intensity of disturbance); (4) Site preparation after leaf fall so that seeds are mixed with, or fall on mineral soil; (5) Control of competing vegetation; and (6) Overstory removal during the winter and within two years of the establishment of regeneration (seedlings should be at least one foot tall). G47 Paper desired age class distribution: (see table 2-3 on page 2-6) G48 tify the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) about potential bark gathering opportunities when identifying paper for harvest. E-3

4 Black Torch Code G49 G50 G82 Definition Consider thinning paper stands only when the site index exceeds 60, the objective is to grow sawtimber, and the stand has reached 40 years of age. Thin from below to a residual basal area of square feet per acre. Improve spacing and favor the highest quality trees. Consider the potential for an increase in susceptibility to insects, disease, and mechanical damage when paper thinning is planned. Prioritize the harvest of declining paper stands, consistent with management area direction and other resource needs. Utilize an even-aged silvicultural prescription for managing red pine. G83 Red pine desired age class distribution: (see Table 2-8 on page 2-10) G84 G88 Evaluate the potential for Sirococcus and Sphaeropsis shoot blights when considering red pine regeneration techniques. Do not retain residual red pine where shoot blights are likely to be a problem and red pine regeneration is being planned. Utilize an even-aged silvicultural prescription for managing jack pine. G89 Jack pine desired age class distribution: (see table 2-10, page 2-11) G90 G91 G94 Harvest of declining jack pine stands is a high priority. Regenerate jack pine by clearcut harvesting followed by natural or artificial reforestation. Consider the genetic quality of existing jack pine stands when deciding whether to use natural or artificial reforestation methods. Utilize an even-aged silvicultural prescription for managing balsam fir. G95 Balsam fir desired age class distribution: (see table 2-11 on page 2-11) G96 G97 When balsam fir is the objective, and where it has developed advanced understory regeneration, remove the overstory when the understory is in the seedling/sapling stage. Where opportunities exist, alternate balsam fir and aspen forest types on the same site over time. Wildlife and Fish (Forest Plan page 2-14) G118 Leave and protect existing downed logs greater than 10 inches in diameter (small end diameter) consistent with providing for management access (e.g. skid trails). G119 Exclude heavy logging equipment from wet areas, excessively steep slopes, or reserved areas within timber harvest units. E-4

5 Code G120 G121 G122 G123 G125 G144 G145 G147 G148 G149 G150 G151 S5 Definition Emphasize diversity, cover and (or) mast by reserving tree species such as hemlock, northern white cedar, white pine, red oak, American beech, hickory, ironwood, blue beech, yellow, paper and other species that may not have strong local or forest wide representation. Reserve the above-listed tree species in small clumps or islands of trees within clearcuts, overstory removal cuts, and other regeneration harvest areas. Reserve 2 to 5 live trees per acre greater than 11 inches in diameter, or select the largest trees available; and reserve variable size reserve islands/clumps that total up to ½ acre for every 10 managed with an even aged harvest. Reserve all dead snags and live den trees up to 10 trees/snags per acre, unless they present a safety concern. Emphasize the largest snags and den trees available. Those snags felled for safety reasons should be left on site as coarse woody debris wherever possible. Additional snags will be recruited from live reserve trees. Avoid fragmenting shallow water marshes, or large wetlands containing open water, with corridors used for power lines, roads, and trails. Temporary openings within ruffed grouse management areas will be 10-acre patches or less. In this project we will be making greater than 10-acre patches in some areas. Provide for an average of one ruffed grouse drumming log for every 10 of aspen clearcut. The log should be 10 inches or more in diameter and at least 12 feet long. Small permanent forest openings will be located in upland areas and will generally range in size from one to 10. Maintain brush or shrub openings so that no more than 50% of the area is covered by woody vegetation such as hazel, chokecherry, willow, unless the area is being managed for a specific purpose requiring such cover. These areas include remnant or restored barrens communities, frost pockets, and other natural openings Constructed openings should be at least 200 feet in diameter, have irregular shapes, and blend with the surrounding landscape. Use mechanical methods (mowing, disking, hand brushing, chaining, girdling), prescribed fire, or biological means to restore and maintain selected openings to prevent natural succession to woody plants. Use native species when planting supplemental mast or fruit-bearing trees or other shrubs for wildlife habitat improvement. Allow natural conversions of upland open areas to forested conditions where open habitat exceeds management area acreage goals. Do not convert natural openings to tree plantations. Aspen patches will not be regenerated within 450 feet of selected Class I, II, and segments of Class III trout streams including their tributaries and spring ponds (see Appendix DD for a list of streams). Aspen patches will also not be regenerated within 300 feet of all other Class I and II trout E-5

