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SUBJECT:
A Resolution adopting recommendations for Open Space Timber Applications.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Resolution
Agency Report with attached Staff Report, ratings sheets and maps
Excerpts from Draft Planning Commission Minutes, August 10, 2000
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( N/A ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes ( X) NO
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SUMMARYSTATEMENT:
Of the eleven OPEN SPA CEITIMBER applications received, staff
recommends approval to all eleven applications.
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
2000 -316 9112/2000: Held in Planning and Development Cammikee
9/26/2000: Approved ]-0 Res. #2000-042
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Related File Numbers: OST 2 Y2K
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INTRODUCED BY:
PROPOSED BY PDS Department
DATE: July 21, 2000
RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -042
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
199912000 OPEN SPACE TIMBER APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission received eleven (11) applications for Open Space land
tax assessment for review and recommendations pursuant to RCW 84.34; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC Section 197- 11- 800(6)(c), matters relating to Open Space taxation
are determined not to be major actions and are exempt from threshold determination and environmental
impact statement requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70.390, legal notice was published in the Bellingham Herald on
July 27, 2000; and
WHEREAS, on August10, 2000, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing on the
applications and considered all testimony regarding the proposed eleven Open SpaceTmber
applications; and
WHEREAS, Open Space/Timber is evaluated upon conformance with RCW 84.34.041; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Open Spacelrimber
applications from Curtis and Carolyn Hull, Leif and Heather Swanson, Chris and Rachel Vogel, Thomas
and Soozi Crosby, Kenneth and Barbara Keithcart, Ken and Cherrill Pike, John Siegfried and Michelle
Beller- Siegfried, LBL Developments LLC, Robert Patton, Robert and Elizabeth Patton , and Elizabeth
Patton; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has forwarded its recommendations to the Whatcom
County Council; and
WHEREAS, Council held a public meeting on September 12, 2000, to consider the Planning
Commission's recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL:
1. The Whalcom County Council approves the Open Space/Timber applications for:
Curtis and Carolyn Hull, Leif and Heather Swanson, Chris and Rachel Vogel, Thomas and
Soozi Crosby, Kenneth and Barbara Keithcart, Ken and Cherrill Pike, John Siegfried and
Michelle Beller- Siegfried, LBL Developments LLC, Robert Patton, Robert and Elizabeth
Patton, and Elizabeth Patton; and
2. The County Council directs the Assessor to place the parcels in the appropriate Open Space
status category.
3. Adjudication of invalidity of any of the sections, clauses or provisions of this Resolution shall
not affect or impair the validity of the Resolution as a whole or any part thereof other than the
part so declared to be invalid.
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PASSED this 26th day of September , 2000.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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arlene Dawson, Chairperson
Peter Kremen, County Executive
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AGENCYREPORT
File Ref. OST2 Y2K
WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
AGENCY REPORT
July 21, 2000
Page 1
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS IN THE ) FINDINGS, REASONS
MATTER OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1999/2000 ) AND MOTIONS
OPEN SPACEITIMBER APPLICATIONS )
WHEREAS, The Whatcom County Planning Commission received eleven (11) new
applications for Open Space land tax assessment for review and recommendations pursuant
to RCW 84.34; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC section 197- 11- 800(6)(c), matters relating to Open
Space taxation are determined not to be major actions and are exempt from the threshold
determination and environmental impact requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70.390, legal notice was published in the Bellingham
Herald on July 27, 2000, and a copy of said notice was sent in a timely manner to all applicants;
and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2000, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing
on the applications and received testimony from the Planning Division staff regarding the
proposed Open Space/Timber parcels; and
WHEREAS, Open SpacelTimber is evaluated upon conformance with RCW 84.34.041;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurred with the Planning Division's
recommendations for: approval of Open SpacefTimber for Curtis and Carolyn Hull, Leif and
Heather Swanson, Chris and Rachel Vogel, Thomas and Soozi Crosby, Kenneth and Barbara
Keithcart, Ken and Cherrill Pike, John Siegfried and Michelle Better-Siegfried, LBL Developments
LLC, Robert Patton, Robert and Elizabeth Patton, and Elizabeth Patton; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has concluded its hearings on current applications.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
FINDINGS OF FACT AND REASONS FOR ACTION
A quorum of Commission members was present during the hearing.
2. The statutory requirement was met regarding legal notice.
AGENCYREPORT
File Ref.. OST2 Y2K
July 21, 2000
Page 2
The Planning Commission voted to recommend the Open Space/Timber applications for
Curtis and Carolyn Hull, Leif and Heather Swanson, Chris and Rachel Vogel, Thomas and Soozi
Crosby, Kenneth and Barbara Keithcart, Ken and Cherrill Pike, John Siegfried and Michelle
Beller- Siegfried, LBL Developments LLC, Robert Patton, Robert and Elizabeth Patton, and
Elizabeth Patton.
WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
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Commissioners
Present at August
10 2000 hearing:
Robert Wiesen,
Rob Ney,
Dick Gilds,
John Steensma,
Ron Roosma
and
Greg Rustand.
Attachment: Staff Report
Prepared by: Elizabeth K. Olsen
Staff Report
File OST Y2K
July 21, 2000
WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
OPEN SPACE TIMBER APPLICATIONS
1999 - HULL Open Space Timber
1999 - SWANSON Open Space Timber
1999 - VOGEL Open Space Timber
1999 - BELLERSIEGRIED Open Space Timber
1999 - CROSBY Open Space Timber
1999 - KEITHCART (ROESSEL) Open Space Timber (transfer from Des. Forest / segregation)
1999 - PIKE (ROESSEL) Open Space Timber (transfer from Des. Forest / segregation)
2000 - PATTON (R) Open Space Timber
2000 - PATTON (R & E) Open Space Timber
2000 - PATTON (E) Open Space Timber
2000 — LBL DEV. LLC Open Space Timber (transfer from Des. Forest / segregation)
This report summarizes the Planning and Development Department's recommendations on
open space applications received in late 1999 and early 2000. The Open Space Taxation Act
(RCW 84.34) was enacted in 1970 for two primary reasons: to create a tax climate that was
equitable to the open space landowner and to decrease the rate at which open space lands
were being converted to non -rural uses. These were accomplished by providing property tax
relief to land that qualifies under one of the four open space classifications: OPEN SPACE
AGRICULTURE, OPEN SPACE FARM AND AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION, OPEN
SPACE/OPEN SPACE and OPEN SPACE/TIMBER. The agricultural designation is
administered by the County Assessor whilst the Open Space, Timber, and Farm & Agriculture
Conservation applications fall under the authority of the County Council. The process is handled
in the same manner as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The Council decides on
whether to grant the applicant assessment at current use after receiving a recommendation
from the Planning Commission. Open Space Timber is no longer subject to Planning
Commission review under the Public Benefit Rating System.
Eleven OPEN SPACEITIMBER applications have been received and reviewed for open space
tax status, three of which are transfers from Designated Forest.
The recommendations are based on the information gathered in accordance with the adopted
Timber Management Plan criteria. Staff evaluations and recommendations with maps and
aerials showing location of each individual application are attached. Also attached is a locational
map.
REQUIREMENTS
For the OPEN SPACEITIMBER category, approval is contingent upon conformance with RCW
84.34.041. This places an emphasis on approval or denial according to the completeness of the
Timber Management Plan. The Timber Management Plans are rated by staff on how complete
they are in 7 categories and may receive up to 2 points for each category. Approval is
recommended for those properties receiving a score of 7 or more and denial is recommended
for those properties receiving a score of less than 7. If a property receives a score of less than 7
points, the property owner has an option to update their Timber Management Plan. All Timber
applications should be approved or denied within 6 months of their receipt.
Staff Report
File OST Y2K
July 21, 2000
Of the eleven OPEN SPACEMMBER applications received, staff recommends the following
1) Approval of all eleven applications: Hull, Swanson, Vogel, Crosby, Keithcart (Roessel),
Pike (Roessel), Beller- Siegfried, Patton (R.), Patton (R. and E.), Patton (E.), and LBL
Dev. LLC.
ATTACHMENTS
Ratings for all applications with maps and aerials,
Overall locational map
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE
WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting August 10, 2000 Page 6
The meeting recessed at 3:45 p.m.
RECONVENE in the Planning Library at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: John Steensma, Greg Rustand, Rob Ney, Bob Wiesen, Dick Gilda, Ron Roosma.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE
WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting August 10, 2000 Page 7
STAFF PRESENT: Elizabeth Olsen, Sylvia Goodwin, Jane Doughty.
PUBLIC HEARING - Open Space Timber Applications
Elizabeth Olsen presented the staff reports. There are eleven open space timber applications for
consideration this evening. They are straightforward.
Hull Application
Olsen: Their rating is high. They did conservation classes with the DNR. They are enthusiastic
about putting their land in open space timber. There are two residences on the lot. Eight of the 10.5
acres can be put into open space timber.
Ney: This is one of the highest ratings I have ever seen.
Wiesen: There is standing timber on this land now? Olsen: Yes, you can see it in the 1998 aerial
photograph on page 2.
The public testimony portion opened. There was no public testimony. The public testimony portion
closed.
Rustand: Moved to approve the staff recommendation. Gilds Second. Motion Carried.
Swanson Application
Olsen: There is a well detailed timber management plan. Two other open space timber applications
were approved nearby. Staff recommends approval for this plan.
Ney: Why is there an acre and a half extra? Olsen: The area is being replanted. It is seedlings
and you can't see them. They are where the old orchard was.
The public testimony portion opened. There was no public testimony. The public testimony portion
closed.
Gilda: Moved to accept the staff recommendation. Rustand Second. Motion Carried.
Vogel Application
Olsen: This is a piece of land that has been clear -cut at one point. There is a small cabin on it. The
timber management plan is good. The seedlings are small so the harvest date is up in the 2020 time
zone. They have typical woodland soils and a typical forest situation. They appear to want to look
after the property as a commercial timber application. Staff recommends approval.
Steensma: What is the access to this property? Olsen: There is an easement and a logging road.
The public testimony portion opened. There was no public testimony. The public testimony portion
closed.
Rustand: Moved to approve the staff recommendation. Ney Second. Motion Carried.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE
WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting August 10, 2000 Page 8
Crosby Application
Olsen: Gail Mayer from the Natural Resources Conservation Service prepared this timber
management plan. She always does an extremely thorough and honest timber management plan.
Staff recommends approval.
Gilda: I am having a problem with this. These people must be dedicated to working this timber to
meet this. My feeling is bad about this.
The public testimony portion opened. There was no public testimony. The public testimony portion
closed.
Rustand: Moved to approve the staff recommendation. Ney Second. Motion Carried with Gilda
Abstaining.
Keithcart Application
Olsen: Mr. Russell is here representing the Keithcarts. He originally bought the property from
Nielsen Brothers and then sold it to Mr. Keithcart. This property is north of some applications
presented a couple of years ago. The timber management plan was prepared by Aubrey Stargell.
The plan is good for the planting and restocking program. It is being replanted at a rate of 225 trees
per acre. This is the norm for Douglas fir.
Wiesen: Crown Pacific plants at 400 per acre. The state only requires a certain density. This is
what bothers me about the small plans. I would manage it in a more intense manner if my goal is to
produce timber. I doubt the real intent of the applications.
Olsen: I will ask Tom Murley at DNR what the standard replanting rate is.
Roosma: If they didn't plant for three years, what is the condition of the undergrowth?
Olsen: It is scrubby. They said they planted last year.
Wiesen: Other forestry outfits are replanting immediately. Letting the undergrowth build up isn't
right.
Olsen: They didn't replant because those lots were for sale as residential lots.
The public testimony portion opened.
Russell, no first name or address given. Mr. Keithcart lives in Friday Harbor, heard about the
property and bought it. You can drive along the road and see the trees growing. They are fir trees,
and were planted in 1999. Keithcart was going to care for the trees himself.
Gilda: How high is the brush? Russell: Some places are higher than others.
Wiesen: There is no merchantable timber so he is looking at an investment for the next 50 years?
Russell: It was planted to DNR standards.
The public testimony portion closed.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE
WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting August 10, 2000 Page 9
Roosma: Moved to deny this application. I would like to wait to see how the replanting goes.
Goodwin: In order to deny you would have to reduce the points below seven.
Wiesen: Under the criteria set, they meet the criteria, so until we figure out another way to make the
criteria different, they meet the current criteria.
Gilda Second. They waited two years to plant and the brush must have been pretty thick. Unless
you have someone hand thinning, you should only have a 10% survival rate. That should remove at
least one point from the forest health points. We can't deny it without good reason.
Motion Failed
Gilda: Moved to reduce points in current stand description from two to one, and forest health
reduced from two to one.
Wiesen: I went out to this property when we looked at it originally. They had not replanted it then.
Olsen: They cut in 1996 and had "For Sale" signs on it all over. There were one or two snags. They
would not have had time to replant at that time.
Wiesen Second.
Ney: The motion is to approve with a reduction in points to 11 to 9.
Motion Carried with Roosma Abstaining.
Rustand: We have four or five others to go through but I think what we need to keep in focus,
reducing points is ok. It is very important for staff to go to DNR, and have them tell the landowner he
has to plant the following year, so we don't get into this situation.
Pike Application
Olsen: This is the piece of land directly east of the Keithcart property. The plan is exactly the same.
Staff recommends approval.
The public testimony portion opened. There was no public testimony. The public testimony portion
closed.
Ney: Moved to reduce the points the same as Keithcart and approve the staff recommendation.
Wiesen Second. Motion Carried.
LBL Development LLC
Olsen: This application was already in the forestry program, and was divided up so the three
northerly portions are addressed as one 15 acre parcel. They are contiguous. It was cut quite a
while ago and has grown to harvest size. The limber management plan is good. Staff recommends
approval.
The public testimony portion opened.
Rustand: Asked the applicant, Tracy, why the plan is so minimal and are there plans to replant?
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE
WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting August 10, 2000 Page 10
Tracy (no last name or address given): We have done quite a bit of work clearing the underbrush.
We won't be replanting until after we harvest.
Ney: Asked Tracy if there were wetlands on the property. Tracy: There are a few wetlands which
are shown on the wetlands map.
Olsen: Designated forest needs to be 20 acres or more.
The public testimony portion closed.
Gilda: This touches on the fact that a landowner could do their own plan, but it doesn't go into
harvesting and restocking much. The environmental concerns are iffy. I move to change the wildlife
enhancement points to one.
Roosma: I would reduce the thinning program to one, for a total of 8 points. Ney Second.
Motion Carried.
Beller- Siegfried Application
Olsen: This land is at the south end of Lake Whatcom. There is a summer recreational cabin on the
property. The timber management plan is not very clear. It doesn't appear that they plan to use the
property as a commercial timber operation. And in this case, the harvesting will be difficult as it will
require helicopter logging. Staff recommends approval because they did have enough points.
The public testimony portion opened. There was no public testimony. The public testimony portion
closed.
Gilda: What is the proper thing to do in a case like this?
Goodwin: You need to take a look at the plan and reduce the points.
Ney: Another suggestion is to take no action and send it back to the applicant to improve their plan.
Goodwin: If you are concerned about the harvest plan and restocking you might want to look at the
numbers, but as this is in the Lake Whatcom watershed, it might be better to not consider this a
commercial operation and let the public benefit be keeping the land in forest as an aid to the
watershed.
Wiesen: I am going to disagree with Sylvia. That would be better served under another program.
Let's encourage people to conserve their trees.
Gilda: Moved to change wildlife enhancement to one, zero for harvest plan, thinning program
reduced to one which leaves the total points as eight. I would suggest open -open. space. Rustand
Second. Motion Carried.
Patton Applications
Olsen: These properties are at the top of Chuckanut Mountain. Mr. Patton did a reasonable plan for
the three lots. He put in the forestry productivity maps, but didn't give the soil description, so there
are no points there. He didn't put wildlife habitat in the plan, although we talked about it. It is not
because there isn't wildlife there. The larger lot is the one with the house on it.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE
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Regular Meeting August 10, 2000 Page 11
The public testimony portion opened. There was no public testimony. The public testimony portion
closed.
Rustand: Moved to approve the three Patton applications as noted. Wiesen Second.
Wiesen: There is only one house? Olsen: Yes, on the middle lot.
Motion Carried.
The Public Benefit Rating System
Elizabeth Olsen presented a workshop for commissioners on the Public Benefit Rating System. To
help with their upcoming review of the open space open space and open space farm and Ag
conservation criteria. Elizabeth took the commissioners on a criteria hunt for points based on an
example she had recently received. The exercise was to gain knowledge on the criteria for granting
points to approve /disapprove a parcel for open space-open space tax relief.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST:
Rob Ney, Chairman J.E. Ryan; C.B.O., Secretary
WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION
Property Owner: Curtis and Carolyn Hull
2585 Birch Bay Lynden Road
Custer
WA. 98240
Subarea:
Birch Bay /Blaine Subarea
Comp. Plan Desig.:
Rural
Zoning Desig:
R5A
Shorelines:
N/A
Snit T eyp /Capabilities:
99 - Lynden sandy loam, 0-3% slopes
60010 of lot coverage,
prime soils
Site Index *:
112 (Douglas fir)
Limitations /Concerns:
Availability of water for seedling est'lift't.
Designation:
Transfer from:
Parcel No.:
Parcel Acreage:
Acreage in OST:
Road Access:
Land Use:
Land use history
HULL OST Y2K
Open Space Timber
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400125 - 440433
10.43 acres
8.43 acres
Birch Bay Lynden Road
Forested residential acreage
As above
6-20% slopes, not prime soils
of lot coverage
Index *: 115(Douglas fir)
itations/Concems: Availability of water for seedling esfbl'm9.
% lot coverage
Site Index *: (Douglas fir)
Limitations / Concems:
Timber Management Plan Completeness
Information Included :- (0-incomplete; 1= sefisfaclory; 2-thorough)
Current Stand Description
2
2
Very adequately detailed.
Soils Description
1
2
fmeraiin of Lynnwood sandy loam.
Forest Health
2
2
Minor bark beelle, smalion monitored.
Thinning Program
2
2
Light thumbills for optimization of forest health, removal or some oversttiq hardwoods.
2010 - 2015 commercial thinning including Douglas fir, "stem redcedar and hardwoods.
Harvest Plan
2
2
W06 - W09 some mature bees; 2010 - 2030 commercial thinning as above.
Planting /Restocking Program
2
2
Continuous replanting of thinned areas with Douglas fir, western redcedar and appropriate species.
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
2
2
Construction of brush piles, leaving of snags and woody debris for wildlife.
TOTAL: 13 14
Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
*Site index indicates how tall (in feet) an average tree will grow in 50 years.
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FOREST STEWARDSHIP MANAGEMENT PLAN
Landowners: Curtis F. and Carolyn B. Hull
2585 Birch Bay Lynden Rd
Custer, WA 98240
360 366 -9308
Property Location: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP
40,RANGE 1 EAST OF W.M.;
TOGETHER WITH THE EAST 30 FEET OF THE WEST 180
FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE NORTH HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25,
TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF W.M., EXCEPT
THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR BIRCH BAY LYNDEN DRIVE LYING
ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE THEREOF.
