Prince Edward Island Public Forests

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1 Prince Edward Island Public Forests Woodlot Management Plan Property Number Location: Iris Date: May 12, 2010

2 Contents Goals and Management Objectives... 2 Property Overview... 3 Location... 3 Figure 1. Stands delineated along with identifying numbers and locator map for property , located in Iris, Prince Edward Island, created by Resource Inventory and Modeling on March, Past Information... 4 Property Information... 4 Wetland and Watercourse... 5 Property Access... 5 Property Boundaries... 5 Fire Protection... 5 Planting and Silviculture... 6 Proposed Treatments... 6 Table 1. Proposed treatment for the corresponding stands including; treatment year, amount proposed, Eco-Manual Reference, comments and goals for property , located in Iris, Prince Edward Island Appendices... 8 Appendix A Aerial photography... 9 Appendix B. Contour map Appendix C Forest Inventory Appendix D. Stand Tally sheets from on-ground assessment Appendix E. Completed silviculture

3 Goals and Management Objectives Forest Management on Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) means different things to different people. Provincial Forest lands are managed for a variety of reasons including timber and non- timber values, wildlife enhancement, soil and water preservation, demonstration techniques, training and recreation and aesthetics. The primary goal for management of P.E.I. Public Forest Land is to enhance the overall forest quality. To accomplish this, it may be necessary to remove some of the lower quality trees on the property and nurture those of higher quality. This will in turn improve genetic quality, species distribution and diversity through careful tree selection and natural regeneration. Allowing acceptable growing stock the chance to thrive and provide a seed source for the surrounding areas will ensure that quality natural regeneration occurs. Enhancement or enrichment planting may be necessary in areas where there is inadequate or unsuitable natural regeneration. Trees native to P.E.I. are suitable to the site conditions will be chosen for any required reforestation on the property. Prescribing treatments in some stands while leaving others untreated will provide for a range of forest types. Converting stands from a single species to multiple species is desirable. This can be accomplished by retaining some of the natural regeneration in areas that have been previously planted and by planned tree selection in stand improvement treatments. Planted and natural stands on the property will be assessed for health and growth of desired species on an on-going basis. This information will be used to determine when and where future treatments will be carried out. Through time, a favourable healthy mixture of short-lived and long-lived species will provide for an abundance of quality forest products, biodiversity, wildlife, and recreational opportunities as well as a range of ecological goods and services (such as clean air and water). 2

4 Property Overview Location Property # is located on the Pleasant Valley Road, Route # 202, in the community of Iris, P.E.I., Canada (Figure 1). The total area of this property is 40 hectares (ha) or 99 acres (ac). The midpoint is Latitude N, Longitude W. Figure 1. Stands delineated along with identifying numbers and locator map for property , located in Iris, Prince Edward Island, created by Resource Inventory and Modeling on March,

5 Past Information Local records and previous aerial photography show that the property was largely forested land. Much of the property has had little change in that water courses, topography and species composition have remained reasonably constant. The surrounding areas have seen some change in that land that was once farmland is now forested. To better illustrate this, 1974 aerial photography can be seen in Appendix A. During an on-ground assessment it was observed that stand has been recently cut. This cut area was then planted with white spruce. This plantation will need to be monitored as it may need maintenance in the near future. Stand was noted to have been planted with black spruce in Unfortunately the planted black spruce trees did not thrive at this location and should not be considered the dominant crop for this stand. The species composition for this stand is made up of grey birch, balsam fir, black spruce, red maple and pin cherry. A grassy field at the beginning of the property is used by locals to house honey and pollination bees. These bees are kept here throughout the year and stored in bee crates during the winter months. The field will be kept bee friendly for the locals in the area. Property Information The information in Appendix B has been taken from the 2000 Corporate Land Use Inventory (CLUI); however an on-ground stand assessment will be completed prior to the commencement of any silviculture or infrastructure treatment. This on-ground assessment information will be included in this plan as an updated stand tally sheet and will supplement the extrapolated data when applicable (Appendix C). A topographic map of the property shows the general terrain profile and the range in elevation (Appendix D). 4

