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HomeMy WebLinkAboutres1995-077IHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 95-446 CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office: Agenda date Assigned to: )riginator: Planning & Development Services 1 Zvi 9 S ^ E r" V E lil ^(uu U NOV +QQ WHATCOiM COUNTY I COUNCIL 11/14/95 Council Introduction Division Head: 11/28/95 Hearing Dept. Head: Prosecutor• t 1 Purchasing/Budget: Executive: , y SUBJECT. FILE 1005 -R A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPEN SPACE /TIMZER APPLICATIONS. ATTACHMENTS: Staff reports Draft Resolution SUMMARY STATEMENT. • Please complete sections of box as appropriate & explain the item below. Related County contract N: Should Clerk schedule a hearing? NO / / YES /X / Requested date: November 28, 1995 Amount budgeted for this item/ project: $ Is it or will it be within budget? YES / / NO / / lease explain below Budget line item number(s): Planning and Development Services received five transfer applications for Open Space /Timber from Donald. and Theresa Kamphouse, Willard and Ida Hendrickson, and James Lasher, Nielson Brothers, Inc., and two new applications for Open Space Timber from Marlene Dawson and Becky Carr, Bell Enterprises. All applications were reviewed by Planning Division staff using criteria set forth in Chapter 84.34.041 RCW. Six of the applications are recommended for approval, and one ( Kamphouse) for denial. The attached reports contain maps, aerial photos, timber plans and summary information for each application. ORIGINATOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION.• The Director of Planning and Development Services recommends the Council uphold the Planning Division recommendations and approve the above Open Space /Timber applications (except Kamphouse) for Open Space tax status by adopting the attached resolution. COMMITTEE ACTION TAKEN. COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN. 199SAas. 11/14/95: Introduced 11/28/95: Approved 7 -0 Related File Numbers: )n Ordinance or Resolution Number (this item only): Res. 95 -077 INTRODUCED BY. Consent PROPOSED BY- PLANNING - DATE: 1 1 .11419 5 RESOLUTION NO. 95-n77 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RECOND4ENDATIONS FOR 1995 OPEN SPACE /TIlVIBER APPLICATIONS WHEREAS, the Planning Division received seven (7) 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 statement requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 84.34.041, applications for Open Space /Timber are not subject to evaluation under the County's Public Benefit Rating System but must meet certain criteria established in RCW 84.34.041; and . WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 84.34.041, recommendations for approval or denial of Open Space /Timber applications are made directly to the Council from the Planning Division and are not subject to Planning Commission review; and WHEREAS, the Planning Division reviewed the five transfer applications for Open Space/Timber from Donald. and Theresa Kamphouse, Willard and Ida Hendrickson, and James Lasher, Nielson Brothers, Inc., and two new applications for Open Space Timber from Marlene Dawson and Becky Carr, Bell Enterprises and determined that six met the criteria set forth in RCW 84.34.041, and one ( Kamphouse) did not; and WHEREAS, the Planning Division forwarded its recommendations to Council; and WHEREAS, Council held a public hearing on November 28, 1995 to consider the Planning Division's recommendations; and WHEREAS, Council agreed that the six applications met all the criteria as set forth in RCW 84.34.041. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL: 1. The Whatcom County Council approves the applications to Open Space /Timber from: Willard and Ida Hendrickson, Nielson Brothers, Inc., Marlene Dawson and Bell Enterprises 2. The Council directs the Assessor to place these parcels in the Open Space /Timber tax status category. Fite: #OST.- 1995, Page 2 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. PASSED this )s day of November , 1995. , WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Robert A. Imhof, Chairman ATTEST: erk of the Council APPRO D AS TO FO aren N. Frakes Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION Property Owner: Bell Enterprises Designation: Open Space Timber P.O. Box 1538 b. The date or dates of acquisition of the land; X Ferndale, WA 98248 Parcel No.: 390430 - 168480 been harvested, the owner's plan for restocking; Acreage: 30.00 Subarea: Lynden Nooksack Road Access: Mission Road Comp. Plan Desig:. RURAL Land Use: Mixed Forest Zoning Desig.: R5A Shorelines: Rural (Anderson Creek) Requirements for Open Space Timber Classification (Chapters 84.34 RCI9 Does Not Meets Criteria Meet Criteria a. A legal description of, or assessor's parcel numbers form, all land X the applicant desires to be classified as timber land; b. The date or dates of acquisition of the land; X c. A brief description of tKel-Imber on the land, or if the timber has X been harvested, the owner's plan for restocking; d Whether there is a forest management plan for the land; X e. If so, the nature and extent of implementation of the plan; X . Whether the land is used for grazing; X g. Whether the land has been subdivided or a plat filed with respect X to the land; h. Whether the land and the applicant are in compliance with the X restocking, forest management, fire protection, insect and disease control, weed control, and forest debris provisions of Title 76 RCW or applicable rules under Title 76 RCW; L Whether the land is subject to forest fire protection assessments X pursuant to RCW 76.04.610; j. Whether the land is subject to a lease, option, or other right that X permits it to be used for a purpose other than growing and harvesting timber; k A summary of the past experience and activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; L A summary of current and continuing activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; 'm: A statement that the