R1 Dwarf Mistletoe Permanent Plots: I

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1 R1 Dwarf Mistletoe Permanent Plots: I Plots to study the impact, spread, and intensification of dwarf mistletoe on commercially thinned Douglas-fir. Established Administrative Information: Manager: Jane E. Taylor USDA Forest Service Forest Health Protection Missoula, MT Plot Area Descriptions: Location: Mormon Creek area, Missoula RD, Lolo NF. T11N, R22N, Sec.6 Tree Data: species, dbh, height, crown ratio, tree class, Hawksworth DMR by crown thirds. Plot/Study Design: # Plots: 25, 1/4 acre plots: 3 dwarf mistletoe treatments X 4 thinning levels X 2 replicates, plus 1 extra plot. # Trees: 1,243. Age: at establishment. Habitat Type: PSME/PHMA/CARU Primary Tree Species: Douglas fir Other pests: Armillaria ostoyae Data Collection: Data storage: paper and computer ascii files Measurement Cycle: 1983, 1988, proposed 1999 Additional Comments: Publications: Dooling, O.J.; R.R. Johnson; R.G. Eder Growth impact, spread, and intensification of dwarf mistletoe in Douglas-fir and lodgepole pine in Montana. USDA Forest Service, Rpt Forest Pest Management, Northern Region, Missoula, MT. 11p.

2 R1 Dwarf Mistletoe Permanent Plots II Plots to study the impact, spread, and intensification of dwarf mistletoe on commercially thinned lodgepole pine. Established Administrative Information: Manager: Jane E. Taylor USDA Forest Service Forest Health Protection Missoula, MT Plot Area Descriptions: Location: Hyalite Canyon, Bozeman RD, Gallatin NF. T4N, R6E, Sec.16 Tree Data: species, dbh, height, crown ratio, tree class, Hawksworth DMR by crown thirds. Plot/study Design: # Plots: 36, 1/2 acre plots: 3 dwarf mistletoe treatments X 4 thinning levels X 3 replicates. # Trees: 5,007 Age: 20 at establishment Habitat Type: ABLA/VASC/CARU Primary Tree Species: lodgepole pine Other pests: Data Collection: Data storage: paper and computer ascii files Measurement Cycle: 1984, 1989, proposed 1999 Additional Comments: Publications: Dooling, O.J., R.R. Johnson, R.G. Eder Growth impact, spread, and intensification of dwarf mistletoe in Douglas-fir and lodgepole pine in Montana. USDA F.S. Rpt Forest Pest Management, Northern Region, Missoula, MT. 11p.

3 R1 Dwarf Mistletoe Permanent Plots: III Plots to study the spread and intensification of larch dwarf mistletoe, and the effects of the parasite on the growth of western larch with and without overstory removal and with and without pre-commercial thinning. Established Administrative Information: Manager: Jane E. Taylor USDA Forest Service Forest Health Protection Missoula, MT Plot Area Descriptions: Location: North Valley Creek area of the Flathead Indian Reservation, NW Montana Study Design: Split plot design with four replications of two plots, each receiving one of two overstory treatments (1) overstory removal, (2) no overstory removal. Each plot was divided into two 1/4 acre subplots, each receiving one of two thinning treatments (1) thinned to a 12 X 12 ft spacing, (2) no thinning. Tree Data: Overstory trees and understory trees were affixed with a numbered metal tag. Data recorded for each tree were as follows: species, dbh, height, height to live crown, tree class, Hawksworth DMR by crown thirds, pest code and severity for the next three most damaging agents. # Plots: 8 plots: 16, 1/4 acre subplots # Trees: understory trees-1,237 ; overstory trees-123 Age: Understory 15-17; Overstory Aspect: generally North Slope: 17-46% Habitat Type: ABLA/CLUN Primary tree species: western larch Other tree species: Doug-fir, alpine fir, lodgepole, grand fir Other pests present: Armillaria ostoyae, Hypodermella laricis Data Accessibility: Data Storage: paper and computer ascii files. Measurement Cycle: 5 years Additional Comments: Publications: Taylor, J.E., T.Reedy, and T.Corse Permanent plots for studying the spread and intensification of larch dwarf mistletoe and the effects of the parasite on growth of infected western larch on the 1-032

4 Flathead Indian Reservation, MT. USDA F.S. Rpt Forest Health Protection, Northern Region, Missoula, MT. 13p. Taylor, J.E., and M.Marsden Permanent plots for studying the spread and intensification of larch dwarf mistletoe and the effects of the parasite on growth of infected western larch on the Flathead Indian Reservation, MT: Results from the 5-year re-measurement. USDA F.S. Rpt Forest Health Protection, Northern Region, Missoula. 5p.

