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Toohey Project Environmental Assessment February 2011 B-1 Appendix B Appendix B List of Stands & Treatments Terms and codes used in this table under the columns of Primary Treatment, Secondary Treatment, and Mitigations are defined in Appendix C. Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2. Unit Number GIS Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment Secondary Treatment Regeneration Method Resulting Forest Type Mitigations 015-002 24 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction None None White Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, WS14, REC2, SNN2 015-005 87 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None White Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, REC2, HR1, SNN2 015-006 56 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut with Reserves Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration Mixed Pines S9, S10, REC1 016-001 10 Mixed Pines Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Mixed Pines P2, WL8, S2, S9, S10, SC1 016-003 11 Mixed Pines Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, SC1, SNN2 016-005 44 Red Pine Variable Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1, REC1, HR1, SNN1 016-011 23 Jack Pine Thinning Site Preparation Burn None Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10 016-013 13 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine Mechanical Site Preparation Site Preparation Burn Natural Regeneration Mixed Pines WL5, S2, S9, S10, SC1, SNN1 016-049 14 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10 016-053 48 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves Site Preparation Burn Seeding Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10, WS1 016-079 12 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Red Pine WS12, REC2, SNN2 023-019 6 Black Spruce Underplant None None Black Spruce

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Toohey Project Environmental Assessment

February 2011 B-1 Appendix B

Appendix B List of Stands & Treatments

Terms and codes used in this table under the columns of Primary Treatment, Secondary Treatment, and Mitigations are defined in Appendix C. Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

015-002 24 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction None None White Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, WS14,

REC2, SNN2

015-005 87 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None White Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, REC2,

HR1, SNN2

015-006 56 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration Mixed Pines S9, S10, REC1

016-001 10 Mixed Pines Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Mixed Pines P2, WL8, S2, S9, S10,

SC1

016-003 11 Mixed Pines Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, SC1, SNN2

016-005 44 Red Pine Variable Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1, REC1, HR1, SNN1

016-011 23 Jack Pine Thinning Site Preparation Burn None Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10

016-013 13 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Mechanical Site Preparation

Site Preparation Burn Natural Regeneration Mixed Pines WL5, S2, S9, S10, SC1,

SNN1

016-049 14 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10

016-053 48 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10, WS1

016-079 12 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Red Pine WS12, REC2, SNN2

023-019 6 Black Spruce Underplant None None Black Spruce

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Toohey Project Environmental Assessment

February 2011 B-2 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

023-032 9 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Jack Pine S9, S10, SC1

023-033 10 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, SC1

023-035 18 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Interplant White Pine WL5, S2, S9, S10, SC1

023-036 12 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch WL5, S2, S3, S4, S10,

SC1

023-084 97 Black Spruce Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Black Spruce WL5, SC1, WS15

026-043 34 Red Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Jack Pine S2, S9, S10, SC1, WS6,

SNN1

031-036 19 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine WL3, WL5, WS14

031-039 29 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch WL3, WL5, S9, S10

031-042 86 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine WL3, WL5, SC1, WS14

032-012 9 White Pine Thinning None None White Pine S4, S7

032-059 35 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S2, S9, S10

033-003 6 Jack Pine Thinning Underburn None Jack Pine S9, S10, SNN1

033-010 18 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Jack Pine S9, S10, WS1

033-022 12 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Red Pine S9, S10, SNN1

033-027 6 White Pine Underplant None None White Pine S9, S10

033-033 75 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S9, S10, SC1, WS14,

WSR1, HR1, HR3, SNN2

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Toohey Project Environmental Assessment

February 2011 B-3 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

033-034 15 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S4, S7, SC1

033-040 25 White Pine Thinning Underburn None White Pine P2, S9, S10, SC1, WSR1, SNN1

033-044 19 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10

033-046 41 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

033-049 19 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

033-050 40 White Pine Thinning Underburn None White Pine S2, S9, S10

033-052 43 Red Pine Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S4, S7, SC1

033-054 26 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch P2, WL5, S2, S9, S10,

SC1, WSR1, SNN1

033-055 10 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, SC1, WSR1,

SNN1

033-056 17 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, SC1, HR1

033-057 10 Red Pine Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S9, S10

033-069 29 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant Red Pine S9, S10, SC1, WSR1,

SNN1

034-042 53 Mixed Pines Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, WS14,

SNN2

041-004 8 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S4, S11

042-002 25 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant Mixed Pines

P2, WL5, WL8, S2, S9, S10, SC1, WS15, WSR1,

SNN1

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Toohey Project Environmental Assessment

February 2011 B-4 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

042-004 84 Red Pine Variable Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S9, S10, HR1

042-066 19 Black Spruce Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Black Spruce P2, S9, S10, SC1, WSR1,

SNN1

042-068 156 Mixed Pines Pre-commercial Thinning None None Mixed Pines S9, S10, SC1, SNN1

043-002 21 Red Pine Variable Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1, WS15, WSR1, SNN1

043-007 6 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Red Pine S3, S4, S10, SC1, WS14,

HR1

043-013 38 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding White Pine S9, S10, SC1, WS15,

WSR1, SNN1

043-016 28 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine S2, S4, S7, SC1, WS15,

WSR1, SNN1

043-024 9 Red Pine Variable Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1, WS15, WSR1, SNN1

043-025 1 Open Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Open S3, S4, S10, SC1

044-001 25 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine WL5, S2, S9, S10

044-002 74 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut with Reserves Underburn Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, SC3, WS2

044-003 14 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Shelterwood Cut with Reserves None White Pine S4

044-012 7 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S2, S4, SC1

044-019 59 Black Spruce Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Black Spruce S2, S9, S10, SC3, WS1

044-029 46 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation

Natural Regeneration and Interplanting Jack Pine S4, S7, HR1

044-031 11 Red Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant Jack Pine S4, S7, SC3, WS1

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Toohey Project Environmental Assessment

February 2011 B-5 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

044-040 4 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Red Pine S3, S4, S10, SC1, WS14

044-059 12 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine P2, S4, S7, S11, SC3,

WS1, HR1

044-063 1 Open Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Open S3, S4, S10, SC1

045-007 37 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine WL7

045-012 19 Aspen /White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir WL7, S2, S9, S10

045-025 12 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine WL7, S2, S9, S10, SC3

045-027 7 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine WL7, S2, S9, S10, SC3

045-035 21 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine WL5, WL8, S2, S9, S10, SC1

045-037 9 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S4, S7

045-050 18 Quaking Aspen Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10

045-053 25 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine WL7, S4, S7, HR1

045-055 55 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch WL7, S2, S4, S7, HR1

045-056 86 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch WL7, SC3

047-001 475 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch WL3, WS7

048-004 43 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10, SC1, WS7, SNN1

053-005 31 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Jack Pine S2, S9, S10, WS6

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February 2011 B-6 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

053-007 141 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Jack Pine S2, S9, S10, WS6

053-010 46 White Pine Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10

054-003 230 Paper Birch Shelterwood Cut 30

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine P2, S2, S9, S10, WS10,

SNN1

054-011 56 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine P3, S2, S9, S10, WS10

054-024 91 Quaking Aspen Shelterwood Cut 30

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10, WS16

055-001 251 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine P3, S2, S9, S10, SC2,

HR1, SNN1

055-003 20 Red Maple (dry site) Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, SC2,

SNN1

055-005 42 Quaking Aspen Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine P3, S2, S9, S10

055-006 90 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine P5, S2, S9, S10

058-021 13 Red Pine Clearcut with Reserves Underburn Seeding Jack Pine WL7, S4, SC3

058-026 104 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S4, S7, WS1

058-051 32 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine WL7, S4, S7, S11, SC3

059-005 61 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine SC1, WSR1, SNN1

059-009 33 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine P2, WL5, S2, S9, S10,

SC1

059-014 28 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine WL5, S2, S9, S10, SC1

059-015 15 Jack Pine Shelterwood Cut 30

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Jack Pine WL5, S9, S10, WS15

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February 2011 B-7 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

059-040 22 Jack Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves Underburn Interplant Mixed Pines WL5, S2, S4, S7, SC1,

WSR1

060-007 38 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine SC1, WSR1, SNN1

060-015 32 Quaking Aspen Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S4, S7

061-002 12 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S2, S9, S10

061-009 87 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site

Preparation Natural Regeneration Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine P10, WL6, S2, S9, S10

061-010 78 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut 30

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10

061-014 94 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S9, S10

061-016 19 White Pine Shelterwood Cut 30

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine S2, S4

061-018 17 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine Seed-Tree Cut None Natural Regeneration Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S2, S9, S10

061-020 14 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10

061-051 27 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site

Preparation Natural Regeneration Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10

061-056 41 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10, WS1

062-057 28 White Pine Thinning Underburn None White Pine S2, S3, S4, S10

062-067 18 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen

062-068 28 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10

063-012 35 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch WL6, S2, S9, S10, SNN1

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Toohey Project Environmental Assessment

February 2011 B-8 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

063-016 88 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen WL6, S2, S9, S10

063-045 18 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch WL6, S9, S10, WS8

074-044 11 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10

076-007 15 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine P2, S2, S9, S10, SC1, WS1, WSR1, SNN1

076-011 15 Jack Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Interplant Mixed Pines S9, S10

076-021 57 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S4, S7

076-023 15 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Jack Pine S2, S4, S7, WS1

076-073 28 Red Pine Thinning Slash Disposal None Red Pine S2, S4, S7, WS15, WSR1

077-003 30 Red Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine

077-008 8 Jack Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Jack Pine S2, S4, S7, SC3, WS14

077-009 42 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine WL5, SC1

077-012 35 Jack Pine Patch Clearcut Slash Disposal Seeding Jack Pine P2, S2, S9, S10, SC1

077-026 86 Quaking Aspen Understory Fuels Reduction None None Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, SC1

077-041 34 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine SC1, WS1

077-052 10 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, SC1

078-002 8 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10, SC1, WS1

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Toohey Project Environmental Assessment

February 2011 B-9 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

078-020 29 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S4, S7, HR1

078-026 38 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, WS1

078-034 46 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, WS1

079-010 39 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10

079-022 23 White Pine Thinning None None White Pine S2, S4

079-027 13 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S4, S7

079-030 38 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10, HR1

079-039 73 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10

079-047 17 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S9, S10, SC1

080-014 17 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen P2, S2, S3, S4, S10

