Woodland Stewardship Management Plan

Woodland Stewardship Management Plan

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Owner’s Information:

Owner:

Signed: ______

Date:

Case Number:

Preparer’s Information:

Prepared by:

Signature: ______

Name of Forester / Date:
Company Name
Street Address
City, OH Zip Code

This plan is valid for the period beginning and ending

Plan Status: NewRevisedUpdated

NRCS Representative Signature: Date:

Woodland Stewardship Management Plan

Owner
Address
Phone / Case Number
Cell / Email Address
County / Township/Village/City:
Parcel(s):
Location:
Woodland Stewardship Acreage: / Non-woodland Stewardship Acreage*:
Total Property Acres / * Non-woodland acres for which stewardship recommendations are
made.
This plan was written to qualify the landowner’s woodland for the programs checked below:
Ohio Forest Tax Law / American Tree Farm Program
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Property coordinates (report in WGS 84, decimal degrees.)
Longitude: / Latitude:

Landowner Objectives

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General Woodland Description

Inventory Method: On Site Property ReviewVolume EstimationsTimber Basis ConductedPlot Sampling

Woodland Stand Map

EQIP Potential Map

Woodland Soils Map
Woodland Stand Description and Management Recommendations

Stand # - acres

Dominant Species:

Forest Type or Dominant Vegetation: As Listed in Dominant SpeciesNorthern HardwoodsSugar MapleBeech-MapleRed MapleBlack Cherry-MapleOak-Northern HardwoodsUpland Central HardwoodsYellow-Poplar-White Oak-Northern Red OakYellow-Poplar (Tulip Tree)Yellow-Poplar - Eastern HemlockWhite Oak-Black Oak-Red OakWhite OakChestnut OakOak-HickoryOak-PineAsh-Elm-Red/Silver MapleBottomland Hardwoods - wet siteBottomland Hardwoods - better drained siteNative EvergreensHardwood PlantationSoftwood PlantationAspen (Bigtooth/Quaking)Cottonwood

Stand Diameter or Size Class: SeedlingSeedling/SaplingSaplingSapling/PoletimberPoletimberPoletimber/Small sawtimberSmall sawtimberSmall/Medium sawtimberMedium sawtimberMedium/Large sawtimberLarge sawtimberAll size classesOver matureTwo-storied

Stocking Level: Under stockedFully stockedOver stocked and/or Basal Area : (ft2/acre)

Stand History: UnknownHarvesting - "Select cut"Harvesting - High-gradeHarvesting - Diameter limitHarvesting - Commercial clearcutHarvesting - Selection (silvicultural)Harvesting - Shelterwood (silvicultural)Harvesting - Clearcut (silvicultural)TSI - Grapevine controlTSI - Crop tree releaseTSI - Cull tree removalTSI - Invasives controlNo Prior ManagementGrazingOld-Field ReversionReclaimed Mine GroundUnreclaimed Mine GroundOther Delete 2nd box text if not "Other"; Explain if "Other" is listed

Topography: LevelNearly levelGently slopingRollingDraws/RavinesSteep Slope aspect (as needed or leave blank)

Invasive plants or insects impacting this stand: List invasives found, or "None found"

Stand Description:

Past management activities completed in this stand:

Management Recommendations:
List recommendation(s) here

Is a timber harvest recommended? YesNo If yes, silvicultural method(s) recommendedSingle Tree SelectionSingle Tree and Small Group SelectionShelterwoodClearcutSeed TreeImprovementSalvageSanitationDeferment

Comments:

Desired Future Conditions:

Desired Forest Type or Dominant Vegetation: As Listed in Dominant SpeciesNorthern HardwoodsSugar MapleBeech-MapleRed MapleBlack Cherry-MapleOak-Northern HardwoodsUpland Central HardwoodsYellow-Poplar-White Oak-Northern Red OakYellow-Poplar (Tulip Tree)Yellow-Poplar - Eastern HemlockWhite Oak-Black Oak-Red OakWhite OakChestnut OakOak-HickoryOak-PineAsh-Elm-Red/Silver MapleBottomland Hardwoods - wet siteBottomland Hardwoods - better drained siteNative EvergreensHardwood PlantationSoftwood PlantationAspen (Bigtooth/Quaking)Cottonwood

Desired Stand Structure: Even AgedUneven AgedTwo agedOther

Management Activity Schedule
Year(s)
Suggested / Mgmt. Unit / Required
Task? / Acres / Recommendations
Whole
Property / Next Site Visit – Woodland reviews are recommended at least once every five years, and plan updates once every ten years, based upon the date of the last woodland evaluation conducted by your forester

Before entering a timber sale agreement, or conducting other forestry work that is not listed in your activity schedule, contact your forester first to ensure compliance with your approved woodland stewardship management plan

Addendums

Woodland Resource Descriptions

General Soils Information – includes a woodland soils map, soil drainage class, the general productive capacity of the soil, and a general overview of the main soil type(s):

Ø  Soil Type(s): Enter the soil type(s) here or refer to soils map & soils descriptions

Ø  Soil Drainage Class: Poorly drainedPoorly drained to somewhat poorly drainedSomewhat poorly drainedSomewhat poorly drained to moderately well drainedModerately well drainedModerately well drained to well drainedWell drainedXericA range of drainage conditions

Ø  Site Class: (using Woodland Productivity): PoorPoor to FairFairFair to GoodGoodGood to ExcellentExcellentA wide range of woodland productivity

Ø  General Description of Main Soils:

Timber Information - a general description of the timber characteristics of quality and potential:

Wildlife – a general description of the wildlife habitat quality and potential:

Water - a general description of the water resources on the property:

Best Management Practices – maintaining the integrity and productivity of woodland sites:

Forest Health – a general description of the health of the woodland:

Wetlands – a general description of any wetland resources and/or vernal pools:

Threatened & Endangered Species – considerations for threatened and endangered species, including the direct relationship with biological diversity:

Specific information on threatened or endangered species may be obtained by contacting the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife directly to access the "Ohio Biodiversity Database":

ODNR - Division of Wildlife

2045 Morse Road, Bldg. G-3,

Columbus, OH 43229-6693

Phone: (614) 265-6452

Archeological/Historical Resources – a general consideration and description of such resources:

Recreation – current and potential recreational activities at property:

Aesthetics – current or future aesthetic considerations for the woodland:

Other Resources – a general description of any other notable woodland resources:

Fire – identify hazards, fire breaks, safety zones, note dead trees from insects or disease, etc.:

Carbon Cycle – Healthy, sustainably managed forests can help to reduce atmospheric carbon:

Forestry Terms – Forestry terminology for landowners, professional foresters, and others:

Consistent forestry terminology is essential to anyone interested and involved in the science, management, and conservation of forests. The Society of American Foresters (SAF) offers a great resource for such forestry terminology: “The Dictionary of Forestry”. This dictionary is an excellent tool available for anyone to learn more about the language used in forestry. The dictionary provides precision, clarity, and consistency in communication of forestry terms. You may access “The Dictionary of Forestry” for free at SAF at www.dictionaryofforestry.org. If internet access is not available, one may purchase a printed version from SAF (toll free 866-897-8760).