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State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 1 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN 15 years Starting January 1, 2023 Ending December 31, 2037 Attached map(s) show the location of the lands included in this Forest Stewardship Plan . VILLAGE OF WHITING, ATTN: JACOB WILCOX 3600 WATER ST STEVENS POINT, WI 54481-5866 Name and Address of Contact Person: Landowner(s) as Shown on Deed: VILLAGE OF WHITING Purpose of the Forest Stewardship Program The purpose of the Forest Stewardship Program is to encourage the long-term stewardship of nonindustrial private forest lands, by assisting these owners to plan for and more actively manage their forest and related resources. The Forest Stewardship Program provides assistance to owners of forest lands and other lands where good stewardship will enhance and sustain the long-term productivity of multiple forest resources. The program provides landowners with the professional planning and technical assistance they need to keep their land in a productive and healthy condition. The Forest Stewardship Program is a federal program that is authorized by the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 , as amended, 16 U.S.C. 210 sA. In Wisconsin the program is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry. Management Plan Your Forest Stewardship management plan incorporates “ sound forestry practices ” for Wisconsin. "Sound forestry practices ” includes timber cutting, transporting, pruning, planting, and other activities recommended or approved by the WDNR for the effective propagation and improvement of the various timber types common to Wisconsin. It includes management of forest resources other than trees including wildlife habitat, watersheds, aesthetic and endangered and threatened plant and animal species. Forest management guidelines for Wisconsin can be found in the Department of Natural Resources Silviculture Handbook and the Forest Management Guidelines . To read these publications go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search ‘ Forest Management ’. An approved Forest Stewardship Plan may provide access to cost-share assistance through USDA conservation programs like the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentive Program and the WDNR Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant program. Your plan identifies important management practices prescribed for your property. The plan writer determines management practices based on the types and conditions of your forests, the capability of the land, and the objectives or goals you have expressed for your forest land. The plan writer prescribes a completion year for each practice. You should review your plan periodically so you can prepare for the work that is needed. Consult your WDNR forester when you have questions on what is included in your plan. Plan Period: Municipality(s): Village of Whiting (Portage County) Total Acres: 214.620 State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 2 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 Landowner Goals Your management plan blends your goals with site capabilities and Forest Stewardship program standards to guide your land management. You identified the following as your goals: Management Practices The management practices in this plan include practices that will enhance the growth rate and species composition of your forest; provide for the establishment of a new stand of trees; improve wildlife habitat and recreational activities; increase carbon sequestration; reduce fire hazards on your property; improve access; and help you meet your other goals. The table below is a summary of the recommended management practices that are specific to the individual timber stands described later in this plan. If a year is provided the practice should be completed or in progress by the end of that year to keep your forest in a productive and healthy condition. If there is no year provided you can complete the practice at any time. You are encouraged to work with a cooperating forester to establish and administer timber sales. Use the Forestry Assistance Locator to find a cooperating forester; go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search ‘ Forest Landowner ’. Practices that are not considered commercial may be eligible for cost-share assistance under the Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program (WFLGP) or USDA conservation programs like the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). Listed here are practices common to all timber stands: •      Seeding and mowing of trails and openings – Please contact your local WDNR Wildlife Biologist for information about seed mixtures •      Maintaining snags, den trees, and “ wolf ” trees – Retain trees during timber harvests and improvement cuts •      Controlling invasive species •      To learn more wildlife friendly ideas, go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search ‘ Wildlife ’. • Maintain soil as a good filter for the water supply for the Village of Whiting residents. • Manage current forest types for timber production. • Use as an educational area for surrounding schools and the general public. • Maintain the trail system throughout the property for the general public to use. • Protect archeologically important sites. • Manage for suitable forest types. • Treat invasive plants to minimize their spread. Your management plan is just one component of Wisconsin ’ s strategy to promote and support sustainable forestry practices on privately owned lands. Other resources are available to provide you with the most current information available on natural resources management. You can access those resources on the WDNR public website using the addresses referenced in this plan. You are encouraged to consult this information regularly. Management Plan Updates You