6 Black Torch Code Definition streams including their tributaries and spring ponds. Manage vegetation within these zones for species other than aspen, preferably long-lived conifers and northern. G158 Convert from aspen to long-lived conifers and northern within 300 feet of all Class I and II trout streams (and their tributaries including spring ponds) and 450 feet of selected Class I, Class II, and segments of Class III trout streams and their tributaries including spring ponds (See Appendix DD for a list of selected streams). Federally-listed Threatened and Endangered Species (Forest Plan page 2-18) S6 Retain restrictions as described in the rthern States Bald Eagle Recovery Plan (1983) within 330 feet of the former nest tree site (when a nest disappears, but the tree remains, or other suitable nesting structures are nearby), as long as the bald eagle breeding area is occupied. If the nest tree blows down, and no suitable replacement trees are nearby, all restrictions can be removed. S7 G174 G175 S8 G176 Remove restrictions in the area beyond 330 feet when a nest is classified as a remnant (i.e., a nest unmaintained and unoccupied for five consecutive years). Close or relocate roads and trails (under Forest Service jurisdiction) within 1,320 feet of a nest site to vehicular traffic between February 15 and August 1. Waive this requirement only if no feasible alternatives exist and use can be justified. Reserve known roosting, perching, and potential nest trees within active bald eagle breeding areas. Protect wolf den and rendezvous sites by utilizing the following direction contained in the Wisconsin Timber Wolf Recovery Plan (1999): (1) Protect wolf den sites (verified by wildlife biologists) and key rendezvous sites as determined by surveys, that have been used within the last two years; (2) Utilize a year-round restriction on land use activities (including tree harvest and road construction) within 330 feet of a wolf den or rendezvous site (human uses of the area will be passively discouraged, and existing trails and logging roads will be closed or rerouted); and (3) within one-half mile of a wolf den or rendezvous site, land use activities such as tree harvest, road construction and maintenance, and mineral core drilling exploration will be prohibited between March 1 and July 31. New road and trail construction will not be permitted within this zone. Roads and trails under Forest Service jurisdiction will be closed on a case-by-case basis. Do not exceed existing densities of roads open to public vehicles within active wolf territories. This requirement also applies within areas that have a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Probability Index of 50 or above, and applies to permanent roads that require routine maintenance and are accessible year-round by two-wheeled drive vehicles (Forest Service Maintenance Level 5, 4, 3, and possibly some Level 2 roads). See Recovery Plan for the Eastern Timber Wolf, 1992; and the Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan, G177 Do not upgrade roads beyond existing Maintenance Levels within active wolf territories (or areas with a probability index greater than 50). Regional Forester s Sensitive Species (Forest Plan page 2-19) E-6

7 Code G178 G185 G186 G187 G188 G189 G201 G203 G204 G221 G231 S11 G234 Definition Vegetation management within 100 to 500 feet of regional forester s sensitive species plant and animal sites will be limited to practices that maintain or enhance habitat and micro-habitat conditions. Animal sites are defined as active nest, active den, or evidence of breeding activity. rthern goshawk and red-shouldered hawk: Protect active and historic nest sites. Within an area of at least 30 surrounding nest site(s), land use activities will be limited to those that do not reduce canopy closure or are necessary to protect the nest site for as long as the territory or stand is suitable habitat. timber harvest will occur within the buffer area. Human disturbance will be minimized within the buffer from February 15 to August 1. rthern goshawk and red-shouldered hawk: Within a minimum of 330 feet of the designated 30-acre buffer area: Do not use even-aged management. rthern goshawk and red-shouldered hawk: Within a minimum of 330 feet of the designated 30-acre buffer area:emphasize at least 80% crown closure with not more than 4 canopy gaps per acre up to 40 feet in diameter. rthern goshawk and red-shouldered hawk: Close roads and trails under Forest Service jurisdiction to vehicular traffic within 330 feet of a nest site from February 15 to August 1 unless no feasible alternatives exist and use can be justified. rthern goshawk and red-shouldered hawk: Conduct surveys for these species prior to projects being implemented within potential habitat areas. Maintain a dead conifer habitat component across the landscape to provide feeding and nesting sites for black-backed woodpeckers. Within areas determined to be occupied by marten (see Glossary for definition of American Marten occupied areas) do the following: Incorporate Management Area 2B Reserve Tree Guidelines (Chapter 3) relative to tree numbers and diameters to even and uneven-age managed stands, where existing tree diameters allow. Protect known communal wood turtle nesting sites from predator impacts, where feasible, and protect from site disturbance due to construction, or recreation use impacts. Avoid direct mechanical disturbance of known sites with plant species found in cliff and exposed rock habitats and do not encourage recreational activity that disturbs these habitats. Use both natural and prescribed fire to maintain non-forested upland ecosystems or to set back succession for species of concern. Use permissible mechanical, biological, and chemical controls to reduce the spread of non-native invasive species. Reduce the importation and movement of non-native invasive plant species across the Forests by taking the following actions: Avoid the placement of log landings in areas infested with non-native invasive plant species. E-7

