3-001 Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) Administrative Information Purpose:Periodic Inventory of Forested Lands. Source:Timber Mgt.

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1 Administrative Information Purpose:Periodic Inventory of Forested Lands Source:Timber Mgt. R Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) Manager:Pat Jackson, TM, R-3; Dayle Bennett, FPM, R-3 Plot Area Descriptions Species:Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, White fir, Engelmann Spruce, Subalpine fir, Southwestern White Pine Age:Variable - 40 to 250 years Stand Density:Trees per acre and basal area per acre Site Index:Variable year basis Elevation:Variable feet Slope:Variable Aspect:Variable Habitat/Vegetation Class:Probably not recorded, but could easily be obtained during onsite visits habitat type (MOIR) Ownership/Administration:NFS Location of plots:national Forest, Ranger district, compartment, stand Is stand management history available? Usually Which pests are present in the stands? In some stands: Dwarf Mistletoe, bark beetles, defoliators 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? Dwarf Mistletoe - Variable effects. Plot/Study Design Study Design:10 point clusters - variable plots Plot Design:variable, variable, and fixed Treatments:Variable - Thinnings and differing regen. cuts MeasurementInitial Subsequent Planned Future Intervals: Variable (1950's) approx. 10 yrs None Data Accessibility Can the data be obtained by FPM for pest model validation? Some How are the data currently stored? Magnetic tape

2 3-002 (1) Permanent Forest Inventory Plots (2) Temporary Forest Inventory Plots * Stand basis Administrative Information Purpose:Continuous Forest Inventory Source:Contractor (temporary plots) USFS - (Permanent plots) *original information considered unreliable. Manager:James H. Fitch --- Carson NF; Kurt Winchester Plot Area Descriptions Species:All species Age:Variable Stand Density:Variable Site Index:Variable Elevation:Variable Slope:Variable Aspect:Variable Habitat/Vegetation Class:Variable - including most all that occur except for Bristle cone Pine (only one). Ownership/Administration:FS Location of plots:forest Is stand management history available? Generally yes Which pests are present in the stands? In some stands. Mostly Dwarf mistletoe and western spruce budworm. 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? variable Plot/Study Design Study Design:(1) Old CFI configuration (2) Stand Measurement Plot Design:(1) Old CFI (2) Grid Pattern Treatments:All Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Intervals: 1963, 1973, , 1985 None Data Accessibility Can the data be obtained by FPM for pest model validation? How are the data currently stored? You must consult w/ P.D. Jackson: RO, TM

3 3-002 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? (1) Old CFI plot with iron stakes (2) Stand method aerial photos Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? Old CFI-no, Stand method-yes or most. Data Collection What remotely sensed data exist for the plots none What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots? Most common CFI info. What tree data were collected? Some Old CFI plots considered unreliable. Stand Method is considered very reliable. 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? If so, what kind of data were collected? no Were stem maps made? no spruce budworm? Yes mountain pine beetle? no Douglas-fir tussock moth? no other? no Additional Comments Is there any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above? Consult for advice with Jim Fitch 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.no

4 3-001 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? Plot folders are maintained at forest and/or district offices Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? Usually not Data Collection What remotely sensed data exist for the plots? airphotos, sketch maps What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots? none What tree data were collected? tree history, species, dbh, total height, height growth, radial growth, tree age defect, crown ratio, crown class, damage/health, cover class, tree position, dwarf mistletoe rating, % bark on snags, site tree class 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? probably not If so, what kind of data were collected? Were stem maps made? spruce budworm? no mountain pine beetle? no Douglas-fir tussock moth?no other? incidence of pests, ie. bark beetles and defoliators were noted Additional Comments Is there any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above?no 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. Good 20 year old Mountain Pine Beetle plots in Lodgepole Pine in Southeastern Idaho. Contact Dave Holland (R-4), Don Gibson (R-1), Dayle Bennett (R-3), or Bill Klein (retired in Ogden, Utah)