5 Region-wide Permanent Plots with an emphasis on Arceuthobium laricis: Established Administrative Information: Manager: Jane E. Taylor USDA Forest Service Forest Health Protection Missoula, MT Plot Area Descriptions: These plots were established around the region in stands identified as being infested with A. laricis. Attempts were made to capture a variety of stand conditions relative to structure, composition, age, habitat type, location, etc. This was not a random sample. Sites were chosen because the agent was there, and they were all in road-accessible areas. The purpose of the plots was to track dwarf mistletoe spread and intensification and to gather growth and yield data. All plots were square and a minimum of 1/4 acre in size. All trees 1.3(+)m tall were affixed with a numbered metal tag. The following data were recorded for each tagged tree: species, dbh, height, height to live crown, tree class, Hawksworth DMR by crown thirds, pest code and severity for the next three most damaging agents. The plot header information included in this catalog shows what data were recorded for each plot. Plots were documented using a reference tree at the road painted with 2 horizontal yellow stripes and a series of supplemental reference trees at recorded azimuth and distance between the reference tree and plot center. Plots are re-measured on a 5-yr cycle. As of 1998, all data is available on paper and is being entered in computer ascii format. Plot #: 92-1 Location: Two Mile/Newman Peak, Superior RD, Lolo NF Township: 45N Range: 9E Section: 3 1/4 Section: NW Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 69 Hab. Type: ABGR/CLUN/XETE Azimuth: 180 Slope: 52% Primary Tree Species: western larch Secondary Tree Species: Douglas-fir Age: multi-storied, larch Stand History: mountain pine beetle 20+ years ago removed most of the lodgepole pine. Pests Present:

6 1-033 Plot #: 92-2 Location: Two Mile/Little Joe Lookout, Superior RD, Lolo NF Township: 45N Range: 9E Section: 2 1/4 Section: SW Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 129 Hab. Type: ABGR/XETE/VAGL Azimuth: 254 Slope: 37% Primary Tree Species: western larch Secondary Tree Species: lodgepole pine Age: Larch, Stand History: old mountain pine beetle mortality in lodgepole pine Pests Present: mistletoe in larch and lodgepole pine, western gall rust, mountain pine beetle, atropellis canker. Plot #: 92-3 Location: Two Mile/Little Joe Lookout,Superior RD, Lolo NF Township: 45N Range: 9E Section: 1 1/4 Section: SE Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 60 Hab. Type: ABLA/CLUN/XETE Azimuth: 308 Slope: 51% Primary Tree Species: western larch Secondary Tree Species: Douglas-fir Age: Larch, Stand History: Thinned Pests Present: Phellinus pini, Cronartium ribicola, Armillaria ostoyae Plot #: 92-4 Location: South Fork Lolo Creek/Small Creek,Missoula RD, Lolo NF Township: 11N Range: 22W Section: 1 1/4 Section: NW Size: 1/2 acre # Trees: 158 Hab. Type: PSME/PHMA Azimuth: 360 Slope: 64% Primary Tree Species: western larch Secondary Tree Species: lodgepole pine, Doug-fir Age: Stem Mapped Stand History: Thinned Pests Present: Dendroctonus ponderosae, Armillaria ostoyae, Hypodermella laricis 1-033

7 Plot #: 92-5 Location: Mormon Creek, Missoula RD, Lolo NF Township: 11N Range: 20W Section: 18 1/4 Section: NW Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 90 Hab. Type: ABLA/LIBO Azimuth: 64 Slope: 10% Primary Tree Species: western larch Age: Secondary Tree Species: sub-alpine fir, lodgepole pine Stem Mapped Stand History: natural regen following seed-tree harvest, pre-commercially thinned Pests Present: Hypodermella laricis Plot #: 92-6 Location: Mormon Creek, Missoula RD, Lolo NF Township: 11N Range: 20W Section: 18 1/4 Section: NW Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 92 Hab. Type: ABLA/LIBO Azimuth: 105 Slope: 11% Primary Tree Species: western larch Age: Secondary Tree Species: lodgepole pine Stem Mapped Stand History: Natural regen after seed-tree harvest, pre-commercially thinned Pests Present: Hypodermella laricis Plot #: 92-7 Location: Katka Ridge, Bonners Ferry RD, IPNF's NF Township: 33N Range: 2E Section: 1 1/4 Section: SE Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 82 Hab. Type: TSHE/ASCA Azimuth: 80 Slope: 12% Primary Tree Species: western larch Secondary Tree Species: lodgepole pine Age: Stand History: virgin Pests Present: Phellinus pini 1-033