8 Black Torch Code G235 G236 G237 M204a M237a Definition Reduce the importation and movement of non-native invasive plant species across the Forests by taking the following actions: Consider non-native invasive plant species treatment when planning prescribed burn projects in areas of heavy weed infestation. Reduce the importation and movement of non-native invasive plant species across the Forests by taking the following actions: Minimize the need for prescribed burn area fire lines and soil disturbance by using existing barriers where possible. Reduce the importation and movement of non-native invasive plant species across the Forests by taking the following actions: Utilize staging areas and helispot facilities (for prescribed burning) that are free of non-native invasive plant species. harvest activities (including road construction) within 300 m of a stream suitable for wood turtles take place between April 1st and October 1st. Utilize frozen soil requirements where warranted. Although primarily a soil consideration, frozen ground restrictions also greatly reduce the likelihood of moving soil that may contain NNIP seeds or plant propagules from site to site. M237b Clean off-road equipment used for timber harvest or road construction or decommissioning prior to use on National Forest lands unless evidence is provided the off-road equipment last operated in a weed free area. Clean equipment used in sites already documented as weed infested, prior to leaving the contaminated sites unless movement is into another work area already infested with the same weed species. Such equipment should have all mud and plant parts removed. To best comply with this, begin operations in un-infested areas before operating in weed-infested areas. The sale administrator, harvest inspector, contracting official, or other designated official would conduct monitoring of equipment throughout the duration of ground disturbing activity. The timber sale contracting officer would approve equipment sites on National Forest land after consulting with the district botanist (Timber Sale Contract Provision, T, BT6.25, PR 5B_001). M237c Heavy equipment operation (vehicles, harvest equipment, machinery, etc.) will avoid travel through or placement in known weed-infested areas. These areas will be flagged or signed by Timber Sale Administrator or Harvest Inspector (Timber Sale Contract Provision, T, BT6.25, PR 5B_001). Heritage Resources (Forest Plan page 2-29) G260 Utilize the Programmatic Guide regarding the Operation Maintenance and Development of the Heritage Program of 1999 or as revised (Programmatic Guide) for guidelines on survey, protection, evaluation, interpretation, personnel certification and mitigation for the heritage resources program. G261 G262 Human remains and any associated objects must remain in place when they are discovered through project work, natural forces, or vandalism. Subsequent actions should be conducted in accordance with direction found in the Programmatic Guide. Complete heritage resource surveys and document any required protective mitigation measures prior to project implementation. Decision documents must display required mitigation measures and evidence of compliance with applicable laws and regulations. E-8