5 3-003 Continuous Forest Inventory Administrative Information Purpose: Source:Gila National Forest Manager:Scott Nannenga, Gila National Forest SO, Silver City NM (505) Plot Area Descriptions Species:Pinyon pine, juniper, Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine Age: Stand Density: Site Index: Elevation: Slope: Aspect: Habitat/Vegetation Class: Ownership/Administration:FS Location of plots:forest Is stand management history available? unknown Which pests are present in the stands? mistletoe 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? unknown Plot/Study Design Study Design:plots Plot Design:fixed/variable Treatments: MeasurementInitial Subsequent Planned Future Intervals:3271 plots (1984) 200 plots (1984) 200 plots (1972) Data Accessibility Can the data be obtained by FPM for pest model validation? yes How are the data currently stored? on paper

6 3-003 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? maps, photos, trees monumented with aluminum nails Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? probably not Data Collection What remotely sensed data exist for the plots? photos and maps What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots? slope, % canopy cover What tree data were collected? dbh, height, crown class, height and diameter growth 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? unknown If so, what kind of data were collected? Were stem maps made? spruce budworm? unknown mountain pine beetle? unknown Douglas-fir tussock moth? unknown other? unknown Additional Comments Is there any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above?no 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.no

7 3-004 Santa Fe NF Extensive Timber Inventory Growth Plots Administrative Information Purpose:Record timber growth data over time Source:Santa Fe NF Manager:George Alter, (FTS) Plot Area Descriptions Species:All Northern NM Timber Species Age:N.A. Stand Density:N.A. Site Index:N.A. Elevation:N.A. Slope:N.A. Aspect:N.A. Habitat/Vegetation Class:N.A. Ownership/Administration:NFS Location of plots:santa Fe NF Is stand management history available? For many of the plots Which pests are present in the stands? Mistletoe, etc. If pests been seriously active in the history of the stands; which pests, when were they active, and to what extent did they affect the stand? Unknown Plot/Study Design Study Design:Unknown Plot Design:Concentric circular fixed radius plots: sawtimber - 1/4 AC Poles - 1/10 AC Reprod. - 1/50 AC Treatments:Unknown MeasurementInitial: WEST SIDE EAST SIDE Intervals:Subsequent: WEST , 1975 EAST - NONE Planned Future: NONE Data Accessibility Can the data be obtained by FPM for pest model validation? yes How are the data currently stored? raw data on paper, output on printouts

8 3-004 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? unknown Are there personnel available who know exactly where the plots are located on the ground and who could lead FPM crews to the plots? no Data Collection What remotely sensed data exist for the plots? 1963 aerial photos with index maps and also sketch maps What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots? site, exposure, slope, ground type What tree data were collected? species, dbh, # logs, total ht., cut or leave, tree class, damage class, butt grade, S & C, surface defect, internal defect, crown ratio, crown class, seedling count Which of the following pests were data collected? dwarf mistletoe?looks like plots are tainted high, medium, low for whole plot Was Hawksworth's DMR rating system used? no Were data collected on individual trees? no root disease? no If so, what kind of data were collected? Were stem maps made? spruce budworm? no mountain pine beetle? no Douglas-fir tussock moth? no other? no Additional Comments Is there any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above?no 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. We have the stage I inventory data from This apparently is taking the place of the old permanent plots.