6 Wetland and Watercourse There are two stream crossings located on the property. One is situated on the northern portion while the other is close to the southern boundary. The northern stream flows east towards Upper Maclures Pond whereas the southern stream flows east towards Maclures Pond (Figure 1). Property Access Access to the property is through a right-of-way that connects to the south eastern corner of the property. This right-of-way has a house on either side of it. A class 2 road is located on the property that travels in a northerly direction for approximately 1.2 kilometres (kms). This access road is one lane with ditching on either side. Rutting was observed on this access road which will limit travel to vehicles with a high ground clearance. On-going road maintenance will be required to keep the road in drivable condition. This will include keeping the right-of-way clear of any brush or trees, repairing rutting on the road, repairing any wet areas that restrict access, and any other maintenance required to keep these roads drivable. Property Boundaries This property is bounded by private land owners on all sides. A total of 7 different properties surround the borders of property The Pleasant Valley Road, route # 202, a paved government road, borders the southern portion of the property. Fire Protection This property is located within the jurisdiction of the Murray River Fire Department. Protection of our woodland from forest fire is the responsibility of the Forest Fish and Wildlife Division and our local community fire brigades. In the Eastern District, there is a 900 gallon (gal) four wheel drive forestry fire trucks housed at each of the Souris, East River and Georgetown Fire Departments. These heavy duty 5

7 trucks are available to assist the local fire department responsible for this area. Additional forestry fire trucks, off road tracked vehicles, portable pumps and specialized forest fire suppression equipment are available if needed. Planting and Silviculture There are 5 plantations on the property. It is recommended that any trees planted on the property be assessed at regular intervals. These assessments will determine if the planted trees require manual maintenance or fill planting as specified in the Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Standards manual. A list of all silviculture treatments completed on the property from 1991 to present is shown in Appendix E. Proposed Treatments The 2006 Forest Policy Moving to Restore a Balance in Island Forests lays out the framework for public land forest management. The Ecosystem-based Forest Management Standards Manual (Eco- Manual) provides details for prescribed treatments. All work completed on this property must comply with that manual. Table 1 provides a summary of the prescribed treatments on this property. This table will be updated as required when additional treatments are prescribed. For a better understanding of the treatments prescribed, a more detailed explanation is available in the Eco-Manual, ( Any additional information may be obtained by contacting a Provincial Forest Representative at the District Forestry Office in Southampton ( ). 6

8 Table 1. Proposed treatment for the corresponding stands including; treatment year, amount proposed, Eco-Manual Reference, comments and goals for property , located in Iris, Prince Edward Island. Stand Number Plantation Number Treatment Type Treatment Year Amount Proposed Eco- Manual Reference Comments Goals n/a n/a Clearcut Block Harvest Mechanical & Manual Site Preparation Ha Pg 30 Removal of mature white spruce Ha Pg 14 Disturb the soil Full Planting Ha Pg n/a Mechanical/Manual Site Preparation 2400 white spruce planting Ha Pg 14 Disturb the soil Full Planting Ha Pg Manual Maintenance Before Ha Pg red pine planting Re-assess for manual maintenance Removal of mature wood to make room for regeneration Prepare site for planting Achieve appropriate stocking levels Prepare site for planting Achieve appropriate stocking levels Ensure competition does not over-take site 7

9 Appendices 8

10 Appendix A Aerial photography 9

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12 Appendix B. Contour map 11

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14 Appendix C Forest Inventory 13

15 Interpreted Stand Data 2000 Forest Inventory PID FIELDID HECTARES COVER1 PER1 COVER2 PER2 COVER3 PER3 COVER4 PER4 HEIGHT CROWN COVERTYPE RM 4 BF 3 WB 1 SM HS RM 4 WS 3 BF 2 WB HS RM 4 WB 2 PO 2 YB HH CC CC RM 4 WB 2 SM 2 YB HH WS 5 PO 4 WB HS BAR 8 TRE RM 3 WB 3 PO 3 BF HH WS 4 PO 3 RM 2 BF HS WS 3 BF 2 RM 2 DT SH CC CC RM 4 WS 2 WB 1 BF HS PO 6 RM 2 BF 1 WB HH WS 9 LA SS RM 4 WB 2 BF 2 WS HS BS PN BS PN RP PN WS 7 PO SH WS 8 LA 1 PO SS WS 4 RM 2 PO 2 BF SH WS 6 BF 2 PO 1 DT SS RM 4 SM 2 BF 2 YB HH RM 4 WB 3 PO 2 SM HH PO 4 BF 3 RM 2 WB HS 14