8 Plot #: 92-8 Location: Curve Creek, Bonners Ferry RD, IPNF's NF Township: 34N Range: 1W Section: 30 1/4 Section: Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 144 Hab. Type: THPL/CLUN Azimuth: 130 Slope: 23% Primary Tree Species: western larch Secondary Tree Species: w.r. cedar Age: larch, Stand History: Thinned, mortality in western white pine from blister rust Pests Present: Phellinus pini, Cronartium ribicola Plot #: 92-9 Location: Holland Creek, Wisdom RD, Beaverhead NF Township: 4S Range: 17W Section: 3 1/4 Section: Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 300 Hab. Type: ABLA/CARU Azimuth: 94 Slope: 6% Primary Tree Species: Lodgepole pine Secondary Tree Species: none Age: uneven-aged, Stand History: natural origin, salvage logging for MPB, multi-storied from MPB Pests Present: Endocronartium harknesii, porcupine damage Plot #: Location: Bobtail Ridge, Libby RD, Kootenai NF Township: 59N Range: 31W Section: 25/36 1/4 Section: NE Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 239 Hab. Type: PSME/PHMA Azimuth: 25 Slope: 58 Primary Tree Species: western larch Secondary Tree Species: Doug-fir Age: Stand History: Pests Present: Atropellis pini 1-033

9 Plot #: Location: Mormon Creek, Missoula RD, Lolo NF Township: 11N Range: 20W Section: 18 1/4 Section: NW Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 187 Hab. Type: ABGR/VAGL Azimuth: 25 Slope: 34% Primary Tree Species: western larch Secondary Tree Species: Engelmann spruce Age: Stand History: Pests Present: Phellinus pini, Chrysomyxa arctostaphyli, Inonotus tomentosus (?) Plot #: Location: Trumball Creek, Glacier View RD, Flathead NF Township: 31N Range: 20W Section: 20 1/4 Section: SE Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 98 Hab. Type: ABGR/LIBO/XETE Azimuth: 140 Slope: 12% Primary Tree Species: western larch Secondary Tree Species: Doug-fir Age: Stand History: thinned, loss of white pine due to blister rust Pests Present: Armillaria ostoyae Plot #: Location: Holland Creek, Wisdom RD, Beaverhead NF Township: 4S Range: 17W Section: 3 1/4 Section: NE Size: 1/4 acre # Trees: 179 Hab. Type: ABLA/CARU Azimuth: Flat Slope: Primary Tree Species: lodgepole pine Secondary Tree Species: Age: uneven aged, Stand History: old mountain pine beetle mortality, salvage logging Pests Present: Cronartium comandrae, Atropellis pini, Endocronartium harknesii Marie Creek Plot System 1-034

10 Administrative Information: Purpose: To measure growth, mortality and spread of root diseases and associated insects and pathogens under the management regime of fire exclusion. Source: Region One, Coeur d'alene Field Office Manager: Sue Hagle Region One-Forest Health Protection P.O. Box 7669 Missoula, Montana (406) /3298 Plot Area Descriptions: Species: varies Age (years): years Stand Density (trees or basal area/unit area or index): varies Site Index (number and basis): varies Elevation (average or range, metric or in feet): varies Slope (percent or degrees): varies Aspect (compass direction or azimuth): varies Habitat/Vegetation Class (include type and reference used, e.g. Daubenmire): Ownership/Administration (e.g. FS, BLM, State, private): Forest Service Location of Plots (forest, district, county, resource area, etc): Idaho Panhandle NF's, Fernan RD Is stand management history available? yes Which pests are present in the stands? varies If pests have been seriously active in the history of the stands; which pests,when were they active, and to what extent did they affect the stand? root disease, white pine blister rust, Douglas-fir beetle, mountain pine beetle, western larch dwarf mistletoe, Indian paint fungus Plot/Study Design: Study Design (number and layout of installations, blocks, treatments, replicates, plots, sample trees, etc): 133 cluster plots established over a range of root disease conditions 1-034

11 Plot Design (dimensions, orientation, fixed/variable area, etc): Each cluster plot consists of three 1/20- acre circular subplots located 1.5 chains between subplot centers. The subplots of each cluster are in line with an east-west cardinal orientation except where stand boundaries or nonstocked areas necessitated relocation of one or more subplots. Location of the center subplot of each cluster was selected using a random number to select intersects on a grid placed over a compartment map. Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Treatments (include management activities): fire exclusion Measurement (Initial, Subsequent, Planned Future): Established in 1984; mortality monitored annually/biannually, full remeasurement every 5 years Data Accessibility (Can the data be obtained by FPM for purposes of pest model validation?): yes How are the data currently stored? (electronically, on paper, on cards, etc): hard copies of plot data and electronically Plot Accessibility (Can FPM obtain permission to visit plots for purposes of collecting additional pestspecific information?): yes How are the plot locations documented and/or monumented? Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? Yes; district personnel Data Collection: What remotely sensed data exist for the plots? (airphotos, sketch maps, etc): 1:24,000 true color aerial photos What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots? (e.g., slope, % canopy cover, soil data, etc): Standard R1 stand exam information What tree data were collected? (e.g., dbh, height, crown measures, growth, etc.): Standard R1 stand exam information Which of the following pests were data collected? Dwarf mistletoe? yes Was Hawksworth's DMR rating system used? yes Were data collected on individual trees? yes 1-034

12 Root disease? yes If so, what kind of data were collected? root disease severity Were stem maps made? on approximately 100 of R1 root disease plots Spruce budworm? yes Mountain pine beetle? yes Douglas-fir tussock moth? yes Other? yes. All damages following Standard R1 stand exam procedures Additional Comments: Any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above? Fuels data have been collected on some R1 root disease plots Do you know of other permanent plot systems which may include pest-related information? If yes, please describe and give name of a potential contact person or office.