applicant is aware of the potential tax liabilit X involved when the land ceases to be classified as timber land. Recommendation: APPROVAL UNITED STATES Natural 6975 Hannegan Rd. DEPARTMENT OF Resources Lynden, WA 98264 AGRICULTURE Conservation (360)354 -2035 Service BELL ENTERPRISES - ROBERT BELL at47 Q% NOVEMBER 7 1995 P.O. BOX 1538 �C� FERNDALE, AA 98248 ATTN: BECKY CARRO /ys�r? Becky: Thank you for requesting a management plan for this parcel of land owned by Bell Enterprises - Robert Bell, located at 5602 Mission Road. The following information is an overview of your current management practices and objectives, plus some general management recommendations. Enclosed is a plan map and additional information pertaining to soils, forest management, stand improvement, and pasture and hayland management. INVENTORY Total acres of this parcel is 65 acres: consisting of one school (Corner Stone High School), a buffer area along the abandoned railroad right of way and the barns - 7.0 acres, pasture - 14.0 acres, hayland - 14.0 acres, and woodland - 30 acres. The predominant soil type is identified as 178 - Whatcom silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. The soil type along Anderson Creek is 124 - Puyallup fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes. Both soil types are suited for timber production with site indexes of 116 and 125 respectively. 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. These soils are also suited for pasture and hay production. The average yield for hay production is 3.5 to 4.0 tons per acre. It is estimated that pastures in good condition can support upwards of 10 animal units per month (AUM). One animal unit is equivalent to a 1000 pound animal. For example a llama weighing 300 pounds would be equal to 0.30 animal units. Therefore, pastures in good condition could support approximately 3 llamas per acre. The woodland is mostly in the southeast portion of the parcel and consists of a mixed stand of red alder, cottonwood, paper birch, Bigleaf maple, vine maple, western redcedar, Douglas-fir, grand fir and a few spruce scattered throughout. The understory is comprised of a heavy shrub component consisting of snowberry, oceanspray, Indian plum, salmonberry, blackberry, elderberry, red huckleberry, Hawthorn, rose, bracken fern and sword ferns. The Natural Resources Conservation Service, formerly the Soil Conservation Service, is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 2 Overall the stand is in good condition, fully stocked with a partially closed canopy and with an average spacing of 15 feet between trees. In the south portion of the stand the trees are spaced approximately 20 feet apart with a thick understory. The Douglas -fir trees in this area are 18 -22 inches in diameter at breast height (dbh). The slopes above the stream corridor are steeper with less understory. Also, the Douglas -fir trees are smaller in diameter ranging 10 -12 inches in dbh and have a tighter spacing of approximately 10 feet. The average age of the stand is 60 years old. After the 1990/1991 winter storm logging was implemented to salvage the blowdown for both timber and firewood. A crew utilizing donkeys completed the logging and minimized the impacts to the soils. There is a well established trail throughout the stand of trees that is utilized for nature walks and llama hiking. The pasture is used to graze 15 to 20 llamas that average 300 pounds in weight. A manure vacuum is used to collect the manure and convert it into fertilizer. The fertilizer is spread on the hayland and some is sold to home gardeners. The pasture and hayland consist of a mixture of several grass species such as: perennial ryegrass, orchardgrass, velvetgrass, quackgrass, reed canarygrass, bluegrass, timothy and bentgrass. The hayland is harvested twice during the summer and produces approximately 200 bales per cutting or less than one ton per acre. The hay is fed during the winter months and supplemented with feed pellets. The excess hay is sold. OBJECTIVES The main objectives are to let the timber grow, increase pasture and hayland production, improve and maintain the trail system, improve wildlife habitat and enhance the stream corridor. Implementing large scale timber harvesting is not desired, but some salvage efforts to improve stand condition and habitat may be considered. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS WOODLAND - Establish a thinning program that will allow removal of any dead and dying material or blowdown for firewood. Remove competing vegetation and dead trees to increase the vigor of the stand. Focus on the area above the stream corridor where the trees are younger and tightly spaced. Utilize the D +5 rule to determine spacing between leave trees. The D +5 rule takes the diameter of the tree and adds 5. If a tree is 12 inches in diameter add 5 to the diameter then use the total of 17 for the distance in feet to leave between trees. This rule can also be applied to the larger trees. Also, select trees to remove that have disease or insects (woodpecker holes), less than one third live crown, double -top or no top, scars, excessive pitch on bark or cones, or obvious root damage. These trees may be left as wildlife trees or future snags. 