9 Administrative Information Purpose:Growth & Yield Source:Agency Fort Apache (CFI) Continuous Forest Inventory Manager:Maurice Williams, B.I.A. Forestry, P.O. Box 560 Whiteriver, Arizona Plot Area Descriptions Species:Ponderosa Pine, White Pine, Douglas-Fir, White Fir, Engelmann Spruce, Corkbark Fir, Aspen Age:0 to 250 years Stand Density:Frequency, Basal Area Per Acre etc. Site Index:Minnor or Meyer, 50% of Plots, site trees tagged Elevation:5000 to 11,500 feet Slope:0 to 99% Aspect:N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW Habitat/Vegetation Class:(Chojnacky 1988) Ownership/Administration:Bureau of Indian Affairs Location of plots:fort Apache Indian Reservation Is stand management history available? Yes Which pests are present in the stands? Mistletoe, Ips, Dendroctonus, Spruce Aphids, Prescott Scale, Limb Rust, Bark Beetles, Needle Cast Fungus, Porcupine. (Chojnacky 1988) 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? 1. Spruce beetle to Reduced basal area. 2. Mistletoe - On going. Plot/Study Design Study Design:100 chain grid system plots in commercial timber 700 plot clusters of 2 subplots Plot Design:1/5 acre circular subplot - fixed area, all trees 5 inches plus tagged and measured. Treatments:Clear-cutting, group cuts, selective cut Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Interval: , Data Accessibility Can the data be obtained by FPM for pest model validation? Yes

10 How are the data currently stored? Electronically - PC compatible

11 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? Maps, photos - referenced to major roads. Center staked 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 Data Collection What remotely sensed data exist for the plots? Aerial photos, maps and sketch maps. What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots? (Chojnacky 1988) What tree data were collected? dbh, height, crown measure growth and much more (Chojnacky 1988) 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? No If so, what kind of data were collected? Were stem maps made? spruce budworm? No mountain pine beetle? Yes Douglas-fir tussock moth? Yes other? Animal Additional Comments Is there any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above? (Chojnacky 1988) This booklet is also on file at FPM in Flagstaff, AZ. 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. Woodland plots Fort Apache Indian Reservation

12 3-006 Continuous Forest Inventory, San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation Administrative Information Purpose:To provide a means of collecting information needed to determine timber volume, describe timber stand condition, and to produce a continuous source of stand information, ind.tree growth data and forest trends. Source:U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Branch of Forestry, San Carlos Agency, San Carlos Tribal Forestry Manager:Scott Meneely, BIA Forestry, P.O. Box 209, San Carlos, AZ Plot Area Descriptions Species:Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, Southwestern white pine, Chiahuahua pine Age: ; many stands are uneven-aged Stand Density:Variable square feet of basal area/acre Site Index:Minor's Elevation:5,700-7,800 feet Slope:0-48% Aspect:All Habitat/Vegetation Class:Most stands are Pipo/Quga or Pipo/Quar habitat types. Some Pipo/Quem, Pipo/Muvi, Pipo/Mumo, and Psme/Quga exist. Reference U.S. Forest Service Forest and Woodland habitat types of Arizona south of the Mogollon Rim, Edition 2. Ownership/Administration:Indian land Location of plots:san Carlos apache Reservation, Graham and Gila Counties, Arizona Is stand management history available? Yes, although limited Which pests are present in the stands? Southwestern dwarf mistletoe on ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir dwarf mistletoe, Arizona five-spinded ips, western pine beetle, armillaria root rot, annosum root rot 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? Yes, Dwarf mistletoe occurs in approximately 35% of operable timber on the reservation, in some instances portions of stands appear to have been killed by mistletoe. Bark beetles, particularly Ips, are also destructive. Root rots appear to be minor.

13 3-006 Plot/Study Design Study Design:Original plots were located on a 1 mile grid throughout the reservation forest. 110 plots are located within operable portion of the forest. These have been measured twice, one in 1974 (installation) and in A third remeasurement is currently underway (1990). Also additional plots are being installed and measured for the first time in Plot Design:Each plot consists of two 0.25-acre subplots, located 4 chains apart. Each subplot also contains two minor circular plots - a 0.01 acre minor plot superimposed over the subplot center and the NE quadrant (1/16 acre) minor plot Treatments:These are continuous forest inventory plots. Plots are treated exactly like the surrounding stand they are located in, i.e. if a stand is harvested for sawtimber, and CFI plot located in that stand is treated in a like fashion. Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Intervals: 1974 (installation) , every 10 years Data Accessibility Can the data be obtained by FPM for pest model validation? Yes How are the data currently stored? On data forms 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? Each plot is located on a USGS quadrangle. Also a site location form is completed for each plot. 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 Data Collection What remotely sensed data exist for the plots? Aerial photos, USGS quads What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots?