and your forester should monitor your management plan throughout the period covered by the plan to address concerns that are newly present or newly identified since the date your plan was written. Updates might include changes in tree species, tree stocking, damage from weather (wind, ice, snow), insects and disease, forest fire, flooding, land management goals, new management information (silvicultural science), invasive species, fire management, riparian management zones, or presence of endangered, threatened or high conservation value species or communities. An update will usually change the type of practice recommended or the year it should be completed. Management Practices Summary (by Individual Stand) YEAR STAND(S) ACRES TIMBER TYPE PRACTICE 2023 1 68 Jack Pine INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL 2023 4 4 Oak INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL 2023 5 45 Oak INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 3 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 General Description of Areas Identified on Your Property Foresters combine areas of land with similar vegetative and non-vegetative characteristics for management purposes and call these areas “ stands ”. The plan describes these stands and you can view the stands on the Forest Stewardship map(s). Listed below are the descriptions of forest and non-forest areas on your property. County Cutting Notice At least 14 days prior to harvesting timber a notice of your intent to harvest (cut) must be filed with the county clerk. Property taxes must be current prior to receiving approval to cut timber. Oak Forest Oak Forests are composed of over 50% oak. In Wisconsin, red oak, black oak, pin oak, white oak, and bur oak are common types of oak trees. Aspen, red maple, hickory, white pine, white birch, basswood, black cherry, sugar maple, elm, and jack pine commonly grow in oak forests. Oak forests are abundant, occurring throughout the state and growing on most soil types. Composition of oak forests varies depending on their location within Wisconsin and on site quality. On nutrient-poor, dry sites, oak forests might include black oak, white oak, northern pin oak, and bur oak. On dry sites, hickories, black cherry, aspen, red maple, and paper birch commonly grow with oak. In northern Wisconsin, pines may also grow in dry oak forests. Sites with a better nutrient and moisture supply may support mixtures of red and white oak, or may be dominantly red oak. On sites with more nutrients, basswood, hickories, ironwood, black cherry, elms, red maple, or white pine may grow with oak. On the richest sites, sugar maple or white ash might also grow with oak. While oaks are still very common trees in Wisconsin, the abundance of high-quality red and white oaks on nutrient-rich sites has declined considerably due to forest succession and failed regeneration. In general, oaks grow best on well-drained loamy soils. All oaks require drastic disturbance of the forest, both overstory and understory, in order to regenerate. On richer sites, oak forests are particularly difficult to regenerate and competition control is essential. Fire is one tool that facilitates the regeneration and maintenance of oak forests. To regenerate oak, foresters commonly mimic the effects of fire using mechanical tools or chemical application. Jack Pine Forest Jack Pine Forests are composed of more than 50% jack pine. Red pine, white pine, oak, aspen and other native trees commonly grow with jack pine. Jack pine needs full sunlight and regenerates after forest fires. Jack pine is declining in abundance in Wisconsin due to fire control efforts. It is a hardy species and is most common on dry sandy soils, but grows best on well-drained loamy sands. It also grows on wet sites. Red Pine Forest Red Pine Forests are composed of more than 50% red pine. White and jack pine, aspen, oak and other native trees commonly grow with red pine. Red pine has been a common tree in plantations. Red pine grows best in well-drained loamy sands and sandy loams within its range in northern and central Wisconsin. It can grow well on a wide range of other soil conditions if introduced by planting. 2023 6 43 White Pine INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL 2023 7 24 Oak INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL 2023 8 3 Red Pine INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL 2023 9 4 White Pine INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL 2026 2 21 Red Pine THINNING 2026 3 2 Red Pine THINNING 2026 4 4 Oak SEED TREE REGENERATION HARVEST - Seeding Cut 2026 7 24 Oak OVERSTORY REMOVAL HARVEST 2026 9 4 White Pine SANITATION and SALVAGE CUTTING 2034 2 21 Red Pine THINNING 2034 3 2 Red Pine THINNING State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 4 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 Resource Protection and Management Special records and inventories identify important natural, historical or archeological resources on or near your property. The plan writer designed your management practices to protect these resources from disturbance. You can go to the WDNR website to find information used to evaluate stand conditions and determine management practices for your property. Go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search using the keywords shown. • To learn about Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin, search for ‘ Landscapes ’. • To learn about Wildlife Management, Habitat and Natural Communities , search for ‘ Wildlife ’ and 'Biodiversity'. • To see the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan , and from there Explore Species Profiles , search for ‘ ER ’ or 'Wildlife'. Your lands lie within a landscape known as [unspecified]. You can find an overview of the landscape, species of greatest conservation need, management opportunities and much more. Go to: http://dnr.wi.gov and search 'Landscapes'. Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species and Plant Communities Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) searches determine if your plan may affect endangered, threatened, or special concern animals, plants or plant communities. To learn about rare plants, animals and natural plant communities in Wisconsin visit http://dnr.wi.gov and search for ‘ NHI ’ . Archeological and Historical Resources State Historical Society records searches determine if your plan may affect archeological and historical sites. These sites require protection from disturbance, including road building, grading or gravelling. Contact your local WDNR Forester for additional information on archaeological and historical sites. The Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) review showed that there are known Endangered, Threatened or Special Concern Species or Natural Communities on or in the area surrounding your property, but the assessment of suitable habitat has not yet been completed. The Archeological Resources Inventory lists the following resources within this property: • Stand 6 has an Archeological concern of burial mounds on both sides of the river. This concern will only allow for harvesting activities on well-frozen ground, ideally covered with snow to minimize soil disturbance. Additionally, no stump pulling or new road cuts. Care must be taken to avoid dropping trees onto mounds. Prior to any timber sale activities in stand 6, a consultation with the state archeologist is strongly recommended. The Historical Resources Inventory lists no historical resources within this property. Invasive Plant Species Invasive plants may decrease the productivity, regeneration, wildlife habitat, and recreational value of your property. It is essential to identify and control small populations of invasive plants to minimize their spread. The individual stand descriptions list any invasive plant species identified on your property. For more information on invasive plant control, consult the Wisconsin Council on Forestry ’ s website on Invasive Species Best Management Practices for Forestry . White Pine Forest White Pine Forests consist of more than 50% white pine. Red and jack pine, aspen, paper birch, red maple, oak, balsam fir, white spruce, eastern hemlock and other native trees commonly grow with white pine. White pine is a long- lived tree species that was common in Wisconsin ’ s historic forests. Heavy logging during the cutover made white pine scarce for a time. As trees are becoming old enough to be good seed producers, its numbers are increasing. White pine grows in almost all soil conditions in Wisconsin but does best on loamy sands, sandy loams, and loam soils. When implementing management practices, mitigation might be necessary, such as: • Best management practices that protect water quality and habitat for rare or aquatic species • Harvest limits or restrictions to avoid impacts to nesting birds or NHI Working List species • Surveys for rare species prior to timber sale establishment State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 5 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 STAND NUMBER 1 68 Acres Primary Type: Jack Pine Forest -- Poletimber Secondary Type: Stand Information The most abundant tree species in this stand is Jack Pine (88%). These trees make up an even aged stand that originated about 1995. Tree ages in even-aged stands may vary slightly, but the trees began growing in relatively the same period. Soil type, moisture and nutrient availability affect site quality, which limits the kind of tree species that will grow on a site, as well as the growth rate and quality of individual trees. Soil productivity also determines the amount of timber harvesting that is sustainable over time. It also affects other forest attributes, such as wildlife habitat and biodiversity. This stand has a loamy sand soil. Loamy sand soils are 70% to 85% sand with up to 30% silt plus clay. Loamy sand soils are well-drained and somewhat nutrient poor, but the finer soil particles provide a greater moisture and nutrient supply than pure sands. Trees that are adapted to grow on these soils must be able to tolerate periods of drought. Your plan writer found the following invasive plant species during the forest inventory process: • Bush Honeysuckle Spp. • Common Buckthorn Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Stand is dominated by Jack Pine with minor components of red and white pine along with oak, cherry and aspen. Where found, pockets of aspen should be encouraged to expand via coppice (clear cut) harvest. Aspen coppice harvests should be at least 2 ac so that deer don't browse all of the seedlings. No practices for the next 15 yrs other than an opportunity to expand aspen. Any harvesting activities in pine stands shall require treatment of stumps to protect against Heterobasidion Root disease and Leptographium which are fungal diseases of pine. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. Management (Silvicultural) System Manage and regenerate this stand within generally accepted silvicultural guidelines for the primary type according to the following management system. Best Management Practices for Water Quality (BMPs) To protect the water quality in Wisconsin ’ s lakes, streams and wetlands and to prevent soil erosion, implement Wisconsin's Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality during all forest management activities, such as road building or timber harvesting. Specific BMPs will be included in detailed practice or harvest plans. Water regulations permits may be required to cross wetlands and streams. Please go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search ‘ Forest Management ’ to review all BMPs for water quality . Forest Health Over time, your forest may suffer from insects, disease, windstorm, fire, flooding or drought, etc. These