080-016 51 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10

080-033 12 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine

081-004 27 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant Mixed Pines S2, S4, S7, SC2, SNN1

081-013 44 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, SC2

081-025 98 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10, SC2, SNN1

083-011 73 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

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Toohey Project Environmental Assessment

February 2011 B-10 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

083-029 41 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-030 44 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-040 31 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-065 48 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-067 22 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-069 35 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-071 39 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

086-049 35 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, SC1

086-050 19 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, SC1

087-001 25 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S2, S4

087-004 166 Red Pine Thinning Slash Disposal None Red Pine WL6, SC2

087-009 95 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine WL6

087-010 64 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine WL6, S2, S9, S10

087-015 53 Quaking Aspen Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine WL6, SC2

087-017 52 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch WL6, S2, S9, S10

088-009 19 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine WL6, S2, S3, S4, S10

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February 2011 B-11 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

088-012 71 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines WL6, S2, S3, S4, S10,

SC2

088-022 19 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines WL6, S2, S3, S4, S10,

SC2

089-008 117 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch P2, S2, S9, S10, SC2

089-023 14 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S4, S7

089-051 49 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS14,

REC3, HR3

089-052 11 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction None None Red Pine S2, S3, S4, S10

090-001 25 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10

114-001 21 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S4, S7, WS14

114-004 23 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S4, S7, SC1

114-006 4 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S4, S7, SC1

114-007 16 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen P2, S2, S9, S10, SC1

114-010 22 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S2, S4, S7

114-015 29 Quaking Aspen Understory Fuels Reduction None None Quaking Aspen S2, S4, S7, SC1

114-016 39 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction None None Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S4, S7, SC1

114-018 105 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, SC1, WS 7

115-004 11 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10, WS14

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Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

115-022 41 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S4, S7

115-025 75 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, WS1

115-028 15 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S4

115-032 12 White Pine Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S9, S10, SC1

116-004 11 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S9, S10, WS14

116-053 76 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen WL6, S4, S7

116-067 51 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS14

117-003 27 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Underplant None None Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S9, S10

117-014 83 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10, SC2, WS14

118-007 36 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10

118-041 24 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S9, S10, WS8

119-028 23 Cedar/Aspen/Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction None None Cedar/Aspen/Paper

Birch S2, S9, S10, SC1

119-029 5 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS14

119-030 16 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS16

119-037 57 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S3, S4, S10

119-042 31 White Pine Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10

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Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

119-049 28 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10, S11

120-023 38 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S4, S7, SC1

120-026 67 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

122-005 26 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10

242-022 35 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

242-023 69 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS6

242-031 58 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10

242-033 14 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S4, S7

242-041 33 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10

243-075 53 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration Paper Birch P2, S2, S9, S10

244-046 10 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding White Pine P2, S9, S10, WS14

244-048 58 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding White Pine WL5, S9, S10, SC1,

WS14

244-050 13 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction None None White Pine S2, S4

244-051 3 Paper Birch Underplant None None Paper Birch

244-052 15 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Interplant Paper Birch S4, SC2, WS7

244-053 19 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Interplant Paper Birch S4, SC2, WS7, HR3

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February 2011 B-14 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

244-055 22 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Interplant Paper Birch S4, SC2, WS13

244-063 90 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine P2, S9, S10, SC1

244-064 19 Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Paper Birch S3, S4, S10, SC1

244-067 15 Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Paper Birch S3, S4, S10, WS14,

REC2

244-068 9 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S3, S4, S10, REC2

244-070 2 White Spruce/Fir Thinning Understory Fuels Reduction None White Spruce/Fir S3, S4, S10, REC1

244-071 5 Jack Pine Thinning Understory Fuels Reduction None Jack Pine S3, S4, S10, REC1

244-072 13 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Understory Fuels Reduction None None Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine REC2

244-075 36 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S9, S10, SC1

244-076 29 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch P2, S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1

244-077 26 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1

244-080 12 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S3, S4, S10, SC1

245-007 109 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS1, HR1

245-008 38 Paper Birch Underplant None None Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, HR3

245-021 9 Paper Birch Underplant None None Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10

245-022 8 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Underplant None None Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10, HR1

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February 2011 B-15 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

246-008 129 Paper Birch Shelterwood Cut 30 Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, HR1

246-012 30 Red Pine Shelterwood Cut 30

Site Preparation Burn Plant Mixed Pines S2, S3, S4, S10

246-013 27 Red Pine Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S9, S10, SC1

246-015 34 Red Pine Thinning Underburn None Red Pine P2, S9, S10, SC1

246-023 25 Quaking Aspen Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen WL5, S9, S10, SC1, HR3

246-026 20 Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction None None Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, SC1, REC2

246-027 27 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10, SC1, WS14

246-030 29 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10, WS14

246-034 90 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS10

246-043 20 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

246-044 17 Quaking Aspen Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, SC1

246-047 12 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10

247-012 36 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

247-020 79 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Interplant Paper Birch P9, WL5, WL6, S2, S9,

S10, SC1, WS7

247-021 18 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1,

WS7

247-028 37 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10, WS7

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Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

247-029 11 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine P2, S9, S10, SC1, WS7

247-032 42 Paper Birch Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

247-043 35 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant Mixed Pines P2, SC1

248-011 6 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S3, S4, S10

248-019 12 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S2, S9, S10, WS10

248-021 12 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10, WS12

248-022 42 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine P7, S2, S9, S10, S11

248-029 14 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves Underburn Interplant White Pine S9, S10, SC1, WS10

248-030 10 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant White Pine S9, S10, WS6

248-033 22 Mixed Pines Selection Cut Site Preparation Burn Interplant Mixed Pines S3, S4, S10

248-037 20 White Pine Selection Cut Site Preparation Burn Interplant White Pine S3, S4, S10

248-044 16 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S9, S10

248-047 41 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant Mixed Pines SC1

248-055 16 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10

248-062 4 Red Pine Thinning Slash Disposal None Red Pine S3, S4, S10, SC1

248-067 16 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S9, S10, SC1, WS6

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February 2011 B-17 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

248-068 13 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves Underburn Interplant White Pine S9, S10, SC1

248-118 16 Red Pine Selection Cut Site Preparation Burn Interplant Red Pine S3, S4, S10

249-019 21 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10

249-022 68 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine WS10

250-007 15 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10, WS10

250-015 34 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10, WS10

250-044 32 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, S11, WS8

250-045 28 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS6

250-046 19 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Jack Pine S2, S9, S10, WS6

250-061 10 Jack Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Jack Pine S9, S10

250-063 50 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine WL4, S2, S3, S4, S8, S10

250-072 15 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration White Pine P2, WL5, S2, S9, S10

251-006 80 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine P2, S2, S8, S9, S10

251-007 31 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

251-009 14 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir

251-016 71 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S9, S10

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Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

251-038 19 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Red Pine S3, S4, S10

251-084 44 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine

251-085 147 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine

252-009 45 Mixed Pines Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, WS7

252-017 41 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10

252-035 42 White Spruce/Fir Thinning None None White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10

253-002 27 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10

253-003 14 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S2, S3, S4, S10

253-004 7 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10

253-005 131 Red Pine Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S9, S10, WS15

253-008 31 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S9, S10, WS14

253-009 66 Paper Birch Shelterwood Cut 30

Site Preparation Burn Natural Regeneration Paper Birch P5, WL4, S3, S4, S10,

SC2, WS7

253-012 143 Red Pine Selection Cut Underburn Interplant Red Pine P6, WL4, S9, S10, SC2, WS7

253-020 10 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S9, S10

253-025 47 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S9, S10, WS7

253-027 28 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S9, S10, WS14, HR3

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February 2011 B-19 Appendix B

Table B-1: List of Units for Alternative 2.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

253-045 19 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S9, S10, SC2, WS7

273-004 11 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Seed-Tree Cut None Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S4, S7

273-006 274 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir P8, S2, S9, S10, WS16

273-007 66 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Seed-Tree Cut None Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10, WS16

Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3.

Unit Number

GIS Acres Forest Type Primary

Treatment Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

016-011 23 Jack Pine Thinning Site Preparation Burn None Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10

016-013 13 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Mechanical Site Preparation

Site Preparation Burn Natural Regeneration Mixed Pines WL5, S2, S9, S10, SC1,

SNN1

023-019 6 Black Spruce Underplant None None Black Spruce

026-043 34 Red Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Jack Pine S2, S9, S10, SC1, WS6,

SNN1

031-036 19 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine WL3, WL5, WS14

031-039 29 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch WL3, WL5, S9, S10

031-042 86 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine WL3, WL5, SC1, WS14

032-012 9 White Pine Thinning None None White Pine S4, S7

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Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

032-059 35 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S2, S9, S10

033-003 6 Jack Pine Thinning Underburn None Jack Pine S9, S10, SNN1

033-022 12 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Red Pine S9, S10, SNN1

033-027 6 White Pine Underplant None None White Pine S9, S10

033-033 75 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S9, S10, SC1, WS14,

WSR1, HR1, HR3, SNN2

033-034 15 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S4, S7, SC1

033-040 25 White Pine Thinning Underburn None White Pine P2, S9, S10, SC1, WSR1, SNN1

033-044 19 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10

033-046 41 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

033-049 19 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

033-050 40 White Pine Thinning Underburn None White Pine S2, S9, S10

033-052 43 Red Pine Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S4, S7, SC1

033-054 26 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch P2, WL5, S2, S9, S10,

SC1, WSR1, SNN1

033-055 10 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, SC1, WSR1,

SNN1

033-056 17 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, SC1, HR1

033-057 10 Red Pine Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S9, S10

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February 2011 B-21 Appendix B

Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

033-069 29 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant Red Pine S9, S10, SC1, WSR1,

SNN1

034-042 53 Mixed Pines Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, WS14,

SNN2

041-004 8 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S4, S11

042-002 25 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant Mixed Pines

P2, WL5, WL8, S2, S9, S10, SC1, WS15, WSR1,

SNN1

042-004 84 Red Pine Variable Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S9, S10, HR1

042-066 19 Black Spruce Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Black Spruce P2, S9, S10, SC1, WSR1,

SNN1

042-068 156 Mixed Pines Pre-commercial Thinning None None Mixed Pines S9, S10, SC1, SNN1

043-002 21 Red Pine Variable Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1, WS15, WSR1, SNN1