9 Code G263 Definition When heritage resources are discovered during Forest Service project implementation, all activities within the vicinity of the discovery area will cease until a professional archaeologist has made an on-site assessment of the discovery, and has consulted with SHPO, ACHP, and other interested parties regarding possible treatment alternatives. Scenery Management (Forest Plan page 2-29) G267 High Scenic Integrity Objective (SIO) Areas: The following are high SIO roads, trails, recreation use areas, and water bodies (see SIO map in map packet and Appendix R. The list in Appendix R (FEIS) is current as of August 2003 and is subject to change): All natural lakes and selected impoundments 10 and larger in size, all wild and scenic rivers, and rivers that are normally canoeable and have a history of high recreation use. This will be exceeded in some stands. See analysis and tables below. G269 G273 G275 G280 G315 High Scenic Integrity Objective (SIO) Areas: Locate temporary openings at least 200 feet from roads (except high speed highways), trails, recreation use areas, and water bodies. This will be exceeded in some stands. See analysis and tables below. High Scenic Integrity Objective (SIO) Areas: Temporary openings adjacent to high-speed highways (55 miles per hour speed limits) should be no more than 130 feet long (along the road), should be separated by a minimum distance of 500 feet, and should occupy no more than 400 feet of each mile of road. This will be exceeded in some stands. See analysis and tables below. Moderate SIO Areas: The following are moderate SIO roads, trails, recreation use areas, and water bodies (See Forest SIO map in map packet and FEIS Appendix R. The list in Appendix R is current as of August 2003 and is subject to change): Maintenance level 5 and 4 arterial and collector roads that are listed and mapped as Moderate in the Forest SIO. This will be exceeded in some stands. See analysis and tables below. Moderate SIO Areas: Locate temporary openings: At least 100 feet from the perimeter or edge of recreation use areas, such as campgrounds and trail heads, and canoeable rivers. This will be exceeded in some stands. See analysis and tables below. Establish reserve areas when there is a visual need to reduce the apparent size of a temporary opening. Transportation Systems G335 Provide consistent construction lines, a smooth finish, and a neat appearance for the final shaping and grading of roadbeds, shoulders, and ditch slopes. G336 G337 G338 Allow back slopes to be rough, partially covered with scattered woody debris, and, if possible, to re-vegetate naturally. Plant native or desirable non-native species immediately after construction or reconstruction, where natural re-vegetation is unlikely, or sedimentation and erosion are concerns. Use accepted guidelines (AASHTO) to establish travelway width. E-9

10 Black Torch Code G351 S28 S29 G352 G353 G354 G355 G356 G357 G358 Definition Restrict weight limits on National Forest System arterial and collector roads when county road weight limits are in effect. Decommission classified and unclassified roads that are closed to motorized traffic and identified as not needed for long-term access. Decommission all temporary roads upon completion of authorized use. Road decommissioning must render a road inaccessible to all motorized traffic, including all-terrain vehicles. Effectively preventing motorized vehicles from gaining access to any portion of a decommissioned road may involve obstructing access at several points along the road. Render a road inaccessible by reclaiming the first 300 feet (or the distance necessary to prevent viewing the road from an intersecting or adjacent travelway). This action may involve restoration of the natural topography, scarification of the roadbed (deep disking), utilizing erosion control measures, planting trees, and (or) placing natural obstructions (boulders, downed trees, etc.) in the road in such a way that they appear visually haphazard but effectively restrict access. Use a combination of closure devices, including but not limited to berms, boulders, and downed trees, when rendering a road inaccessible. Roads identified for decommissioning and made inaccessible may receive one of the following levels of landscape restoration: Minimum Level Restoration: Render roads inaccessible, remove stream crossings, and rehabilitate streambeds and banks. This level of restoration is typically applied to Maintenance Level 3, 2, and 1 dead end roads that have only minimally altered the landscape. The roadbed and clearing have few improvements and natural re-vegetation is likely to occur (little or no additional planting or seeding). Roads identified for decommissioning and made inaccessible may receive one of the following levels of landscape restoration: Moderate Level Restoration: Render roads inaccessible, remove stream crossings, and rehabilitate streambeds and banks. Remove road improvements that contribute to resource degradation and mitigate road improvements that alter the landscape. Moderate level road restoration measures include (but are not limited to) removing road surfacing (if salvageable), establishing erosion control measures on steep grades and cut and fill slopes, removing fill from wetland crossings, removing cross-drainage structures, and assisting re-vegetation where necessary. Roads identified for decommissioning and made inaccessible may receive one of the following levels of landscape restoration: Maximum Level Restoration: Render roads inaccessible, and, as much as possible; completely remove all road improvements from the landscape (signs, gates, culverts, etc.). Restore natural topography, wetlands, and watercourses along the length of the road. Scarify (deep disc) the compacted area and reforest or revegetate the entire travelway. Maximum Level Restoration is typically applied to remnant portions of Maintenance Level 5, 4, or 3 roads that have been relocated to repair resource damage, where complete removal and restoration of the roadbed is necessary, or where restoration of the natural landscape is a primary goal (Wilderness study areas, SPNM areas, etc.). Relocate roads to enhance resource management or improve user safety, utility, and resource protection. Decommission and restore old roadbeds as soon as possible after road relocation has been completed. Road decommissioning and restoration priorities: Resource protection and (or) restoration. E-10