16 RM 3 SM 2 WB 2 BE HH RM 3 SM 2 BE 2 BF HH RM 4 WB 3 BF 2 PO HH RM 4 YB 2 BF 2 SM HH BF 6 RM 2 WB 1 YB SH HAY

17 Appendix D. Stand Tally sheets from on-ground assessment 16

18 STAND TALLY SHEET CRUISER_ Thompson PROPERTY # TREE # SPP. Ws AGE STAND # _ PLANTATION # _ AREA 2.25 ha Date 4 / 12 / 2009 D M Y SAMPLE TREE INFORMATION D.B.H. HEIGHT TREE # SPP. AGE D.B.H. HEIGHT STAND INFORMATION Stand Basal Area SW 42 M 2 /Ha SWSL 36 M 2 /Ha HW M 2 /Ha HWSL M 2 /Ha Species and (%) ws % 95 % ewp % 5 % % % Even-aged * Uneven-aged Slope 1 % Aspect s Stand Origin: Old Field Partial Cut Burn Unploughed Windfall Non Forest Ploughed Clear Cut Unknown * Stand Maturity Class: Regeneration Immature Mature * Over-mature Stand Stocking: Understocked Fully Stocked * Overstocked Patchy Density: SW 1750 HW Advanced Regeneration: Understocked * Fully Stocked Overstocked Regeneration: 1. Spp. ws Height 1 2. Spp. ewp Height 1 3. Spp. bf Height 1 4. Spp. Height Ground Vegetation Species Present: Ground Hemlock Y / N * Invasive Species Present Y / N * Site Indicators Y / N * GROUND OBSERVATIONS Hair-cap moss, wild raisin If yes then what species: If yes then what species: ENVIRONMENTAL OBSERVATIONS Water Course Bog Pond Stream Seeps Beaver Present Y / N Drainage: Poor Good * Excellent Erosion Control Required Y / N Snag Trees: Adequate * Inadequate Coarse Woody Material: Adequate * Inadequate Dens Nests (Raptors, songbirds, etc.) Wildlife Observed Comments STAND PRESCRIPTION No Treatment Regeneration Cut Crop Tree Release Block Cut Shelterwood Cut Selection Cut Patch Cut Strip Cut Commercial Thinning Afforestation Site Preparation Pre-commercial Thinning Reforestation Riparian Zone Mgmt Pln. Maint. Y / N Stems/Ha Comments: 17

19 STAND TALLY SHEET CRUISER_ Thompson STAND # _ PLANTATION # _ PROPERTY # AREA 0.5 ha Date / / D M Y SAMPLE TREE INFORMATION TREE # SPP. AGE D.B.H. HEIGHT TREE # SPP. AGE D.B.H. HEIGHT 1 Gb Bf Bs STAND INFORMATION Stand Basal Area SW 20 M 2 /Ha SWSL 2 M 2 /Ha HW 2 M 2 /Ha HWSL 0 M 2 /Ha Species and (%) Gb % 35 % Bf % 35 % Bs % 20 % Even-aged * Uneven-aged Slope 0 % Aspect Stand Origin: Old Field Partial Cut Burn Unploughed Windfall Non Forest Ploughed Clear Cut * Unknown Stand Maturity Class: Regeneration Immature * Mature Over-mature Stand Stocking: Understocked Fully Stocked Overstocked * Patchy Density: SW 3750 HW 2000 Advanced Regeneration: Understocked Fully Stocked * Overstocked Regeneration: 1. Spp. Rm Height 1 2. Spp. Bf Height 1 3. Spp. Height 4. Spp. Height GROUND OBSERVATIONS Ground Vegetation Species Present: Starflower, schrebers broom haircap and step moss', wild raisin, bunchberry false lilly of the valley, braken fern Ground Hemlock Y / N * Invasive Species Present Y / N * If yes then what species: Site Indicators Y / N * If yes then what species: ENVIRONMENTAL OBSERVATIONS Water Course Bog Pond Stream Seeps Beaver Present Y / N * Drainage: Poor Good * Excellent Erosion Control Required Y / N * Snag Trees: Adequate * Inadequate Coarse Woody Material: Adequate * Inadequate Dens Nests (Raptors, songbirds, etc.) Wildlife Observed Comments STAND PRESCRIPTION No Treatment Regeneration Cut Crop Tree Release Block Cut Shelterwood Cut Selection Cut Patch Cut Strip Cut Commercial Thinning Afforestation Site Preparation Pre-commercial Thinning Reforestation Riparian Zone Mgmt Pln. Maint. Y / N Stems/Ha Comments: 18

20 Appendix E. Completed silviculture 19

21 Plantation Number Treatment Code Amount Completed Claim Date Treatment Description /6/1994 Road Construction /12/2008 Wood Sales /12/2008 Provincial forest sign /12/2008 COMMERCIAL SOFTWOOD< 5000 STEM/HA /12/2008 WOOD EXTRACTION B 1.5 7/14/2009 ANCHOR CHAIN:SKIDDER:PRIMARY: PER HA /14/2009 EQUIPMENT MOVING 20