043-007 6 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Red Pine S3, S4, S10, SC1, WS14,

HR1

043-013 38 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding White Pine S9, S10, SC1, WS15,

WSR1, SNN1

043-024 9 Red Pine Variable Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1, WS15, WSR1, SNN1

043-025 1 Open Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Open S3, S4, S10, SC1

044-001 25 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine WL5, S2, S9, S10

044-002 74 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut with Reserves Underburn Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, SC3, WS2

044-003 14 White Pine Site Preparation Burn

Site Preparation Burn Seeding White Pine S4

044-012 7 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S2, S4, SC1

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February 2011 B-22 Appendix B

Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

044-019 59 Black Spruce Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Black Spruce S2, S9, S10, SC3, WS1

044-029 46 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation

Natural Regeneration and Interplanting Jack Pine S4, S7, HR1

044-031 11 Red Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant Jack Pine S4, S7, SC3, WS1

044-040 4 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Red Pine S3, S4, S10, SC1, WS14

044-059 12 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine P2, S4, S7, S11, SC3,

WS1, HR1

044-063 1 Open Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Open S3, S4, S10, SC1

045-007 37 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine WL7

045-025 12 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine WL7, S2, S9, S10, SC3

045-027 7 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine WL7, S2, S9, S10, SC3

045-035 21 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine WL5, WL8, S2, S9, S10, SC1

045-037 9 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S4, S7

045-050 18 Quaking Aspen Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10

045-053 25 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine WL7, S4, S7, HR1

045-055 55 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch WL7, S2, S4, S7, HR1

045-056 86 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch WL7, SC3

048-004 43 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10, SC1, WS7, SNN1

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February 2011 B-23 Appendix B

Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

053-005 31 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Jack Pine S2, S9, S10, WS6

053-007 141 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Jack Pine S2, S9, S10, WS6

053-010 46 White Pine Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10

054-003 230 Paper Birch Shelterwood Cut 30

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine P2, S2, S9, S10, WS10,

SNN1

054-011 56 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine P3, S2, S9, S10, WS10

054-024 91 Quaking Aspen Shelterwood Cut 30

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10, WS16

055-001 251 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine P3, S2, S9, S10, SC2,

HR1, SNN1

055-003 20 Red Maple (dry site) Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S3, S4, S10, SC2,

SNN1

055-005 42 Quaking Aspen Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine P3, S2, S9, S10

055-006 90 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine P5, S2, S9, S10

058-021 13 Red Pine Clearcut with Reserves Underburn Seeding Jack Pine WL7, S4, SC3

058-026 104 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S4, S7, WS1

058-051 32 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine WL7, S4, S7, S11, SC3

059-005 61 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine SC1, WSR1, SNN1

059-009 33 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine P2, WL5, S2, S9, S10,

SC1

059-014 28 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine WL5, S2, S9, S10, SC1

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Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

059-040 22 Jack Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves Underburn Interplant Mixed Pines WL5, S2, S4, S7, SC1,

WSR1

061-009 87 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site

Preparation Natural Regeneration Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine P10, WL6, S2, S9, S10

061-010 78 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut 30

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10

061-014 94 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S9, S10

061-016 19 White Pine Shelterwood Cut 30

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine S2, S4

061-018 17 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine Seed-Tree Cut None Natural Regeneration Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S2, S9, S10

061-020 14 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10

061-056 41 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10, WS1

062-057 28 White Pine Thinning Underburn None White Pine S2, S3, S4, S10

063-012 35 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch WL6, S2, S9, S10, SNN1

063-016 88 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen WL6, S2, S9, S10

063-045 18 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch WL6, S9, S10, WS8

074-044 11 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10

076-007 15 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Seeding Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine P2, S2, S9, S10, SC1, WS1, WSR1, SNN1

076-021 57 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S4, S7

076-023 15 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding Jack Pine S2, S4, S7, WS1

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Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

077-003 30 Red Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine

077-008 8 Jack Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Jack Pine S2, S4, S7, SC3, WS14

077-009 42 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine WL5, SC1

077-012 35 Jack Pine Patch Clearcut Slash Disposal Seeding Jack Pine P2, S2, S9, S10, SC1

077-026 86 Quaking Aspen Understory Fuels Reduction None None Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, SC1

077-041 34 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Seeding Jack Pine SC1, WS1

077-052 10 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, SC1

078-002 8 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10, SC1, WS1

078-020 29 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S4, S7, HR1

078-026 38 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, WS1

078-034 46 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, WS1

079-010 39 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10

079-022 23 White Pine Thinning None None White Pine S2, S4

079-027 13 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S4, S7

079-030 38 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10, HR1

079-039 73 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10

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Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

079-047 17 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S9, S10, SC1

080-014 17 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen P2, S2, S3, S4, S10

080-033 12 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine

081-004 27 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant Mixed Pines S2, S4, S7, SC2, SNN1

081-013 44 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, SC2

081-025 98 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10, SC2, SNN1

083-011 73 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-029 41 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-030 44 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-040 31 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-065 48 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-067 22 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-069 35 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

083-071 39 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

086-049 35 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, SC1

086-050 19 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, SC1

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February 2011 B-27 Appendix B

Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

088-009 19 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine WL6, S2, S3, S4, S10

088-012 71 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines WL6, S2, S3, S4, S10,

SC2

088-022 19 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines WL6, S2, S3, S4, S10,

SC2

089-008 117 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch P2, S2, S9, S10, SC2

089-023 14 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S4, S7

089-051 49 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS14,

REC3, HR3

089-052 11 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction None None Red Pine S2, S3, S4, S10

090-001 25 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10

114-001 21 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S4, S7, WS14

114-004 23 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S4, S7, SC1

114-006 4 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S4, S7, SC1

114-007 16 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen P2, S2, S9, S10, SC1

114-010 22 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S2, S4, S7

114-015 29 Quaking Aspen Understory Fuels Reduction None None Quaking Aspen S2, S4, S7, SC1

114-016 39 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction None None Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S4, S7, SC1

114-018 105 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, SC1, WS7

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Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

115-004 11 Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10, WS14

115-028 15 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S4

115-032 12 White Pine Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S9, S10, SC1

117-003 27 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Underplant None None Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S9, S10

117-014 83 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10, SC2, WS14

118-007 36 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10

118-041 24 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S9, S10, WS8

119-028 23 Cedar/Aspen/Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction None None Cedar/Aspen/Paper

Birch S2, S9, S10, SC1

119-029 5 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS14

119-030 16 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS16

119-037 57 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S3, S4, S10

119-042 31 White Pine Mechanical Site Preparation None Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10

119-049 28 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10, S11

120-023 38 Quaking Aspen Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S4, S7, SC1

120-026 67 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

122-005 26 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10

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February 2011 B-29 Appendix B

Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

242-022 35 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

242-023 69 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS6

242-031 58 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10

242-033 14 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S4, S7

242-041 33 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10

243-075 53 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration Paper Birch P2, S2, S9, S10

244-046 10 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding White Pine P2, S9, S10, WS14

244-048 58 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Seeding White Pine WL5, S9, S10, SC1,

WS14

244-050 13 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction None None White Pine S2, S4

244-051 3 Paper Birch Underplant None None Paper Birch

244-052 15 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Interplant Paper Birch S4, SC2, WS7

244-053 19 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Interplant Paper Birch S4, SC2, WS7, HR3

244-055 22 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Interplant Paper Birch S4, SC2, WS13

244-063 90 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine P2, S9, S10, SC1

244-064 19 Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Paper Birch S3, S4, S10, SC1

244-067 15 Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Paper Birch S3, S4, S10, WS14,

REC2

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February 2011 B-30 Appendix B

Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

244-068 9 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S3, S4, S10, REC2

244-070 2 White Spruce/Fir Thinning Understory Fuels Reduction None White Spruce/Fir S3, S4, S10, REC1

244-071 5 Jack Pine Thinning Understory Fuels Reduction None Jack Pine S3, S4, S10, REC1

244-072 13 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Understory Fuels Reduction None None Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine REC2

244-075 36 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S9, S10, SC1

244-076 29 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch P2, S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1

244-077 26 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1

244-080 12 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S3, S4, S10, SC1

245-007 109 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS1, HR1

245-008 38 Paper Birch Underplant None None Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, HR3

245-021 9 Paper Birch Underplant None None Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10

245-022 8 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Underplant None None Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10, HR1

246-008 129 Paper Birch Shelterwood Cut 30 Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, HR1

246-012 30 Red Pine Shelterwood Cut 30

Site Preparation Burn Plant Mixed Pines S2, S3, S4, S10

246-013 27 Red Pine Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S9, S10, SC1

246-015 34 Red Pine Thinning Underburn None Red Pine P2, S9, S10, SC1

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February 2011 B-31 Appendix B

Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

246-023 25 Quaking Aspen Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen WL5, S9, S10, SC1, HR3

246-026 20 Paper Birch Understory Fuels Reduction None None Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, SC1, REC2

246-027 27 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10, SC1, WS14

246-030 29 Upland Black Spruce or Black Spruce/Jack Pine

Understory Fuels Reduction Underplant None Upland Black Spruce or

Black Spruce/Jack Pine S9, S10, WS14

246-034 90 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10, WS10

246-043 20 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

246-044 17 Quaking Aspen Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Quaking Aspen S2, S9, S10, SC1

246-047 12 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10

247-012 36 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

247-020 79 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Interplant Paper Birch P9, WL5, WL6, S2, S9,

S10, SC1, WS7

247-021 18 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S2, S3, S4, S10, SC1,

WS7

247-028 37 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves None Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S2, S3, S4, S10, WS7

247-029 11 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine P2, S9, S10, SC1, WS7

247-032 42 Paper Birch Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

247-043 35 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant Mixed Pines P2, SC1

248-011 6 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S3, S4, S10

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Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

248-019 12 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S2, S9, S10, WS10

248-021 12 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine S2, S9, S10, WS12

248-022 42 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine P7, S2, S9, S10, S11

248-029 14 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves Underburn Interplant White Pine S9, S10, SC1, WS10

248-030 10 Jack Pine Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant White Pine S9, S10, WS6

248-033 22 Mixed Pines Selection Cut Site Preparation Burn Interplant Mixed Pines S3, S4, S10

248-037 20 White Pine Selection Cut Site Preparation Burn Interplant White Pine S3, S4, S10