11 Code G359 G360 G361 G362 Definition Road decommissioning and restoration priorities: Abandoned roadbeds and unneeded access roads associated with road relocation. Road decommissioning and restoration priorities: Meeting desired road densities within Wilderness study areas, Management Areas 6A and 6B (semiprimitive non-motorized areas), wild and scenic riverways, Moquah Barrens, and Riley Lake Wildlife Management Area. Road decommissioning and restoration priorities: Meeting desired road densities within Research Natural Areas, Special Management Areas, and Old Growth and Natural Feature Complexes. Road decommissioning and restoration priorities: Local roads that connect to arterial or collector roads scheduled for reconstruction. G363 Road decommissioning and restoration priorities: Working towards desired total road density within areas not listed above and shown as 2.0 mile/square mile open road density on Road Density (See packet). G364 G365 G366 G367 G368 G369 G370 G371 G372 Render inaccessible and restore skid trails that access local or collector roads and remain open to public traffic (skid trails drivable by high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles). This process may be delayed if roads and skid trails need to be utilized for post sale rehabilitation treatments. Access logging operations from local or collector roads wherever possible. When the only logging operations access alternative is from a gravel or paved road, the access road should have a gravel surface for the first 100 feet, unless it is used during frozen ground conditions. Locate landings a minimum of 100 feet from a collector road. Landings should not be located within the road template of an arterial or town road (including the ditch line and back slope). Landing location exceptions can be obtained with written permission from the township. Skidding should not occur on arterial or town roads. Roads should provide access to within a specified skidding distance for timber harvesting operations (road access that provides skidding distances of no more than one-quarter mile in most situations). Some terrain and soil types may allow skidding distances of as much as one-half mile. Consult current research information on economic harvesting and skidding techniques before determining a maximum skid distance in a given terrain and soil type. Minimize road impacts by utilizing soil protection measures described in Wisconsin s Forestry Best Management Practices, March, 1995 edition (or subsequent revisions), and Wisconsin s Construction Site Best Management Practices Handbook, vember, Stabilize road cut and fill slopes using the most effective, natural-appearing, and cost-efficient methods available. Consider seasonal road use restrictions (with effective closures) for roads that traverse silt-cap soils. Utilize road design modifications that are environmentally sound and minimize erosive rutting on poorly drained soils. E-11

12 Black Torch Code G373 G374 G375 G376 Definition Control erosion and effectively manage water flow on and adjacent to roads by providing adequate roadside and outlet ditches, ditch checks, and crossdrainage. Plant native or desirable non-native plant species where vegetative cover is needed to stabilize slopes or decommission a travelway. Insure, to the extent practicable, that road fill and gravel sources do not contain non-native invasive plant species. Avoid stream and wetland crossings, riparian areas, and frost pockets (whenever possible) when constructing or relocating roads. Table E2. Alternative treatment table column heading definitions. Table E3 Column Headings Definitions A numeric identifier for an area of land or a length of road on a National Forest. for an area that is comprised of a compartment number (1 st 4 digits) and a stand number (last 3 digits). If the stand was split into pieces, there may also be an alpha character (a, b, etc.) following the number. These labels are included on the sitespecific maps in appendix B. Approximate of the stand that would be treated with a harvest. In some cases in order to meet other needs or concerns, not all of a stand of similar type/age/size trees is harvested at once. Predominant tree species in the overstory. Approximate age of the overstory trees in The type of harvest or road treatments that will occur. These treatments are defined further in tables 2-1, 2-2, 2-3 and 2-5 in chapter 2. A biomass removal description is located in chapter 2. This column indicates if it will or will not be done for a particular stand. This column in tables E2 and E3 identifies the allowed season of operation of heavy equipment in the activity area. Most of these seasonal restrictions are for soils limitations, which are described in detail in the Soils Resources and Productivity analysis in chapter 3. The wildlife seasonal restriction is indicated by a W in the column and means that operations are restricted to winter only, operations are not allowed from April 1 to October 1, for wood turtle protection described in more detail in appendix F, the biological evaluation. E-12