ALL SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
Prepared by: Carolyn and Curtis Hull with the assistance of the Stewardship
planning shortcourse conducted jointly by WSU Cooperative
Extension and the DNR.
Plan Prepared: November 29, 1999
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ................................. ..............................1
LANDOWNEROBJECTIVES ............................................... ..............................1
RESOURCE DESCRIPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... ..............................2
Soils..................................................................... ..............................2
SoilMaps ............... ......................... ............... .......................
3 -4
ForestHealth .......................................................... ..............................2
Timberand Wood Products ....................................... ..............................5
TimberStand Maps ....................................... ..............................6
Water quality, Riparian and Wetland Areas ................... ..............................7
WaterType Map .......................................... ..............................8
Fish and Wildlife Habitat ............................................ ..............................9
Threatened and Endangered Species ....................... ...............................
10
Forest Practices Trax System Report.. ...........................................
11
Aesthetics and Recreation ........................................ .............................12
Agro-Forest and Specialty Forest Products ................... .............................12
MANAGEMENTTIMETABLE ............................................ ...............................
13
SUMMARY CHECKLIST .................................................... .............................14
AERIALPHOTO ............................................................. ...............................
15
FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN SIGNATURE PAGE .............. .............................16
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General Property Description
The property is located in Whatcom County in the State of Washington. It is located in
an area with a high percentage of agricultural land use.
It is a 10.5 -acre heavily treed parcel with access only from Birch Bay Lynden Road on
the north side of the property. It is flat, has basically sandy soil and no standing water or
streams running through f. It has been an unmanaged forest for the last 50 years, but
there is evidence of prior logging.
Currently we have our home with an accessory dwelling on a site approximately Ys acre
in size. The home site has been incorporated into the forest area with as little
disturbance as possible.
The property is bordered on the north by private residences between 2 & 5 -acre parcels,
partially treed. To the east is a commercial raspberry field. To the south is a large farm,
which is currently being used exclusively for hay. The farm is not using the land for
grazing. To the west is a county owned 20 -acre parcel used by the road department.
Landowner Obiectives
Long term obiectives:
1) Maintain the diversity of the forest to promote health and encourage them to
continue naturally.
2) Protect the land and wildlife that require this habitat for their continued survival.
3) Provide for the needs of wildlife with an awareness of their requirements for food,
shelter, and safety. Awareness and management of snags, coarse woody
debris, and maintaining marketable timber for wildlife value.
4) Maintain the beauty and health for future generations. We feel even the smallest
awareness and willingness to provide for the trees and wildlife by the individual
contributes greatly to the tong -term survival of these precious resources when
multiplied by the vast numbers of small forest owners.
5) Practice conservative forestry. When dealing with windfall or logging decisions,
make the best possible use of products, with as little effect to the natural process
as possible. Practices to include commercial harvest of appropriate trees
spread over a period of time to allow reforestation and continuation of
future generations of forest
Short term goals:
1) Gain knowledge of the various resources incorporated on the land, including the
trees, wildlife, vegetation and water availability.
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3) Continue to plant native trees to maintain our long-term objectives.
4) We will continually re-evaluate any needs for thinning or brush management.
RESOURCE
DESCRIPTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SOILS
The soils on our property are classed as Lynden Sandy loam. It is a very deep, very
well drained soil, down to about 30. Our property is mostly flat with an elevation
between sea 50 and 200 feet. Permeability is moderately rapid in the upper part of the
Lynden soil, and very rapid in the substratum. The available water capacity is moderate.
Rooting depth is 60 inches. Runoff is very slow and the erosion potential is low.
On the basis of a 100 -year curve, the mean site index for Douglas fir is 146. On the
basis of a 50 -year site curve, it is 112. The highest average growth rate in unmanaged,
even -aged stands of Douglas fir is 153 cubic feet per acre per year, occurring at age 60.
The main limitation affecting timber harvesting is the muddiness caused by seasonal
wetness. The use of wheeled and tracked equipment during periods when the soil is wet
causes excessive rutting. Using low- pressure ground equipment can minimize damage
to the soil. Unsurfaced roads are soft when moist and are subject to deep rutting during
rainy periods. Logging roads require suitable surfaang for year -round use. Rock for
road construction is not readily available.
Equipment and logs on the surface result in a moderate degree of compaction when the
soil is moist and a moderate degree of soil displacement when the soil is dry. Carefully
laying out roads and skid trails, property timing their use, and using low- pressure ground
equipment can reduce the degree of compaction and displacement.
Due to limited disturbance during the last 50 years the organic surface layer is very rich
with coarse woody debris and leaf mulch.
FOREST HEALTH
General Forest Health
The trees are generally healthy. In stand 1, the southwest of the property, the
hardwoods are expected to deteriorate over the next ten years. Some crown dieback
and blowdownlbreakage is already evident.
In stand 2, the remainder of the forest shows some minor bark beetle activity in the
Douglas -firs, as well as occasionally breakage and blowdown. There is some defect
from heartrot, especially in the cedar. There is some overstocking in a few scattered
pockets slowing the growth of the dominant trees.
The understory is a mixture of salal, oregon grape, blackberry vine and young seedling
and sapling conifers. Management options include removing some of the overstory
hardwoods to release the understory conifers, and supplement planting with shade
tolerant conifers. This will help insure a conifer forest in the future. An aftemative plan
would be to do nothing and allow succession to take place at a slower rate. Taking the
later aftemative would provide for a higher component of salmonberry and other brush,
possibly providing for our wildlife goals, as well as increased alternative forest product
harvest
Stand 2: Inventory and Evaluation
Stand 2 is the remainder of the property, approximately 8 acres. It is a saw log stand of
conifer dominated by western redoedar, with components of Douglas -fir included. Some
scattered cottonwoods and other hardwoods are also present. Stocking is at about 90 %.
Timber quality is fair to good, with some defect from heartrot and windbreakage evident.
Our management options here include possible light thinnings to optimize forest health.
These must be very carefully thought out and planned to insure the perpetration of the
forest in its natural state and character.
We will further maintain a small supply of shade tolerant seedlings, which we will attempt
to integrate into the forest to accommodate a future conifer forest. These will mainly be
hemlock, and western redcedar. In addition some fir or white pine will be planted along
the % acre entry to the property where @ is quite open and there is a good chance of
success in growing those species.
THINNING
Stand 1: Removal of the hardwoods as they mature and deteriorate during the
next 10 years to allow additional room for the Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar
Trees to mature.
Stand 2: Light thinning of all species to insure optimum health has begun and will
be a continuing process. Hardwoods, including scattered cottonwoods, alders
and maples will naturally provide for considerable thinning as they mature.
HARVESTPLAN
We anticipate several selective commercial thinning of the Douglas Fir and
Western Red Cedar trees over the next 30-40 years, at approximate 5-15 year
intervals. With proper management this process will be extended indefinitely, and
will produce income to defray costs including reforestation and taxes.
Obviously the available options must be re- evaluated continuously and changes
made dependent upon our success in managing the forest as well as the timber
market and health of the forest.
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PLANTING AND RESTOCKING PLAN
Stand 1: Restocking has begun with Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar where
there are openings due to windfall and/or removal of the older hardwoods.
Following the harvests, we w0l continue reforestation with Western Red Cedar
and Douglas Fir. Western Red cedar will be replanted in areas where a root rot
problem is suspected. Planting began in 1999 with 40 Western Red Cedar and
White Pine.
Stand 2: Restocking will be done with Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar where
there are openings due to windfall and/or removal of older hardwoods, and the
selective commercial harvests. Planting continued in 2000 with 100 Western Red
Cedar and Douglas Fir.
WATER QUALITY, RIPARIAN AND WETLAND AREAS
The property is located in the Nooksack watershed area and in the area of the Sumas-
Blaine aquifer. There are no streams, wetlands, or standing water areas on the
property. The domestic water is supplied by a well.
We have a great deal of respect for the natural water supply and plan to utilize natural
plants that are well suited to the rainfall and temperature restrictions.
FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT
Our land has a nice mix tree and plant species. There are adequate snags, large woody
debris and considerable brush to encourage small wildlife and bird species. The
surrounding properties induce pasture and open areas to complement our forest
conditions. There is an occasional deer on the property, only seen in the spring, and we
would like to manage the undergrowth to encourage these visits to the forest.
There are no streams, running or standing water on the property and therefore no fish.
Inventory of non -bird species:
Garter snake
Mole
Brown squirrel
Salamander
Opossum
Townsend chipmonk
Cottontail rabbit
Northern flying squirrel
Pacific tree frog
Coyote
Raccoon
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Insects and Diseases
No major problems however there is some evidence of root rot in stand 1. Due to our
wildlife objectives, and the minor nature of the problem these areas will be watched
carefully, and redcedar trees (a resistant species) will be encouraged for regeneration.
In stand 2, there is some very minor evidence of stress from bark beetle. This will be
watched closely to monitor any increased severity of the problem.
Fire
The biggest source of fire danger is anticipated to be from outdoor burning escapes.
Proper precautions and restrictions can best manage this source.
Access for fire fighting equipment is good. Protection from wildfire is provided for by the
Department of Natural Resources, with the local Fire District #13 located approximately
4 miles to the east available for initial attack.
Environmental Factors
The trees on the southwest portion of the property have been highly susceptible to
windthrow due to southeast gales in the fall and winter. The mature natural cherry trees
have reached a point where blowdown is becoming common. Many of the redoedars
have double tops, and bigleaf maple have a tendency to lose large limb portions.
Regular walkthroughs will be utilized to determine the extent of stone damage.
Trees
TIMBER AND WOOD PRODUCTS
Douglas fir
Red alder
Western redcedar
Bigleaf maple
Western hemlock
White
pine
Cascara
Pacific dogwood
Wild cherry
Vine maple
Cottonwood
Birch
Shrubs Ferns Herbs and Grasses and Flora
Low Oregon Grape
Salal
Elderberry
Holly
Stinging Nettle
Bracken fem
Sword fem
Maidenhair fem
Nootka Rose
Solomon seal
Foam flower
Huckleberry
Trillium
Wild Blackberry
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On the south edge of the property we find many perch trees bordering the pasture. We
are able to observe many red - tailed hawks regularly in these trees as well as occasional
bald eagles in the pasture that very well might visit the forest.
The heavy canopy cover in stand 2 will provide thermal cover for deer and other
mammal during cold spells, especially snows.
Coarse Woody Debris
There are substantial downed logs and large branches in various stages of decay to
accommodate smaller birds for feeding sites and shelter.
In the future, we will continue to construct brush piles in the stands to enhance the small
bird habitat.
Understory Vegetation
There is substantial underbrush in the forest. The hardwood stand is more open, and
therefore supports more underbrush, however there are considerable salal, oregon
grape, huckleberry and tree seeds, throughout providing food. There is an additional
food source in the abundant species of mushrooms growing on the wood, and forest
floor.
Openings
The property is bordered on the west by a government area of about 20 acres or which
about 3 acres are used for gravel and sand storage and debris from road work and
Gearing. Induded in this The remaining acreage is unmanaged with many trees and
open areas. Induded here are vast amounts of Himalayan blackberry, snowberrry,
nootka rose and many other food and shelter sources for the wildlife.
To the south is a large pasture area, and to the east is about 10 acres of raspberry field.
This surrounding acreage provides more than adequate open areas for the native or
visiting wildlife in the forest.
THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
There are no threatened or endangered species on this property. It is one of our goals
to attempt to preserve this forest and manage it in such a way as to promote an
environment for such wildlife. The DNR TRAX system has not made us aware of any
sites of concern, nor have we any personal awareness of any.
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MANAGEMENT TIMETABLE
Below are the stewardship management activities, which we hope to implement over the
next 30 years. Obviously, changing circumstances and natural environmental
occurrences may cause considerable variance from the plan.
YEAR ACTIVITY
1999 —2000 Maintain and enhance walking paths
Inventory resources and investigate
markets for forest products.
Some brush Gearing to piles for
wildlife habitat.
2001 —2005 Monitor any forest health issues and
adjust timetables if necessary.
Minor thinning to enhance growth of
brush. Reforest with shade tolerant
species to ensure future forest.
Re- evaluate for appropriate snags
and woody debris to support
wildlife.
Plant along %] acre entry to property.
2006 —2009 Continue thinning.
Monitor and revaluate forest
healthissues.
Investigate harvest of some mature
trees.
Continue reforest of appropriate
areas of the property.
Investigate possibility of harvest and
Marketing of forest products.
Review and update this plan
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2010-2015 Monitor and reevaluate forest health
issues
Commercial thinning to include Douglas
Fir, Western Red Cedar & Hardwoods
Replanting in thinned areas with
Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar
Reevaluate possibility of harvest and
Marketing of alternative forest products
Continue with brush clearing/piles and
Snag preparation for wildlife survival
Review, re- evaluate and update goals
2016-2030 Continue to monitor forest health
Continue monitoring and providing for
Needs of wildlife
Additional commercial thinning
Reforestation in Douglas Fir, Western
Red Cedar and other appropriate species
Investigate regeneration or alternative
Timber harvest
Review and update plan and goals
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WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATj
Property Owner: Leif and Heather Swanson Designation:
7525 Wheeler Road Transfer from:
Sumas Parcel No.:
WA. 98255 Parcel Acreage
SWANSON OST Y2K
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Open Space Timber
NIA
400534 - 070224
15 acres
Subarea:
Foothills Acreage in OST: 12.5 acres
Comp. Plan Desig.:
Rural Road Access: Wheeler Road
Zoning Desig:
R10A Land Use: Residential and forest
Shorelines:
N/A Land use history: Old orchard, pasture and forest
Coil Type /Capabilities:
#19 - Blethen gravelly loam, 30 -60% slopes
55% of lot coverage
Site Index':
115(Douglas fir)
Limitations /Concems:
Slope and hazard of erosion will affect timber harvesting, cable yarding system most practicable.
Kline gravelly sandy loam,
2 -8% slopes
45% lot coverage
An fracnose-infested apple trees are being eliminated and replaced by Douglas (rand "stem re lcedac
Site Index*:
106(Douglas fir)
Limitations /Concems:
Muddiness caused by seasonal wetness, seedling establishment and mortality due to low
2
content of moisture in ground surface during growing season.
Information Included :- (0= incomplete; 1= satisfactory; 2=1horough)
Current Stand Description
2
Red alder. higleaf maple, Douglas fir, "stem moloedaq "stem hemlock, cottonwood and sitka spruce.
Soils Description
2
2
Two soil types only, both Woodland' use categories.
Forest Health
2
2
Except for the older orchard area the total stand of timber has no significant insect or disease problems.
An fracnose-infested apple trees are being eliminated and replaced by Douglas (rand "stem re lcedac
Thinning Program
2
2
Thinning of alder and conAers to optimize sawtimber qualify and quantity throughout stand
Lower quality alder, birch and maple will be annually cut for restated
Harvest Plan
1
2
Periodic harvesting using single free and group selection cutting methods.
Planting /Restocking Program
2
2
Continuous replanting and restocking of timber stand to encourage high quality, longer lived more
commercially valuable species of Douglas N and western moocher
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
2
2
Plant frees and shrubs for wildlife forage, leave snags and install a variety directing boxes forbirds,
bats and flying squirrels.
TOTAL-
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Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
*Site index indicates how tall (in feet) an average tree will grow in 50 years.
Parcel 4 400534 070224 0000 Related Parcels Tax Yr 2001
• Taxpayer N SWAN 4325 LEIF SWANSON 6 HEATHER R ROOM Date 2127195 By RL
• Title Owner N SWAN 4325 LEIF SWAMSON 6 HEATHER R BOON Name Chg Reason Ore
• Contract Own 9 Loan 4
Plat /Condo Type Code B1k Lot Unit Dock
Description N 1/2 NW SW -=C N 165 FT THEREOF -TOG WI
UNDIV INT IN THAT PTN OF N 1/2 NE SW LY Chg Date 10/13/99
ELY OF THREAD OF RENDALL CREEK DESC Chg By RMW
AF 1208042 Chg Rs RV
Tax Code 7115 507 F14 EMS -F14 Land Use 1121 LOG H 1 BD
Zoning Code R 10A RURAI, 1DU /10AC Tax Star TX TAXAELE Revel B
Chg Rs RV REVAL AREA F /P? Y AC 1300 13.00
Land:- Improved Unimp Timber Total -Land Improvement Total AV
Acres 2.00 13.00 15.00 _
Taxable 20000 32500 52500 27055 79555
Market
New /C O /AV Mob Home AV Sub Cd Int6
Regular Taxable 79,555
L. & H. SWANSON - OST 2 Y2K
FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN
LEIF SWANSON AND HEATHER KOON SWANSON
WHATCOM COUNTY
Landowners:
Leif Swanson and Heather Koon Swanson
7525 Wheeler Road
Sumas, WA 98295
Plan prepared by:
Leif E. Swanson, B. S. Forest Resources; ISA Certified Arborist
Heather Koon Swanson, B. S. Environmental Science
7525 Wheeler Road
Somas, WA 98295
(360)599 -1746
Date prepared:
December, 1999
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
A portion ofthe information in this Stewardship Plan is baud upon or quoted boom: Soil Survev of Whatcom Couatr Area. Washington
published by the U. S. Department of A®iculture, Soil Caaavation Service, 1955, and boom the "Forst Stewardhip Plan" prepared
for Max Duncan and Holly Koon by Gale Maya and lary Smith, U. S. D. A Soil Canaervation Service, 1996.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
LANDOWNERS' OBJECTIVES FOR FORESTED AREA
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Soil Inventory
Land Use Areas and Vegetation Survey
Water Resources
Fish and Wildlife Resources
PROPOSED PLAN TO MEET LANDOWNERS' OBJECTIVES
ANNUAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
LIST l: Orchard Plantings
LIST 2: Tree Species Planted in Old Orchard Area
LIST 3: Resident Woodland Plant Species
LIST 4: Animals known to use this property
MAP 1: Stewardship Site Plan
MAP 2: Soils
MAP 3: U. S. F. W. S. Wetlands
MAP 4: Operability Areas
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This property was aquired by the present owners on January 7, 1991. It is 15 acres
described as the NI/2 NW 1/4 SWIM, minus the N 165 feet of Section 34, T40N, RSE,
W. M., in Whatcom County, Washington. It is situated west of Kendall Creek
approximately 1/2 mile southwest of the town of Kendall.