248-044 16 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S9, S10

248-047 41 Mixed Pines Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Plant Mixed Pines SC1

248-062 4 Red Pine Thinning Slash Disposal None Red Pine S3, S4, S10, SC1

248-067 16 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Site Preparation Burn Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S9, S10, SC1, WS6

248-068 13 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves Underburn Interplant White Pine S9, S10, SC1

248-118 16 Red Pine Selection Cut Site Preparation Burn Interplant Red Pine S3, S4, S10

250-007 15 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10, WS10

250-061 10 Jack Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Jack Pine S9, S10

250-063 50 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Plant White Pine WL4, S2, S3, S4, S8, S10

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February 2011 B-33 Appendix B

Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

250-072 15 White Pine Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

Mechanical Site Preparation Natural Regeneration White Pine P2, WL5, S2, S9, S10

251-006 80 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine P2, S2, S8, S9, S10

251-007 31 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch S2, S9, S10

251-009 14 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Seed-Tree Cut Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir

251-016 71 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S9, S10

251-038 19 Red Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Red Pine S3, S4, S10

251-084 44 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine

251-085 147 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine

252-009 45 Mixed Pines Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10, WS7

252-017 41 Red Pine Thinning None None Red Pine S2, S9, S10

252-035 42 White Spruce/Fir Thinning None None White Spruce/Fir S2, S9, S10

253-002 27 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10

253-003 14 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S2, S3, S4, S10

253-004 7 Fir-Aspen/Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S2, S9, S10

253-005 131 Red Pine Thinning Underburn None Red Pine S2, S9, S10, WS15

253-008 31 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S9, S10, WS14

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February 2011 B-34 Appendix B

Table B-2 List of Units for Alternative 3. Unit

Number GIS

Acres Forest Type Primary Treatment

Secondary Treatment

Regeneration Method

Resulting Forest Type Mitigations

253-009 66 Paper Birch Shelterwood Cut 30

Site Preparation Burn Natural Regeneration Paper Birch P5, WL4, S3, S4, S10,

SC2, WS7

253-012 143 Red Pine Selection Cut Underburn Interplant Red Pine P6, WL4, S9, S10, SC2, WS7

253-020 10 Paper Birch Seed-Tree Cut Mechanical Site Preparation Plant Mixed Pines S9, S10

253-025 47 Paper Birch Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Paper Birch S9, S10, WS7

253-027 28 White Pine Understory Fuels Reduction Underburn None White Pine S9, S10, WS14, HR3

253-045 19 Aspen/White Spruce/Fir Clearcut with Reserves Slash Disposal Natural Regeneration Aspen/White Spruce/Fir S9, S10, SC2, WS7

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February 2011 C-1 Appendix C

Appendix C Description of Treatment Types and Mitigation Measures

Table C-1: Treatments and Descriptions that Create Young Forest through Even-aged Harvest.

Treatment Description Photo Example

Clearcut with Reserves

This is an even-aged management technique where most merchantable trees in the stand are harvested in a single cutting, establishing a young stand. A varying number of trees or groups of trees are retained to achieve wildlife and tree species diversity goals. Generally, 6 to 12 trees (minimum diameter at breast height of six inches) per acre are left uncut.

Seed-Tree Cut

This is an even-aged management technique where most merchantable trees are cut, but about 10 trees per acre of the desired species are retained for seed production. The amount of remaining trees (residual basal area) is typically more than a clearcut, but less than a shelterwood cut.

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February 2011 C-2 Appendix C

Table C-1: Treatments and Descriptions that Create Young Forest through Even-aged Harvest.

Treatment Description Photo Example

Patch Clearcut

This is an even-aged management technique involves harvesting most merchantable trees within small patches (typically 3-7 acres) or strips within a stand. Over time, the remaining portions of the stand would be harvested in smaller patches as well. The silvicultural prescription describes whether reserve trees would be left within the small cut areas.

Shelterwood Cut 30 with Reserves

An even-aged regeneration method where most of the merchantable trees are harvested and some mature trees (at least 30 square feet basal area) are retained to provide sufficient shade for a new age class in a moderated environment. The shelter trees are retained indefinitely

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February 2011 C-3 Appendix C

Table C-2: Treatments and Descriptions that Create or Maintain Two or More Age Classes through Uneven Age Harvest.

Treatment Description Photo Example

Shelterwood Cut with Reserves

An uneven-aged regeneration method where some trees are harvested fairly uniformly across a stand, but a larger amount of trees are retained (approximately 50 to 80 square feet basal area). The residual trees provide a shaded microenvironment for regeneration and act as a seed source. The shelter trees are retained indefinitely as an older age class.

Selection Cut

An uneven-aged regeneration method where individual trees or groups of trees of specified size classes and species are removed fairly uniformly throughout the stand to produce an uneven-aged structure. The intent is to promote growth of the residual trees while providing space and increased light for regeneration.

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Table C-3: Treatments and Descriptions that Improve Stand Conditions through Intermediate Harvest Treatments.

Treatment Description Photo Example

Commercial Thinning

An intermediate harvest where trees are removed to improve growing conditions for remaining trees. In general, less than one third of the basal area is removed at one time and trees are removed fairly uniformly across the stand. This method is generally used to reduce stand density of trees to improve growth and/or form, enhance forest health, or recover potential mortality.

Variable Thinning

An intermediate harvest where trees are removed to improve growing conditions for remaining trees. This technique would remove trees and retain trees in variable densities (basal areas) throughout the stand instead of uniformly.

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Table C-4: Treatments and Descriptions that Restore Stands through a Variety of Non-harvest Activities.

Treatment Description Photo Example

Underplant Seedlings are planted under existing vegetation and hand released from competition three to five years after planting, if necessary

Understory Fuels Reduction

A mechanical treatment that reduces understory fuels, including dead and down material and ladder fuels such as small balsam fir. The fuels may be piled and burned, crushed, chopped, or removed with mechanical equipment or by hand. The overstory remains undisturbed. The treatment can be used in stands where the overstory is being retained or post-harvest (as secondary treatment).

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Table C-4: Treatments and Descriptions that Restore Stands through a Variety of Non-harvest Activities.

Treatment Description Photo Example

Mechanical Site Preparation

A mechanical treatment that prepares an area for regeneration and reduces competition from brush and undesirable tree species currently on site. The equipment type and operating season depends on the site conditions, such as soil moisture and vegetation present. Regeneration of the stand can be through natural seeding, direct seeding or planted seedlings. The treatment can be used in stands with low stocking and undesirable regeneration or post-harvest (as secondary treatment).

Pre-commercial Thinning

Removing non-merchantable trees to reduce stand density to improve tree growth.

Release The selection and release of a desirable species by removing the adjacent competing vegetation. This treatment reduces over-crowding of young planted tees and reduces mortality and competition for nutrients, water and sunlight for the desired species.

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Table C-5: Secondary Reforestation or Fuel Reduction Treatments and Descriptions.

Treatment Description Photo Example

Under Burn

A low intensity fire that burns beneath the canopy of live trees. The understory materials that would be consumed include small down, dead, woody material and live forbs, shrubs and seedlings. Some live mature trees may be burned, but the intent is to maintain the forest canopy.

Slash Disposal

Dispose of slash created from management activities through chipping, biomass removal, burning, or other appropriate methods.

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Table C-5: Secondary Reforestation or Fuel Reduction Treatments and Descriptions.

Treatment Description Photo Example

Site Preparation Burn

A broadcast burn applied across a harvest unit. Harvest slash is consumed to reduce fuel hazards to acceptable levels, while duff and brush competition is reduced to acceptable levels to promote successful regeneration.

Pile Burn Burn piles of operator slash after harvest or piles as a result of hand piling.

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Table C-6: Reforestation Methods.

Treatment Description Photo Example

Natural Regeneration

Regeneration established after harvest through a naturally-occurring process such as seeding, sprouting, or suckering.

Plant

Planting species after a regeneration harvest to ensure regeneration of desired species. Trees are planted at 600 to 700 seedlings per acre to establish a young cohort of desired species. The planted trees are the predominant regeneration on the site and are the new forest type.

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Table C-6: Reforestation Methods.

Treatment Description Photo Example

Interplant

Planting species in addition to natural regeneration after a regeneration harvest. This planting method increases within stand diversity by utilizing natural regeneration along with the desired planted species. Interplanting for diversity which occurs after a shelterwood harvest would be approximately 222 seedlings per acre on 14’ x 14’ spacing. Interplanting for diversity following a clearcut with reserves would be approximately 112 trees per acre. The new forest type is the species being regenerated naturally, not the species being interplanted.

Seed Seeding tree species after harvest to ensure regeneration of desired species.

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Table C-7: Resource codes for Mitigation Measures.

Code Resource

HR Heritage Resources P Plants REC Recreation S Soils SC Scenery SNN Shipstead Newton Nolan WL Wildlife WS Watershed / Riparian / Wetlands WSR Wild Scenic River

Table C-8: Descriptions of Mitigation Measures for the Toohey Project.

Code Mitigation Measure

HR1 Site within and adjacent to unit - one chain buffer. HR3 Unsurveyed shoreline - survey needed. P1 Talk to botanist before using the opening south of Pancore Lake Road as a log landing.

P2 If vegetation management, site preparation, or fuels treatment is in the growing season, treat NNIS occurrence prior to management action.

P3 Treat NNIS within 50 feet of unit before mechanical site preparation occurs, and place one tree length no harvest buffer around TES plant site.

P4 Place one tree length no harvest buffer around TES plant site. P5 No slash disposal or ground disturbance in wetland in middle of stand. P6 No log landing or slash disposal on rare plant site. P7 Don't use wildlife opening along the Wanless Road as a log landing.

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Table C-8: Descriptions of Mitigation Measures for the Toohey Project.

Code Mitigation Measure

P8 Place legacy patch around TES plant location. REC1 Harvesting in or near developed Campgrounds/Camping areas is restricted to the winter months, November to March.

REC2 Hours of operation restricted to 0900-1400. Maintain 20 feet of screening between sites and between sites and roads, focus more intense fuel treatments away from established sites.

REC3 Hours of operation in or adjacent to camping areas is restricted to the hours between 0900 to 1400. Information shall be clearly posted in the camping areas to inform campers of hours of operation, and activities being performed and why.