13 Table E3 Column Headings Design features Definitions The Forest Plan standards and guidelines and other design features identified during the analysis that limit impacts to a variety of resources. The text of each feature is contained in table E4. Table E3. Modified proposed action design features by treatment area. (/) Design features common to all stands where the situation warrants it. Those stands exceeding guidelines are indicated below. Design features common to all situations - G1, G3, G4, G16 (except for where biomass removal may occur) G17, G18, G19, G21, G22, G32, G35, G36, G37, G44, G118, G119, G120, G121, G122, G123, G125, G144, G147, G148, G149, G150, G151, G174, G175, G176, G177, G178, G185, G186, G187, G188, G189, G201, G203, G204, G221, G231, G234, G235, G236, G237, G260, G261, G262, G263, G267, G269, G273, G275, G280, G315, G335, G336, G337, G338, G351, G352, G353, G354, G355, G356, G357, G358, G359, G360. G361, G362, G363, G364, G365, G366, G367, G368, G369, G370, G371, G372, G373, G374, G375, G376, S6, S7, S8, S11, S28, S29, M16a, M16b, M237b, M237c Red maple (dry site) 89 Shelterwood Winter Only-Wildlife S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G14, S5, G Aspen-white 66 Clearcut-aspen White sprucebalsam fir 49 Clearcut-aspen -Wildlife E-13

14 Black Torch (/) a 14 Aspen-white 71 Clearcut-aspen -Wildlife, Moderate SIO Aspen-white 56 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G14, S5, G Aspen-white 66 Clearcut-aspen Aspen-white 66 Clearcut-aspen Paper 85 Shelterwoodsalmon blade or Rx burn G46, G47, G48, G49, G Mixed upland 81 Thinning Winter Only Paper 81 Shelterwoodsalmon blade or Rx burn G46, G47, G48, G49, G Aspen-white 77 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G14, S5, G158 E-14

15 (/) Paper 85 Shelterwoodsalmon blade or Rx burn G46, G47, G48, G49, G Aspen-white 66 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only Paper 76 Shelterwoodsalmon blade or Rx burn G46, G47, G48, G49, G Red pine 49 Thinning G82, G83, G Paper 86 Shelterwoodsalmon blade or Rx burn G46, G47, G48, G49, G Quaking aspen 62 Clearcut-aspen Aspen-white 76 Clearcut-aspen Aspen-white Aspen-white 69 Clearcut-aspen 75 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only Red maple (dry site) 72 Shelterwood Red pine 48 Thinning G82, G83, G84 E-15

16 Black Torch (/) Quaking aspen 71 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Red pine 48 Thinning G82, G83, G84, S2, G6, G7, G Red pine 48 Thinning - Wildlife G82, G83, G Aspen-white 56 Clearcut-aspen, Moderate SIO Sugar maple 84 Selection Red maple (dry site) 78 Overstory Wildlife exceeded, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G14, S5, G Aspen-white 61 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife G43,, S2, G6, G7, G14, S5, G158, Moderate SIO Jack pine 75 Clearcut-roller chop/disc trench, plant red Winter Only G82, G83, G84, G90 E-16

17 (/) pine, then release Mixed upland 88 Selection Wildlife S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Mixed upland 66 Selection Aspen-white Aspen-white 66 Clearcut-aspen 71 Clearcut-aspen, Moderate SIO, Moderate SIO Quaking aspen 71 Clearcut-aspen, Moderate SIO E-17

18 Black Torch (/) Quaking aspen 74 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G14, Moderate SIO Guidelines exceeded Mixed upland 85 Selection Aspen-white 42 Clearcut-aspen Aspen-white 81 Clearcut-aspen - Wildlife White sprucebalsam fir 49 Thinning Winter Only- Wildlife Aspen-white 56 Clearcut-aspen Sugar maple 91 Clearcut-aspen - Wildlife Paper 88 Shelterwoodsalmon blade or Rx burn - Wildlife G46, G47, G48, G49, G Quaking aspen 85 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only Aspen-white 80 Clearcut-aspen - Wildlife E-18

19 (/) Mixed upland 82 Overstory Red maple (dry site) 82 Shelterwoodsalmon blade or Rx burn - Wildlife Mixed upland 67 Selection- - Wildlife Mixed upland 85 Selection Wildlife S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G White sprucebalsam fir 41 Thinning Mixed upland 90 Selection- - Wildlife Quaking aspen 90 Clearcut-aspen Balsam firaspen/paper 85 Clearcut-aspen Aspen-white 77 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G14, High SIO Guidelines for trail exceeded. E-19