13 Alder Creek Plot System Administrative Information: Purpose (of plot establishment): To measure growth, mortality and spread of root diseases and associated insects and pathogens under the management regime of commercial thinning. Source (agency, office, department, etc): Region One, Coeur d'alene Field Office Manager : Sue Hagle Region One-Forest Health Protection P.O. Box 7669 Missoula, Montana (406) /3298 Plot Area Descriptions: Species: varies Age (years): years Stand Density (trees or basal area/unit area or index): varies Site Index (number and basis): varies Elevation (average or range, metric or in feet): varies Slope (percent or degrees): varies Aspect (compass direction or azimuth): varies Habitat/VegetationClass: (include type and reference used, e.g. Daubenmire) Ownership/Administration (e.g. FS, BLM, State, private): Forest Service Location of Plots (forest, district, county, resource area, etc) : Idaho Panhandle NF's, Fernan RD Is stand management history available? yes Which pests are present in the stands? varies If pests have been seriously active in the history of the stands; which pests,when were they active, and to what extent did they affect the stand? root disease, white pine blister rust, Douglas-fir beetle, mountain pine beetle, western larch dwarf mistletoe, Indian paint fungus

14 1-035 Plot/Study Design: Study Design (number and layout of installations, blocks, treatments, replicates, plots, sample trees, etc): 66 cluster plots established over a range of root disease conditions Plot Design (dimensions, orientation, fixed/variable area, etc): Each cluster plot consists of three 1/20- acre circular subplots located 1.5 chains between subplot centers. The subplots of each cluster are in line with an east-west cardinal orientation except where stand boundaries or nonstocked areas necessitated relocation of one or more subplots. Location of the center subplot of each cluster was selected using a random number to select intersects on a grid placed over a compartment map. Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Treatments (include management activities): commercial thinning Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Data Accessibility: Established in 1984 mortality monitored full remeasurement annually/biannually every 5 years Can the data be obtained by FPM for purposes of pest model validation? yes How are the data currently stored? (electronically, on paper, on cards, etc): hard copies of plot data and electronically Plot Accessibility: Can FPM obtain permission to visit plots for purposes of collecting additional pest-specific information? yes How are the plot locations documented and/or monumented? Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? Yes; district personnel Data Collection: What remotely sensed data exist for the plots? (airphotos, sketch maps, etc) 1:24,000 true color aerial photos

15 1-035 What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots (e.g., slope, % canopy cover, soil data, etc)? Standard R1 stand exam information What tree data were collected (e.g., dbh, height, crown measures, growth, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information Which of the following pests were data collected? Dwarf mistletoe? yes Was Hawksworth's DMR rating system used? yes Were data collected on individual trees? yes Root disease? yes If so, what kind of data were collected? root disease severity Were stem maps made? on approximately 100 R1 root disease plots Spruce budworm? yes Additional Comments: Mountain pine beetle? yes Douglas-fir tussock moth? yes Other? yes. All damages following Standard R1 stand exam procedures Any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above? Fuels data have been collected on some R1 root disease plots Do you know of other permanent plot systems which may include pest related information? If yes, please describe and give name of a potential contact person or office.

16 Buckskin Plot System Administrative Information: Purpose (of plot establishment): To measure growth, mortality and spread of root diseases and associated insects and pathogens under the management regime of fire exclusion. Source (agency, office, department, etc): Region One, Coeur d'alene Field Office Manager: Sue Hagle Region One-Forest Health Protection P.O. Box 7669 Missoula, Montana (406) /3298 Plot Area Descriptions: Species: varies Age (years): years Stand Density (trees or basal area/unit area or index): varies Site Index (number and basis): varies Elevation (average or range, metric or in feet): varies Slope (percent or degrees): varies Aspect (compass direction or azimuth): varies Habitat/Vegetation Class (include type and reference used, e.g. Daubenmire): Ownership/Administration (e.g., FS, BLM, State, private): USDA Forest Service Location of Plots (forest, district, county, resource area, etc): Idaho Panhandle NF's, Fernan RD Is stand management history available? yes Which pests are present in the stands? varies If pests have been seriously active in the history of the stands; which pests,when were they active, and to what extent did they affect the stand? root disease, white pine blister rust, Douglas-fir beetle, mountain pine beetle, western larch dwarf mistletoe, Indian paint fungus