LANDOWNERS' OBJECTIVES FOR FORESTED
ACREAGE
1. Increase stem count and net volume of coniferous tree species
2. Increase timber stand health and monetary value
3. Protect and enhance existing soil and water resources
4. Increase wildlife habitat quality and quantity
5. Maintain a wildlife corridor between upland forest habitat on Sumas Mountain and
Kendall Creek riparian area
6. Control or eliminate invasive weed species
7. Provide a positive visual resource for the neighborhood
8. Produce forest products for personal use
9. Produce specialized commercial forest products
10. Establish an arboretum primarily of North American tree species
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Soil Inventory
The individual soils found on this property and their approximate locations are indicated
in the Soils Map (Map l) that is a part of this management plan. The names of these
soils and their primary characteristics are as follows:
Soil number 18, Blethen gravelly loam, 15 to 30 percent slope:
This very deep, well drained soil is on side slopes of foothills. It is formed from eroded
soil and rock fragments, glacial till and soil sediments with a mixture of volcanic ash and
windblown soil. Blethen gravelly loam makes up the forested hillside on this property.
Typically, the surface is covered with a mat of needles, leaves and twigs. When mixed to
a depth of 6 inches the surface layer is dark brown gravelly loam. From 6 to 23 inches
the subsoil is typically dark brown to dark yellowish brown very cobbly loam. The
substratum to a depth of 60 inches is olive brown very cobbly loam.
Blethen gravelly loam is suited for timber production and Douglas 6r is the main
woodland tree species. Other tree species are western hemlock, western redcedar and
bigleaf maple. The common understory plants are salal, Oregon grape, vine maple, red
huckleberry, western sword fern and trailing blackberry.
Permeability is moderate in the Blethen soil. Available water capacity is high. The
effective rooting depth is 60 inches. Runoff is slow, and the hazard of water erosion is
slight.
On the basis of a 50 -year site curve, the mean site index for Douglas fir is 115. Site
index is a measure of soil's ability to grow trees. It is the height in feet that the fastest
growing trees will reach at 50 years of age. The higher the site index for a given tree the
greater the productive potential of the soil.
The main limitation affecting timber harvesting is muddiness caused by seasonal wetness.
This restricts the use of equipment to dry periods, as the use of wheeled and tracked
vehicles when the soil is wet causes excessive rutting. Using low- pressure ground
equipment can minimize damage to the soil. Unsurfaced roads are soft when wet and are
subject to deep rutting during rainy periods.
Equipment and logs on the surface result in compaction when the soil is moist and
puddling when the soil is wet. Carefully laying out roads and skid trails, proper tinting
and use of low - pressure ground equipment can reduce the degree of compaction and
puddling.
Soil number 19, Blethen gravelly loam, 30 to 60 percent slopes:
This very deep, well drained soil is on side slopes and toe slopes of foothills. It is formed
from eroded soil and rock fragments, glacial till and soil sediments with a mixture of
volcanic ash and windblown soil.
Typically the surface is covered with a mat of needles, leaves and twigs. When mixed to
a depth of 6 inches, the surface layer is dark brown gravelly loam. The upper 5 inches
on the subsoil is dark brown gravelly loam. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is
dark yellowish brown and olive brown extremely gravelly sandy loam.
Permeability is moderate in the Blethen soil and available water capacity is high. The
effective rooting depth is 60 inches. Runoff is medium and the hazard on water erosion
is moderate.
Blethen gravelly loam is suited for timber production and Douglas -fir is the main
woodland tree species. Other tree species are western hemlock, western redcedar and
bigleaf maple. The common understory plants are salal, Oregon grape, vine maple, red
huckleberry, western sword fern, longtube twinflower and trailing blackberry.
On the basis of a 50 -year site curve, the mean site index for Douglas -fir is 115. Site
index is a measure of soil's ability to grow trees. It is the height in feet that the fastest
growing trees will reach at 50 years of age. The higher the site index for a given tree the
greater the productive potential of the soil.
The main limitation affecting timber harvesting is the steep slopes and the hazard of
erosion. Cable yarding systems generally are used on this unit. When timber is
harvested, the slope restricts the use of wheeled and tracked skidding equipment. Cable
yarding systems generally are safest and least disturbing to the surface. Unsurfaced
roads are slippery and soft when wet and are subject to deep rutting during rainy periods.
Rock for road construction generally is not available. Cut and fill slopes tend to slump
when wet. Following road construction or clearcutting, road failures and landslides are
likely. Soil creep is common on this unit. Locating roads on midslopes requires
extensive cutting and filling which removes land from production.
Steep yarding paths, skid trails and firebreaks all are subject to tilling and gullying unless
adequate water bars are provided or a protective plant cover is established. A moderate
reduction in productivity can be expected to result from unmanaged fires in indisturbed
areas.
Soil number 90, Kline gravelly sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes.
This very deep, moderately well drained soil is on areas where sand, silt or clay material
has been deposited on the land by streams. Typically, when mixed to a depth of 9
inches, the surface layer is dark brown and olive brown extremely gravelly sandy loam.
The upper 11 inches of the undersying material is dark brown extremely gravelly loamy
sand. The lower part to a depth of 60 inches is dark grayish brown stratified very
gravelly loamy sand and very gravelly sand.
This unit is mainly used for hay and pasture or as woodland. It is also used as cropland
and as a site for homes. The main limitations in the areas used for hay and pasture are
the low available water capacitry, seasonal high water table and inherent low fertility.
The estimated site index for growing Douglas -fir is 106 based on a 50 year site curve.
The primary limitation affecting timber harvesting is muddiness caused by seasonal
wetness. The use of wheeled and tracked vehicles when the soil is wet causes excesseve
rutting. Using low- pressure ground equipment can minimize damage to the soil.
Unsurfaced roads are somewhat soft when wet and subject to deep rutting during rainy
periods. Logging roads require suitable surfacing for year round use. Rounded cobbles
and pebbles for road construction are readily available.
Land Use Areas and Vegetation Inventory
Homesite.
The homesite is approximately 1/2 acre and located near the northern edge of the parcel
about 300 feet from the western boundary. Currently the homesite is partially cleared
with about 2800 board feet of red alder sawtimber remaining. The areas immediately
surrounding the homesite have well established plantings of Douglas -fir, western
redcedar, sitka spruce, grand fir and Pacific dogwood (see Map l for stewardship site
plan).
Orchard.
The orchard area is approximately 1/2 acre and is located along the south boundary of
the parcel beginning about 140 feet from the southeast property corner. Various fruit
and nut trees have been planted and space for additional plantings is included (See List 1
for varieties established in orchard to date). This area is presently occupied by a variety
of grasses and herbaceous meadow plants as well as paper birch, wild cherry and cascara
trees, of which some will be retained. M apiary at present consisting of two hives of
honeybees is located in this area.
Pasture, Garden, Outbuilding:
This land use area is approximately 1 1/2 acres and located in the northeast comer of the
property. It is currently occupied by various grass species including orchardgrms, reed
canarygrass and fescues. Snowberry , salmonberry, vetch, clovers, trailing blackberry
and blue elderberry are present in quantity and patches of these species will be retained.
Some scattered trees including paper birch, western redcedar, cherry, apple, ash and
cascara will also be preserved. Some of this area may be mowed or disced and seeded to
encourage grasses, clovers or other pasture forage.
Woodland:
The forested area is 12 plus acres and may be divided into two major areas of vegetation
type: the sloped areas and Wheeler Creek riparian corridor, and the relatively flat area of
abandoned orchard and pasture.
The first area is about 10 acres and is occupied by the following tree species in their
approximate relative quantities by volume: red alder, 40 %; bigleaf maple, 25 %;
Douglas -fir, paper birch, western redcedar, western hemlock, black cottonwood and
sitka spruce, 2 % -l0% each. Understory vegetation is predominately sword fern,
salmonberry, vine maple, red elderberry, stinging nettles and Oregon grape.
The abandoned orchard /pasture area is 2 plus acres and is occupied by western redcedar,
paper birch and red alder. Understory vegetation is still predominately grasses but other
species such as salmonberry, snowberry, stinging nettles, trailing blackberry and scotch
thistle are expanding steadily. About 20 apple trees up to 30 years old remain in this
area. Many are shaded and most are unproductive and heavily infected with
anthracnose. This is the most intensively planted area on the property (see List 2 for
complete listing of tree species in this area, and List 3 for a more complete listing of
woodland understory species).
The timber on this property has a complex age structure due to multiple harvesting
entries and probably forest fire events as well. Several Douglas -fir and sitka spruce are
older than 100 years, somehow surviving a major disturbance in the late 1920's. Most of
the remaining conifers and some of the hardwoods are just over 70 years old. The rest
of the hardwoods originated after repeated tractor logging entries dating from the late
1940's through the early 1970's. The diversity of age class on this parcel is a positive
attribute in terms of wildlife habitat, but some of the soils still suffer loss of productivity
resulting from heavy equipment traffic.
Water Resources
Wheeler Creek is a tributary of Kendall Creek and originates in section 33 on State land
west of this property. it flows generally north through the parcel close to the toe of the
hill. During late summer, Wheeler Creek usually dries up to a point somewhere between
the south edge and the middle of the property. A small seasonal tributary to Wheeler
Creek flows east through the center of the parcel. The riparian areas of these two
streams have not been disturbed by logging since the mid 1970's and are dominated by
15 to 35 year old alder, cottonwood and willow. Please refer to Map 3 for water
resources and Map 4 for riparian management zones.
The wetland map included in thes management plan is based upon wetland inventory by
the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS). Wetland boundaries are approximate and the
designations are those assigned by the USGS. The wetland designation on thes property
is described as R3UBH. The riverine wetland (R) indicates an upper perennial stream
(3) with an unconsolidated bottom (UB). The water regime modifier (H) indicates
permanently flooded, however there are no permanently flooded areas on this piece of
property. This map is not a comprehensive survey of all the wetlands located on the
property.
Fish and Wildlife Resources
The current owners have obvserved many species of wildlife on this property including
important predators such as bobcat and black bear. Cutthroat trout routinely have been
seen in Wheeler Creek in the springtime attracting kingfishers, raccoons and other
riparian denizens. Riparian zones remain relatively undisturbed, and a substantial number
of snags have beed maintained for use by cavity dependent species. The hardwoods over
50 years old are in particular becoming a rich source of snags and cavities. Cavity
dwellers which have been observed exhibiting nesting behavior on the property include
pileated woodpecker, barred owl, saw whet owl, wood duck and flying squirrel. For a
more complete list of the animals which use this property, please refer to List 4.
Although the existing habitat is quite diverse, the owners feel they can substantially
improve conditions for wildlife through enhancing or creating snags, diversified
understory plantings and by controlling invasive weeds such as reed canary grass.
PROPOSED PLAN TO MEET LANDOWNERS'
OBJECTIVES
Objective 1: Increase stem count and net volume of coniferous
trees species
This objective will be met by annual plantings of primarily Douglas -fir and western
redcedar as well as sitka spruce and grand fir. Douglas -fir will be planted in the more
open areas of the old orchard and in openings greater than 1/4 acre in the existing
timber. In early plantings, the landowners found that small openings in the forest canopy
are unsuitable for Douglas -fir; although the seedlings put on fair height growth, diameter
growth was poor and seedlings failed to develope strong root systems. Western
redcedar will be the most extensively planted species due to its versatility in site
requirements; on this property cedar grows well both in the shaded wooded areas and in
the full sun, gravelly soil and grassy environment of the old orchard. The landowners
have also found redcedar to have fewer disease and insect problems than other conifers
they have planted. Sitka spruce will be planted only in small numbers due to its
susceptability to tip weevil damage on this site and its popularity as an antler - rubbing
post for deer. Grand fir will also be planted in low numbers because it has a lower
monetary value and is vulnerable to aphid attack.
Plantings on this property may be placed into two categories. The first involves planting
existing openings presently occupied by brush or grass. Most of these sites located on
the hill have already been planted, leaving as the main priority the old orchard with its
many available planting spots for Douglas -fir and western redcedar. Because of high
costs for maintenance and protection from deer, it will take about 5 years to fully stock
this area. Of the 20 remaining old apple trees, a few will be removed to create room for
new trees but most will be shaded out over time.
The second category of plantings will take place in new openings created by the
landowners harvesting fuelwood and sawtimber. These sites will receive the highest
priority and will be planted the same year they are created in order to capitalize on the
initial lack of competing vegetation.
The greatest limiting factors to reforestation on this parcel are competing vegetation and
animal damage. The landowners hand cut the brush around some plantings as many as
four times per year. In grass areas, mowing or clipping is usually sufficient but hand
weeding, mulching and some herbicides have all been used to control weeds. Extensive
scalping and grubbing of the sod at the time of planting has also been successfully
employed.
The landowners use a variety of animal damage control methods including bud capping,
repellants and fencing to control deer browse, and plastic gauards to prevent girdlling by
rodents. Redcedar is especially palatable to deer, and the owners currently place small
wire fences around most of the cedar seedlings they plant. The fences are removed when
the trees obtain heights of 5 feet, then are re -used on a new seedling. Buck -rub or antler
hooking is a significant problem on this parcel. The owners expect to lose 1 % -2% per
year of their trees which are less than 3 inches in diameter and left unfenced.
Annually, the owners plan to cut some lower quality alder, birch and maple for
fuelwood. Periodically, sawtimber will also be harvested using single tree and group
selection cutting methods. The new openings will be planted in Douglas -fir and
redcedar, and the maple generally will be allowed to resprout. The resulting stand
composition in 40 years will be closer to 50% conifers, compared to 15% at present.
Bigleaf maple will remain a strong stand component, with resprouts cultivated as a major
source of fuelwood. Red alder and birch will be reduced to less than 20% of the stand.
Conifers will be planted on 10 -12 foot spacing and will be thinned as needed to optimize
production of quality sawtimber and veneer wood.
Between 1992 and 1999 the landowners have established over 400 new conifers using
the above methods. Their earliest plantings are now over 15 feet tall. They initially lost
many seedlings but learned from these early efforts and developed the persistence and
methods to successfully plant and maintain trees on their property.
Objective 2: Increase timber stand health and monetary value
This objective will be met primarily by pushing the stand composition toward longer -
lived more commercially valuble species such as Douglas -fir and western redcedar
(which can reach ages of 800 years), and away from species like red alder which matures
at 70 years. Some western hemlock volunteer seedlings will be retained, but hemlock
will not be planted due to its apparent susceptability to root rot, wind throw and
sapsucker damage on this site. Alder will be carefully thinned in some areas to increase
vigor in the grouping, which will aid the remaining alder in their resistance to borer
attacks.
As stated in Objective 1, thinning of conifers will be undertaken to optimize sawtimber
quality and quantity. In general, these thinnings will be `low type, removing the small
competing trees and those likely to die from overcompetition. This method increases
volume inventory onto fewer and fewer trees of increasingly greater value. Conifers will
be pruned to maximize production of clear wood without adversely affecting growth.
No significant insect or disease problems are evident in the stand at this time, except in
the older apple trees.
Objective 3: Protect and enhance soil and water resources
Protecting soil from compaction and erosion will be accomplished by restricting location,
method and timing of timber harvesting. Several areas should be limited to helicopter or
cable yarding due to steepness and/or wet soils. In general, ground based logging
methods will only be used on dry soils with slopes of 30% or less (please see Map 4).
Most timber harvesting activities will be scheduled for late summer /early fall when soil
moisture is lowest. The landowners are experienced in logging and rigging from
previous and current employment, and plan to use hand logging techniques wherever
possible. Logging slash will not be burned, but returned to the soil by lopping and
scattering or by chipping. Any skid trails or yarding paths will be put to bed and have
installed waterbars and other appropriate erosion control structures.
Water resources will be protected by the erosion control strategies described above and
by maintaining healthy vegetative buffers where no significant harvesting activities will
take place. Vegetative riparian buffers act as filters, trapping pollutants that may be
carried in surface waters which flow across the buffers before entering a stream course.
The vegetation also provides shade along the stream banks, cooling the water so it can
hold more oxygen and creating habitat conditions which are hostile to invasive weeds
like reed canarygrass. The owners hope to provide more shade and bank stability to
these riparian buffers by planting evergreens such as redcedar and spruce.
Objective 4: Increase wildlife habitat quality and quantity
The landowners will continue to implement these 6 ongoing strategies to achieve this
objective:
1. Planting trees and shrubs that have forage value to wildlife
2. Increasing habitat diversity through the long term conversion of a primarily
hardwood forest to mixed conifers and hardwoods (wildlife diversity is strongly
correlated to habitat diversity).
3. Leaving riparian zones undisturbed. Riparian areas provide food, cover and travel
corridors to a multitude of wildlife species. These areas are used during at least one life-
phase by more than 85% of the wildlife species in western Washington. Forested
riparian buffers supply shade that helps keep water temperatures cool enough for
desirable fish species. Forest buffers also supply large organic debris which falls into
streams and provides favorable instream conditions fn fish rearing.
4. Limiting timber cutting to seasons when birds are not actively nesting.
5. Creation of quality snags for cavity dependent species. Approximately 20% of
wildlife species in Washington State use dead and defective tree habitat. In western
Washington, 67 species require cavities in snags for successful reproduction. The
landowners will continue to use girdling to kill red alder to create high quality snags,
utilizing short, limby, low grade trees which are less likely to fall over before reaching a
state of decay which is usuable to cavity excavators. Some leaning snags on the property
have been topped to stabilize them, thereby extending their useful life as wildlife trees.
6. Installation of nest boxes. The landowners have already placed a variety of nest
boxes in the vacinity, including those for chickadee, flickers, woodpeckers and wood
ducks. Those designed for woodpeckers are mostly occupied by flying squirrels. Future
plans for nest boxes include designs for various owls and bats.
Objective 5: Maintain a wildlife corridor between upland forest
habitat on Sumas Mountain and Kendall Creek riparian area
This objctive will be met by maintaining the present character of the property and by
completing the reforestation of the old orchard.
Objective 6: Control or eliminate invasive weed species
Four species of non - native plants are of concern here, as they are all capable of taking
over large areas in relatively short periods of time. Two, scotch broom and peavine,
have already been mearly eliminated; they previously occupied about 1/4 acre apiece.
Reed canarygrass and European blackberry will be iradicated from the hill and the
riparian areas by the end of the year 2001. In the old orchard, canarygrass will be
removed over time by shading, mowing and by spot application of glyphosate herbicide,
while the European blackberry will be controlled by hand grubbing individual plants.
Some blackberry will be retained to provide forage for the owners' honeybees and
cover /forage for wildlife.
Objective 7: Provide a positive visual resource for the
neighborhood
Maintaining a majority of this parcel in a diverse woodland state will provide the visual
characteristics most favored by the current neighbors. This property is the center
holding in a line of 7 parcels running north/south along the toe of Somas Mountain. All
6 of the other holdings are currently designated either Rural Forestry or Open Space
Timber. The conversion of this critical center parcel to Open Space Timber will provide
a contiguous block of mixed woodland, managed for for multiple use and visual appeal,
on the edge of one of the fastest growing urban development zones in Whatcom County.