3 The stand of trees in the south portion of the parcel are old enough to consider for a final harvest. The trees above the stream corridor could be harvested or commercially thinned. Douglas -fir trees can usually be harvested at age 60 or later. However, red alder naturally starts to break -up and deteriorate around age 40 and it is best to harvest near this time to provide good quality sale logs or firewood. Should you decide to do either it is highly recommended that you contact a consulting forester to develop a harvest schedule, sale agreement and to ensure that it is harvested and replanted in accordance with the Washington Forest Practices Act. Implement tree planting in areas of the woodland that are predominantly brush and alder. Remove the vegetation to create pockets of open areas and replant with a mixture of western redcedar and Douglas -fir at a 10' by 10' spacing. In areas.where it tends to be wetter plant more western redcedars. It is critical to control competing vegetation for the first 5 years after the seedlings have been planted. The Douglas -fir seedlings need full sunlight to do well and it is important to keep the brush and alder cut down until the seedlings are well established. once the trees are 5 to 6 feet in height they will out compete the brush and alder. Competing vegetation can be controlled by using herbicides or mechanical treatment. Herbicides can be applied either to the foliage, stem or growing tissue (the layer just beneath the bark). Mechanical treatment is done by using a small hand ax or chainsaw to cut down the brush and alder. PASTURE & HAYLAND - The pastures are in fair condition and support approximately 15 -20 llamas. However, pastures in good condition could support as many as 35 llamas. To improve pasture condition a rotational grazing system could be implemented to allow a minimum 21 day regrowth period for the grasses. If pastures are overgrazed it can result in soil compaction and encourage weeds. The hayland is in good condition, but at one third of its potential production level. Soil testing should be conducted to determine the amount of fertilizer needed to increase production. Another pasture inventory should be completed in late spring to determine the percentage of grass species present. If the predominate grasses are orchard or timothy fertilization may be the key to higher production. However, if the predominant grass is the poorer quality species then the pasture may need to be overseeded or reseeded. An option to commercial fertilizers is to haul manure on -site from a nearby dairy farm or larger livestock operation. WILDLIFE - For enhancing wildlife habitat you may consider creating snags, a wildlife pond, putting up boxes for nesting birds, and /or plant a food crop. Wildlife like open areas in conjunction with a stand of trees that will provide adequate shelter. A good example of this is the pasture area located in the center of the woodland. This would also be a good location for a wildlife pond. 4 DECISIONS Continue to let the timber grow. Remove firewood on an as needed basis. Control the competing vegetation by hand slashing to avoid the use of herbicides. Implement a fertilizing program to help increase pasture and hayland production and establish a stand of grass with a higher percent of quality grass species. Maintain and enhance the trails throughout the property. CONCLUSION I have included several items on forest management, tree planting, weed control, pasture and hayland management, and wildlife habitat along with a plan map, soils map and non - technical descriptions, and photo copies of an aerial photo. If you have any questions or need further assistance please feel free to call. It was a pleasure to meet you and I am looking forward to the opportunity of working with you in the future. Please accept my apologies for not completing your plan in a more timely fashion. Thank you! Gale Mayer Soil Conservationist cc: Robert Bell, Bell Enterprises, Owner Jeff Griffin, Whatcom County Planning & Development Services, 5d02 MISSION ROAD q r� a a c o u m O i rn� o CD > Ail tp > n IX 0 fit rn f n o o m(0 o Z m a a °a �� 0 LC m d yN 70 � f @:W� \feet fit 40 Qae `►� �- ► ANDERSON CREEK w o 4 N m n 0 Z m � m 4 4 w ° MIE oVE BELL ENTERPRISES - ROBERT BELL LE -MAYER 10/95 F A —_-ALE MAYER 10/95 d5 ACRES U.S.D.A. NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE BELL ENTERPRISES Open Space Timber - 390430 - 118437 / 390430 16480 �44 t• ✓F' " i { � f ✓F' " i { � ;A f � rs z i VAL WSATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION Property Owner: Donald & Theresa Kamphouse Designation: 8308 N. Pass Road Everson, WA 98247 Parcel No.: Acreage: Subarea: Lynden Nooksack Road Access: Comp. Plan Desig: RURAL Land Use: Zoning Desig.: R5A Shorelines: Requirements for Open Space Timber Classification (Chapters 84.34 RC[9 Open Space Timber 400423 - 058290/118285 12.06 North Pass Road Mixed .Forest Does Not Meets Criteria Meet Criteria a. A legal description of, or assessor's parcel numbers form, all land X the applicant desires to be classified as timber land; b. The date or dates of acquisition of the land; X G A brief description of the timber on the land, or if the timber has X been harvested, the owner's plan for restocking; it Whether there is a forest management plan for the land; X e. If so, the nature and extent of implementation of the plan; X . Whether the land is used for grazing; X g. Whether the land has been subdivided or a plat filed with respect X to the land; h. Whether the land and the applicant are in compliance with the X restocking, forest management, fire protection, insect and disease control; weed control, and forest debris provisions of Title 76 RCW or applicable rules under Title 76 RCW; L Whether the land is subject to forest fire protection assessments X pursuant to RCW 76.04.610; Whether the land is subject to a lease, option, or other right that X permits it to be used for a purpose other than growing and harvesting timber; k.. A summary of the past experience and activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; L A summary of current and continuing activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; m. A statement that the applicant is aware of the potential tax liabilit X involved when the land ceases to be classified as timber land. Recommendation: DENIAL DONALD ANWTHERESA KAMPHOUSE Open Space Timber - 400423 - 058290 UWATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION Property Owner: Willard & Ida Hendrickson Designation: Open Space Timber 135 State Street The date or dates of acquisition of the land; X Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 Parcel No.: 370432 - 502014 been harvested, the owner's plan for restocking; Acreage: 7.70 Subarea: Lake Whatcom