17 1-036 Plot/Study Design: Study Design (number and layout of installations, blocks, treatments, replicates, plots, sample trees, etc.): 95 cluster plots established over a range of root disease conditions Plot Design (dimensions, orientation, fixed/variable area, etc): Each cluster plot consists of three 1/20- acre circular subplots located 1.5 chains between subplot centers. The subplots of each cluster are in line with an east-west cardinal orientation except where stand boundaries or nonstocked areas necessitated relocation of one or more subplots. Location of the center subplot of each cluster was selected using a random number to select intersects on a grid placed over a compartment map. Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Treatments (include management activities): commercial thinning Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Data Accessibility: Established 1987 mortality monitored full remeasurement annually/biannually every 5 years Can the data be obtained by FPM for purposes of pest model validation? yes How are the data currently stored (electronically, on paper, on cards, etc)? hard copies of plot data and electronically Plot Accessibility: Can FPM obtain permission to visit plots for purposes of collecting additional pest-specific information? yes How are the plot locations documented and/or monumented? Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? Yes; district personnel Data Collection: What remotely sensed data exist for the plots (airphotos, sketch maps, etc)? 1:24,000 true color aerial photos

18 What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots (e.g., slope, % canopy cover, soil data, etc)? Standard R1 stand exam information What tree data were collected (e.g., dbh, height, crown measures, growth, etc)? Standard R1 stand exam information Which of the following pests were data collected? Dwarf mistletoe? yes Was Hawksworth's DMR rating system used? yes Were data collected on individual trees? yes Root disease? yes If so, what kind of data were collected? root disease severity Were stem maps made? on approximately 100 R1 root disease plots Spruce budworm? yes Mountain pine beetle? yes Douglas-fir tussock moth? yes Other? yes all damages following Standard R1 stand exam procedures Additional Comments: Any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above? Fuels data have been collected on some R1 root disease plots Do you know of other permanent plot systems which may include pest related information? If yes, please describe and give name of a potential contact person or office.

19 Stronghog Plot System Administrative Information: Purpose (of plot establishment):to measure growth, mortality and spread of root diseases and associated insects and pathogens under the management regime of group selection. Source (agency, office, department, etc.): Region One, Coeur d'alene Field Office Manager: Sue Hagle Region One-Forest Health Protection P.O. Box 7669 Missoula, Montana (406) /3298 Plot Area Descriptions: Species: varies Age (years): years Stand Density: (trees or basal area/unit area or index): varies Site Index (number and basis): varies Elevation (average or range, metric or in feet): varies Slope (percent or degrees): varies Aspect (compass direction or azimuth): varies Habitat/VegetationClass (include type and reference used, e.g. Daubenmire): Ownership/Administration (e.g. FS, BLM, State, private): Forest Service Location of Plots (forest, district, county, resource area, etc): Idaho Panhandle NF's, Fernan RD Is stand management history available? yes Which pests are present in the stands? varies If pests have been seriously active in the history of the stands; which pests,when were they active, and to what extent did they affect the stand? root disease, white pine blister rust, Douglas-fir beetle, mountain pine beetle, western larch dwarf mistletoe, Indian paint fungus

20 1-037 Plot/Study Design: Study Design (number and layout of installations, blocks, treatments, replicates, plots, sample trees, etc.): 60 cluster plots established over a range of root disease conditions Plot Design (dimensions, orientation, fixed/variable area, etc.): Each cluster plot consists of three 1/20- acre circular subplots located 1.5 chains between subplot centers. The subplots of each cluster are in line with an east-west cardinal orientation except where stand boundaries or nonstocked areas necessitated relocation of one or more subplots. Location of the center subplot of each cluster was selected using a random number to select intersects on a grid placed over a compartment map. Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Treatments (include management activities): group selection Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Data Accessibility: Established 1991 mortality monitored full remeasurement annually/biannually every 5 years Can the data be obtained by FPM for purposes of pest model validation? yes How are the data currently stored (electronically, on paper, on cards, etc.)? hard copies of plot data and electronically Plot Accessibility: Can FPM obtain permission to visit plots for purposes of collecting additional pest-specific information? yes How are the plot locations documented and/or monumented? Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located onthe ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? Yes; district personnel Data Collection: What remotely sensed data exist for the plots (airphotos, sketch maps, etc.)? 1:24,000 true color aerial photos

21 1-037 What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots (e.g., slope, % canopy cover, soil data, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information What tree data were collected (e.g., dbh, height, crown measures, growth, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information Which of the following pests were data collected? Dwarf mistletoe? yes Was Hawksworth's DMR rating system used? yes Were data collected on individual trees? yes Root disease? yes If so, what kind of data were collected? root disease severity Were stem maps made? on approximately 100 R1 root disease plots Spruce budworm? yes Mountain pine beetle? yes Douglas-fir tussock moth? yes Other? yes all damages following Standard R1 stand exam procedures Additional Comments: Any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above? Fuels data have been collected on some R1 root disease plots Do you know of other permanent plot systems which may include pest related information? If yes, please describe and give name of a potential contact person or office.