Objective S: Produce forest products for personal use
The landowners will continue to
property. They also plan to have
from the homesite. Cedar boughs
and the One maple and biglem ma
season nectar for the honeybees.
promotes sustainability.
harvest most of their annual fuelwood from the
finish lumber milled from alder. that will be cleared
and wild mushrooms will be taken for personal use,
ple will continue to be an important source of early
All products will be harvested in a manner which
Objective 9: Produce specialized commercialforest products
The current landowners have harvested and given away the following products to friends
(including a practicing herbalist) or family, and believe these resources to be of
marketable quality: fuelwood, furniture grade paper birch lumber, cedar boughs and
herbs including burdock root, Oregon grape root, cascara bark, nettles, St. Johns wort
and cottonwood bud. The furniture grade hardwoods are especially marketable, and
harvesting could take place in a manner that promotes other listed objectives.
The owners have received inquiries/requests for instrument quality maple and for cedar
boughs (cedar boughs recently sold for as much as 39 cents per pound).
Any harvest of softwoods would be in the future, with possible commercial thinning
commencing around 2035.
Objective 10: Establish an arboretum primarily of North
American tree species
The arboretum is largely established but must be vigorously maintained. It will receive
annual additions of 1 -2 new tree species for the next 10 years. The trees are planted on
an average spacing of 16 feet, and are interspersed with native coniferous plantings.
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Some cluster plantings, such as the black walnut, may be commercially thinned or
harvested in the future. However, the main perpose of the arboretum is academic and
the owners hope to open this area in the future to limited public access for educational
purposes if there is sufficient interest. For the tree species represented in the arboretum,
plese see List 2,
ANNUAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
• Maintain access road and its drainage structures
• Maintain existing plantings (weed and brush removal, pruning, thining and fencing)
• Plant conifer seedlings as space is available (40 -100 seedlings per year)
• Install additional nest boxes (1 -2 per year)
• Create or enhance snags as needed (approximately 1 per year)
• Assess and continue invasive weed control activities
• Conduct annual comprehensive assessment of all management units on the property
to ensure that all objectives are being met
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LIST 1: Orchard Plantings
Plum:
Pear: (cont'd)
Italian prune
Cornice
Seneca
Orcas
South Dakota
pin oak
Underwood
Filbert:
western larch
Ennis
Apple:
Hall's Giant
Jonagold
sugar maple
Liberty
Walnut:
Gravenstein
Cascade
bald cypress
Spurgeon
Colorado blue spruce
Chopaka
LIST 2: Tree Species Planted in Old Orchard Area
Alaskan yellow cedar
white oak
Douglas -fir
California black oak
western redcedar
burr oak
sitka spruce
pin oak
grand fir
sweetgum
western larch
white ash
lodgepole pine
green ash
incense cedar
sugar maple
Leyland cypress
red maple
Pacific yew
yellow poplar (tulip tree)
bald cypress
eastern redbud
Colorado blue spruce
honey locust
sequoia
shagbark hickory
eastern white pine
dawn redwood (China)
black walnut
Japanese larch
red oak
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LIST 3: Resident Woodland Plant Species
Trees:
Oregon grape
red alder
mock orange
bigleaf maple
serviceberry
western redcedar
Douglas -fir
Ferns:
western hemlock
sword fern
sitka spruce
lady fern
black cottonwood
bracken fern
paper birch
maidenhair fern
cascara
licorice fern
cherry
wood fern
apple
vine maple
Herbaceous plants (partial listing):
Douglas maple
stinging nettle
willow
common foxglove
horsemint
Brush:
false Solomon's seal
beaked hazlenut
twistedstalk
red elderberry
western trillium
blue elderberry
false lily of the valley
Indian plum
Siberian miner's lettuce
salmonberry
piggyback plant
thimbleberry
wild ginger
trailing blackberry
vanilla -leaf
Himalayan blackberry
pearly everlasting
red currant
yarrow,
stinking currant
Pacific bleeding heart
black gooseberry
skunk cabbage
wild rose
bedstraw
devil's club
scotch thistle
red huckleberry
burdock
honeysuckle
St. John's wort
red osier dogwood (cont'd)
goldenrod
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LIST 4: Animals known to use this property
Mammals:
common raven
black bear
American crow
bobcat
American dipper
coyote
red - breasted nuthatch
weasle .-
brown creeper
raccoon
house finch
opossum
pine siskin
mountain beaver
band - tailed pigeon
black - tailed deer
song sparrow
flying squirrel
Townsend's solitaire
Douglas -fir squirrel
golden - crowned kinglet
chipmunk
cedar waxwing
rabbits
evening grossbeak
mice
wood duck
voles
bats
Birds known to nest on this property:
ruffed grouse
Other vertebrates:
pleated woodpecker
garter snakes
red - breasted sapsucker
frogs
hairy woodpecker
tree frogs
common flicker
toads
rufous hummingbird
salamanders
willow flycatcher
black - capped chickadee
Birds:
chestnut- backed chickadee
bald eagle
bushtit
red - tailed hawk
winter wren
Cooper's hawk
American robin
osprey
Swainson's thrush
barred owl
varied thrush
saw whet owl
hermit thrush
western screech owl
wilson's warbler
great homed owl
brown- headed cowbird
northern pygmy owl
western tanager
belted kingfisher
black- headed grossbeak
ring- necked pheasant
rufous -sided towhee
great blue heron
dark -eyed junco
violet green swallow
fox sparrow
Steller's jay
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Current Stand Description
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WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE
CLASSIFICATION
Property Owner:
Chris and Rachel Vogel
Designation:
Open Space Timber
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P.O. Box 593
Transfer from:
NIA
Deming
Parcel No.:
400508- 239469
Forest Health
WA. 98244
Parcel Acreage:
20 acres
Subarea:
Foothills
Acreage in OST:
19 acres
Comp. Plan Desig.:
Rural
Road Access:
Northerly of Reece Hill Rd. /Frost Rd.
Zoning Desig:
R1OA
Land Use:
Residence and forest
Shorelines:
N/A
Land use history:
Commercial ember
Soil T eyp /Capabilities•
#17- Blethen gravelly loam, 5-15 %slopes
Planting /Restocking Program
1
50'/ of lot coverage
Update and review in 2015 -2020.
Site Index':
115 (Douglas fir)
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Maintaining diversely ofnalive shrubs andplants, plant cedar seedlings around small drain pond,
Limitations/Concerns:
Muddiness caused by seasonal wetness. Seedling establishment and
mortality (wind), invasive plants.
#18 - Blethen gravelly loam, 15-30%. slopes
506A lot coverage
TOTAL;
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Site Index*:
115 (Douglas fir)
Limitations/Concerns: As above
Timber Management Plan Compnletenegx
Information Included :- (0= incomplete; l=satisfacrory; 2= 1horough)
Current Stand Description
2
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Previously deamut in 1992, replanted with 1600 Douglas fir. Scattered 20 -30 year old cedar, hemlocks,
maples and birch, red alder (7-8 years old).
Soils Description
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pmpedy line.
Forest Health
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No apparent disease or insect pmblems.
Thinning Program
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Immediate thinning of not alder and hand slashing of mark suckers and brush to intervene with invasive
and competitive species. Thin the to 16' spacing,
Harvest Plan
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Goal is fora hdure harvest of mature Douglas fir in 50 -60 years lime.
Planting /Restocking Program
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2
Update and review in 2015 -2020.
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
2
2
Maintaining diversely ofnalive shrubs andplants, plant cedar seedlings around small drain pond,
leave snags, woody debris and dying ordead trees for vnldlile.
TOTAL;
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Forest Stewardship Management Plan
Chris and Rachel Vogel
Landowners: Chris and Rachel Vogel
P.O. Box 593
Deming, WA. 98244
Phone: 360 -592 -2643
Property Location: S8 T40N R5E
20 acres
in Whatcom County
Acquisition of Land: Aug., 1992
Plan Prepared By: Chris and Rachel Vogel
Date Prepared: November 12, 1999
Landowner Objectives
Long Term Goals
• Maintain the diversity of the forest by leaving any of the older trees (larger trees left
from selective logging) and encourage any natural regeneration of cedars, hemlocks,
etc. that are not in competition with Douglas firs.
• Maintain a diversity of native plants for example, thimbleberries, wild strawberries,
salal, flowering currant, etc.
• Build trails to lookouts and pond at top of property.
• Manage property to attract a variety of wildlife.
• Manage Douglas fir planting for high quality no knot logs, to add value to the
property for a future harvest of mature 70 -80 year old trees.
Short Term Goals
• Heavily thin the 7 -8 year old alders especially where they are competing with the
Douglas firs.
• Hand slash brush around Douglas firs.
• Thin Douglas firs to a 16' x 16' spacing.
• Look into potential income from special forest products.
General Property Description
A 20 acre parcel located north of Reese Hill road and East of Somas. The property was
selectively logged about 10 years ago and replanted with Douglas fir. The topography is
steep hillside with benches at the bottom, middle, and top. Elevation is approximately
800' at bottom and 1000 -1100' at top. Property faces south with 60 inches average
rainfall per year, about 160 days are frost free, and the average temperature is about
47degrees F. There is a small seasonal natural pond on the north end of the property.
The adjacent property to the north is State forest land that was probably logged 60 -70
years ago. The property to the west is a 20 acre parcel privately owned with mostly 50-
60 year old Douglas fir. East is a 20 acre parcel privately owned and selectively logged
about 10 years ago. And finally, the southern property was logged recently and divided
into smaller than 20 acre parcels.
Resource Description & Recommendations
Forest Health:
There are no apparent disease or insect problems visible and the young fits appear to be
healthy, with the exception of those that are stressed by overstocking and competition
with alders, maple suckers, and brush. Thinning of alders and hand slashing maple
suckers and brush should help to reduce the problem. Also, the Douglas firs are tall
enough so that damage from animals should be minimal.
There has been a history of fire on Vedder Mt. so we need to take precautions to help
reduce the risk of damage from a potential forest fire.
Timber and Wood Products:
Even though there are some 20 -30 year old trees (mainly cedars, hemlocks, maples, and
birch), they are scattered throughout the property and will be left to create some diversity
for wildlife. We will mainly be managing for an 8 -9 year old even aged stand of Douglas
fir. The density varies considerably, partly because of some natural regeneration and die
off from competition with alders and brush.
Our objective is to grow large firs as knot free as possible. To start we will remove
competing alders, hand slash brush, and thin to a 16'x16' spacing. Then over the years as
they mature more thinning and pruning of lower limbs will be done.
Soils:
The property is Blethen gravelly loam 5 to 15% slopes.. it has high water capacity, with
slow runoff and slight hazard from water erosion. This soil is found to a depth of up to
60 inches. Site index for this soil type is 115 on a 50 year curve. Compaction and rutting
from machinery when the ground is wet can be a problem and needs to be avoided if
possible.
The access road that runs through part of the property is in good shape and has no erosion
problems. A skid road that has been overgrown with alders will be cleared of most
alders, and the grass that has seeded in naturally will be encouraged. This road has
already evolved into more of a footpath than a road.
Other than an area towards the top of the property where the rock comes close to the
surface and the soil is not that deep, the trees appear to be well rooted and healthy inspite
of the competition from alders and native undergrowth.
Water Quality, Riparian and Wetland Areas:
There is a small seasonal pond on the north end of the property that we estimate to be Y. -
1 /2 acre in size with some trees left around it, a mix of mostly deciduous and some
conifers. It is very brushy around the pond with huckleberries, salal, vine maple, and
other native vegetation.
Other than frogs we haven't observed much wildlife, but have seen lots of deer trails.
The pond is not very deep and dries up during the summer. There is an overflow at the
south end of the pond that drains into a culvert under the old skid road and then drains out
onto the hillside. Even in the wet season overflow from the pond is minimal.
The watershed that the property is located in drains into Canada. We plan no activity in
or around the pond other than things to enhance wildlife. We may plant some cedar
seedlings around it.
Fish and Wildlife Habitat:
We have no fish habitat on the property. The only water source on the property is the
small seasonal pond that goes dry in the summer. The pond does attract a variety of
wildlife. There are deer trails going down to and around the pond. The land bordering
the pond to the north is state land with approximately 60 -80 year old conifer trees. There
are a number of snags to the west and south of the pond. They are from a forest fire that
burned in the 1970's. Also, on the west side of the pond the native vegetation is very
dense and will be left to provide cover for smaller animals and birds. Our only plans for
the pond would be to clear a trail up to it. Other than that we just want the area to
develop naturally with the exception of planting some cedar seedlings.
For the rest of the property, when we do our brush clearing around the Douglas firs, any
low growing native vegetation that supplies food for wildlife(thimbleberries, salal,
huckleberries, etc.) will be left. Any snags or large woody debris we find will be left and
most trees that are dying or dead will be left for wildlife trees.
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We have not observed any threatened or endangered species on the property, also a forest
practices trax system report did not identify any threatened and endangered species or
cultural resources. Any forest practices we apply will be done with an emphasis for
wildlife.
Aesthetics and Recreation:
The property is visible from Frost Rd. and looks more like a clear cut than something you
would think of as having been selectively logged. A large part of Vedder Mt. is forested
land, with a large diversity of tree stands in varying stages of growth. It is made up of
larger parcels, either privately or state owned. This situation offers up a unique
opportunity to be part of maintaining a large area for the benefit of wildlife and supplying
logs for the timber industry. We feel that maintaining large areas in forestry, even when
harvesting trees is part of the land use, benefits wildlife more in the long run than if for
example, it is converted to 5 acre parcels.
We have some very nice views from parts of the property that we hike up to and enjoy
just spending time taking in Gods' creation.
Agro-Forestry/Special Forest Products:
There could be some potential for harvesting special forest products, which we are going
to look into. We would like to have a large number of native plants and would only
consider harvesting of those plants where it could be done in a sustainable manner.
Management Time Table
Year Stand Management Activity
1999 1 Attend Forest Stewardship workshop.
Submit stewardship plan.
2000 1 Hand slash brush, thin alders, and thin
Douglas firs to a WxWspacing. es +. 15 acres
Plant cedar seedlings around pond. esf. 160 wd1..9s
2001 -2005 1 Maintain firebreaks around cabin.
Look into harvesting special forest products.
Build trails to pond and lookouts.
Hand slash brush and young alders.
2006 -2010 1 Maintain firebreaks around cabin.
Hand slash brush and young alders.
Thin and prune Douglas firs.
2010 -2020 1 Maintain firebreaks and trails.
Hand slash unwanted non - native brush
along access road.
Thin and prune Douglas firs.
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WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION
Property Owner:
Thomas and Soozi Crosby
Transfer from:
P.O. Box 29116
Parcel No.:
Bellingham
Parcel Acreage:
WA. 98228 -1116
Subarea:
Lynden /NOOksack Valley
Comp. Plan Desig.:
Rural Forestry
Zoning Desig:
RF
Shorelines:
N/A
Soil Type /capabilities;
0140. Sehome loam,
8 -15% slopes
90% of lot coverage
Site Index':
135 (Douglas fir)
Limitations/Concerns:
Seedling establishment, muddiness &
compaction due to seasonal wetness
#156 - Squalicum gravelly
loam, 5 -15% slopes
5% lot coverage
Site Index*:
132 (Douglas fir)
Limitations /Concerns:
As above
Timber Management Plan
Information Included :-
CROSBY OST Y2K
Designation:
Open Space Timber
Transfer from:
NIA
Parcel No.:
390403346106
Parcel Acreage:
9.55 acres
Acreage in OST:
8 acres
Road Access:
Exten. of Cabrant Road easterly
Land Use:
Residential and forest land
Land use history:
Forest land
- Blethen gravelly loam, 15 -30% slopes
of lot coverage
Index': 115(Dougias fir)
Citations /Concerns: As in #140
Current Stand Description
Age of stand H- 45 yrs. old. Primarily western rodoedar, Douglas hG western hemlock with mixed hardwoods
01 bgleaf maple, paper birch and cottonwood. Healthy, vigorous coniferous seedlings throughout underslory.
Soils Description
.xcellenf woodland soils for establishing small commercial timber lot.
Forest Health
Residual damage to existing frees from previous harvesting, no forest health issues.
Thinning Program
Removal of frees that are dead. dying, diseased, deformed or undesirable. Evaluate and implement
a precommerolal thinning w/desrod spacing of 8-10 feet in approx. 10 -15 years.
Harvest Plan
Select older red alder for harvest, evaluate or let grew for future harvest (2030- 2040).
Planting /Restocking Program
Replant with on-ism Douglas hr and "stem redcedar seedlings no more than 10 feet apart. Other coniferous
species to plant are "stem hemkwk and sure spmce.
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
Maintain and preserve ground cover for wildlife habitat, plant native shrub species eg. hazelnut, dogwood etc.
Leave snags and downed logs in place.
(0-incomplete; 1= satisfactory; 2= thorough)
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Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval
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FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
THOMAS & SOOZI CROSBY
WHATCOM COUNTY
Landowner: Thomas & Soozi Crosby
P.O. Box 29116
Bellingham, WA 98228
(360) 354 -7065
Plan Preparer: Gale Mayer, Soil Conservationist
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
6975 Hannegan Road
Lynden, WA 98264 -9696
(360) 354 -2035
Date Prepared: December 1999
TABLE of CONTENTS
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
LANDOWNER'S OBJECTIVES
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
SOILS
WATER
WILDLIFE
VEGETATION
Stand Conditions
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
TREE PLANTING
PLANT COMPETITION
THINNING
HARVEST
MANAGING for LANDOWNERS' OBJECTIVES
INCREASE FOREST PRODUCTION
HARVEST TREES jor TIMBER
HARVEST TREES jor FIREWOOD
HARVEST ALTERNATIVE FOREST PRODUCTS
MAINTAIN WILDLIFE HABITAT
RECOMMENDATIONS and CONCLUSION
SUMMARY
TIME TABLE
MAPS and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Property Description
The 9.74 acre parcel owned by Thomas and Soozi Crosby is located in Section 3,
Township 39 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian. The property is within
Whatcom County, approximately 4 miles east of Everson and 2 miles southeast of
Nooksack.
Current access to the property is off of Cabrant Road, just east of Goodwin Road. The
physical location is at 4017 Cabrant Road.
The landowner objectives
include the following
specific items,
not necessarily in the
order presented:
Increase & maintain forest production
Harvest trees for timber
• Harvest trees for firewood
• Maintain & increase wildlife habitat
• Utilize 1.74 acres for home site & shop
• Increase & maintain buffers along north, south, & west property lines
This plan is intended to provide the landowners with a detailed description of the
natural resources that are components of this piece of forestland. The plan provides
an overview of the natural resources on the property, with specific management
recommendations for accomplishing the owners' objectives. This management plan is
written to provide the owners a broad understanding of the values and potential of this
piece of property.
The property is at an elevation of approximately 550 - 700 feet above sea level, and
has a moderate microclimate throughout the year. The topographic relief of the area is
gently sloped from the west property line east towards the center of the property. The
slope then increases 15 to 30 percent.