Road Access: Camp 2 Road Comp. Plan Desig: RURAL Land Use: Forestry Zoning Desig.: R2A Shorelines: N/A Requirements for Open Space Timber Classification (Chapters 84.34 RC{) . Does Not Meets Criteria Meet Criteria a . A legal description of, or assessor's parcel numbers form, all land X the applicant desires to be classified as timber land; The date or dates of acquisition of the land; X c. A brief description of the timber on the land, or if the timber has X been harvested, the owner's plan for restocking; d Whether there is a forest management plan for the land; X e. If so, the nature and extent of implementation of the plan; X Whether the land is used for grazing; X g. Whether the land has been subdivided or a plat filed with respect X to the land; h. Whether the land and the applicant are in compliance with the X restocking, forest management, fire protection, insect and disease control, weed control, and forest debris provisions of Title 76 RCW or applicable rules under Title 76 RCW; L Whether the land is subject to forest fire protection assessments X pursuant to RCW 76.04.610; . Whether the land is subject to a lease, option, or other right that X permits it to be used for a purpose other than growing and harvesting timber; k. A summary of the past experience and activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; A summary of current and continuing activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; m. A statement that the applicant is aware of the potential tax liabilit X involved when the land ceases to be classified as timber land. Recommendation: APPROVAL WILLARD AND IDA HENDRICKSON Open Space Timber - 370432 - 502014 X 31io JERV� G. �GW.lS 3rq 2,SS-A X35 3 67 � 3.13•A lD r ' A A 0. MASLEN .X36 I yon b WHAT(, ?M COUNTY I� 54.02 A I 140- X44 4 O- X44 3 Yoe 72 0A, 5 E St SR. t i7E �R Y, K A RT P Soo XL78 x�f61 x5"+ vi'71 21-01 —A Y ill c. r. weLuw L. H. JENSEN ° WILLIAM E SUCKING-HAM W S►alOMl' 5.30 A I I lD r ' A A 0. MASLEN .X36 I yon b WHAT(, ?M COUNTY I� 54.02 A I 140- X44 4 O- X44 3 Yoe 72 0A, 5 E J � l - � . ♦ � Y '`: S � .'mot f - 1 J� �- r Cain - r Est Lake Ni. jA FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN for WHATCOM COUNTY PARCEL NUMBER 370432- 502014 -0000 Portion of E1/2 SE1/4 lying southerly of County Road 281 (Camp 2 Road) situated in Section 32 Township 37 North, Range 4 East of the Willamette Meridian consisting of 7.7 +/- Acres RECE{VO �4 0 91995 LANDOWNER WILLARD M. & IDA M. HENDRICKSON 135 State Street Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 360 - 855 -1421 prepared by Anderson Forestry Consultants, Inc. Suite B, Cascade Building 1725 Continental Place Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-428-3955 March 3, 1995 FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN Parcel Number 370432 - 502014 -0000 Willard M. and Ida M. Hendrickson have just purchased that portion of the E1 /2 SE1 /4, lying southerly of County Road 281 (Camp 2 Road), situated in Section 32, Township 37 North, Range 4 East, W.M., Whatcom County, containing 7.7 +/- acres. The Hendrickson's plan is to maintain the Douglas Fir plantation, but at some time in the future this parcel may be divided into 2+ acre lots, at which time any back taxes due will be paid. This area is currently zoned R2A (2 acre minimum lot size). A portion of the parcel had been logged about 1984 and was reforested by planting Douglas Fir seedlings. The balance was logged and planted with Douglas Fir in 1990. This area is in compliance with the reforestation requirements of the state Forest Practices Act. The area is protected from fire as the owner has paid all forest fire assessments that are due. The goal of the owner is to retain the integrity of the property by maintaining a stand of trees. This will provide for wildlife habitat, watershed management and recreational activities. The object is to provide for a future return on the investment through good forest management. The forested area is made up of 4 different types, or stands, of timber as follows; Stand #1, 3.0 +/- acres in size, consists of planted Douglas Fir that has an average height of 18'. The planted Douglas Firs are having to compete with native Red Alder that has an average height of 18'. This stand is about 10 years of age. This area was harvested in 1984 and has reforested by planting Douglas Fir. The Red Alder has reseeded naturally. The site index is DF 121. This means that the average Douglas fir will grow to an average of 121' in height in 50 years. Stand #1A, 0.7 +/- acres in size, consists of planted Douglas Fir that has an average height of 18'. The planted Douglas Firs are having to compete with native Red Alder that has an average height of 18'. This stand is about 10 years of age. This area was harvested in 1984 and reforested by planting Douglas Fir. The Red Alder reseeded naturally. The site index is 128. This means that the average Douglas Fir will grow to an average of 128' in height in 50 years. Stand #2, 1.4 +/- acres in size, consists of planted Douglas fir that has an average height of 6' with native Red Alder that has an average height of 7'. This stand is about 4 years of age. The area was harvested about 1990 and reforested by planting Douglas Fir. The Red Alder reseeded naturally. The site index is 128. This means that the average Douglas fir will grow to an average height of 128' in 50 years. Stand #2A, 2.6 +/- acres in size, consists of planted Douglas Fir that has an average height of 6' with native Red Alder that has an average height of 7'. This stand is about 4 years of age. The area was harvested about 1990 and reforested by planting Douglas Fir. The Red Alder reseeded naturally. Page 1 The site index is 121. This means that the average Douglas Fir will grow to an average of 121' in height in 50 years. There are two (2) soil types for the property. 1. BARNESTON GRAVELLY LOAM, 0 -8% slopes. The State Soil Survey Number for this soil type is 0416. The SCS soil type number is 6. The 50 year Site Index is 121 DF. This means that the average Douglas Fir will grow to an average height of 121 feet in 50 years. This soil is Stable in a Disturbed and Natural State. 