22 Beauty Plot System Administrative Information: Purpose (of plot establishment):to measure growth, mortality and spread of root diseases and associated insects and pathogens under the management regime of sanitation harvesting. Source (agency, office, department, etc.): Region One, Missoula Field Office Manager: Blakey Lockman Region One-Forest Health Protection P.O. Box 7669 Missoula, Montana (406) Plot Area Descriptions: Species: varies Age (years): years Stand Density (trees or basal area/unit area or index): varies Site Index (number and basis): varies Elevation (average or range, metric or in feet): varies Slope (percent or degrees): varies Aspect (compass direction or azimuth): varies Habitat/Vegetation Class (include type and reference used, e.g. Daubenmire): Ownership/Administration (e.g. FS, BLM, State, private): Forest Service Location of Plots (forest, district, county, resource area, etc.): Idaho Panhandle NF's, Fernan RD Is stand management history available? yes Which pests are present in the stands? varies If pests have been seriously active in the history of the stands; which pests, when were they active, and to what extent did they affect the stand? root disease, white pine blister rust, Douglas-fir beetle, mountain pine beetle, western larch dwarf mistletoe, Indian paint fungus

23 1-038 Plot/Study Design: Study Design (number and layout of installations, blocks, treatments, replicates, plots, sample trees, etc.): 32 cluster plots established over a range of root disease conditions Plot Design (dimensions, orientation, fixed/variable area, etc.): Each cluster plot consists of three 1/20- acre circular subplots located 1.5 chains between subplot centers. The subplots of each cluster are in line with an east-west cardinal orientation except where stand boundaries or nonstocked areas necessitated relocation of one or more subplots. Location of the center subplot of each cluster was selected using a random number to select intersects on a grid placed over a compartment map. Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Treatments (include management activities): sanitation harvesting Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Data Accessibility: Established 1994 mortality monitored full remeasurement annually/biannually every 5 years Can the data be obtained by FPM for purposes of pest model validation? yes How are the data currently stored (electronically, on paper, on cards, etc.)? hard copies of plot data and electronically Plot Accessibility: Can FPM obtain permission to visit plots for purposes of collecting additional pest-specific information? yes How are the plot locations documented and/or monumented? Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? Yes; district personnel Data Collection: What remotely sensed data exist for the plots (airphotos, sketch maps, etc.)? 1:24,000 true color aerial photos

24 1-038 What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots (e.g., slope, % canopy cover, soil data, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information What tree data were collected (e.g., dbh, height, crown measures, growth, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information Which of the following pests were data collected? Dwarf mistletoe? yes Was Hawksworth's DMR rating system used? yes Were data collected on individual trees? yes Root disease? yes If so, what kind of data were collected? root disease severity Were stem maps made? on approximately 100 R1 root disease plots Spruce budworm? yes Mountain pine beetle? yes Douglas-fir tussock moth? yes Other? yes. all damages following Standard R1 stand exam procedures Additional Comments: Any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above? Fuels data have been collected on some R1 root disease plots Do you know of other permanent plot systems which may include pest related information? If yes, please describe and give name of a potential contact person or office.

25 Nocelly Plot System Administrative Information: Purpose (of plot establishment): To measure growth, mortality and spread of root diseases and associated insects and pathogens under the management regime of group selection. Source (agency, office, department, etc.): Region One, Coeur d'alene Field Office Manager: Sue Hagle Region One-Forest Health Protection P.O. Box 7669 Missoula, Montana (406) /3289 Plot Area Descriptions: Species: varies Age (years): years Stand Density (trees or basal area/unit area or index): varies Site Index (number and basis): varies Elevation (average or range, metric or in feet): varies Slope (percent or degrees): varies Aspect (compass direction or azimuth): varies Habitat/VegetationClass (include type and reference used, e.g. Daubenmire): Ownership/Administration (e.g. FS, BLM, State, private): Forest Service Location of Plots (forest, district, county, resource area, etc.): Idaho Panhandle NF's, Wallace RD Is stand management history available? yes Which pests are present in the stands? varies If pests have been seriously active in the history of the stands; which pests, when were they active, and to what extent did they affect the stand? root disease, white pine blister rust, Douglas-fir beetle, mountain pine beetle, western larch dwarf mistletoe, Indian paint fungus

26 1-039 Plot/Study Design: Study Design (number and layout of installations, blocks, treatments, replicates, plots, sample trees, etc.): 42 cluster plots established over a range of root disease conditions Plot Design (dimensions, orientation, fixed/variable area, etc.): Each cluster plot consists of three 1/20- acre circular subplots located 1.5 chains between subplot centers. The subplots of each cluster are in line with an east-west cardinal orientation except where stand boundaries or nonstocked areas necessitated relocation of one or more subplots. Location of the center subplot of each cluster was selected using a random number to select intersects on a grid placed over a compartment map. Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Treatments (include management activities): group selection Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Data Accessibility: Established 1991 mortality monitored full remeasurement annually/biannually every 5 years Can the data be obtained by FPM for purposes of pest model validation? yes How are the data currently stored (electronically, on paper, on cards, etc.)? hard copies of plot data and electronically Plot Accessibility: Can FPM obtain permission to visit plots for purposes of collecting additional pest-specific information? yes How are the plot locations documented and/or monumented? Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? Yes; district personnel Data Collection: What remotely sensed data exist for the plots (airphotos, sketch maps, etc.)? 1:24,000 true color aerial photos