REC4 Maintain 40 feet of screening between sites and between sites and roads, focus more intense fuel treatments away from established sites.

S1 Harvest operations, temporary roads, skid trails limited to frozen ground conditions. No fill in wetlands.

S2 Harvest operations restricted to the dry season or to periods when the ground is frozen. Suspend operations if excessive rutting occurs.

S3 Retain/return distributed slash or woody debris, stumps and bark on site.

S4 On slopes greater than 18%, confine operations to the lower end of slope. Slopes greater than 35%, use equipment and techniques to minimize operations on slopes.

S7 Avoid wetlands (ELT 2, 4, 5, 6) in unit or operate under frozen conditions. S8 Remove mapped ELT 18 from unit.

S9 Slopes greater than18%, confine operations to lower end. Slopes greater than 35%, use equipment /techniques to minimize operations on slopes. Retain/return distributed slash, woody debris, stumps, bark on site. Avoid wetlands in unit or operate under frozen conditions. Determine long term strategy.

S10 Determine long-term strategy on ELT 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 for soil nutrient and tree nutrient efficiency. S11 Remove mapped ELT 12 from unit.

SC1 Concern Level 1, Paint and ribbon should have limited visibility from the road. Leave trees should be oriented to reduce the impacts of harvest when possible. See comments also.

SC2 Keep timber sale unit boundaries on top of the slope, to reduce visual impacts to lake viewshed.

SC3 Concern Level 2, Paint and ribbon should have limited visibility from the road. Leave trees should be oriented to reduce the impacts of harvest when possible.

SNN1 No harvesting within 400 feet of ordinary high water mark. SNN2 No harvesting within 200 feet of ordinary high water mark.

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Table C-8: Descriptions of Mitigation Measures for the Toohey Project.

Code Mitigation Measure

WL1 Near historic great blue heron colony, check with Biologist on status. WL2 Stick nest present, maintain 50-foot buffer around stick nests. WL3 Historic boreal owl perch or nest found in or adjacent to unit. Retain tree if present and flagged. See Biologist for location.

WL4 High probability of vernal ponds, maintain a 25 foot no-harvest zone and maintain a closed canopy (70% or greater) of mature forest out to 200 feet surrounding seasonal (vernal) ponds.

WL5 Boreal owl nest box in or adjacent to unit. Retain tree with box. See Biologist for location. WL6 Apply Bald Eagle State Management Recommendations (June 2003) and National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007).

WL7 Sensitive butterfly populations in adjacent habitats. Stop operations between June 15 and August 15 to reduce adult mortality along roads.

WL8 Adjacent to small mammal monitoring site. Buffer trap stations by 100 meters. Consult biologist during layout and temporary road design.

WS1 Trout stream, even-age management - no management within a minimum of 150 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

WS2 Trout stream and lake, uneven-age management - no management within a minimum of 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

WS3 Non-trout stream less than 5 feet wide, even-age management in upland forests - no management within a minimum of 100 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

WS4 Non-trout stream less than 5 feet wide, even-age management in upland forests - no management within a minimum of 50 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

WS5 Trout lake, uneven-age management - no management within a minimum of 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

WS6 Non-trout stream greater than 5 feet wide and even-age management in upland forests - no management within a minimum of 100 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

WS7 Non-trout lake, open water wetland, even-age management in upland forests equal to or greater than than 10 acres - no management within a minimum of 100 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

WS8 Non-trout lake, open water wetland, even-age management in upland forests less than than or equal to 10 acres - no management within a minimum of 50 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

WS9 Non-trout stream greater than 10 feet wide and uneven-age management in upland forests - no management within 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

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Table C-8: Descriptions of Mitigation Measures for the Toohey Project.

Code Mitigation Measure

WS10 Non-trout stream, uneven-age management in upland forests, 3 to10 feet wide - no management within a minimum of 100 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

WS11 Non-trout stream, uneven-age management in upland forests, less than 3 feet wide - no management within a minimum of 50 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

WS12 Non-trout lake, open water wetland, uneven-age management in upland forests-no management within a minimum of 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater.

WS13 Inside filter strip 70 feet from the edge of body of water and slope is 18% or less, limit soil exposure to less than 5%. Distribute soil exposure throughout avoiding the concentration of disturbance and preventing an increase in flowage across the filter strip.

WS14 On slopes greater than 18% utilize hand felling 70 feet from the edge of the body of water. Where possible, avoid the removal of spruce, pine, tamarack and cedar in understory.

WS15 Trout stream, uneven-age management in upland forests - no management within a minimum of 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater. Open water wetland, less than 10 acres: no management within a minimum of 50 feet of the ordinary high water mark or slope top.

WS16 Non-trout stream greater than 5 feet, uneven age management in upland forests- no management within a minimum of 100 feet of ordinary high water mark or slope top whichever is greater. Open water wetland, less than 10 acres - no management within a minimum of 50 feet of ordinary high water mark or slope top.

WSR1 Vegetation management must enhance the recreational experience and not have substantial impact to the river's free flow or water quality. River Corridors should be maintained to a near natural state.

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Appendix D Operational Standards and Guidelines

Toohey Project

Introduction This document lists the Forest Plan Standards and Guidelines, State Best Management Practices and Project Recommendations that are routinely employed during harvesting, road work, and prescribed burning operations. The direction in this document is applicable to all proposed actions and would be required during implementation of the proposed management activities. Forest Plan operational standards and guidelines are outlined in silvicultural prescriptions, marking plans, cruise plans, and burn plans. Personnel use these practices during on-the-ground work laying out treatment units, administering timber sales, prescribed burning, and reforestation activities. Standards (S) are required limits to activities. These limitations help the Forest to reach the desired conditions and objectives. Standards also ensure compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and policy direction. Guidelines (G) are preferable limits to management actions that may be followed to achieve desired conditions. Guidelines are generally expected to be carried out but provide for some operational flexibility in responding to variation over time. Some implementation practices (TP) have been developed specifically for the Toohey Project and are also listed below. The Superior National Forest implements the Minnesota Forest Resources Council (MFRC) Voluntary Site-level Guidelines when managing forest resources. Forest Plan standards and guidelines are intended to provide equal or greater protection than MFRC guidelines. MFRC guidelines may be modified if the proposed change provides equal or greater benefits to forest resources.

Key to Numbering S Standard G Guideline

MFRC Minnesota Forest Resource Council Guidelines TP Toohey Project AQ Air Quality BM Biomass FW Forest-wide HR Heritage Resources ID Insects, Diseases, and Disturbance Processes PH Public Health and Hazardous Materials

REC Recreation RTL Trails SC Scenic Resources TM Timber Management TR Tribal Rights and Interests TS Transportation Systems VG Vegetation Management WL Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife WS Watershed Health, Riparian Areas, & Soil Resources

Example of Numbering S-AQ-1

Standard Air Quality

First in a series

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Consistency with Minnesota Forest Resources Council (MFRC) Voluntary Site-level Guidelines G-FW-1 The Forest Service will implement the MFRC management guidelines when

managing forest resources on the National Forest. These measures are described in Sustaining Minnesota Forest Resources: Voluntary site-level Management Guidelines. (Available at: http://www.frc.state.mn.us/FMgdline/Guidelines.html)

Note that not all of the MFRC guidelines are repeated in this document.

Air Quality and Smoke Management (AQ) S-AQ-1 Prescribed burning activities on the National Forest will only be conducted if they

comply with requirements of the most current Minnesota Smoke Management Plan.

TP-AQ-1 Burn plans developed for the implementation of prescribed burn activities will specify which publics will be notified prior to a burn. Adjacent property owners and businesses will be included, as well as any individuals with health problems who may be impacted by smoke.

Biomass (BM) MFRC-BM-1 Avoid harvest of additional biomass from within RMZ’s over and above the

tops and limbs of trees normally removed in a roundwood harvest under existing timber harvesting guidelines (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg 19).

MFRC-BM-2 Avoid biomass harvesting on organic soils deeper than 24 inches that are ombrotrophic. Ombrotrophic sites typically have more than 90% of the basal area in black spruce, with no alder or willow in the understory (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 22). (ELT 5 & 6)

MFRC-BM-3 Avoid biomass harvesting on aspen or hardwood cover types on shallow soils (8 inches or less) over bedrock (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 22). (ELT 18)

MFRC-BM-4 Ensure that landings or on-site areas used to store biomass are in a condition that favors regeneration and growth of native vegetation and trees after use (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 23).

MFRC-BM-5 Avoid additional biomass harvest from erosion-prone sites (e.g., those sites on steep slopes of 35% or more) over and above the tops and limbs of trees normally removed in a roundwood harvest under existing timber harvesting guidelines (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 23).

MFRC-BM-6 Avoid re-entry into the general harvest area of a site with a second operation for the purpose of harvesting biomass once regeneration has begun or planting has been completed (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 25).

MFRC-BM-7 If using a re-entry into a previously harvested site: Retain slash piles that show evidence of use by wildlife. Piles left on site for an extended period may be inhabited by species such as Canada lynx, black bears and other wildlife known to den in slash piles. In addition, consider retaining slash piles that are difficult to access (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 26).

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MFRC-BM-8 Leave all snags possible standing in harvest areas. Snags cut for safety reasons should be left where they fall (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 27).

MFRC-BM-9 Retain and limit disturbance to all pre-existing coarse woody debris (except in skid trails or landings) (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 27).

MFRC-BM-10 Avoid biomass harvest in leave tree clumps, except tops and limbs of trees normally removed in a roundwood harvest under existing timber harvesting guidelines (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 28).

MFRC-BM-11 Retain and scatter tops and limbs from 20% of trees harvested in the general harvest area (one “average-sized” tree out of every five trees harvested) (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 28).

MFRC-BM-12 If harvesting brush and small tress for biomass associated with a timber harvest, leave 20% of this material on the site. This material may be run over or cut, but it should remain on site (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 28).

MFRC-BM-13 For soils with 8–20 inches of soil over bedrock and droughty sands, consider that the recommended retention of one-third or more of fine woody debris on the site benefits soil productivity as well as biodiversity. Fine woody debris should be distributed relatively evenly throughout the site rather than piled (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 29).

MFRC-BM-14 Avoid biomass harvesting in native plant communities listed in (MFRC Guidelines) Appendix J and Appendix 2 (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 19).

MFRC-BM-15 When harvesting understory vegetation for fuel reduction: Retain understory vegetation in several reserve patches that total at least 20% of the harvest area (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 23).