Physical Description
The property is at an elevation of approximately 550 - 700 feet above sea level, and
has a moderate microclimate throughout the year. The topographic relief of the area is
gently sloped from the west property line east towards the center of the property. The
slope then increases 15 to 30 percent.
soils
The property is undedain by three soil map units. The approximate locations of these
units are shown on the Soils Map, which is attached to this management plan. The
three soil map units are:
18 — Blethen gravelly loam, 15 to 30% slopes
140 — Sehome loam, 8 to 15% slopes
156 — Squalicum gravelly loam, 5 to 15% slopes
The predominant soil type for this property has been mapped as Sehome loam, 8 to
15% slopes. This soil type extends from the west property line east to the first major
slope break and change in soil type. Sehome soils are moderately deep and
moderately well drained and found on mountain foot slopes. Typically, the surface is
covered with a mat of needles, leaves, and twigs 3 inches thick. The surface layer is
dark brown loam 4 inches thick. The upper 9 inches of the subsoil is strong brown
gravelly loam. The lower 26 inches is yellowish brown gravelly loam. Dense glacial till
that crushes to very gravelly loam is at a depth of 39 inches. The depth to glacial till
ranges from 24 to 40 inches. The dense glacial fill is similar to a cemented pan. In
some areas the surface layer is silt loam, gravelly silt loam, or gravelly loam. In other
areas the soil has 35 to 45 percent rock fragments in the subsoil, is 40 to 60 inches
deep to dense glacial till, or has dominantly phyllitic rock fragments (slate like
characteristics).
Permeability is moderate in the upper part of the Sehome soil and very slow in the
dense glacial fill. Available water capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is
24 to 40 inches. Water is perched above the dense glacial till from December through
April. Runoff is medium, and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
This unit is used mainly as woodland, but is also suitable for hay, pasture, and
cropland. Douglas -fir is the main woodland species. Among the trees of limited extent
are western redcedar, western hemlock, bigleaf maple, and red alder. The common
understory plants are red huckleberry, vine maple, salal, western swordfem,
Oregongrape, western brackenfem, and salmonberry.
Site Index is a measure of a soil's ability to grow trees. It is the height in feet that the
fastest growing trees will reach at 50 years of age. The higher the site index for a
given tree species, the greater the productive potential of a soil. On the basis of a 50-
year site index it is estimated to be 135 for Douglas -fir and 90 for red alder. The
highest growth rate in unmanaged, even -aged stands of Douglas -fir is about 745
board feet of wood per acre per year, occurring at age 60. The highest average growth
rate in unmanaged, even -aged stands of red alder is about 556 board feet of wood per
acre per year, occurring at age 40.
This soil type is susceptible to damage when heavy equipment is operated during wet
soil conditions. To avoid severe compaction limit use of heavy equipment to dry
periods. Seedling establishment, seedling mortality, and the hazard of windthrow are
the main concerns affecting timber production. The rooting depth is restricted by the
dense glacial till, trees are occasionally subject to windthrow when the soils are wet
and winds are strong.
The main limitations for homesfte development are the slope and seasonal wetness.
The wetness can be reduced by building the house on a pad and by installing
drainage tile around footings K a suitable outlet is available. Excavation for building
sites is limited by the hardpan. The hardpan is rippable and, therefore, is not a serious
limitation for most engineering uses.
The main limitations on sites for septic tank absorption fields are the very slow
permeability in the cemented pan, the slope, and the seasonal wetness. These
limitations can be overcome by using interceptor drains, by installing the absorption
field at a shallow depth, and by installing absorption lines that are longer than normal
and that are on the contour. Installing the absorption field in the loamy subsoil or in fill
approved by the health district also helps to overcome these limitations. During the
rainy season, the effluent from onsite sewage disposal systems can seep at points
downslope. A mound type septic system has already been installed.
Blethen gravelly loam, 15 to 30% slopes, is a very deep, well -drained soil and is
found on side slopes and toe slopes of foothills. It is formed in colluvium, glacial till,
and slope alluvium with an admixture of volcanic ash and loess. This soil type is found
towards the east boundary of the property and is evident by the steep slope.
Typically, the surface layer is covered with a mat of needles, leaves, and twigs 1 inch
thick. The upper 12 inches of the subsoil is dark brown very cobbly loam. The lower
23 inches is dark yellowish brown very cobbly loam. The substratum to a depth of 60
inches is olive brown very cobbly loam. In other areas the soil has less than 35
percent rock fragments in the subsoil and substratum or is 40 to 60 inches deep to
dense glacial till or bedrock.
Permeability is moderate with a high available water capacity. The effective rooting
depth is 60 inches. Runoff is slow, and the hazard of water erosion is slight.
Douglas -fir is the main woodland species with a 50 year site index of 115. This soil is
capable of producing approximately 612 board feet of wood per acre per year,
occurring in year 60.
This soil type has similar limitations as Sehome and Squalicum soil types. However,
due to the steep slopes there are additional limitations and must be considered when
developing roads or skid trails. Cut and fill slopes tend to slump when wet. Steep skid
trails and firebreaks are subject to rilling and gullying unless adequate water bars are
provided or a protective plant cover is established. Carefully laying out roads and skid
trails, properly timing their use, and using low- pressure ground equipment can reduce
the degree of compaction and puddling.
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Wildlife
Squalicum gravelly loam is very similar to Sehome loam with a few variations
pertaining to the substratum, water characteristics, and productivity. Squalicum
gravelly loam has a subsoil or substratum with 35 to 45 percent rock fragments, is
more than 60 inches to dense glacial till or bedrock, is 40 to 60 inches deep over
bedrock or sand and gravel, or has dominantly phyllite or sandstone rock fragments.
Available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is limited by a seasonal
high water table, which is at a depth of 3.5 to 5.0 feet from December through April.
Runoff is slow, and the hazard of water erosion is slight.
Douglas-fir is the main woodland species with a 50 year site index value of 132. This
equates to approximately 729 board feet of wood per acre per year, occurring at age
60.
The National Wetlands Inventory map (NWI), created by the US Fish and Wildlife
Service is included in this report. The map indicates that a Rivedne Upper Perennial
Unconsolidated Bottom Permanently Flooded (R3UBH) Wetland has been identified
on the adjacent property. This wetland begins just below the southeast comer of this
parcel and flows west toward Goodwin Road. There are three additional streams,
located on this parcel that are not identified on this map. These intermittent streams
are well established. Other sources of water may be contributing to several wet areas
along the access roads and in depressions. These sources may include drainage
from adjacent property and an improved road system at higher elevations and /or
natural springs. A copy of the NWI map and legend are included at the end of this
management plan.
The combination of water, cover and food on the property are elements that are very
conducive to good habitat for wild animals. The overstory canopy is very tight and
creates a large area of shade and decreased exposure. Once the canopy is opened
up it will provide excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife. Wildlife species are utilizing
several snags throughout the property. The understory vegetation has a large range
of diversity and will provide some benefit for the wildlife during this period of transition.
The trees along the north property line provide a buffer between Cabrant Road and
proposed homesite.
Obvious mammals that inhabit the property include deer, squirrels, skunks, bear,
bobcats, coyotes, and mice. Common birds are hawks, eagles, sparrows and crows.
Other species identified by the landowners include Douglas squirrel, red - tailed hawk,
and mountain beaver.
Vegetation
The principal species of trees were included in the soil map unit descriptions above. In
order of current economic importance these species are:
• Western redcedar
• Douglas -fir
• Western hemlock
• Red alder
• Bigleaf maple
Other tree species in the area include paper birch and cottonwood. Mid-height brush
species include: One maple, red huckleberry, Indian plum, Oregongrape, rose, salal, spirea,
elderberry, thimbleberry, blackberry, salmonberry, twinberry, oceanspray, dogwood,
trailing blackberry, and swordfem.
Stand conditions
The original stand of trees consisted primarily of western redcedar. A large number of
the western redcedar and Douglas -fir were harvested in the 1980's. The residual
stand consist of western redcedar, Douglas -fir, western hemlock, red alder, bigleaf
maple, paper birch, cottonwood, and one lone yew tree. A large portion of the residual
trees have multiple tops, damage from logging, and evidence of damage caused by
either or both wind and silver thaw. The approximate diameter at breast height, of the
western redcedars and Douglas -fir, ranges from 12 inches to 20 inches. Several
western redcedar, Douglas -fir, and western hemlock seedlings can be found on nurse
logs and throughout the understory. These seedlings are healthy and vigorous with
minimal damage from either deer or mountain beavers.
Competing vegetation includes vine maple and blackberries. There is a healthy
component of salal, swordfem, salmonberry and rose.
Management Options
The 8 acres has considerable amount of vegetation predominantly tree species.
Presently there are approximately 200 large trees per acre with 100 seedlings per
acre. The following recommendations are based on information collected in the field.
TREE PLANTING - Plant open areas with either seedlings purchased from local
nurseries or transplant seedlings found on -site. Transplanting seedlings is an
excellent way to save money and the seedlings are already adapted to the site.
However, do not try to transplant seedlings that are greater than 2 feet in height. The
larger the seedling size increases stress and the need to dig up a larger root ball. Do
not expose Douglas -fir seedlings to the air while transplanting. The root hairs are very
delicate and will die when exposed to the air. The best time to plant is when it is cold
and wet with little or no wind. Douglas -fir and western redcedar should be planted on
a spacing of no more than 10 feet apart, adjust accordingly with residual stand.
Remember that Douglas -fir are not shade tolerant and need to be planted in large
open spaces to provide the best opportunity for survival. Avoid planting seedlings in
areas of standing water. In areas where it is evident that standing water is a concern,
plant western redcedar along the perimeter. Douglas -fir should be planted on the
higher ground and further away from standing water. Do not attempt to plant seedlings
later than April 1st. Two other types of trees that can be planted in areas of high
moisture and shade are western hemlock and sitka spruce. Utilize residual stumps to
aid in protecting the trees from intense exposure to the sun and deer browsing.
Evaluate the seedlings after the first year and inspect for damage caused by mice,
mountain beavers and /or deer. If there is a large amount of damage it would be to
your best interest to invest in basal wraps or bud caps for the new seedlings.
PLANT COMPETITION - Typically, red alder would be the major concern pertaining to
plant competition. Due to the thick understory, ocmprised of a variety of shrubs and
low growing ground cover, red alder has not been able to re-establish its dominance.
However, if the number of red alder stems per acre increase dramatically then
measures to control or eliminate the red alder should be implemented. Red alder can
be removed by hand slashing or spot spraying with specific herbicides. Contact a
licensed representative for specific herbicide recommendations. After the Douglas -fir
seedlings have reached a height greater than the competing vegetation the threat of
competition is diminished.
THINNING - When the limbs of the young Douglas -fir trees start to interlock it will be
necessary to implement a precommercial thinning operation. Thinning will increase
the health and vigor of the stand. This can be accomplished by removing any trees
that are dead, dying, diseased, or deformed. The recommended spacing between
trees, after thinning, is approximately 8 to10 feet. A commercial thin should occur
next, increasing the approximate spacing between trees to 10 to 15 feet. The desired
spacing, in feet, is based on the diameter at breast height (DBH) plus 5. (A Douglas -fir
tree with a DBH of 10 inches plus 5 equals a desired spacing of 15 feet)
HARVEST - Harvest the residual overstory throughout the next 20 years. Begin by
selecting trees that are damaged, diseased, dead or dying, or large bigleaf maples for
an initial harvest within the first 5 years. Carefully remove selected trees to minimize
damage to desired leave trees. When removing trees that have been blown over and
are hung -up in other trees, use extreme caution or hire an experienced tree cutter.
Over the next 10 to 15 years focus on harvesting the red alder that is 30 years or
older. Red alder will naturally start to deteriorate after 40 plus years and should be
harvested to salvage the value as sawlogs.
Increase Forest Production
The property has soils that vary in productive capability from site index of 115 on the
Blethen gravelly loam to site index 135 on the Sehome loam. Sehome loam is one of
the most productive forest soils in Whatcom County. It is recommended that efforts to
increase productivity be applied first to the areas opened up after the removal of
selected bigleaf maples.
Increased forest production could be assisted by ensuring that all areas be fully
stocked with trees that have the potential for the maximum future value. This may
require that areas of blackberry be ripped out and replaced with Douglas -fir, or
western redcedar seedlings. An additional step might be to limit the number of bigleaf
maple trees and plant more productive trees. The bigleaf maples tend to shade out a
greater amount of growing space. Planting shade tolerant trees, such as western
redcedar and western hemlock, in pockets of the residual trees will increase forest
production. Purchase seedlings that have been grown specifically for your seed zone
or utilize seedlings found on -site. Please refer to the information regarding selection
and purchase of seedlings.
Harvest Trees for Timber
This stand is approximately 40 to 50 years old. The oldest component of this stand is
the residual western redcedars approximately 60 to 70 years old. Due to the recent
harvest the residual trees are poorly formed and have multiple tops. The value per
tree is lower than those harvested but will still create some income to offset
reforestation cost. If this stand is properly restocked and managed theoretically a
commercial thinning, removing trees with a DBH of 8 to 10 inches, could be
implemented within the next 25 years. The buffers along the north, south, and west
property lines will be maintained and the larger residual trees will not be harvested.
Harvest Trees for Firewood
Firewood could be gathered from the property by utilizing trees like maple that has a
low future value for wood fiber, but are a good source of firewood. The holes created
by taking these trees out of the stand should be replanted immediately with Douglas -fir
or western redcedar. Small Douglas -fir trees that are getting shaded out of a dense
stand could also be cut and utilized for firewood. When commercial logging occurs on
the property, it could be stipulated as a part of the logging contract that logs not hauled
off the property be skidded to a landing where they could be cut into firewood.
Harvest Alternative Forest Products
Recently, the demand for aftemative forest products has increased dramatically. Such
products as salal, sword fem, and cedar boughs are commonly utilized in the floral
industry. This site supports a healthy and vigorous stand of salal and swordfem. If
property harvested and managed this understory could be utilized to generate income
while waiting to harvest the overstory.
Maintain Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat can be maintained by preserving the cover and food components of
habitat that already exist on the property, Wldlife habitat can be increased by leaving
dead standing trees (snags), and down`i-ogs in place. These woody refuges provide
food and cover to several species of wood peckers, and other species of wildlife.
Additionally, salamanders may use the down logs as nesting areas. Girdling and killing
standing low-grade trees is a way of creating new snags.
Planting a variety of native shrub species will en hance habitat for wildlife by providing
additional feed for animals. California hazelnu provides a large, edible nut that is
native to northwest Washington. Dogwood tree and shrubs provide berries, and native
crabapples provide a soft pulpy fruit, plus very protective cover for small birds. A
complete listing of wildlife friendly plants, their sunshade and water requirements is
attached to this management plan (Native Plants for Wildlife in Western Washington).
This 8 acre parcel is underlain by the most productive forest soil in Whatcom
County. Due to the high soil productivity, this stand of trees will respond quickly to
implementation of proper management practices. This site has been high graded
and the residual trees are of poorer quality due to deformities and multiple tops.
The overall number of large trees and seedlings per acre is acceptable, but the
quality of the older trees is poor. The understory is healthy and vigorous with
good diversity. Damage caused by deer and mice is minimal. Attempts to
improve site conditions have been implemented. Several large blackberry plants
have been removed and several seedlings from the proposed road and homesite
have been transplanted.
The following is recommended to increase the overall productivity of this site:
1) Remove trees that are dead, dying, diseased or deformed, trees adjacent
to the proposed homesite, and large undesired bigleaf maples. Replant
the open areas with Douglas -fir and the shaded areas with western
redcedar. Utilize seedlings found on -site as transplant stock.
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2) Select older red alders for harvest and remove before quality deteriorates.
Retain existing snags and select residual western redcedars for snag
recruitment.
3) Monitor seedling health and vigor. Remove competing vegetation by hand
slash only. Herbicide use is not an option.
4) Monitor amount of surface water moving over roads. Determine need for
water bars and install within the next few years to alleviate potential
erosion concerns.
5) Continue to plant a variety of trees along the north, south & west property
lines as a buffer to reduce noise and improve aesthetics.
• Remove poorer quality trees & open up areas for replanting
• Replant areas utilizing seedlings on -site or from nurseries
• Determine extent of plant competition; hand slash competing vegetation
• Evaluate & implement a precommercial thinning with a desired spacing of
8 to 10 feet, once limbs start interlocking in approximately 10 to 15 years
• Contact Mark Kootnz with the Washington State University for questions pertaining
to forest taxation. Phone 509 - 335 -6435 or e-mail mkoontz @wsu.edu.
• Evaluate & implement a commercial thinning when trees reach a DBH of 8
to 10 inches, in approximately 15 to 25 years
• Evaluate for harvest or let grow in approximately 50 to 60 years
• Enlarge & maintain buffers along the north, south, & west property lines
• Monitor surface water & drainage to prevent erosion
• Plant wildlife friendly plants; hazelnut, cherry, dogwood, & crabapple trees
• Enjoy!
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YEAR MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
2001-2003 - Construct home
2000-2003 - Remove maples, alders, & blackberries
- Retain selected trees for snags
- Transplant seedlings available on -site
- Purchase & plant additional Douglas -fir & western hemlock
2000-2008 - Continue hand pruning and slashing of blackberries
2013-2015 - Evaluate & thin trees to a spacing of 8 -10' (precommercial)
2030-2040 - Evaluate & thin trees to a spacing of 10 -15' (commercial)
2050 - Evaluate for harvest or continue to let
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YEAR MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
2001-2003 - Construct home
2000-2003 - Remove maples, alders, & blackberries
- Retain selected trees for snags
- Transplant seedlings available on -site
- Purchase & plant additional Douglas -fir & western hemlock
2000-2008 - Continue hand pruning and slashing of blackberries
2013-2015 - Evaluate & thin trees to a spacing of 8 -10' (precommercial)
2030-2040 - Evaluate & thin trees to a spacing of 10 -15' (commercial)
2050 - Evaluate for harvest or continue to let
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MAPS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
• SITE PREPARATION
• TREE PLANTING & SPECIFICATION WORKSHEET - 612
• CONTROL of COMPETING VEGETATION
• ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL
• SOME TREES / SHRUB NURSERIES
• FOREST TREE NURSERIES
• SEEDLING CARE and HANDLING
• TRANSPLANTING WHAINGS
• PLANT YOUR TREES RIGHT
• UNDERSTANDING and CONTROLLING DEER DAMAGE
• ANI -PEL SEEDLING PROTECTION SYSTEMS
• MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• THE DOs and DON'TS of SNAG MANAGEMENT
• APPENDIX 19
• ENHANCING WILDLIFE on PRIVATE WOODLANDS
• BACKYARD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
• NATIVE PLANTS for WILDLIFE in WESTERN WASHINGTON
• LIST of MAMMALS, BIRDS, AMPHIBIANS, & REPTILES
• NESTING STRUCTURES & FEEDERS for BIRDS
• WOODLAND FISH and WILDLIFE
Managing Deer on Small Woodlands
Hawk, Eagle and Osprey Management on Small Woodlands
Managing Small Woodlands for Cavity Nesting Birds
Riparian Areas: Fish and Wildlife Havens
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WHATCOM COUNTY OPENSPACE CLASSIFICATION
Property Owner:
Kenneth and Barbara Keithcart
595 Tucker Avenue #59
Friday Harbor
WA. 98250
Subarea:
Birch Bay /Blaine Subarea
Comp. Plan Desig.:
Rural
Zoning Desig:
R10A
Shorelines:
N/A
Soil Type/Capabilities:
9182. Whatcom- Labounty silt loams, 0 -8% slopes
100•/ of lot coverage, not prime soil
Site Index *:
116 (Douglas fir)
Limitations/Concems:
Seasonal high water table, competing
vegetation, muddiness caused
by seasonal wetness, windthrow.