14 Land classification, forest habitat type, aspect slope, elevation, land form, stand treatment, stand age, stand classification, stocking percent and limiting factors, site tree (species, dbh, age 10yr growth, total height) timber type call, plot DMR What tree data were collected? Remeasurement plots: tree#, species, minor plot code, current dbh, age class, vigor class, tree problem, severity of problem, DMR for upper, mid, and lower 1/3's of, crown, crown classification, crown ratio, defect, total height, dob at 17ft.

15 3-006 Data Collection (cont.) 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, recorded by thirds on remeasured plots root disease? No If so, what kind of data were collected? Were stem maps made? spruce budworm? No mountain pine beetle? No Douglas-fir tussock moth No other? No Additional Comments Is there any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above?no 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.no

16 3-007 Continuous Forest Inventories in Albuquerque Area, BIA Administrative Information Purpose:To establish permanent inventory plots from which the allowable cut for the forest can be estimated and forest trends in response to forest management can be analyzed Source:BIA, Southern Ute, Mescalero and Jicarilla Agencies Manager: Southern Ute Agency, BIA Mescalero Agency, BIA Jicarilla Agency, BIA Tony Recker, Forest Manager John Andrews,Acting For Mgr Marvin Olson, For. Mg PO Box 315, Ignacio,CO Mescalero, NM Dulce, NM (303) (505) (505) Plot Area Descriptionsall category ranges and classifications that New Mexico and S. Colorado have to offer... no limitations Species: Age: Stand Density: Site Index: Elevation: Slope: Aspect: Habitat/Vegetation Class: Ownership/Administration:Individual tribes with federal government trust status. Location of plots: Is stand management history available? stand history in past 5 years is very good Which pests are present in the stands? Many... especially dwarf mistletoe 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? The most significant pests are dwarf mistletoes, armillaria and annosus root rots, Ips, mountain pine beetle, spruce budworm, needle cast. Damage ranges from insignificant to significant amounts of mortality, infection, and population levels Plot/Study Design Study Design:Plots are spaced on a 40 chain square grid Plot Design:circular 1/5 acre fixed plot with two minor plots (1/20 and 1/100 acre). 1/5 ac plots are used for permanent growth measurements ac minor plot is located in NE quadrant of 1/5 ac plot and is used to tally saplings and to measure height and form class of sawtimber. 1/100 ac seedling plot at center of 1/5 ac Treatments:treated same as surrounding stands, history available from Agency S. Ute Mescalero Jicarilla

17 3-007 Plot/Study Design (cont.) Measurement Initial Subsequent Planned Future Intervals: none none ? Data Accessibility Can the data be obtained by FPM for pest model validation? check with respective BIA Agency How are the data currently stored? data are stored on field cards and electronically (IBM PC compatible) Plot Accessibility Can FPM obtain permission to visit plots for purposes of collecting additional pest-specific information? Check with respective BIA Agency How are the plot locations documented and/or monumented? Information available through respective BIA Agency 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 Data Collection What remotely sensed data exist for the plots? aerial photos, USGS quads, GIS files What site data were collected on each or on a subsample of plots? Similar to San Carlos Agency above What tree data were collected? Similar to San Carlos Agency above Which of the following pests were data collected? dwarf mistletoe? Yes Was Hawksworth's DMR rating system used? only at S. Ute Agency Were data collected on individual trees? Yes root disease? If so, what kind of data were collected? Were stem maps made? spruce budworm? mountain pine beetle? Douglas-fir tussock moth? other? Additional Comments Any other information which you think is important to potential users of the plot data described above.no

18 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. Northern Pueblos Agency was funded by FPM-R3 to install permanent plots for analysis of mistletoe trend and intensification in relation to silvicultural treatments recently completed on the Deer Pond Logging Unit. It consists of a square grid design using a 5 chain spacing. Contact Dennis Dupuis at Albuquerque Area Office of BIA.