MFRC-BM-16 When harvesting understory vegetation for fuel reduction: Retain snags greater than 12 inches DBH and down logs where at least one end is greater than 12 inches in diameter and 6 feet in length. Place emphasis on retaining only larger snags and pre-existing coarse woody debris, because these larger fuels do not contribute as much to the initial speed and flame length of a wildfire (MFRC, Forest Biomass Harvesting, pg. 23).

Watershed Health, Riparian, and Soil Resources (WS) Watershed Health

S-WS-2 Excavated soil material, construction debris, spoils or debris from dredging projects, and debris and soil moved from upland sites during timber management activity (such as timber harvest, shearing or brush raking) will be deposited or spread out in upland locations. Stabilize soil deposited in this manner with vegetation.

S-WS-3 Salvage and reuse topsoil for site rehabilitation during construction projects or other land use activities. When topsoil is unsuitable for reuse, other methods or tools such as sodding, hydro-seeding, fertilization, or erosion-resistant matting may be used to help rehabilitate disturbed areas.

S-WS-6 Management activities involving heavy equipment crossing (by road, trail, or skid

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trail) of any stream or drainage ditch, or operations on the immediate shoreline of any lake or open water wetland will be designed and conducted in a way that:

a. Limits the number of crossing locations to the absolute minimum needed to conduct the activity

b. Maintains or improves channel stability (dimension, pattern and profile) or shoreline stability in the affected or connected waters

c. Uses filter strips as directed by Forest Plan guideline G-WS-4 and MFRC site level guidelines.

G-WS-1 Restore eroded sites, generally employing natural-appearing stabilization materials. Native species will be used in the restoration of vegetative cover. Non-native annuals may be used as nurse crops to obtain rapid stabilization while slower-growing native species are becoming established. For Riparian Areas as a Whole (Both the Aquatic and Non-aquatic Portions) Non-Aquatic portion of Riparian Areas

MFRC-WS-1 Filter strips of appropriate widths will be applied to all perennial and intermittent streams, lakes, open water wetlands and seasonal ponds. Filter strip widths are dependent upon the slope of the land between activity and water body:

0-10% slope: 50-foot filter strip 11-20% slope: 70-foot filter strip 21-40% slope: 110-foot filter strip >40% slope: 150-foot filter strip

Filter strips are applied independently of the width of the riparian management zone and except when the recommended 5% maximum level of mineral soil exposure is unacceptable for the regeneration of certain desired species:

Limit mineral soils exposure to less than 5%, well distributed throughout the filter strip.

Avoid concentrating disturbance in the filter strip, to prevent concentration of flows across the filter strip.

G-WS-4 On slopes averaging 18% or steeper, the width of filter strips adjacent to lakes or streams will be either 150 ft. from the ordinary high water mark, 150 ft. from the bankfull elevation, or the width of the entire slope that is adjacent to the water’s edge, whichever is greater.

Exceptions to filter strip guidelines are allowed for projects specifically designed for stream, lakeshore, or wetland restoration.

G-WS-5 In project areas subject to soil or vegetation disturbance, where the landward limit of the functional riparian area has not been site-specifically identified as part of project planning, a default “near bank” and “remainder” riparian management zone width of 100 feet each will generally be used along lakes, open water wetlands and streams. Near-Bank Riparian Management Zone

S-WS-9 Within the near-bank zone, harvest trees only to maintain or restore riparian ecological function.

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S-WS-10 Within the near-bank zone, do not deposit debris or spoils from maintenance, construction, or dredging. However, depositing materials for habitat improvement or restoration is allowed.

G-WS-6 Within the near-bank zone, minimize soil disturbance and avoid activities that may destabilize soils or add sediment to the water.

G-WS-7 Within the near-bank zone, minimize mowing or any other activity involving intensive removal of understory vegetation. Soils

G-WS-8 Follow the limitations on management activities as specified in Table G-WS-8. Table G-WS-8. Limits on Management Activities Designed to Safeguard Soil Productivity on Superior National Forest. (Mitigations are shown as codes which are listed and explained in Table G-WS-8a. A brief description of each ELT, and principle threats to soil productivity associated with activities on each ELT, is shown in Table G-WS-8b).

Activity/Limitation 1 2 3 4 5** 6 7 8 9 10 11 12** 13 14 15 16 17 18**

Skidding Ax, B A Ax ,

B A #, A A B, E E B, E Ax B, E

#,A, E B Ax,

B, Ax,B

Ax,B, E

#,Ax,

B, E #, A, E

Landings A A A A #, A A + + -- Ax + -- + Ax Ax #, Ax # --

Whole tree Logging + + + + -- # #, E, F

+, E, F

#, E, F

+ #, E, F -- + + + +,

E, F

#, E, F,

#, E, F,

Tracked vehicles (feller buncher etc) Ax A Ax A #, A A + + # + + # + + + + # #, A

Temp roads, trails #, Ax #, A #,

Ax #, A #, A #, A + + + Ax,B + -- + Ax Ax + -- --

Discing Az, B -- Az,

B -- -- -- B B -- Az,B B -- B Az,

B Az B -- --

Reforestation + + + + E + E, F + + + E, F E, F + + + E, F E, F E, F

Machine Planting Ax, B -- Ax,

B -- -- -- Ax, B Ax,B #, B Ax,

B B -- B Ax, B

Ax,B B -- --

Bracke scarification and Barrel scarification Az -- Az -- -- -- C, E C,

E # Az C, E -- C Az Az C,

E C, E --

Blading, Shearing, Rockraking

Ax, B A Ax,

B A #, A A D, E D. E

D, E

Ax,D

D, E

#, D, E D Ax,

D Ax,D

Ax,D, E

-- --

Machine Piling/Bundler Ax A Ax A #, E E E E -- + E #, E, + + + E E #, E

Prescribed Fire + + + + #, E, F, G + E, F,

G

E, F, G

#, E, F, G

+ E, F, G

#, E, F, G + + +

E, F, G

E, F, G

#, E, F, G

Use of low psi tires or other equipment with similar integrity

H H H H H H + + + + + -- + + + + H H

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Table G-WS-8a. Activity Limit Codes Used in Table G-WS-8

Code Activity Limitation Designed to Protect Soil Productivity

** No activities are permitted on these ELTs for purposes of timber production. Activities done for salvage, or to achieve other multiple use desired conditions or objectives are strongly discouraged on these ELTs and are subject to any applicable limitations shown elsewhere in this table.

+ Practice permitted on this ELT, subject to any applicable limitations specified elsewhere in this table.

-- Practice not permitted on this ELT.

# Practice is strongly discouraged on this ELT. If undertaken, it is subject to any applicable limitations specified elsewhere in this table.

A Limit activity to frozen soil (frozen to a depth that will support equipment that is being used).

Ax Limit activity to frozen soil (frozen to a depth that will support equipment that is being used) or during normal dry period (generally July 1- Sept 15).

Az Limit activity to normal dry period (generally July 1- Sept 15).

B

On slopes exceeding 18%, confine operations to the lower end of slopes and avoid creating long uninterrupted equipment “paths” that could channel water and erode soil. For slopes that exceed 35%, design for and favor activities that would provide for use of equipment and techniques that minimize operations on these slopes.

C Bracke scarification not allowed when slopes exceed 18%.

D Shearing not allowed on unfrozen ground when slopes exceed 18%, with the exception that it may be permitted during dry conditions if mineral soil is not exposed.

E Retain/return distributed slash or woody debris and, where appropriate, retain stumps and bark on site.

F

Determine long term strategy on these ELTs for soil nutrient and tree nutrient efficiency. Favor maintaining or converting to pine/conifer type within LE vegetation composition by type objectives, and favor vegetation objectives for older growth stages. If existing stand is aspen/birch, favor partial cut & under plant to convert, or leaving more residual basal area when converting.

G Follow G-WS-10.

H Take precautionary measures to minimize soil disturbance when using this equipment on these sites.

G-WS-9 During resource management activities, minimize adverse impacts to soil productivity by striving to have no more than 15 percent of a treatment area in a detrimentally compacted, eroded, rutted, displaced, or severely burned condition.

G-WS-10 When conducting prescribed burns on ELTs 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, and 18, minimize the loss of forest floor (surface O layer). Provide for one of the following: a. Igniting burns only when the Canadian Fire Weather Index System Build Up

Index (BUI) is 50 or less. (If the BUI system becomes outdated, another predictive model or index system may be used provided it affords a level of organic soil layer protection that is equivalent to a BUI of 50 or less.)

b. Adjustment of ignition timing and firing patterns c. Taking into account vegetation type, topography, number of days since

precipitation, wind, air temperature, humidity, and fuel loadings. G-WS-11 On Ecological Land Types (ELTs) 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, and 18, management

activities used for vegetation competition control will be designed and conducted in ways that minimize loss of the forest floor (surface O layer and duff layer).

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Wetlands

S-WS-11 Activity fuels will not be pushed into windrows that encircle wetlands.

G-WS-12 Use of wetlands under frozen conditions for temporary roads and skid trails will generally be permitted as long as no fill is placed in the wetland. These roads or trails will be blocked to discourage vehicle use under unfrozen conditions.

G-WS-13 Wetland impacts will be avoided whenever possible. Where impacts are unavoidable, minimize and compensate for loss when undertaking projects.

G-WS-14 Avoid felling trees into non-forested wetlands, except where done for purposes of habitat restoration.

G-WS-15 Wetlands will be managed to prevent the reduction of their water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and aesthetic values. Management actions will not reduce water quality within a wetland, or upstream or downstream of a wetland, unless restoration of natural conditions is the primary goal of the activity.

MFRC-WS-1 Seasonal ponds and other lowland inclusions provide important habitat for woodland insects, amphibians and other species. Seasonal ponds have an identifiable edge caused by annual flooding and may be identified during dry periods by the lack of forest litter in the depression.

In upland stands, seasonal (vernal) ponds and other small lowland inclusions identified during layout will be protected with a minimum 50 filter strip. This buffer can be used to help meet legacy patch and/or reserve tree needs. If this buffer is not being used to help with legacy patch needs then on sites with wind firm soils limited harvest can occur within this buffer, but a minimum of 80 basal area should be retained (MFRC, General guidelines, pg 24-28. Pg 73).

Care should be taken to keep equipment out of the pond itself.