% lot beverage
Site Index*:
(Douglas fir)
Limitations /Concems
Information Included :-
Designation:
Transfer from:
Parcel No.:
Parcel Acreage:
Acreage in OST:
Road Access:
Land Use:
Land use history
KEITHCART(ROESSEL) Y2K DST
Open Space Timber
Desig. Forest/Segregation
400133 - 340167
10 acres
10 acres
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Forested land
As above
of lot coverage
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Current Stand Description
Property harvested in late W, replanted in Seeing g9, no commercially significant timber remaining
Soils Description
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Forest Health
Currently no indicators of any problems
Thinning Program
Removeheplace dead tines and thinning to ensure sumval oldesired frees. Year 2015 -20 precommercial
thinning irnecessary and aptims nate.
Harvest Plan
Year 2020+ commercial thinning or clearcut.
Planting /Restocking Program
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Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
The replanting and growth of forest and shrubs will generate wArfi fe habitat.
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Management Plan for Roessel Property
Portions of W 1/2 SE 1/4 S33 T40N ROLE (W.M.) 400 (33 C _ 34o, 7
Tax Parcel # 400133- 339167
20 Acres
Landowner: William R. Roessel
6039 Northwest Rd.
Femdale, WA 98248
(360) 384 -4709
Plan Prepared by:Aubrey J. Stargell
Forester, Nielsen Bros. Inc.
(360) 671 -9078
Plan Prepared: 6 -25 -99
Landowner Objectives
At this time landowner intends to maintain the property as mixed conifer/hardwood open -space forestland
for the purpose of potential future timber harvest and the provision of wildlife habitat.
General Property Description
" Property was acquired by owner in May 1999.
' The subject property area consists of 20 acres total, all in forestland status (new plantation).
Topography is flat with slopes ranging from 0 -5 %.
• The forestland was harvested in 1996 and re- planted in 1999.
" The property is bounded by four ten acre parcels on the south, a 26 acre parcel on the east, a 30
acre parcel on the north, and a 20 acre parcel on the west.
" The property is not being used for grazing.
Forest Health
There are currently no indicators of forest health problems (insect damage, high fire risk, fungal rots etc..)
on the subject property or adjacent properties. No future forest health problems are anticipated within the
subject property.
Timber and Wood Products
There are currently no commercially significant volumes of wood or trees present on the property. The
timber was harvested in the fourth quarter of 1996, then replanted in end 1999, thus there will not be any
forest products development in the immediate future. The area could be ready for commercial thinning in
approximately 20 -30 years. Reforestation was completed using 2 year old Douglas fir and western
redcedar seedlings planted at a density of 225 trees per acre. Planting was done in March of 1999.
Forestland is in compliance with state forest practices regulations regarding reforestation, fire protection,
insect and disease control etc.
Soils
All soils information is taken from the Whatcom County Soil Survey published by the USDA Soil
Conservation Service, 1992.
There is one soil series map unit within the subject property being Whatcom- Labounty silt loam (soil #
182). The unit is 55 % Whatcom silt loam and 25 %Labounty silt loam. The components of this unit occur
as areas so intricately intermingled that mapping them separately was not practical at the selected scale of
mapping.
This map unit is on glaciomarine drift plains that are hummocky. The Whatcom soil is on 0-8% slopes,
and the Labounty soil is on 0-2% slopes. The native vegetation is mainly trees and shrubs.
The Whatcom soil is very deep and moderately well drained. It formed in a mixture of loess and volcanic
ash over glaciomarine deposits. Permeability is moderate in the upper part of the Whatcom soil and slow
in the lower part. Available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is limited by a seasonally
high water table.
The Labounty soil is very deep and poorly drained. It formed in glaciomarine drift with an admixture of
loess and volcanic ash. Permeability is moderately slow in the Labounty soil. Available water capacity is
high. The effective rooting depth is limited by a seasonally high water table.
Douglas fir and red alder are the main woodland species. Among the trees of limited extent are western
hemlock, western redcedar, bigleaf maple and paper birch. On the basis of a 100 year site index for
Douglas fir on the Whatcom soil is estimated to be 154. On the basis of a 50 year site curve it is estimated
to be 116. The main limitation affecting timber harvesting is the muddiness caused by seasonal wetness.
This limits the use of equipment to dry periods. Use of heavy equipment during wet soil conditions can
result in a high degree of soil compaction. Unsurfaced roads are soft when wet and are subject to deep
ratting during rainy periods Logging roads require suitable surfacing for year -round use. Extra rock may
be necessary to maintain a stable, uniform road surface.
The attached table 8 Woodland Management and Productivity from the Soil Survey of Whatcom County
indicates moderate equipment limitations, moderate windthrow hazard, severe plant competition, and slight
seedling mortality (for Douglas fir). Some of these hazards can be overcome by appropriate timing of
operations, equipment selection, increasing planting densities of trees, and by control of competing
vegetation.
Water Quality, Riparian and Wetland Areas
There are no streams or wetlands located within the subject area with the exception of a small wetland area
and a tributary to California Creek in the extreme NE comer of the property. This creek was protected per
the Forest Practices Regulations in place during the time of harvest.
Fish and Wildlife Habitat
The property will provide habitat for animals such as deer and other small mammals and a variety of birds.
Threatened and Endangered Species and Cultural Resources
There are no known threatened or endangered species present on or relying on the subject property. Future
management should have no effect on threatened or endangered species. There are no known cultural
issues regarding this property.
Management Timetable
* Year one -area was planted in 1999 at a density of 225 trees per acre. There will also be
considerable natural regeneration of hardwood species.
" Year two through ten - monitor growth of the plantation and remove /replace dead trees and
manage for pest problems as necessary and appropriate. Thinning and brush control may be
necessary to ensure survival of desired trees...
* Years 15 -20 - pre - commercial thinning if necessary and appropriate
" Years 20 and beyond - Commercial thinning at 25 -35 years and/or clearcut harvest at some later
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WHATCOM COUNTY OPENSPACE CLASSIFICATION
Property Owner:
Ken and Cherrill Pike
6057 Northwest Road
Ferndale
NIA. 982489413
Subarea:
Birch Bay /Blaine Subarea
Comp. Plan Desig:
Rural
Zoning Desig:
RIGA
Shorelines:
N/A
Soil Type /Capabilities:
#182 - Whatcom- Labounty silt learns, 0.8•/ slopes
1000A of lot coverage, not prime soil
Site Index*:
116 (Douglas fir)
Limitations /Concerns:
Seasonal high water table, competing
vegetation, muddiness caused
by seasonal wetness, windthrow.
%lot coverage
Site Index*:
(Douglas fir)
Limitations/Concems
Information Included :-
Designation:
Transfer from:
Parcel No.:
Parcel Acreage:
Acreage in OST
Road Access:
Land Use:
PIKE(ROESSEL) Y2K OST
Open Space Timber
Desig. Forest/Segregation
400133 - 373167
10 acres
10 acres
None
Forested land
Land use history: As above
Index': (Douglas fir)
Current Stand Description
Property harvested in late V6. replanted in Spang'99, no commemially significant timber remaining
Soils Description
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Forest Health
Currently no indicators of any problems
Thinning Program
Removeheplace dead trees add thinning to ensure survival of headed trees. Year 201520 precommercial
thinning if necessary and appropriate.
Harvest Plan
Year 2020+ commercial thinning or dearout.
PlantinglRestocking Program
WA
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
The replanting and growth of forest and shrubs will generate wildlife habitat. Fish hearing tributary to
California Creek in extreme N.E. comer of property is adequately buffered for shade.
(0=incompletr 1= satisfactory 2=thoneugh)
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'Revised per Planning Commission Hearing August 10, 2000
Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
`Site index indicates how tall (in feet) an average tree will grow in 50 years.
Parcel # 400133 373167 0000
• Taxpayer # PIM 2980 REN c CKERRILL PIKE
• Title owner 8 PIKE 2980 KEN c CKERRILL PIKE
• Contract own #
Plat /Condo Type Code SIR
Description E 10 ACRES OF TR DAF -S 20 ACRES OF
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Tax Yr 2001
Date 10/22/99 By RL
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Tax Code
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8800 DESIG FOREST
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20 Acres
Landowner: William R. Roessel
6039 Northwest Rd.
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 3844709
Plan Prepared by:Aubrey J. Stargell
Forester, Nielsen Bros. Inc.
(360) 671 -9078
Plan Prepared: 6 -25 -99
Landowner Objectives
Al this time landowner intends to maintain the property as mixed conifer/hardwood open -space forestland
for the purpose of potential future timber harvest and the provision of wildlife habitat.
General Property Description
• Property was acquired by owner in May 1999.
• The subject property area consists of 20 acres total, all in forestland status (new plantation).
• Topography is Flat with slopes ranging from 0 -5 %.
• The forestland was harvested in 1996 and re- planted in 1999.
• The property is bounded by four ten acre parcels on the south, a 26 acre parcel on the east, a 30
acre parcel on the north, and a 20 acre parcel on the west
• The property is not being used for grazing.
Forest Health
-there are currently no indicators of forest health problems (insect damage, high fire risk, fungal rots etc..)
on the subject property or adjacent properties. No future forest health problems are anticipated within the
subject property.
Timber and Wood Products
There are currently no commercially significant volumes of wood or trees present on the property. The
timber was harvested in the fourth quarter of 1996, then replanted in std 1999, thus there will not be any
forest products development in the immediate future. The area could be ready for commercial thinning in
approximately 20 -30 years. Reforestation was completed using 2 year old Douglas fir and western
redcedar seedlings planted at a density of 225 trees per acre. Planting was done in March of 1999.
Forestland is in compliance with state forest practices regulations regarding reforestation, fire protection,
insect and disease control etc.
Soils
All soils information is taken from the Malcom County Soil Survey published by the USDA Soil
Conservation Service, 1992.
There is one soil series map unit within the subject property being Whatcom- Labounty silt loam (soil ft
182). The unit is 55 % Whatcom silt loam and 25% Labounty silt loam. The components of this unit occur
as areas so intricately intermingled that mapping them separately was not practical at the selected scale of
mapping.
This map unit is on glaciomarine drift plains that are hummocky. The Whatcom soil is on 0 -8% slopes,
and the Labounty soil is on 0-2% slopes. The native vegetation is mainly trees and shrubs.
The Whatcom soil is very deep and moderately well drained. It formed in a mixture of loess and volcanic
ash over glaciomarine deposits. Permeability is moderate in the upper part of the Whatcom soil and slow
in the lower part. Available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is limited by a seasonally
high water table.
The Labounty soil is very deep and poorly drained. It formed in glaciomarine drift with an admixture of
loess and volcanic ash. Permeability is moderately slow in the Labounty soil. Available water capacity is
high. The effective rooting depth is limited by a seasonally high water table.
Douglas fir and red alder are the main woodland species. Among the trees of limited extent are western
hemlock, western redcedar, bigleaf maple and paper birch. On the basis of a 100 year site index for
Douglas fir on the Whatcom soil is estimated to be 154. On the basis of a 50 year site curve it is estimated
to be 116. The main limitation affecting timber harvesting is the muddiness caused by seasonal wetness.
This limits the use of equipment to dry periods. Use of heavy equipment during wet soil conditions can
result in a high degree of soil compaction. Unsurfaced roads are soft when wet and are subject to deep
rutting during rainy periods Logging roads require suitable surfacing for year -round use. Extra rock may
be necessary to maintain a stable, uniform road surface.
The attached table 8 Woodland Management and Productivity from the Soil Survey of Whatcom County
indicates moderate equipment limitations, moderate windthrow havard, severe plant competition, and slight
seedling mortality (for Douglas fir). Some of these hazards can be overcome by appropriate timing of
operations, equipment selection, increasing planting densities of trees, and by control of competing
vegetation.
Water Quality, Riparian and Wetland Areas
There are no streams or wetlands located within the subject area with the exception of a small wetland area
and a tributary to California Creek in the extreme NE comer of the property. This creek was protected per
the Forest Practices Regulations in place during the time of harvest.
Fish and Wildlife Habitat
The property will provide habitat for animals such as deer and other small mammals and a variety of birds.
Threatened and Endangered Species and Cultural Resources
There are no known threatened or endangered species present on or relying on the subject property. Future
management should have no effect on threatened or endangered species. There are no known cultural
issues regarding this property.
Management Timetable
Year one -area was planted in 1999 at a density of 225 trees per acre. There will also be
considerable natural regeneration of hardwood species.
Year two through ten - monitor growth of the plantation and remove /replace dead trees and
manage for pest problems as necessary and appropriate. Thinning and brush control may be
necessary to ensure survival of desired trees...
Years 15 -20 - pre - commercial thinning if necessary and appropriate
Years 20 and beyond - Commercial thinning at 25 -35 years and/or clearcut harvest at some later
date.
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WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION
Property Owner:
Michelle BellerSiegfried
Designation:
Open Space Timber
and John Siegfried
Transfer from:
NIA
600 N. Forest Street
Parcel No.:
370426 - 365512
Bellingham, WA. 98225
Parcel Acreage:
7.09 acres
Subarea:
Lake Whatcom
Acreage in OST:
6 acres
Comp. Plan Desig.:
Rural
Road Access:
4412 Park Road
Zoning Desig:
R5A
Land Use:
Vacation cabin and forest
Shorelines:
NIA
Land use history:
As above
Soil Type/Capahiiities:
#8- Bamesfon very gravelly loam, 15-30% slopes
# 161 - Squires very chandlery loam, 30-60% slopes
#9- Barneston very gravelly loam, 30 -60% slopes (site visit)
5% of lot coverage
95% of lot coverage
Site Index *:
132(Douglas fir)
Site Index *:
118 (Douglas fir)
Limitations /Concerns:
Limitations/Concems: I
Main limitations affecting harvesting for all these soils are slope and hazard of erosion
Cut and fill slopes tend to slough when dry, soil creep and slumping are common.
Professional onsite advice concurs helicopter logging only should be used for this site
Timber Management Plan Completeness
Information Included :- ( incomplete; 13afisfxctory; 2—thorough)
Points Max.
Current Stand Description
Cleamur in the early teens or'20s. Regrowth of western redcedar, Douglas fit, hemlock,
red alder, bgleaf maple and One maple.
Soils Description
lypiwl woodland sals.
Forest Health
M overt maicat ons of insect or disease, stand appears healmly,
Thinning Program 1*
Pruning ollower grade and over dense Iran concentrations. Removal of mature and over -mature
bgkaf maples.
Harvest Plan 0*
2001 -20 evaluate markel for sale of large timber. Removal of some bees above cabin
1Wsalefyreasons.
Planting /Restocking Program i
Year 2000 -plant 25 brand cedarseedlings; year 20015plant 25 fir and cedar seedlings
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement 1*
Diversification of coarse, woody debtls, large and small snags, bird boxes and improved understory vegetation.
TOTAL: 9* 14
*Revised per Planning Commission August 10, 2000
Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval
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Forest Stewardship Management Plan
Property Owners and Preparers of report:
John Siegfried and Michelle Beller- Siegfried
600 N. Forest St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Ph: (360) 734 -4477
December, 1999
Property Description: 7.09 Acres at 4412 Park Rd., Sedro Woolley, Whatcom
County, Washington.
Legal description: That portion of the NE quarter of the NE quarter of Section 26,
Township 37 North, Range 4E of W.M., lying North of the North line of Park Rd.
and East of a line parallel with and 600 ft. West of the East line of said quarter
quarter
Table of Contents
Cover Page
1
Table of Contents
2
Forest Stewardship Goals and Objectives
3
General Property Description
3
Resource Description and Recommendations
I Forest Health
4
II Timber and Wood Products
4
III Soils
5
IV Water Quality, Riparian and Wetland Areas
6
V Fish and Wildlife Habitat
6
VI Endangered Species and Cultural Resources
7
VII Aesthetics and Recreation
7
VIII Agro- forestry and Specialty Forest Products
8
Management Timetable
9 -10
Forest Stewardship Plan Summary Checklist
11
Signature Page
12
Appendices
a Aerial Photo
13
b Property Map
14
Stand Analysis
c - distribution by diameter
15
d - distribution by species by diameter
16
e Soil Map and analysis (circa 1980)
17 -23
f Soil Map (circa 1999)
24
g Woodland fish and Wildlife
25
h Topographical Map
26
i Forest Management Course Certificate of Completion
27
Forest Stewardship Goals and Objectives
Short Term
- Create and maintain firebreaks
- Harvest trees surrounding cabin for safety. Sell to local markets
-Test market for sale of specialized forest products
Long Term
Restoration and promotion of mature forest
- Maintain forest beauty
-Prune and thin under story timber as needed
- Remove over - mature hardwoods
-Plant seedling fir and cedar
Recreation
- Improve water supply
-Make fire safety improvements
Wildlife Habitat enhancement
- Create snags and bird boxes
- Create and maintain healthy wildlife habitat
Income from low- impact uses
- Specialized forest products
- Selective, commercial, low- impact harvesting of mature timber
Preserve forest as legacy for children
- Improve trails and develop view sites
- Install parking area
Property Description:
Subject property is located at 4412 Park Rd. in Whatcom County, WA. The legal
description is: A portion of the NW quarter of the NW quarter of Section 26,
Township 37N, Range 4E, W.M., Whatcom County, Washington. The parcel
consists of approximately seven, steeply wooded acres on Haner mountain just
above Park Rd. in southern Whatcom County. We purchased it in 1980. It has
been used primarily for recreation. The property developments include septic
service, a driveway and electricity. There is a small, 600 sq. ft. cabin on the
property. Water is supplied by a surface collection system. Drinking water is
brought in by hand. Adjacent properties on Park Rd. are recreational,
residential, or agrarian. The hillside above these privately held lands is DNR
land.
Forest Health
This appears to be a healthy forest. Indications of its health include good
species diversification and stratification that is the struggle for success of the
various types has already taken place - the stragglers have been left behind.
Also, there is abundant evidence of wildlife and no indication of insect or
disease beyond normal levels among the timber stock has been observed. The
vigorous timber growth suggests a rich forest bed. The steepness of the slope
and the frailty of the soils, particularly around the small creek bank, are hazards
for the timber: many trees can be seen to have a bow at their base where
moving soils have affected their growth. Some huge trees have fallen into the
creek basin because of erosion, their enormous weight or a combination of
factors. Blowdown could be a problem if too much logging opened the canopy.
Selective cutting would be better than clear cutting to prevent Blowdown. The
Department of Natural resources and the local Fire District provide for fire
protection. Nearby sources of water include Lake Whatcom. The highest
likelihood of an ignition source would be from the road below or from debris
burning by neighbors.