20 Black Torch (/) Mixed upland 81 Shelterwood S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Red maple (dry site) 82 Selection Aspen-white 67 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife G43,, S2, G6, G7, G Mixed upland 82 Selection Wildlife S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Mixed upland 87 Selection- Winter Only Quaking aspen 48 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Paper 79 Shelterwood- Salmon blade or Rx burn G46, G47, G48, G49, G50, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Sugar maple 77 Selection- E-20

21 (/) Quaking aspen 69 Clearcut-aspen G43,, Moderate SIO Quaking aspen 48 Clearcut-aspen , S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G14, Moderate SIO Guidelines exceeded White sprucebalsam fir 49 Thinning Winter Only S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Quaking aspen 54 Clearcut-aspen , S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Mixed upland 79 Selection Mixed upland 51 Selection Quaking aspen 48 Clearcut-aspen - Wildlife Sugar maple 72 Selection- - Wildlife E-21

22 Black Torch (/) Mixed upland 62 Selection- - Wildlife Red pine 33 Thinning Wildlife Red pine 33 Thinning - Wildlife G82, G83, G84, S2, G6, G7, G14 G82, G83, G Balsam firaspen/paper 72 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G145, Moderate SIO Mixed upland 60 Selection Balsam firaspen/paper 70 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G145, S2, G6, G7, G Quaking aspen 58 Clearcut-aspen Quaking aspen 58 Clearcut-aspen G43, E-22

23 (/) Quaking aspen 65 Clearcut-aspen Quaking aspen 72 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only G43, Balsam firaspen/paper 65 Clearcut-aspen G43, G45, G48, G Balsam firaspen/paper 56 Clearcut-aspen - Wildlife G45, G48, G Sugar maple 71 Selection Balsam firaspen/paper 72 Clearcut-aspen G43, G45, G48, G145, Moderate SIO Guidelines exceeded Eastern white pine 0 Thinning Balsam firaspen/paper 80 Clearcut-aspen E-23

24 Black Torch (/) G45, G48, G Quaking aspen 61 Clearcut-aspen, Moderate SIO Balsam firaspen/paper 51 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only G45, G48, G145, Moderate SIO White sprucebalsam fir-aspen 48 Thinning Balsam firaspen/paper 43 Clearcut-aspen G43, G45, G48, G Sugar maple 74 Selection Sugar maple 60 Selection Mixed upland 55 Selection Balsam firaspen/paper 45 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G145 E-24

25 (/) Balsam firaspen/paper 96 Clearcut-aspen G43, G45, G48, G145, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G14, Moderate SIO Balsam firaspen/paper 57 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G145, S2, G6, G7, G14, Moderate SIO Guidelines exceeded Mixed upland 47 Thinning Sugar maple 64 Selection- Winter Only Balsam firaspen/paper 58 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G Paper 71 Shelterwood- Salmon blade or Rx burn exceeded, G46, G47, G48, G49, G Aspen-white Aspen-white 42 Clearcut-aspen 65 Clearcut-aspen E-25

26 Black Torch (/) Quaking aspen 58 Clearcut-aspen, Moderate SIO Aspen-white 60 Clearcut-aspen, Moderate SIO Mixed upland 61 Selection Paper 70 Shelterwood- Salmon blade or Rx burn Quaking aspen 50 Clearcut-aspen Paper 69 Shelterwood- Salmon blade or Rx burn G46, G47, G48, G49, G50, Moderate SIO G46, G47, G48, G49, G50 E-26

27 (/) Sugar maple 63 Selection Mixed upland 65 Thinning Winter Only Mixed upland 70 Selection Mixed upland 80 Thinning Winter Only Balsam firaspen/paper 78 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G Red maple (dry site) 82 Selection Balsam firaspen/paper 72 Clearcut-aspen G43, G45, G48, G Balsam firaspen/paper 84 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G145 E-27

28 Black Torch (/) Mixed upland 86 Selection Quaking aspen 65 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only Balsam firaspen/paper 65 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G Balsam firaspen/paper Balsam firaspen/paper 56 Clearcut-aspen 48 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only G45, G48, G145 G45, G48, G Paper 82 Shelterwood- Salmon blade or Rx burn Quaking aspen 55 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only G46, G47, G48, G49, G50, Moderate SIO E-28

29 (/) White sprucebalsam fir 82 Clearcut-roller chop/disc trench, plant red pine, then release G82, G83, G84, S2, G6, G7, G Quaking aspen 42 Clearcut-aspen G43,, S2, G6, G7, G14, Moderate SIO Guidelines exceeded Mixed upland 47 Selection Mixed upland 55 Selection- Winter Only Mixed upland 74 Selection Sugar maple 59 Selection Quaking aspen 49 Clearcut-aspen G43, E-29