Insects, Diseases, and Disturbance Processes (ID) G-ID-1 Minimum Impact Management Tactics (MIMT) will generally be utilized on

Wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire application to reduce adverse fire suppression effects. Considerations shall include both operations and logistical functions.

G-ID-3 Avoid delivery of chemical retardant, foam, additives, or gray water to all surface waters and riparian areas.

TP-ID-1 Utilize existing natural or man-made barriers, such as drainages, cliffs, streams, roads, and trails instead of constructed firelines for prescribed fire and suppression activities where practical and safe for firefighters and the public.

Timber (TM) S-TM-4 Five years after clearcutting or final removals in seed tree or shelterwood harvest,

stands must be adequately restocked. The minimum trees per acres necessary to adequately restock forests after even-aged tree harvest are shown in Table S-TM-4 by forest type group.

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Table S-TM-4. Minimum trees per acres at five years of age necessary to adequately restock forests after tree harvest.

Forest Type Group Minimum Trees* per Acres Conifers 400

Northern Hardwoods, Birch, and Ash 1,000

Aspen 4,000 *Any commercial tree species may be included in the minimum

G-TM-4 Allow harvest of white cedar trees (in any forest type) only when re-growth of cedar is likely to be successful or for research purposes.

G-TM-5 In stands 20 acres or larger that were regenerated with clearcuts, retain a minimum of 5% of the stand in legacy patches of live trees where no harvest occurs. Wherever possible these should be at least two acres in size. These legacy patches will protect soil organic matter and associated organisms and remaining vegetation will aid in the re-colonization of the adjacent managed area.

G-TM-6 In northern hardwoods forest types, generally maintain a closed canopy (70% or greater where possible) of mature forest vegetation in a minimum 200-foot zone surrounding seasonal ponds. Seasonal ponds included in this guideline must typically persist at least six weeks and be free of fish. The area will generally be managed to prevent the soil and water from warming excessively, to prevent erosion, and to provide large woody debris and leaf litter.

MFRC-TM-1 Legacy patches should be no less than ¼ acre in size (MFRC, Chap. 2, Wildlife Habitat, pg. 44). When locating legacy patches or leave tree clumps consider including important features such as wetland inclusions, seasonal ponds, riparian areas, forested corridors, den trees, cavity trees, trees with stick nests, large mature white pine, rare plant locations and rare native plant communities (MFRC, Timber Harvesting, pg. 35). Patches should be in representative habitats throughout the site (MFRC, Chap. 2, Wildlife Habitat, pg. 43)

MFRC-TM-2 In general, retain a minimum of 6-12 live leave trees per acre to provide present and future benefits including shelter, resting sites, cavities, perches, rest sites, foraging sites, mast, and coarse woody debris. The trees will be at least six inches in diameter and include at least two trees per acre from the largest size classes available on site. A variety of species would be selected for within-stand species and structural diversity. (MFRC, General Guidelines, pg. 75-77).

MFRC-TM-3 Leave trees may be left individually or in clumps ranging from ¼ ac and larger. Minimal harvest within clumps is acceptable (down to a minimum of 80 BA) as long as the integrity of the clump or key leave trees is not disturbed, and as long as the clump is not doubling as a legacy patch (MFRC, Timber Harvesting, pg. 35).

MFRC-TM-4 Unmerchantable trees, dead standing trees and trees not designated for harvest will be left. The operator will be allowed to fell (and leave in place) a portion of these trees in areas where deemed necessary to facilitate the logging operations, as well as for safety reasons (MFRC, Timber Harvesting, pg. 33).

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MFRC-TM-5 “Consider retaining more than the recommended number of leave trees in harvest sites of greater than 100 acres. This practice would better mimic natural disturbances, such as fire and windstorm” (MFRC, Timber harvesting, pg. 40).

TP-TM-1 In general, all standing live cedar, white pine, yellow birch and tamarack are designated as leave trees and are not to be cut except for trees needed to be removed because of safety hazard concerns or where specified on the unit card. These trees would count towards the 6-12 leave trees except where jack pine or black spruce are required for the Three-Toed Woodpecker (O-WL-23).

Vegetation Management (VG) Vegetation Composition and Structure Red and White Pine Forest, 100 acre minimum patches

S-VG-4 In mature or older red and white pine forest types managed to maintain patch sizes of >100 acres, vegetation management treatments that maintain a sixty percent minimum canopy closure and maintain large diameter trees are allowable.

Spatial Zones 1 and 2, Large Mature and Older Upland Patches

G-VG-3 In Spatial Zones 1 and 2, in mature and older upland forest types managed to maintain patch sizes of >300 acres, vegetation management treatments are allowable where they maintain a fifty percent (sixty percent for red and white pine) minimum canopy closure at time of treatment and favor retention of larger and older trees characteristic of the patch.

Terrestrial & Aquatic Wildlife (WL) Lynx

G-WL-2 Provide for the protection of known active den sites during denning season. Bald Eagle

S-WL-3 Management activities for the bald eagle will be governed by Northern Lakes States Bald Eagle Recovery Plan: 1983

(From the Northern States Bald Eagle Recovery Plan 1983 –USFWS) Disturbance Buffer Zones for Nest Trees.

1. Primary Zone: 330 feet from the nest. All land use except actions necessary to protect or improve the nest site should be prohibited in this zone. Human entry and low-level aircraft operations should be prohibited during the most critical and moderately critical periods, unless performed in connection with eagle research or management by qualified individuals. Motorized access into this zone should be prohibited. Restrictions on human entry at other times should be addressed in the breeding area management plan considering the types, extents, and durations of proposed or likely activities. 2. Secondary Zone: 660 feet from the nest. Land-use activities that result in significant changes in the landscape, such as clearcutting, land clearing, or major construction, should be prohibited. Actions such as thinning tree stands or maintenance of existing improvements can be permitted, but not during the most critical and moderately critical periods. Human entry and low-level aircraft operations should be prohibited during the most critical period unless performed

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in connection with necessary eagle research and management by qualified individuals. Roads and trails in this zone should be obliterated, or at least closed during the most and moderately critical periods. Restrictions on human entry at other times should be addressed in the breeding area management plan, considering the types, extents, and durations of proposed or likely activities. 3. Tertiary Zone: ¼ mile from the nest, but may extend up to ½ mile if topography and vegetation permit a direct line of sight from the nest to potential activities at that distance. The configuration of this zone, therefore, may be variable. Some activities are permissible in this zone except during the most critical period. Each breeding area management plan may identify specific hazards that require additional constraints.

Roosting and Potential Nest Trees

a) Three or more super-canopy trees (preferably dead or with dead tops) should be identified and preserved within ¼ mile of each nest as roosting and perching sites. b) In areas identified as potential nesting habitat, there should be at least 4 - 6 over-mature trees of species favored bald eagles for every 320 acres within 1320 feet of a river or lake larger than 40 acres. These trees should be taller than surrounding trees or at the edge of the forest stand, and there should be clear flight paths to them.

TP-WL-1 In harvest units within ¼ mile of lakes and streams suitable for bald eagle foraging, all super-canopy red pine and white pine will be retained where possible.

Regional Forester Sensitive Species (WL) All Sensitive Species

G-WL-11 Avoid or minimize negative impacts to known occurrences of sensitive species.

TP-WL-2 The Biologist or Botanist may identify other species of concern specific to the project area. A list of species of concern and important habitat components will be provided to the implementation crew prior to layout operations. If any threatened, endangered or sensitive plants and animals or their nests, dens or roost trees are found during planning layout or operations, activities would be temporarily halted in the area and the District Biologist or Forest Botanist would be notified. The District Biologist or Botanist would assess the risk to species and where appropriate; mitigation measures would be implemented prior to restarting operations. The Forest Plan, recovery plans and conservation strategies will be used when making mitigation recommendations.

TP-WL-3 If any tree with a large stick nest is discovered, this tree and a 150 foot buffer (to provide wind shelter and cover) should be retained (excluded from harvest). Look for opportunities to incorporate nest tree into reserve tree clumps or legacy patches. Nest tree and/or buffer may be removed if District Biologist visits site and determines that protection is not warranted

Gray Wolf

G-WL-10 Provide for the protection of known active gray wolf den sites during denning season.

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Boreal owl

S-WL-6 Prohibit management activities within 300 feet of known nest sites.

G-WL-13 Minimize activities that may disturb nesting pairs during critical nesting season (March 1-June 1).

Great gray owl

G-WL-14 Allow, to the extent practical, only activities that protect, maintain, or enhance site conditions within 660 feet of a known nest site.

G-WL-15 Minimize activities that may disturb nesting pairs during critical nesting season (March 1 - June 1).

Three-toed woodpecker

G-WL-17 Protect known nest sites within a 200-foot radius surrounding nest sites until young have fledged.

G-WL-18 Where ecologically appropriate, retain 6-10 jack pine per acre in even-aged regeneration harvests in mixed conifer stands.

Sensitive Fish, Mollusks, Aquatic Insects

G-WL-19 Protect known sensitive mussel beds.

G-WL-20 Avoid management activities that may change microclimate or microhabitat conditions in steep ravines or on cliffs and talus slopes that are known or are highly likely to harbor sensitive plants.

Sensitive Plants

G-WL-20 Avoid management activities that may change microclimate or microhabitat conditions in steep ravines or on cliffs and talus slopes that are known or are highly likely to harbor sensitive plants.

TP-WL-4 Where possible, no roads would be placed in lowland cedar or black ash stands; in cases where this is unavoidable, a Sensitive (RFSS) plant survey would be conducted prior to road construction. (G-WL-21) Sensitive Lichens

(Caloplaca parvula,Cetraria aurescens, and Sticta fulginosa, Menegazzia terebrata, Ramalina thrausta, and Usnea longissima)

G-WL-21 Do not permit management activities within stands that have known locations of sensitive lichens unless activity maintains, protects or enhances habitat conditions for lichens (old growth black ash or lowland conifer with interior forest conditions).

Management Indicator Species (WL) Northern goshawk (also a sensitive species)

S-WL-10 At northern goshawk nest sites with an existing nest structure, prohibit or minimize, to the extent practical, activities that may disturb nesting pairs in an area of 50 acres minimum (860 ft. radius) during critical nesting season (March 1 – August 30).