II: Timber
The entire valley was clear-cut in the teens or 1920's. The massive stumps of
the giant cedars and firs dot the hillside. Western red cedar, Douglas fir,
hemlock, red alder, and big leaf maple are the principal timber varieties. Several
abandoned logging roads traverse the property. Largely deteriorated, they have
nonetheless been used to build on and are the basis of foot trails, which have
been developed to gain access to different parts of the property. The forest is
primarily of medium and large saw log size and is generally well stocked, with
only a few areas poorly stocked, primarily due to wind throw. The maples on the
property have matured and are beginning to rot and fall during windstorms. The
mature firs have pushed through the arboreal canopy. Unhindered by
competition, Douglas fir may grow from 118 to 132 feet in fifty years, depending
on the soil type, and so is considered as Site Class II. There is furniture -grade
hardwood on the property.
Removing some of the mature and over- mature maple population, pruning of
lower grade and over -dense concentrations and, selective harvesting of prime
conifers would promote forest maturation and generate some income. Any
selective harvests should be done with a mind towards improving the forest as
well as gaining income. Consistently removing only the largest and healthiest
timber (which would also bring the best stumpage prices) will result in a
degrading of the stand. Given our interest in promoting the maturation of this
forest parcel, the price of timber would need to be much higher than it is today
for us 40 consider a more extensive harvest since only high cost methods such
as helicopter yarding would preserve the forest environment. A higher market
value would offset the higher harvesting costs. A number of trees above the
cabin should be removed for safety reasons. These could be sold commercially.
III: Soils
We had several studies done and talked to a number of consultants about the
property before we bought it. These included a soil expert, a surveyor, a
biologist, and an architect/designer. USDA Soil Conservation Service studies of
the time (1980) suggested the property was composed of Barneston silt loam. A
site visit by our instructor, John Keller, suggests (9) Barneston very gravelly
loam, 30 -60 percent slope, with excessively drained soils. For soils of this type,
"on the basis of a 50 -year site curve, the mean site index for Douglas fir is 118.
The highest average growth rate in unmanaged, even -aged stands of Douglas fir
is 158 cubic feet per acre per year, occurring at age 60. "' A second soil type
(161) Squires very channery loam, 30-60 percent slope was also found at the
site but not on the soil map. For this second soil type, on the basis of a 50 -year
site curve, the mean site index for Douglas fir is 132. The highest average
growth rate in unmanaged, even -aged stands of Douglas fir is 186 cubic feet per
acre per year, occurring at age 60. u
The property faces south and is almost uniformly sloped 30 - 40 degrees. There
is a small pocket of gravel, which was excavated in the 1970's adjacent to the
road. The main limitations affecting timber harvesting on this property are the
slope and the hazard of erosion. The slope is very unstable with numerous
examples of slumping having occurred over the years. There is a thin stratum of
yellow clay some 20 -30 inches below the surface which adds to the frailty of the
soils when there have been heavy rains. The hazard of water erosion assessed
by state soil survey standards is "moderate ", however there are parts of the
property that may warrant a higher rating. Low - impact uses, which avoid
compaction or even disturbance of the soils, are desirable. For example,
cultivating and harvesting special forest products would be a suitable use given
the instability of the soils. Even low impact logging methods such as using
wheeled or tracked skidder equipment or high lead cable yarding might cause
excessive damage given the instability of the soils on such a steep slope. Only
helicopter logging should be considered for this property.
' United Slates Department of Agriculture Soil Survey of Whatcom County, Washingmn 1995
' United States Department of Agriculture Soil Survey of Whatcom County. Washington 1995
IV: Water Quality, Riparian and Wetland Areas
This property is in the watershed of Lake Whatcom, the reservoir for
Bellingham's water supply. Management of the property must take this
important consideration into account. There is a small creek running
approximately midway down the property. The creek does not appear on the
DNR topographical map we received in class. The Stream Type is a five. The
stream banks are naturally unstable and have a high potential of sediment
delivery downstream. No fish have been observed in this creek, which is
approximately four to ten inches wide depending on the rainfall and originates in
a wet area at the top of the property where there is a bench where several
drainages converge below ground. This water tested low for coliform bacteria at
the time of purchase but is known to be a drinking source for deer and other
wildlife and is not considered potable for this reason. The adjacent riparian
vegetation is generally in a good, natural condition.
This creek flows into a ditch that runs along Park Rd. and runs directly into
Anderson Creek, the water source for the Lake. Dolly Varden fry have been
observed to run in this roadside ditch. A generous setback from this tiny
waterway should be considered for timber harvesting. Due to the steepness of
the terrain, cable or even helicopter systems should be considered over tracked
or wheeled harvesting methods. Because of the southern exposure, the ground
rarely freezes and, typically, the coldest time of year is also the rainiest -
nullifying the advantage of winter harvesting.
V: Fish and Wildlife Habitat
In terms of Wildlife Habitat, the property can be characterized as a saw -log
stand that will hopefully grow into an old- growth stand. The Coastal Douglas fir
Forests and Wildlife publication references the types of wildlife species that
might be present in a saw log sized even aged fir stand. (Appendix h) The
following species have actually been seen on or near the property:
Fish - No fish habitat is found on the property.
Deer - very abundant
Raccoon - observed
Grouse - encountered!
Garter snakes
Rodents - moles, field mice, chipmunks
Porcupine - on the DNR land above the property
Bear ( ?) - a lot of heavy gouging for insects observed in downed, rotted timber
Owl - observed in years past but run off by neighbor dogs more recently
Birds - saw a pileated woodpecker once in the early'80's
Coyote - live in the valley
Diverse wildlife habitats on the property can be maintained or improved by
keeping a representation of small and large dead and defective trees (snags)
present throughout the forest (except near the cabin or high -use recreation
areas). These snags are home to more than 60 species of wildlife in western
Washington.
Coarse, woody debris is generally being supplied periodically through blow
down events. Where some judicious thinning is considered necessary to
promote tree growth and yarding constraints are too great to bring the felled
trees to market, leaving them on the ground can provide habitat to more than
100 vertebrate wildlife species and a large number of amphibians, as well as a
myriad of insects and other invertebrate species.
Understory vegetation can be maintained or improved on the property by making
sure that ample light is reaching the forest floor. Some small openings (half
acre) would also enhance the property's habitat diversity for wildlife.
To promote wildlife habitat, forestry methods that distribute foliage of harvested
timber are preferred over slash burn. Also, maintaining mixed species of timber
is preferred over single species. Bird boxes would make a nice addition to
enhance the wildlife habitat.
VI: Threatened and Endangered Species and Cultural Resources
There are no indications of habitation by any endangered species that I know of,
nor are there "cultural" remnants except for the logging roads from the 1920's.
Farther west in Section 26, west of Lake Samish, the Townsend's Big -Eared Bat
has been sighted.
VII: Aesthetics and Recreation
The forests that once stood on this property and along the same latitude to the
west (Lake. Samish) were known to be among the finest, highest yielding stands
in the northwest .3 The offspring of these great ancestors now fill the sky. Only
the distant rush of a waterfall breaks the deep quiet across the valley. An
occasional coyote bays and is answered with yips and calls from her family. On
Saturdays, Robert Culp fires up his old steam locomotive at ten and again at two
and fills the air with a cheerful ruckus as he takes tourists up the valley from
Wickersham. On Sunday, about four o'clock a thunder of Harleys roars its way
around the end of the lake and finally blasts by. The noise dies quickly in the
curves behind the mountain as they move east.
'l Whatcom Museum of History & Art. Green Gold Harvest: a History of Logoino and its
Products 1969. Bellingham, WA p.12
Green Gold Harvest a History of Logging and its Products 1969. Bellingham, WA p.12
Often, I get edgy in the looming quiet. My city ways are a hindrance out here. 1
think I have to get busy. Fixing something before the forest takes it back. But, I
should know by now: our presence is temporary. The rain and the microbes own
this land. We are but stewards, truly. When I think of what I want to
"accomplish" with this property it is merely to accelerate its reemergence as a
mature forest. Prune it, tune it. Stand back.
Our little cabin would be a little easier to use if we had a permanent water
source such as a well. Currently, the cost estimates for putting in a well are
prohibitive. A more elaborate surface water collection system might improve
water quality but would not guarantee potability. A high quality filtration system
and /or ultraviolet light purification system is recommended in lieu of a well.
Aesthetic improvements such as the planting of native wildflower and shrub
varieties and further developing the pathways is desirable.
VIII: Agro- forestry / Special Forest Products
The property lends itself well to the development of special forest products. The
undergrowth on this property includes Oregon grape, sword fern, bracken fern,
salal, and other popular forest ornamental products. In addition there are
dozens of huge cedars, which could yield a large number of boughs each year.
As mentioned above, there are numerous native plants, which could boost both
the aesthetic qualities of the property and in a few years might be useable as a
forest product. The forest is probably too dark to grow Christmas trees.
Management Timetable
Year Management Activity
1999 Attend Forest Stewardship class and submit Plan
Assess practicalities of various logging methods
- Begin negotiating to sell large timber around cabin
Begin compliance with Fire Safety Checklist for cabin
Assess markets of specialized forest products
Investigate costs of surface water filtration systems
Research market and practicality of harvesting furniture -grade
maples
2000 Prepare to install small parking area to coincide with County road
improvements
Begin pruning and clearing of appropriate under story
Commercially harvest mature maples and conifers surrounding
cabin
Begin test sales of cedar boughs, cones, and ferns.
Begin developing one new view area and trail
Erect two bird boxes
Investigate and plant native species for future specialized forest
product sales
Plant grasses above drive on cutout
Plant 25 fir and cedar seedlings
Coordinate lower drive improvements with neighbor
Evaluate market for sale of large timber
Attend workshop on marketing specialized forest products
2001 -5 Continue selective, noncommercial harvest of over - mature maples
Continue to plant native species for future specialized forest
product sales
Continue to research and test sales of cedar boughs, ferns, and
cones.
Plant 25 fir and cedar seedlings
Plant grasses on stream banks
Evaluate market for sale of large timber
Begin more aggressive sale of specialized forest products
Begin developing one new view area and trail
2006 -10 Evaluate market for sale of large timber
Continue selective, non - commercial harvest of over - mature maples
Begin developing one new view area and trail
Continue specialized forest product sales
2011 -20 Evaluate market for sale of large timber
Continue selective, non - commercial harvest of over - mature maples
Continue specialized forest product sales
Integrate one or more of our kids into the long -range
planning process for the land
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LBL DEV. LLC OST Y2K
WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION
Property Owner:
LBL Development LLC
Designation:
Open Space Timber
some deciduous bees. Area is overgrown with brush.
P.O. Box 949
Transfer from:
Designated Forest
SCS descriptions included.
Lynden
Parcel No.:
400112 - 233180, - 236212, - 236243
Will be mentioned for any diseased trees.
WA. 98264
Parcel Acreage:
14.10 acres
Subarea:
Birch Bay /Blaine
Acreage in OST:
14.10 acres
Comp. Plan Desig.:
Rural
Road Access:
SW corner of Stein and Haynie Roads
Zoning Desig:
R5A
Land Use:
Forest
Shorelines:
N/A
Land use history:
Forest
Sell Type /Capabilities:
#45 - Edmonds - Woodlyn loams, drained, 0-2% slopes
400A of lot coverage
Site Index ":
90 (red alder)
Limitations /Concems:
Muddiness caused by seasonal wetness.
Seedling establishment,
seedling mortality and
hazard of windthrow, uncontrolled invasion of competing plants.
#165 - Tromp loam, 0- 2%
slopes
#179 - Whatcom silt
loam, 3-8% slopes
55% lot coverage
5 % of lot coverage
Site Index":
100 (Douglas fir)
Site Index`:
116 (Douglas fir)
Limitations/Concems:
Muddiness caused by seasonal wetness.
Seedling establishment and uncontrolled invasion of
of competing plants, possible windthrow.
Timber Management Plan Completeness
Information Included :- (0—incomplete; 1= satisfactory; 2= thorough)
Current Stand Description
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'aNal Gearing taken place in late 10smadyi 0s. Stand described as having evergreens with
some deciduous bees. Area is overgrown with brush.
Soils Description
2
SCS descriptions included.
Forest Health
1
Will be mentioned for any diseased trees.
Thinning Program
1"
Brush Gearing throughout. Selective trees thinned to allow space for more mature limber.
V rrmmer timber to be topped and thinned to reduce wlndblow.
Harvest Plan
1
Selective harvesting, no given year specified.
Planting /Restocking Program
1
No restocking anticipated due to present volume of fees per am.
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
1"
Nine small wed areas delinealed throughout stand, bees to be kept as buffers for wildlife habitat.
TOTAL: 8" 14
'Revised per Planning Commission Hearing August 10, 2000
Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
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Property
TIMBER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Property Parcel:
400112233210
Legal Description:
The East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter
of Section 12, Township 40 North, Range I East of W.M.
Except the South 330 feet thereof.
Except Roads
Owner:
LBL Development, L.L.C. is currently purchasing the property.
Description of Property:
This property has been part of the Forest Land program since 1976.
This IS acre parcel is currently almost entirely covered by timber. The timber
includes generally evergreen, with some deciduous trees. The property has been partially
cleared in the past. However, it is unknown to the applicant when the clearing activity
took place. By aerial comparision it appears the activity was completed in the late
1970's. The new owner intends to maintain the timber woods in a more active manner
than has been taking place in the past.
There are no buildings on the property. The property is vacant and has not been
used for grazing with the exception of occasional spill over grazing for the adjacent cattle
field.
Land Use Goats and Objectives:
This 15 acres of property has been classified in the Forest Tax program since
1976. The property now consists of 15 acres in separate ownership. Therefore, a
conversion to the Timber Tax program is sought. The property owners have several
objectives for the property:
I . To continue to nurture the timber on site to selectively harvest for
commercial purposes.
2. To manage the timber on site to ensure protection of the wetland areas
and to provide habitat for area wildlife.
Management Needs:
The timber on the property can generally be grouped into three categories for
purposes of management.
The first category includes the trees that are located near delineated wetland areas.
Management Needs:
Trees will be maintained as a nature buffer area for the wetlands.
Critical Area Ordinance and Washington State Department of
Ecology regulations will be adhered to for any activity near the
wetland areas.
Monitoring will be ongoing to ensure any diseased trees are
removed immediately upon discovery. Diseased trees will be
removed selectively by chainsaw to minimize disturbance to the
area.
Monitoring will be ongoing to ensure the implementation
of measures necessary to control invading insects or pests.
The second category includes those interior trees on the property.
Management Needs:
Currently, the timber area is overgrown with brush. Brush
will be thinned.
Selective trees will be thinned to maintain growth areas for the
more mature commercial grade timber.
At this time, no replanting is anticipated given the volume of
trees per acre on the site.
Harvesting will be completed through selective harvest to
gradually thin the timber stand.
The third category includes the exterior trees along the property lines.
The exterior trees along the property lines are prone to
damage from adjacent grazing cattle and from natural
elements.
Trees will be topped and thinned along the exterior lines
to reduce exposure to wind.
Bushes and underbrush will be maintained along the
West property line to protect the larger timber from
over- reaching cattle.
Soil Productivity Information:
There are two types of soils located on the site. The northern portion of the site
contains Edmonds Woodlyn looms, drained 0 -2 %. The southern portion of the site
contains Tromp loam, 0 -2 %.
The information on the productivity and the specific management needs of the soil
are contained on the attached reference sheets.
Stand Treatment:
To the applicant's knowledge the property is in compliance with re- stocking,
forest management, fire protection and insect and disease control measures. No particular
treatment of the stand is required at this time. However, ongoing monitoring of the
property will take place to ensure continued compliance.
Environmental Concerns:
The property is generally free to environmental concerns. The topography of the
property is gradual without steep slopes. The property is not intersected by a creek or
stream. The only presenting issue involves the isolated wetland areas on the property.
These areas will be managed in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations
together with generally accepted Best Management Practices.
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WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION
Property Owner: Robert T. Patton Designation: Open Space Timber
P.O. Box 4166 Transfer from: NIA
Bellingham Parcel No.: 370319 •091281
WA. 98227 Parcel Acreage: 5 acres
Subarea: Chuckanut/Lake Samish Acreage in DST: 5 acres
Comp. Plan Desig.: Rural Road Access: Private road easem't off Chuckanul Dr.
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Soil T eliC_ bilities:
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100• /. of lot coverage
Site Index`: 107 (Douglas fir)
Limitations/Concems:
Limitations affecting timber harvest are 1) slope, 2) hazard of erosion and 3) the Rock outcrop.
Cut and fill slopes tend to slump when wet, soil creep is common.
Seedling establishment is a main concern, also uncontrolled invasion and growth of competing plants.
Co let nee
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information Included :- P oints
Max.
Current Stand Description
Mixed stand of Douglas fir, "stem redoodar and "stem hemlock w / occasional pockets of
alder and biglear maple. Age of stand is belvreen 20 - 55 years.
2
Soils Description
None lid0en up in the TMP, written in by staff on ratings sheet.
2
2
Forest Health
Complies with RCW 76, the stand is free of desbuctive insects and disease.
2
2
Thinning Program
Alder and maple retrieval for firewood Thinning of coniferous stand to reach desired 12'x 12'spacing
2
2
Harvest Plan
C demus harvesting will be selectively based, beginning W05 through 2020. All hardwoods will be
harvested and replaced with Douglas fir
2
2
Planting /Restocking Program
Restocking with 2'-0 of larger Dougfas fir seedlings.
2
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
No mention
TOTAL.
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RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
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Parcel Y 370319 091281 0000
Tax Yr 2001
• Taxpayer 4 PATT 7900 PATTON, ROBERT T
Date 7/27/93 By RL
• Title Owner d PATT 7900 PATTON, ROBERT T
Name Chg Reason
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Land
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ROBERT PATTON OST 2Y2K
ROBERT T. PATTON, PH.D.
1100 C1IUCXANUT CREST LANE
P.O. BOX 4166
BELLINGHAM, WA 98227
(360) 733 -8400, RES. 676 -9055
TIMBER MANAGEMENT PLAN
He. Tax Paroels 370319 075343; 370319 064314 & 370319 091281
April 26, 2000
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Following, is a timber management plan for three separate parcels of timber land
located in Government Lot 2 (SW 1/4, NW 1/4), Section 19, Township 37 North,
Range 3 East of W.M. situated in Whatcom County, Washington. The parcels
involved, from North to South, are 7 acres, 14.25 acres and 5 acres, all adjoining
but in separate ownership. These parcels are bordered on the South and the East
by Larrabee State Park. Also, the adjoining North 12 acre timber lot in said
Government Lot 2 is already designated "TIMBER LAND" on the property tax
roles of Whatcom County. The three parcels of timber land involved in this timber
management plan lie on the Western slope of Chuckanut Mountain
approximately three quarters of a mile South of the Bellingham City limits and
immediately North of an East -West Boundary of Larrabee State Park. These lots
have been privately managed timber lots for more than 50 years. The present
owners of these three timber lots acquired title to the properties on March 21, 1983.