2. SEHOME LOAM, 2 -8% slopes. The State Soil Survey Number for this soil type is 7287. The SCS soil type number is 139. The 50 year Site Index is 128 DF. This means that the average Douglas Fir will grow to an average of 128 feet in 50 years. This soil is Stable in a Disturbed and Natural State. Forest Management Recommendations are as follows: Stand 1 & IA. The Red Alder is threatening to over top the planted Douglas Fir. This is normal for this to occur. The suggested solution is to selective cut, or slash, the Red Alder trees that are next to the Douglas Fir trees. Do not cut the Red Alder trees that are not over topping the Douglas Fir. This should be done in 1995 or 1996. No other practice should be necessary until the stand is large enough for a commercial thinning. This may be in about 20 years. Stand 2 & 2A. The Red Alder is threatening to over top the planted Douglas Fir. This is normal for this to occur. A suggested solution is to eliminate the Red Alder by aerial spraying with a foliar spray. This will most likely create an uprising from the adjoining neighbors. 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The date or dates of acquisition of the land; X Ferndale, WA 98248 Parcel No.: 380104/5- 030237 been harvested, the owner's plan for restocking; Acreage: 7.80 Subarea: Lummi Reservation Road Access: Sucia Drive Comp. Plan Desig: Suburban Land Use: Forestry Zoning Desig.: S(9.6) Shorelines: Rural Requirements for Open Space Timber Classification (Chapters 84.34 RCi9 Does Not Meets Criteria Meet Criteria a. A legatdescription of, or assessor's parcel numbers form, all land X the applicant desires to be classified as timber land; h. The date or dates of acquisition of the land; X c. A brief description of the timber on the land, or if the timber has X been harvested, the owner's plan for restocking; d. Whether there is a forest management plan for the land; X e. If so, the nature and extent of implementation of the plan; X Whether the land is used for grazing; X g. Whether the land has been subdivided or a plat tiled with respect X to the land; h. Whether the land and the applicant are in compliance with the X restocking, forest management, fire protection, insect and disease control, weed control, and forest debris provisions of Title 76 RCW or applicable rules"under Title 76 RCW; L Whether ie land is subject to forest fire protection assessments X pursuant to RCW 76.04.610; Whether the land is subject to a lease, option, or other right that X permits it to be used for a purpose other than growing and harvesting timber; A summary of the past experience and activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; A summary of current and continuing activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; nL A statement that the applicant is aware of the potential tax liabilit X involved when the land ceases to be classified as timber land. Recommendation: APPROVAL MARLENE DAWSON Open Space Timber - 380104 - 030237 / 380105 - 030237 x I I sa I• TL ilf � - — ... 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Baker Highway Comp. Plan Desig: Forestry Land Use: Forestry Zoning Desig.: Rural Forestry Shorelines: Conservancy /Statewide Significance Requirements for Open Space Timber Classification (Chapters 84.34 RCi9 Does Not Meets Criteria Meet Criteria a. A legal description of, or assessor's parcel numbers form, all land X the applicant desires to be classified as timber land; 6. The date or dates of acquisition of the land; X c. A brief description of the timber on the land, or if the timber has X been harvested, the owner's plan for restocking; d Whether there is a forest management plan for the land; X a If so, the nature and extent of implementation of the plan; X Whether the land is used for grazing; X g. Whether the land has been subdivided or a plat filed with respect X to the land; h. Whether the land and the applicant are in compliance with the X restocking, forest management, fire protection, insect and disease control, weed control, and forest debris provisions of Title 76 RCW or applicable rules under Title 76 RCW; i. Whether the land is subject to forest fire protection assessments X pursuant to RCW 76.04.610; j. Whether the land is subject to a lease, option, or other right that X permits it to be used for a purpose other than growing and harvesting timber; k- A summary of the past experience and activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; L A summary of current and continuing activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; m. A statement that the applicant is aware of the potential tax liabilit X involved when the land ceases to be classified as timber land. 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Plan Prepared: 10 -16 -95 Landowner Objectives: At this time, landowner intends to maintain the property as a douglas- fir /mixed hardwood plantation. General Property Description * Property was acquired by owner on May 3, 1994. * The subject property consists of 21 acres of forestland. Property is not being used for grazing. * Topography is flat to rolling with slopes ranging from 0 % to approx. 