27 1-039 What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots (e.g., slope, % canopy cover, soil data, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information What tree data were collected (e.g., dbh, height, crown measures, growth, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information Which of the following pests were data collected? Dwarf mistletoe? yes Was Hawksworth's DMR rating system used? yes Were data collected on individual trees? yes Root disease? yes If so, what kind of data were collected? root disease severity Were stem maps made? on approximately 100 R1 root disease plots Spruce budworm? yes Mountain pine beetle? yes Douglas-fir tussock moth? yes Other? yes. all damages following Standard R1 stand exam procedures Additional Comments: Any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above? Fuels data have been collected on some R1 root disease plots Do you know of other permanent plot systems which may include pest related information? If yes, please describe and give name of a potential contact person or office.

28 Mex Mountain Plot System Administrative Information: Purpose (of plot establishment): To measure growth, mortality and spread of root diseases and associated insects and pathogens under the management regime of fire exclusion and individual tree selection. Source (agency, office, department, etc.): Region One, Coeur d'alene Field Office Manager: Sue Hagle Region One-Forest Health Protection P.O. Box 7669 Missoula, Montana (406) /3289 Plot Area Descriptions: Species: varies Age (years): years Stand Density (trees or basal area/unit area or index): varies Site Index (number and basis): varies Elevation (average or range, metric or in feet): varies Slope (percent or degrees): varies Aspect (compass direction or azimuth): varies Habitat/Vegetation Class (include type and reference used, e.g. Daubenmire): Ownership/Administration (e.g. FS, BLM, State, private): Forest Service Location of Plots (forest, district, county, resource area, etc): Clearwater NF, Lochsa RD Is stand management history available? yes Which pests are present in the stands? varies If pests have been seriously active in the history of the stands; which pests,when were they active, and to what extent did they affect the stand? root disease, white pine blister rust, Douglas-fir beetle, mountain pine beetle, western larch dwarf mistletoe, Indian paint fungus

29 1-040 Plot/Study Design: Study Design (number and layout of installations, blocks, treatments, replicates, plots, sample trees, etc.): 180 cluster plots established over a range of root disease conditions Plot Design (dimensions, orientation, fixed/variable area, etc.): Each cluster plot consists of three 1/20- acre circular subplots located 1.5 chains between subplot centers. The subplots of each cluster are in line with an east-west cardinal orientation except where stand boundaries or nonstocked areas necessitated relocation of one or more subplots. Location of the center subplot of each cluster was selected using a random number to select intersects on a grid placed over a compartment map. Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Treatments (include management activities): fire exclusion and individual tree selection Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Data Accessibility: Established 1987 mortality monitored full remeasurement annually/biannually every 5 years Can the data be obtained by FPM for purposes of pest model validation? yes How are the data currently stored (electronically, on paper, on cards, etc.)? hard copies of plot data and electronically Plot Accessibility: Can FPM obtain permission to visit plots for purposes of collecting additional pest-specific information? yes How are the plot locations documented and/or monumented? Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? Yes; district personnel Data Collection: What remotely sensed data exist for the plots (airphotos, sketch maps, etc.)? 1:24,000 true color aerial photos

30 1-040 What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots (e.g., slope, % canopy cover, soil data, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information What tree data were collected (e.g., dbh, height, crown measures, growth, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information Which of the following pests were data collected? Dwarf mistletoe? yes Was Hawksworth's DMR rating system used? yes Were data collected on individual trees? yes Root disease? yes If so, what kind of data were collected? root disease severity Were stem maps made? on approximately 100 R1 root disease plots Spruce budworm? yes Mountain pine beetle? yes Douglas-fir tussock moth? yes Other? yes. all damages following Standard R1 stand exam procedures Additional Comments: Any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above? Fuels data have been collected on some R1 root disease plots Do you know of other permanent plot systems which may include pest related information? If yes, please describe and give name of a potential contact person or office.

31 Whitesand Plot System Administrative Information: Purpose (of plot establishment): To measure growth, mortality and spread of root diseases and associated insects and pathogens under the management "old growth". Source (agency, office, department): Region One, Coeur d'alene Field Office Manager: Sue Hagle Region One-Forest Health Protection P.O. Box 7669 Missoula, Montana (406) /3289 Plot Area Descriptions: Species: varies Age (years): years Stand Density (trees or basal area/unit area or index): varies Site Index (number and basis): varies Elevation (average or range, metric or in feet): varies Slope (percent or degrees): varies Aspect (compass direction or azimuth): varies Habitat/Vegetation Class (include type and reference used, e.g. Daubenmire): Ownership/Administration (e.g. FS, BLM, State, private): Forest Service Location of Plots (forest, district, county, resource area, etc.): Clearwater NF, Powell RD Is stand management history available? yes Which pests are present in the stands? varies If pests have been seriously active in the history of the stands; which pests,when were they active, and to what extent did they affect the stand? root disease, white pine blister rust, Douglas-fir beetle, mountain pine beetle, western larch dwarf mistletoe, Indian paint fungus