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At northern goshawk nest sites in an area of 50 acres minimum (860 ft. radius), to the extent practical, allow only those activities that protect, maintain, or enhance high quality habitat conditions: 100% mature forest (>50 yrs old) with continuous forest canopy (>90% canopy closure) and large trees with large branches capable of supporting nests.

G-WL-22 Within northern goshawk post-fledging areas, minimize activities, to the extent practical, that may disturb nesting pairs during critical nesting season (March 1 – August 30) and, to the extent practical, within a 500 acre area encompassing all known nest areas within the territory:

Maintain suitable habitat conditions on a minimum of 60% of the upland forested acres in post-fledging areas. Suitable habitat: jack pine and spruce/fir forest types >25 years and all other forest types >50 years with semi-closed to closed canopy (>70%). Aspen and birch forest types 25-50 years may be considered suitable if field review verifies that foraging habitat trees average 50 feet tall and canopy closure is 50-70% or greater.

Non-native Invasive Species (WL) G-WL-23 During project implementation, reduce the spread of non-native invasive species.

TP-WL-6 For occurrences of tansy, bull thistle, Canada thistle, spotted knapweed, leafy spurge, St. John's Wort, plumeless thistle, and goutweed: either re-locate skid trails, temporary roads, or landings if infested with one of these species and use will be in summer, OR treat (e.g. mow or pull) before use if use would be in summer. Plants of these species located within 50 feet of treatment units would be mowed before mechanical site preparation occurs.

Other Species of Interest (WL) Osprey

G-WL-24 Minimize activities that may disturb nesting pairs of osprey within 330 feet of the nest during critical nesting season (April 1 - August 15).

G-WL-25 From 330 to 660 feet from nest trees, allow only those management activities that maintain, protect, or enhance nesting area habitat.

Great Blue Heron

G-WL-26 Prohibit management activities within 330 feet of active heron colonies. Prohibit management activities from 330 to 660 feet from the heron colony from March 1 through August 31.

Common Loon

G-WL-28 Minimize management activities and new developments of other uses near nest sites between May 15 and July 1. Minimize management activities or new developments near nest areas frequently used by people.

Aquatic Communities (WL) S-WL-12 Where management activity is causing or may cause active bank erosion that is

expected to contribute to a reduction in water quality and degradation of aquatic habitats, construct stabilization structures, plant vegetation, or otherwise manipulate vegetation to eliminate or minimize soil erosion while protecting and

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improving lakeshore or streamside environments and riparian habitats.

Heritage Resources (HR) S-HR-9 Historic properties to be protected include protected areas ("buffers") beyond

known site limits, determined on a case-by-case basis considering landform, vegetative cover, access, and planned project activities.

Recreation (REC) G-REC-2 Forest management activities will generally reflect recreation objectives while

minimizing conflicts with recreation uses by:

a. Avoiding use of system trails for skidding logs b. Minimizing crossing skid trails over system trails c. Placing safety signing to warn recreationists of activities in an area d. Piling slash and other logging debris out of view of recreation sites and

system trails e. Scheduling activities during low recreation use periods.

Trails (RTL) G-RTL-3 During timber sale activities, combined use of roads or trails by logging trucks

and motorized or non-motorized recreationists will generally be avoided when other routes are available.

Scenic Resources (SC) G-SC-1 Temporary openings should appear as follows:

High SIO Areas - Temporary openings will be similar in size, shape, and edge characteristics to natural openings in the landscape being viewed. Or, temporary openings will mimic a natural disturbance process typical for the area so that when ground cover has been established the opening appears to be a natural occurrence. Moderate SIO Areas - Temporary openings may be more evident than in High SIO areas. Openings may be larger than those in the surrounding landscape, and after groundcover has become re-established openings may have the appearance of a management activity. Edge characteristics will be similar to those in the surrounding landscape and not dominate the surrounding landscape. Low SIO Areas – Temporary openings may dominate the view. The shapes of openings reflect vegetation changes in natural openings. Openings also have visual effects and patterns of the shapes, sizes, and edges of natural openings in the surrounding landscape.

TP-SC-1 Harvest units along Concern Level 1 and 2 travel routes, lakes and waterways, and use areas would be designed to ensure a natural appearance of treated areas is achieved within a reasonable length of time. Treatment strategies would include:

Layout unit to ensure that apparent size of opening is minimized (i.e. use curvilinear edges and adequately-sized leave islands).

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Visible edges should avoid abrupt transitions between cut area and adjacent uncut stand. Leave mid-story shrub-layer species in the transition zones between cut areas and adjacent stands and leave islands.

Within 100 feet of either side of Concern Level 1 and 2 travel routes, lakes and waterways, and use areas, slash or residue created by logging operations should be removed to the greatest practical extent. If not possible, then slash depth should be less than 12” deep. In the remainder of the unit, slash would be lopped and scattered and would not exceed a height of 3 feet. Suggested techniques include, but are not limited to, complete removal, chipping, lopping and scattering, and piling and burning.

TP-SC-2 In units bordering private land, slash or residue created by logging operations

should be removed to the greatest practical extent on National Forest System land within 25 feet of a boundary with private land. If not possible, then slash depth should be less than 12” deep.

G-SC-4 Evidence of temporary activities (such as staking, paint, flagging, equipment maintenance, and staging areas) should be minimized, removed, or cleaned up immediately following project completion in High SIO areas.

G-SC-5 In Moderate and High SIO areas, log landings should be screened if they can be viewed from travel ways, recreation sites, and bodies of water with access. After project completion, log landings should be reforested or rehabilitated to mimic natural openings.

G-SC-6 In Moderate and High SIO areas, schedule mechanized activities during periods of low recreation use if the mechanized activities can be viewed from travel ways, recreation sites, and bodies of water with access.

G-SC-7 Furrows, trenches, fuel breaks, plantations, etc., should be located to reduce linear appearance if they can be viewed from travel ways, recreation sites, and bodies of water with access. Natural appearing edges rather than straight edges will generally be used.

Transportation System (TS) Road and Trail Construction, Reconstruction, and Maintenance

S-TS-1 Newly constructed or reconstructed road and trail crossings of streams will be designed and built to minimize erosion. Surfacing (such as gravel, crushed rock, or asphalt) will be used at all crossings where vegetative cover is either inappropriate or expected to be inadequate for effective long term erosion control. Solid surfaces will be used in the construction or reconstruction of bridge decks on unpaved roads.

S-TS-2 During non-frozen road surface conditions, close winter roads to all motor vehicle traffic.

G-TS-1 Generally use minimum road and trail design standards to meet the appropriate purpose of the road or trail and to fit the land characteristics (form, line, texture, TEUI units, etc.).

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G-TS-3 New roads and trails constructed in High and Moderate SIO areas will generally blend in with the surrounding landscape as much as practical.

TP-TS-1 Curve access roads to prevent views into the unit from the main road.

G-TS-4 Roads and trails will generally be designed so that stream crossings are not located at the low point in the road grade (e.g. avoid bridge and culvert locations where sediment-laden runoff from the road approaches or ditches can collect and directly enter the stream).

G-TS-5 Clearing widths for roads and trails at riparian area crossings will generally be kept to the minimum needed to provide a safe and functional crossing.

G-TS-6 Where practical and beneficial, all stream crossing structures and associated road embankments in the flood-prone areas on OML 1 roads will generally be removed if the road will not be used again within five years.

G-TS-7 Construction or reconstruction of permanent roads or parking lots will generally be avoided within the 150 feet of perennial streams or lakes, except in the situations where: a. Physical conditions preclude road locations at distances greater than 150 feet. b. Roads are needed to approach a designated stream crossing or water access. c. Parking lots are needed to serve a designated water access site.

G-TS-8 Adjacent to roads and trails, generally manage erosion and sedimentation to maintain water flow to protect natural stream behavior and allow for natural aquatic species movement.

G-TS-9 Where roads and trails cross streams, generally use structures that permit passage for fish and aquatic life and properly distribute flood flow, bankfull flow, and sediment transport capacity. Generally favor bridges and arches (including temporary bridges where appropriate) rather than culverts.

G-TS-10 Where ditches are needed, generally use techniques to minimize subsurface flow interception and flow concentration.

G-TS-11 Restrictions on using National Forest System roads and trails may be required under certain circumstances, such as short-term closures during spring thaw.

G-TS-12 On existing OML 1 roads, an effective barrier will generally be installed as needed to prevent use by highway-licensed vehicles and ORVs. ATV and OHM use may continue to be allowed on some existing OML 1 roads. Temporary Roads

S-TS-3 As soon as access use is completed, stabilize temporary roads and effectively close them to motorized traffic. Vegetation will be established within 10 years after the termination of the contract, lease, or permit.

G-TS-13 Locate temporary roads in areas where they minimize resource damage.

G-TS-14 Temporary roads are generally not intended for public use, but public use may be temporarily allowed if needed to meet management objectives. Road Decommissioning

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S-TS-4 Decommission unclassified roads that are not needed in the National Forest road and trail system and special use permitted roads that are no longer needed. Decommissioning will make the road unusable by motorized vehicles and stabilize the roadbed.

G-TS-15 In High and Moderate SIO areas, generally obliterate roads and trails that are decommissioned and restore to a natural appearance.

G-TS-16 Roads and trails designated for decommissioning will generally be subject to the following: a. The road or trail will be rendered unusable by motorized vehicles but may

remain accessible to foot travel. b. Stream crossing structures will be removed. c. Road and trail fills will be removed from flood prone and wetland areas to

restore stream and wetland crossings to original contours. d. Removed fill will be reused or disposed of in a way that will not restrict flow

or contaminate surface water. e. Exposed soil will be revegetated.

Public Health and Hazardous Materials (PH) S-PH-2 All spills and contaminated soil sites will be quickly cleaned up in conformance

with federal and State guidelines.

G-PH-2 Equipment refueling will generally not be done in wetlands (Ecological Landtypes 2, 4, 5, or 6), other areas with poorly drained soil, filter strips, or riparian management zones. In those rare instances where refueling operations in such areas are necessary, operators will have ready access to a fuel spill kit consisting of items such as a shovel, sorbent pads, kitty litter and plastic sheeting. Store fuels in compliance with State regulations for above-ground and temporary storage tanks.

Tribal Rights and Interests (TR) S-TR-3 Forest management activities will be conducted in a manner to minimize impacts

to the ability of Tribal members to hunt, fish, and gather plants and animals on Forest Service administered lands.