10 %. * The forestland was harvested in 1994 and re- planted in 1995. * The property is bounded by the North Fork of the Nooksack River on the east and the Mount Baker Hwy on the west and young forestland on the south and forestland on the north. Thus property has Nooksack River frontage and Mt. Baker Hwy frontage. Forest Health There are currently no significant forest health problems (insect damage, high fire risk, fungal rots etc..) Landowner anticipates no future forest health problems with the new plantation. Most of the larger slash piles were burned shortly after the harvest was completed. Timber and Wood Products The timber was harvested in 1994 and re- planted in 1995, thus there will not be any forest products development in the immediate future. The plantation could be ready for a commercial thinning in approximately 20 -30 years. Reforestation was completed using 2 year old douglas -fir seedlings (seed -zone 201 -5) planted at an approximate density of 225 trees/acre (14' x 14' spacing). Planting was done in March of 1995. Forestland is in compliance with state forest practices regulations regarding reforestation, fire protection, insect & disease control etc... Soils All soils information is taken from the Whatcom County Soil Survey published by the USDA Soil Conservation Service, 1992. There are two soil series within the subject property. These are series 119 and 156. Series 119 (Pilchuck loamy fine sand) occurs along the Nooksack River shoreline and in the pasture area of the property. This soil has a slight erosion hazard, slight windthrow hazard, slight risk of plant competition and seedling mortality. Equipment limitations for use on this soil are moderate. Recommended trees for planting are douglas -fir and red alder. This soil has a douglas -fir 50 year site index of 114. Soil series 156 (Squalicum gravelly loam) occurs on the more upland areas of the property where a majority of the better forestland is located. Series 156 has a slight erosion hazard, moderate equipment limitation, slight windthrow hazard, slight seedling mortality, and risk of severe plant competition. Recommended trees to be planted are douglas -fir and red alder. This soil has a douglas -fir 50 year site index of 132. The site was planted with 2 year old douglas -fir seedlings and there will be considerable natural seeding in of red alder on both soil series areas. Logging slash on the site was piled into fairly large piles. After completion of harvest, most of the larger piles were burned. Smaller accumulations of slash were left in place to be broken down by fungi and bacteria and returned to the soil. There may be some intervention required regarding vegetation competing with seedlings. Control of competing vegetation could be accomplished with an herbicide application or by manual slashing. Water Quality, Riparian and Wetland Areas There are no streams or wetlands located on the property. However, the Nooksack River defines the eastern border of the property and is classed as a Shoreline of Statewide Significance. The shoreline designation served to determine the nature of the 1994 harvest via the Washington State Shoreline Management Act administered by Whatcom County. Regarding shorelines of statewide significance, the Shoreline Management Act stipulates that no more than 30% of the merchantable trees within 200' of the ordinary high water mark may be harvested in any 10 year period. Thus, the Nooksack River was protected by a significant timber buffer. Fish and Wildlife Habitat The property provides habitat for animals such as deer, elk, other small mammals, and songbirds. Snags and other standing trees that were left in the harvest area will serve as habitat for birds of prey and various cavity nesting 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 not have any effect on threatened or endangered species. There are no cultural issues regarding this property. Management Timetable * Year one - area was re- planted in 1995 * Years two through ten - monitor growth and development of plantation. Plantation may require treatment of competing vegetation in order to ensure successful regrowth of plantation. * Years 15 -20 - pre - commercial thinning if necessary and appropriate * Commercial thinning at 25 -35 years and/or clearcut harvest at some later date. WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION Property Owner: Nielson Brothers, Inc. Designation: Open Space Timber P.O. Box 2789 X c. A brief description of the timber on the land, or if the timber has Bellingham, WA 98227 Parcel No.: 390515- 140279/102242 Acreage: 15.00 Subarea: Foothills Road Access: Mt. Baker Highway Comp. Plan Desig: Forestry Land Use: Forestry Zoning Desig.: Rural Forestry Shorelines: Conservancy /Statewide Significance Requirements for Open Space Timber Classification (Chapters 84.34 RCI9 Does Not Meets Criteria Meet Criteria a. A legal description of, or assessor's parcel numbers form, all land X the applicant desires to be classified as timber land; b. The date or dates of acquisition of the land; X c. A brief description of the timber on the land, or if the timber has X been harvested, the owner's plan for restocking; d Whether there is a forest management plan for the land; X e. If so, the nature and extent of implementation of the plan; X Whether the land is used for grazing; X g. Whether the land has been subdivided or a plat filed with respect X to the land; h. Whether the land and the applicant are in compliance with the X restocking, forest management, fire protection, insect and disease control, weed control, and forest debris provisions of Title 76 RCW or applicable rules under Title 76 RCW; L Whether the land is subject to forest fire protection assessments X pursuant to RCW 76.04.610; . . Whether the land is subject to a lease, option, or other right that X permits it to be used for a purpose other than growing and harvesting timber; & A summary of the past experience and activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; A summary of current and continuing activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; m. A statement that the applicant is aware of the potential tax liabilit X involved when the land ceases to be classified as timber land. Recommendation: APPROVAL Management Plan for Wales Parcel 3 Portions of Govt. Lots 1 & 2, S 15, T 39N R05E (W.M.) Whatcom County, WA Assessor's Parcel # 390515140279/390515102242 20 Acres Landowner: Nielsen Bros. Inc. P.O. Box 2789 Bellingham, WA 98227 (360) 671 -9078 Plan Prepared by: Aubrey J. Stargell Forester Nielsen Bros. Inc. Plan Prepared: 10 -16 -95 Landowner Objectives: At this time, landowner intends to maintain the property as a douglas- fir /mixed hardwood plantation. General Property Description * Property was acquired by owner on May 3, 1994. * The subject property consists of 20 acres of forestland. Property is not being used for grazing. * Topography is flat to rolling with slopes ranging from 0 % to approx. 