30 Black Torch (/) Sugar maple 77 Selection- Winter Only Balsam firaspen/paper 56 Improvement Cut G48, G95, G96, G Quaking aspen 75 Clearcut-aspen Quaking aspen 48 Clearcut-aspen Quaking aspen 59 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only G43,, Moderate SIO White sprucebalsam fir 48 Thinning Balsam firaspen/paper 59 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G Quaking aspen 65 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only- Wildlife G43,, S2, G6, G7, G14, High SIO Guideline for 200 feet exceeded. Riparian E-30

31 (/) Management Zone of 100 feet will be met Paper 55 Shelterwood- Salmon blade or Rx burn Quaking aspen 41 Clearcut-aspen Quaking aspen 53 Clearcut-aspen Quaking aspen 52 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife Wildlife Wildlife G46, G47, G48, G49, G50, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G14, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G14, High SIO Guideline for 200 feet exceeded. Riparian Management Zone for 100 feet will be met. G43,, S2, G6, G7, G14, High SIO Guideline for 200 feet exceeded. Riparian Management Zone of 100 feet will be met. G43,, S2, G6, G7, G Sugar maple 78 Selection- E-31

32 Black Torch (/) Aspen-white 49 Clearcut-aspen Quaking aspen 60 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife G43,, S2, G6, G7, G Balsam firaspen/paper 70 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G145, S2, G6, G7, G Balsam firaspen/paper 75 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G Sugar maple 71 Selection Sugar maple 69 Selection- E-32

33 (/) Quaking aspen 71 Clearcut-aspen G43, Balsam firaspen/paper 67 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G145, S2, G6, G7, G Mixed upland 55 Selection Paper 80 Shelterwood- Salmon blade or Rx burn G46, G47, G48, G49, G50, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Mixed upland 64 Selection White sprucebalsam fir 51 Thinning Balsam firaspen/paper 43 Clearcut-aspen G43, G45, G48, G Balsam firaspen/paper 61 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife G45, G48, G145, S2, G6, G7, G14, High SIO Guideline for 200 feet exceeded. Riparian E-33

34 Black Torch (/) Management Zone for 100 feet will be met Balsam firaspen/paper 69 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G Paper 61 Shelterwood- Salmon blade or Rx burn Sugar maple 75 Selection- G46, G47, G48, G49, G S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Sugar maple 74 Selection Quaking aspen 66 Clearcut-aspen Quaking aspen 44 Clearcut-aspen, Quaking aspen 56 Clearcut-aspen -Wildlife Balsam firaspen/paper 49 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife G45, G48, G145, S2, G6, G7, G14 E-34

35 (/) Mixed upland 72 Shelterwood- Salmon blade, then release - Wildlife Aspen-white 67 Clearcut-aspen - Wildlife, Moderate SIO Balsam firaspen/paper 49 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife G45, G48, G145, S2, G6, G7, G Mixed upland 61 Selection Wildlife S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Sugar maple 63 Selection S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Mixed upland 41 Selection- Winter Only Mixed upland 60 Selection Balsam firaspen/paper 59 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G145, S2, G6, G7, E-35

36 Black Torch (/) G14, Moderate SIO Guidelines exceeded Mixed upland 65 Selection S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Sugar maple 64 Selection Balsam firaspen/paper 62 Clearcut-aspen - Wildlife G45, G48, G145, Moderate SIO Balsam firaspen/paper 50 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only- Wildlife G45, G48, G Quaking aspen 59 Clearcut-aspen Wildlife, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Balsam firaspen/paper Aspen-white 55 Clearcut-aspen 71 Clearcut-aspen G45, G48, G145 Winter Only Mixed upland 84 Selection- E-36

37 (/) Balsam firaspen/paper 74 Clearcut-aspen Sugar maple 104 Selection Wildlife S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Quaking aspen 45 Clearcut-aspen Mixed upland 89 Selection- Winter Only Quaking aspen 46 Clearcut-aspen Winter Only Balsam firaspen/paper 59 Clearcut-aspen - Wildlife G45, G48, G Sugar maple 86 Selection Sugar maple 81 Selection Wildlife S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G Aspen-white 69 Clearcut-aspen E Wildlife, S2, G6, G7, G8, G10, G11, G12, S3, G13, G14,