GENERAL STAND CHARACTERISTICS
The timber in this area of Chuckanut Mountain consists of a mixed stand of
Douglas Fir (DF), Western Hemlock (WH) and Western Red Cedar (WRC) with
occasional pockets of Alder and Maple. The age of this stand varies from 20 years
to 55 years with the occasional WRC that will exceed 55 years and some younger
DF which have been planted in recent years. During the last 17 years of timber
management by the present owners, the Alder and Maple are being gradually
removed for firewood and replaced with 2 -0, or larger, DF seedlings. In 1979,
approximately 4.5 acres in the Western half of these timber lots was logged by
clear cut. This stand was then replanted by the present owners in 1985 with 2 -0
DF seedlings.
OVERALL TIMBER MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Timber management on these three timber lots will consist of the continued
removal of hardwoods (Alder and Maple) and filling in with 2 -0 or larger DF
seedlings. Also, the restocked clear cut in the Western half of this area will
continue to be thinned or replanted with 2 -0 DF seedlings as needed. Because of
the various ages of maturing timber, the proximity to Larrabee State Park and the
view backdrop this property represents to Chuckanut Drive and Chuckanut Bay,
timber harvest will be conducted gradually on a selective cutting basis. Some
timber may be harvested anywhere from five to twenty years in the future,
depending on the timber market and the need for revenue.
INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL - TITLE 76 RCW
All three timber lots are in compliance with Title 76 RCW with regard to
restocking, forest management, fire protection, insect and disease control and
forest debris provisions. The stand is free of destructive insects and disease. No
chemical treatment is required at this time. Debris removal and restocking has
been completed where clear cutting has occurred. Fire protection is provided for
by water main and fire hydrants on the paved road which traverses these lots on
the Western side. In addition, there is a 400,000 gallon spring fed reservoir
located approximately in the middle of the three timber lots. This reservoir has a
fire hydrant hose fitting and valve on the outlet pipe.
STAND AREA # 1 is a 1 acre homesite for a single family residence which was
built in 1990.
STAND AREA # 2 is a 4.5 acre stand of 15 year old Douglas Fir which was
restocked in 1985. This area had been logged by clear cut in 1979. The present
timber management in this area consists of selectively thinning the restocked DF
and brushing and filing in any rows where replants did not take hold after the
1985 restocking. There will not be any timber harvesting in this area for more
than twenty years because of the immaturity of the stand. Thinning and
restocking will continue until the stand reaches the desired 12' x 12' spacing of
Douglas Fir seedlings. (Note: 12' x 12' spacing = 303 trees per acre).
STAND AREA # 3 is a mixed stand of Douglas Fir (DF), Western Hemlock (WH)
and Western Red Cedar (WRC). The age of the majority of this stand varies from
20 years to 55 years, with the occasional WRC which will exceed 55 years old.
During the last 17 years of present management, the occasional pockets of Alder
and Maple are being removed for firewood and replaced with 2 -0 Douglas Fir
seedlings. This process will continue until all hardwoods are removed restocked
with Douglas Fir seedlings.
Harvesting in this area will be carried out on a selective cutting basis beginning
five to twenty years in the future, depending on the timber markets and the need
for revenue. This stand is well suited to selective cutting for several reasons. The
significant variation in stand maturity, the proximity to Larrabee State Park and
the view backdrop this property represents to Chuckanut Drive and Chuckanut
Bay all serve to dictate a selective cutting approach in this area. The public benefit
as well as maximizing the economic value of the stand will be best served by this
method of harvesting. SEE ATTACHMENTS
Any questions may directed to me by phone or by letter
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WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE
CLASSIFICATION
Property Owner:
Robert T. and Elizabeth C. Patton Designation:
Open Space Timber
P.O. Box 4166
Transfer from:
NIA
Bellingham
Parcel No.:
370319 - 075343
WA. 98227
Parcel Acreage:
7 acres
Subarea:
Chuckanutli-ake Samish
Acreage in OST:
7 acres
Comp. Plan Desig.:
Rural
Road Access:
Private road easem't off Chuckanut Dr.
Zoning Desig:
R5A
Land Use:
Forest
Shorelines:
N/A
Land use history:
Forest
Snit Type /Capabilities:
#4 - Andic Xerochrepts -Rock outcrop complex, 60 -90% sk
100Y. of lot coverage
Site Index ":
107 (Douglas fir)
Limitations /Concems:
Limitations affecting timber harvest are 1) slope, 2) hazard of erosion and 3) the Rock outcrop.
Cut and fill slopes tend to slump when wet, soil creep is common.
Seedling establishment is a main concern, also uncontrolled invasion and growth of competing plants
Timber Management Plan C_nmpl tgen�cs
Information Included :- (0= incomplete; 1= satisfactory; 2 =thorough)
Points Max.
Current Stand Description
Mixed stand of Douglas fir, "stem redcedar and western hemlock w/ occasional pockets of
elder and bigleal maple. Age of stand is between 20 - 55 years.
Soils Description
None written up in the TMP, written in by staff on ratings sheet.
Forest Health
Cwnplies with RC W 76r the stand is free of destructive insects and disease.
Thinning Program
AMer and maple removal for firewood Thinning of conikrous stand to reach desired 12' x 12'spacing.
Harvest Plan
Conderous harvesting will be selectively based, beginning 2005 through 2020. All hanno ods will be
harvested and replaced with Douglas fir.
PlantinglRestocking Program
Restocking with 2'-0 or tamer Douglas fir seedlings.
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
No mention .
TOTAL: 10 14
Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
'Site index indicates how tall (in feet) an average tree will grow in 50 years.
Parcel # 370319 075343 0000 Tax Yr 2001
• Taxpayer # PATT 8300 ROBERT T & EL17 -METH C PATTON Date 7/27/93 By AL.
• Title Owner # PANT 8300 RODERT T 6 ELIZABETH C PATTON Name Chg Reason
Contract Own # Loan #
Plat /Condo Type Code RIP Lot Unit Dock
Description E 7 MASS OF TR DAF -VAC CLAIRSORNE'S
CSUCEANUT BAY ADD TO FAIRHAVEN BEING N Chg Date 10/10/96
30 ACRES OF GOVT LOT 2 -EXC S 9 ACRES- Chg By EMW
EXC N 12 ACRES THEREOF Chg He RV
Tax Code 1030 501 F6 EMS -F6 Land use 9110 RESIDENTIAL
Zoning Code R SA RURAL 1DU /5AC Tax Stat TX TAXABLE Reval C
Chg Rs RV REVAL AREA PIP? Y Ac 600 6.00
Land: Improved Unimp Timber Total_Land Improvement Total AV
Acres 1.00 6.00 7.00 _
Taxable 200000 36000 - 236000 236000
Market
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Sr Cit Cd Regular Taxable 236,000
R. & E. PATTON 05T 2 Y2K
ROBERT T. PATTON, PH.D.
1100 CHUCEANUT CREST LANE
P.O. BOX 4166
BELUNGHAM, WA 98227
(360) 733 -8400, RES. 676 -9055
TIMBER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Re: Tax Parcels 370319 075343; 370319 064314 & 370319 091281
April 26, 2000
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Following, is a timber management plan for three separate parcels of timber land
located in Government Lot 2 (SW 1/4, NW 1/4), Section 19, Township 37 North,
Range 3 East of W.M. situated in Whatcom County, Washington. The parcels
involved, from North to South, are 7 acres, 14.25 acres and 5 acres, all adjoining
but in separate ownership. These parcels are bordered on the South and the East
by Larrabee State Park. Also, the adjoining North 12 acre timber lot in said
Government Lot 2 is already designated "TIMBER LAND" on the property tax
roles of Whatcom County. The three parcels of timber land involved in this timber
management plan lie on the Western slope of Chuckanut Mountain
approximately three quarters of a mile South of the Bellingham City limits and
immediately North of an East -West Boundary of Larrabee State Park. These lots
have been privately managed timber lots for more than 50 years. The present
owners of these three timber lots acquired title to the properties on March 21, 1983,
GENERAL STAND CHARACTERISTICS
The timber in this area of Chuckanut Mountain consists of a mixed stand of
Douglas Fir (DF), Western Hemlock (WH) and Western Red Cedar (WRC) with
occasional pockets of Alder and Maple. The age of this stand varies from 20 years
to 55 years with the occasional WRC that will exceed 55 years and some younger
DF which have been planted in recent years. During the last 17 years of timber
management by the present owners, the Alder and Maple are being gradually
removed for firewood and replaced with 2 -0, or larger, DF seedlings. In 1979,
approximately 4.5 acres in the Western half of these timber lots was logged by
clear cut. This stand was then replanted by the present owners in 1985 with 2 -0
DF seedlings.
OVERALL TIMBER MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Timber management on these three timber lots will consist of the continued
removal of hardwoods (Alder and Maple) and filling in with 2 -0 or larger DF
seedlings. Also, the restocked clear cut in the Western half of this area will
continue to be thinned or replanted with 2 -0 DF seedlings as needed. Because of
the various ages of maturing timber, the proximity to Larrabee State Park and the
view backdrop this property represents to Chuckanut Drive and Chuckanut Bay,
timber harvest will be conducted gradually on a selective cutting basis. Some
timber may be harvested anywhere from five to twenty years in the future,
depending on the timber market and the need for revenue.
INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL - TITLE 76 RCW
All three timber lots are in compliance with Title 76 RCW with regard to
restocking, forest management, fire protection, insect and disease control and
forest debris provisions. The stand is free of destructive insects and disease. No
chemical treatment is required at this time. Debris removal and restocking has
been completed where clear cutting has occurred. Fire protection is provided for
by water main and fire hydrants on the paved road which traverses these lots on
the Western side. In addition, there is a 400,000 gallon spring fed reservoir
located approximately in the middle of the three timber lots. This reservoir has a
fire hydrant hose fitting and valve on the outlet pipe.
STAND AREA # 1 is a 1 acre homesite for a single family residence which was
built in 1990.
STAND AREA # 2 is a 4.5 acre stand of 15 year old Douglas Fir which was
restocked in 1985. This area had been logged by clear cut in 1979. The present
timber management in this area consists of selectively thinning the restocked DF
and brushing and filing in any rows where replants did not take hold after the
1985 restocking. There will not be any timber harvesting in this area for more
than twenty years because of the immaturity of the stand. Thinning and
restocking will continue until the stand reaches the desired 12' x 12' spacing of
Douglas Fir seedlings. (Note: 12'x 12' spacing = 303 trees per acre).
STAND AREA # 3 is a mixed stand of Douglas Fir (DF), Western Hemlock (WH)
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ELIZABETH PATTON OST Y2K
WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE
CLASSIFICATION
Property Owner:
Elizabeth C. Patton
Designation:
Open Space Timber
P.O. Box 4166
Transfer from:
NIA
Bellingham
Parcel No.:
370319 - 064314
WA. 98227
Parcel Acreage:
14.25 acres
Subarea:
Chuckanut/Lake Samish
Acreage in OST:
13 acres
Comp. Plan Desig.:
Rural
Road Access:
Private road easem't off Chuckanut Dr.
Zoning Desig:
R5A
Land Use:
Homesite, reservoir and forest
Shorelines:
N/A
Land use history:
Forest
#4 - Andic Xerochrepts -Rock outcrop complex, 60 -90.0 sic
100% of lot coverage
Site Index': 107 (Douglas fir)
Limitations/Concems:
Limitations affecting timber harvest are 1) slope, 2) hazard of erasion and 3) the Rock outcrop.
Cut and 011 slopes tend to slump when wet, soil creep is common.
Seedling establishment is a main concem, also uncontrolled invasion and growth of competing plants.
Timber Management Plan Completeness
Information Included :- ((=incomplete; I -satisfactory; 2-thorough)
Current Stand Description
Stand 3: Mixed stand o / Douglas fir, "stem re rcedar and "stem hemlock w/ occasional pockets of
War and bigleaf maple, stand We between 20- 55 years , 9 acres. (Shand 1: hon kite and reservoir)
Stand 2 Logged by clearcut in 1979, planted with Deuglas fir in 1965, 4 acres.
Soils Description
None written up in the TMP, written in by staff can ratings sheet.
Forest Health
Complies with RCW 76, the stand is free of destructive insects and disease.
Thinning Program
Alder and maple removal for Newood Thinning of coniferous stand to reach desired 12'x 12'spacing.
Harvest Plan
Coniferous harvesting will be selecfively based. beginning 2005 through 2020. All hardwoods will be
harvested and replaced with Douglas fir No harvesting In Stand 2 due to immaturity.
Planting /Restocking Program
Restocking with 2'-0 or larger Douglas fir seedlings.
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
No mention
TOTAL; 10 14
Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval
1 1 1 1 1 1\ ' 7]Y6P /al9
`Site index indicates how tall (in feet) an average tree will grow in 50 years.
Parcel M 370319 064314 0000
Tax Yr 2001
• Taxpayer X PATT 7200 PATTON,
ELIZABETH C
Date 3/01/65 By CLC
• Title Owner a PATT 7200 PATTON,
ELIZABETH C
Name Chg Reason BEG
• Contract Own #
Loan k
Plat /Copdo Type Code
Rix Lot
Unit Dock
Description SLY 9 ACRES OF N 30 ACRES OF GOVT LOT
2-
N 30 ACRES OF GOVT LOT 2 -EXC N 12 ACRES-
Chg Date 4/20/99
EXC S 9 ACRES -EXC E 7
ACRES THEREOF -GOVT
Chg By RL
LOT 2 -EXC N 30 ACRES -EXC
E 5 ACRES
Chg Rs CE
THEREOF -LESS RD
Tax Code 1030 501 F6 EMS -F6
Land Use
1113
RES 3 BDRM
Zoning Code R 5A RURAL 1DU /SAC
Tax Star
TX
TAXABLE Reval C
Chg Is CE CORRECTIVE EVAL
F /P? Y
Ac
1025 10.25
Land: Improved Unimp
Timber Total
Land
Improvement Total AV
Acres 4.00 10.25
14.25
Taxable 218000 61500
279500
304615 584115
Market
New /C O /AV
Mob Home AV
Sub Cd Int4
Sr Cit Cd
Regular
Taxable 584,115
ELIZABETH PATTON OST 2Y2K
ROBERT M PATTON, Pa.D.
1100 CHUCRANUT CREST LANE
P.O. BOX 4166
BELLINGHAM, WA 98227
(360) 733 -8400, RES. 676 -9055
TIMBER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Re: Tax Parcels 370319 075343; 370319 064314 & 370319 091281
April 26, 2000
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Following, is a timber management plan for three separate parcels of timber land
located in Government Lot 2 (SW 1/4, NW 114), Section 19, Township 37 North,
Range 3 East of W.M. situated in Whatcom County, Washington. The parcels
involved, from North to South, are 7 acres, 14.25 acres and 5 acres, all adjoining
but in separate ownership. These parcels are bordered on the South and the East
by Larrabee State Park. Also, the adjoining North 12 acre timber lot in said
Government Lot 2 is already designated "TIMBER LAND" on the property tax
roles of Whatcom County. The three parcels of timber land involved in this timber
management plan lie on the Western slope of Chuckanut Mountain
approximately three quarters of a mile South of the Bellingham City limits and
immediately North of an East -West Boundary of Larrabee State Park. These lots
have been privately managed timber lots for more than 50 years. The present
owners of these three timber lots acquired title to the properties on March 21, 1983.
GENERAL STAND CHARACTERISTICS
The timber in this area of Chuckanut Mountain consists of a mixed stand of
Douglas Fir (DF), Western Hemlock (WH) and Western Red Cedar (WRC) with
occasional pockets of Alder and Maple. The age of this stand varies from 20 years
to 55 years with the occasional WRC that will exceed 55 years and some younger
DF which have been planted in recent years. During the last 17 years of timber
management by the present owners, the Alder and Maple are being gradually
removed for firewood and replaced with 2 -0, or larger, DF seedlings. In 1979,
approximately 4.5 acres in the Western half of these timber lots was logged by
clear cut. This stand was then replanted by the present owners in 1985 with 2 -0
DF seedlings.
OVERALL TIMBER MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Timber management on these three timber lots will consist of the continued
removal of hardwoods (Alder and Maple) and filling in with 2 -0 or larger DF
seedlings. Also, the restocked clear cut in the Western half of this area will
continue to be thinned or replanted with 2 -0 DF seedlings as needed. Because of
the various ages of maturing timber, the proximity to Larrabee State Park and the
view backdrop this property represents to Chuckanut Drive and Chuckanut Bay,
timber harvest will be conducted gradually on a selective cutting basis. Some
timber may be harvested anywhere from five to twenty years in the future,
depending on the timber market and the need for revenue.
INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL - TITLE 76 RCW
All three timber lots are in compliance with Title 76 RCW with regard to
restocking, forest management, fire protection, insect and disease control and
forest debris provisions. The stand is free of destructive insects and disease. No
chemical treatment is required at this time. Debris removal and restocking has
been completed where clear cutting has occurred. Fire protection is provided for
by water main and fire hydrants on the paved road which traverses these lots on
the Western side. In addition, there is a 400,000 gallon spring fed reservoir
located approximately in the middle of the three timber lots. This reservoir has a
fire hydrant hose fitting and valve on the outlet pipe.
STAND AREA # 1 is a 1 acre homesite for a single family residence which was
built in 1990.
STAND AREA # 2 is a 4.5 acre stand of 15 year old Douglas Fir which was
restocked in 1985. This area had been logged by clear cut in 1979. The present
timber management in this area consists of selectively thinning the restocked DF
and brushing and filing in any rows where replants did not take hold after the
1985 restocking. There will not be any timber harvesting in this area for more
than twenty years because of the immaturity of the stand. Thinning and
restocking will continue until the stand reaches the desired 12' x 12' spacing of
Douglas Fir seedlings. (Note: 12' x 12' spacing = 303 trees per acre).
STAND AREA # 3 is a mixed stand of Douglas Fir (DF), Western Hemlock (WH)
and Western Red Cedar (WRC). The age of the majority of this stand varies from
20 years to 55 years, with the occasional WRC which will exceed 55 years old.
During the last 17 years of present management, the occasional pockets of Alder
and Maple are being removed for firewood and replaced with 2 -0 Douglas Fir
seedlings. This process will continue until all hardwoods are removed restocked
with Douglas Fir seedlings.
Harvesting in this area will be carried out on a selective cutting basis beginning
five to twenty years in the future, depending on the timber markets and the need
for revenue. This stand is well suited to selective cutting for several reasons. The
significant variation in stand maturity, the proximity to Larrabee State Park and
the view backdrop this property represents to Chuckanut Drive and Chuckanut
Bay all serve to dictate a selective cutting approach in this area. The public benefit
as well as maximizing the economic value of the stand will be best served by this
method of harvesting. SEE ATTACHMENTS
Any questions may directed to me by phone or by letter
Submitted by;
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