10 %. * The forestland was harvested in 1994 and re- planted in 1995. * The property is bounded by the North Fork of the Nooksack River on the east and the Mount Baker Hwy on the west and young forestland on the south and forestland on the north. Thus property has Nooksack River frontage and Mt. Baker Hwy frontage. Forest Health There are currently no significant forest health problems (insect damage, high fire risk, fungal rots etc..) Landowner anticipates no future forest health problems with the new plantation. Most of the larger slash piles were burned shortly after the harvest was completed. Timber and Wood Products The timber was harvested in 1994 and re- planted in 1995, thus there will not be any forest products development in the immediate future. The plantation could be ready for a commercial thinning in approximately 20 -30 years. Reforestation was completed using 2 year old douglas-fir seedlings (seed -zone 201 -5) planted at an approximate density of 225 trees /acre (14' x 14' spacing). Planting was done in March of 1995. Forestland is in compliance with state forest practices regulations regarding reforestation, fire protection, insect & disease control etc... Soils All soils information is taken from the Whatcom County Soil Survey published by the USDA Soil Conservation Service, 1992. There are two soil series within the subject property. These are series 119 and 156. Series 119 (Pilchuck loamy fine sand) occurs along the Nooksack River shoreline and in the pasture area of the property. This soil has a slight erosion hazard, slight windthrow hazard, slight risk of plant competition and seedling mortality. Equipment limitations for use on this soil are moderate. Recommended trees for planting are douglas -fir and red alder. This soil has a douglas -fir 50 year site index of 114. Soil series 156 (Squalicum gravelly loam) occurs on the more upland areas of the property where a majority of the better forestland is located. Series 156 has a slight erosion hazard, moderate equipment limitation, slight windthrow hazard, slight seedling mortality, and risk of severe plant competition. Recommended trees to be planted are douglas -fir and red alder. This soil has a douglas -fir 50 year site index of 132. The site was planted with 2 year old douglas -fir seedlings and there will be considerable natural seeding in of red alder on both soil series areas. Logging slash on the site was piled into fairly large piles. After completion of harvest, most of the larger piles were burned. Smaller accumulations of slash were left in place to be broken down by fungi and bacteria and returned to the soil. There may be some intervention required regarding vegetation competing with seedlings. Control of competing vegetation could be accomplished with an herbicide application or by manual slashing. Water Quality, Riparian and Wetland Areas There are no streams or wetlands located on the property. However, the Nooksack River defines the eastern border of the property and is classed as a Shoreline of Statewide Significance. The shoreline designation served to determine the nature of the 1994 harvest via the Washington State Shoreline Management Act administered by Whatcom County. Regarding shorelines of statewide significance, the Shoreline Management Act stipulates that no more than 30% of the merchantable trees within 200' of the ordinary high water mark may be harvested in any 10 year period. Thus, the Nooksack River was protected by a significant timber buffer. Fish and Wildlife Habitat The property provides habitat for animals such as deer, elk, other small mammals, and songbirds. Snags and other standing trees that were left in the harvest area will serve as habitat for birds of prey and various cavity nesting 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 not have any effect on threatened or endangered species. There are no cultural issues regarding this property. Management Timetable * Year one - area was re- planted in 1995 * Years two through ten - monitor growth and development of plantation. Plantation may require treatment of competing vegetation in order to ensure successful regrowth of plantation. * Years 15 -20 - pre - commercial thinning if necessary and appropriate * Commercial thinning at 25 -35 years and/or clearcut harvest at some later date. WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION Property Owner: Nielson Brothers, Inc. Designation: Open Space Timber P.O. Box 2789 X c. A brief description of the timber on the land; or if the timber has Bellingham, WA 98227 Parcel No.: 390515- 117177 Acreage: 15.00 Subarea: Foothills Road Access: Mt. Baker Highway Comp. Plan Desig: Forestry Land Use: Forestry Zoning Desig.: Rural Forestry Shorelines: Conservancy /Statewide Significance Requirements for Open Space Timber Classification (Chapters 84.34 RCi9 Does Not Meets Criteria Meet Criteria a. A legal description of, or assessor's parcel numbers form, all land X the applicant desires to be classified as timber land; b. The date or dates of acquisition of the land; X c. A brief description of the timber on the land; or if the timber has X been harvested, the owner's plan for restocking; d. Whether there is a forest management plan for the land; X e. If so, the nature and extent of implementation of the plan; X Whether the land is used for grazing; X g. Whether the land has been subdivided or a plat filed with respect X to the land; h. Whether the land and the applicant are in compliance with the X restocking, forest management, fire protection, insect and disease control, weed control, and forest debris provisions of Title 76 RCW or applicable rules under Title 76 RCW; i. Whether the land is subject to forest fire protection assessments X pursuant to RCW 76.04.610; Whether the land is subject to a lease, option, or other right that X permits it to be used for a purpose other than growing and harvesting timber; k A summary of the past experience and activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; L A summary of current and continuing activity of the applicant in X growing and harvesting timber; m. A statement that the applicant is aware of the potential tax liabilit X involved when the land ceases to be classified as timber land. Recommendation: APPROVAL Management Plan for Wales Parcel 4 Portions of Govt. Lot 3, S 15, T 39N R05E (W.M.) Assessor's Parcel # 390515117177 Approx. 