32 1-041 Plot/Study Design: Study Design (number and layout of installations, blocks, treatments, replicates, plots, sample trees, etc.) 35 cluster plots established over a range of root disease conditions Plot Design (dimensions, orientation, fixed/variable area, etc.): Each cluster plot consists of three 1/20- acre circular subplots located 1.5 chains between subplot centers. The subplots of each cluster are in line with an east-west cardinal orientation except where stand boundaries or nonstocked areas necessitated relocation of one or more subplots. Location of the center subplot of each cluster was selected using a random number to select intersects on a grid placed over a compartment map. Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Treatments (include management activities): old growth management Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Data Accessibility: Established 1994 mortality monitored full remeasurement annually/biannually every 5 years Can the data be obtained by FPM for purposes of pest model validation? yes How are the data currently stored (electronically, on paper, on cards, etc.)? hard copies of plot data and electronically Plot Accessibility: Can FPM obtain permission to visit plots for purposes of collecting additional pest-specific information? yes How are the plot locations documented and/or monumented? Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? Yes; district personnel Data Collection: What remotely sensed data exist for the plots (airphotos, sketch maps, etc.)? 1:24,000 true color aerial photos

33 What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots (e.g., slope, % canopy cover, soil data, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information What tree data were collected (e.g., dbh, height, crown measures, growth, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information Which of the following pests were data collected? Dwarf mistletoe? yes Was Hawksworth's DMR rating system used? yes Were data collected on individual trees? yes Root disease? yes If so, what kind of data were collected? root disease severity Were stem maps made? on approximately 100 R1 root disease plots Spruce budworm? yes Mountain pine beetle? yes Douglas-fir tussock moth? yes Other? yes. all damages following Standard R1 stand exam procedures Additional Comments: Any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above? Fuels data have been collected on some R1 root disease plots Do you know of other permanent plot systems which may include pest related information? If yes, please describe and give name of a potential contact person or office.

34 Deep Bear Plot System Purpose (of plot establishment): To measure growth, mortality and spread of root diseases and associated insects and pathogens under the management fire exclusion and commercially thin. Source (agency, office, department, etc.): Region One, Coeur d'alene Field Office Manager: Sue Hagle Region One-Forest Health Protection P.O. Box 7669 Missoula, Montana (406) /3289 Species: varies Age (years): years Stand Density (trees or basal area/unit area or index): varies Site Index (number and basis): varies Elevation (average or range, metric or in feet): varies Slope (percent or degrees): varies Aspect (compass direction or azimuth): varies Habitat/Vegetation Class (include type and reference used, e.g. Daubenmire): Ownership/Administration (e.g. FS, BLM, State, private): Forest Service Location of Plots (forest, district, county, resource area, etc.): Lolo NF, Missoula RD Is stand management history available? yes Which pests are present in the stands? varies If pests have been seriously active in the history of the stands; which pests,when were they active, and to what extent did they affect the stand? root disease, white pine blister rust, Douglas-fir beetle, mountain pine beetle, western larch dwarf mistletoe, Indian paint fungus Plot/Study Design: Study Design (number and layout of installations, blocks, treatments, replicates, plots, sample trees, etc.): 186 cluster plots established over a range of root disease conditions

35 1-042 Plot Design(dimensions, orientation, fixed/variable area, etc.): Each cluster plot consists of three 1/20- acre circular subplots located 1.5 chains between subplot centers. The subplots of each cluster are in line with an east-west cardinal orientation except where stand boundaries or nonstocked areas necessitated relocation of one or more subplots. Location of the center subplot of each cluster was selected using a random number to select intersects on a grid placed over a compartment map. Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Treatments (include management activities): fire exclusion and commercial thin Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Data Accessibility: Established 1990 mortality monitored full remeasurement annually/biannually every 5 years Can the data be obtained by FPM for purposes of pest model validation? yes How are the data currently stored (electronically, on paper, on cards, etc.)? hard copies of plot data and electronically Plot Accessibility: Can FPM obtain permission to visit plots for purposes of collecting additional pest-specific information? yes How are the plot locations documented and/or monumented? Selected points were pricked on a 1:24,000 aerial photographs which served for ground location of plots. Compartment and stand boundary delineations were stereoscopically transferred to cronaflex maps from the photographs. Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? Yes; district personnel Data Collection: What remotely sensed data exist for the plots (airphotos, sketch maps, etc.)? 1:24,000 true color aerial photos What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots (e.g., slope, % canopy cover, soil data, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information What tree data were collected (e.g., dbh, height, crown measures, growth, etc.)? Standard R1 stand exam information