20 acres Landowner: Nielsen Bros. Inc. P.O. Box 2789 Bellingham, WA 98227 (360) 671 -9078 Plan Prepared by: Aubrey J. Stargell Forester Nielsen Bros. Inc. Plan Prepared: 10 -11 -95 Revised: 11 -7 -95 Landowner Objectives: At this time, landowner intends to maintain the property as a douglas- fir /mixed hardwood plantation. General Property Description * Property was acquired by owner on May 3, 1994. * The subject property consists of 20 acres total; 15 in forestland status and five in pasture status. The pasture area has a house and some outbuildings in its southwestern area. Land is not being used for grazing. * Topography is flat to rolling with slopes ranging from 0 % to approx. 10 %. * The forestland was harvested in 1994 and re- planted in 1995. The pasture area behind house and outbuildings will be planted with douglas -fir seedlings in winter 1996. C-4 aaKC,� * The property is bounded by the North Fork of the Nooksack River on the east and the Mount Baker Hwy on the west and pasture on the south and forestland on the north. Thus property has Nooksack River frontage and Mt. Baker Hwy frontage. Forest Health: There are currently no significant forest health problems (insect damage, high fire risk, fungal rots etc..) Landowner anticipates no future forest health problems with the new plantation. Most of the larger slash piles were burned shortly after the harvest was completed. Timber and Wood Products The timber was harvested in 1994 and re- planted in 1995, thus there will not be any forest products development in the immediate future. The plantation could be ready for a commercial thinning in approximately 20 -30 years. Reforestation was completed using 2 year old douglas -fir seedlings (seed -zone 201 -5) planted at an approximate density of 225 trees /acre (14' x 14' spacing). Planting was done in March of 1995. Forestland is in compliance with state forest practices regulations regarding reforestation, fire protection, insect & disease control etc... As stated previously, the pasture land behind the house and outbuildings will be planted with douglas -fir seedlings during winter 1996. Soils All soils information is taken from the Whatcom County Soil Survey published by the USDA Soil Conservation Service, 1992. There are two soil series within the subject property. These are series 119 and 156. Series 119 (Pilchuck loamy fine sand) occurs along the Nooksack River shoreline and in the pasture area of the property. This soil has a slight erosion hazard, slight windthrow hazard, slight risk of plant competition and seedling mortality. Equipment limitations for use on this soil are moderate. Recommended trees for planting are douglas -fir and red alder. This soil has a douglas -fir 50 year site index of 114. Soil series 156 (Squalicum gravelly loam) occurs on the more upland areas of the property where a majority of the better forestland is located. Series 156 has a slight erosion hazard, moderate equipment limitation, slight windthrow hazard, slight seedling mortality, and risk of severe plant competition. Recommended trees to be planted are douglas -fir and red alder. This soil has a douglas -fir 50 year site index of 132. The site was planted with 2 year old douglas -fir seedlings and there will be considerable natural seeding in of red alder on both soil series areas. Pasture area will be planted with douglas -fir seedlings during the winter of 1996. Logging slash on the site was piled into fairly large piles. After completion of harvest, most of the larger piles were burned. Smaller accumulations of slash were left in place to be broken down by fungi and bacteria and returned to the soil. There may be some intervention required regarding vegetation competing with seedlings. Control of competing vegetation could be accomplished with an herbicide application or by manual slashing. Water Quality, Riparian and Wetland Areas There are no streams or wetlands located on the property. However, the Nooksack River defines the eastern border of the property and is classed as a Shoreline of Statewide Significance. The shoreline designation served to determine the nature of the 1994 harvest via the Washington State Shoreline Management Act administered by Whatcom County. Regarding shorelines of statewide significance, the Shoreline Management Act stipulates that no more than 30% of the merchantable trees within 200' of the ordinary high water mark may be harvested in any 10 year period. Thus, the Nooksack River was protected by a significant timber buffer. Fish and Wildlife Habitat The property provides habitat for animals such as deer, elk, other small mammals, and songbirds. Snags and other standing trees that were left in the harvest area will serve as habitat for birds of prey and various cavity nesting 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 not have any effect on threatened or endangered species. There are no cultural issues regarding this property. Management Timetable * Year one - area was re- planted in 1995 * Years two through ten - monitor growth and development of plantation, Plantation may require treatment of competing vegetation in order to ensure successful regrowth of plantation. * Year three - plant pasture area behind house and outbuildings with douglas -fir seedlings. * Years 15 -20 - pre - commercial thinning if necessary and appropriate * Commercial thinning at 25 -35 years and/or clearcut harvest at some later date.