problems may alter your management prescriptions. If you are concerned about forest health, please contact your local WDNR Forester or go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search ‘ Forest Health ’. State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 6 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 NATURAL EVEN-AGED REGENERATION OF TIMBER TYPE WITHOUT FUTURE THINNING -- Manage the stand through its rotation (the period between initial regeneration and the stand ’ s final cutting) as a single aged forest. Regeneration cutting will remove the old stand to provide the necessary open conditions and sunlight to regenerate the stand naturally. Year Scheduled Management Practice 2023 INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL. Take specific measures to manage plant or tree species whose aggressive growth or reproductive patterns threaten the health or regeneration of the stand. Get the latest information on control measures from your local WDNR office or WDNR Website. STAND NUMBER 2 21 Acres Primary Type: Red Pine Forest -- Poletimber Secondary Type: Stand Information The most abundant tree species in this stand is Red Pine (89%). These trees make up an even aged stand that originated about 1995. Tree ages in even-aged stands may vary slightly, but the trees began growing in relatively the same period. Soil type, moisture and nutrient availability affect site quality, which limits the kind of tree species that will grow on a site, as well as the growth rate and quality of individual trees. Soil productivity also determines the amount of timber harvesting that is sustainable over time. It also affects other forest attributes, such as wildlife habitat and biodiversity. This stand has a loamy sand soil. Loamy sand soils are 70% to 85% sand with up to 30% silt plus clay. Loamy sand soils are well-drained and somewhat nutrient poor, but the finer soil particles provide a greater moisture and nutrient supply than pure sands. Trees that are adapted to grow on these soils must be able to tolerate periods of drought. Your plan writer found the following invasive plant species during the forest inventory process: • Bush Honeysuckle Spp. Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Good quality stand of pole sized Red Pine. South of Co Rd HH was thinned in 2018. Acreage north of Co Rd HH (4ac, 218BA & 39cds/ac) needs first thinning yet. Overall stand is healthy except for pocket in NW section of acreage south of Co Rd HH and that will be something to keep an eye on and stay ahead of through harvesting entries. Next entry should leave higher density in northern acreage in order to protect against wind damage. Any harvesting activities in pine stands shall require treatment of stumps to protect against Heterobasidion Root disease and Leptographium which are fungal diseases of pine. Keeping future thinnings light will help lessen the impact to the public and in keeping up with any diseases that may come along. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. Management (Silvicultural) System Manage and regenerate this stand within generally accepted silvicultural guidelines for the primary type according to the following management system. State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 7 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 FORCED REGENERATION OF TIMBER TYPE -- Manage and regenerate the tree species in your forest after harvesting or completing your prescribed management treatments through a combination of seeding, planting, site preparation, prescribed burning, etc. Natural conversion is not expected because desired tree seedlings are not present or will not become established without developing the proper seedbed, light and crown canopy conditions, or by planting trees. Your management plan prescribes the best method to regenerate new trees. Forced maintenance of your timber type may take time or extra expense. The success of your practice will take diligence and monitoring on your part. Year Scheduled Management Practice 2026 THINNING. Remove trees to reduce stand density thereby improving tree growth and enhancing forest health, or to utilize trees that are at risk of mortality. Thin the stand to reduce stocking and concentrate growth on trees that are more desirable by following the order of removal and tree retention guidelines. 2034 THINNING. Remove trees to reduce stand density thereby improving tree growth and enhancing forest health, or to utilize trees that are at risk of mortality. Thin the stand to reduce stocking and concentrate growth on trees that are more desirable by following the order of removal and tree retention guidelines. STAND NUMBER 3 2 Acres Primary Type: Red Pine Forest -- Small Sawtimber Secondary Type: Stand Information The most abundant tree species in this stand include Red Pine (66%), White Pine (22%) and Black Oak (9%). These trees make up an even aged stand that originated about 1975. Tree ages in even-aged stands may vary slightly, but the trees began growing in relatively the same period. Soil type, moisture and nutrient availability affect site quality, which limits the kind of tree species that will grow on a site, as well as the growth rate and quality of individual trees. Soil productivity also determines the amount of timber harvesting that is sustainable over time. It also affects other forest attributes, such as wildlife habitat and biodiversity. This stand has a loamy sand soil. Loamy sand soils are 70% to 85% sand with up to 30% silt plus clay. Loamy sand soils are well-drained and somewhat nutrient poor, but the finer soil particles provide a greater moisture and nutrient supply than pure sands. Trees that are adapted to grow on these soils must be able to tolerate periods of drought. Your plan writer found the following invasive plant species during the forest inventory process: • Bush Honeysuckle Spp. • Common Buckthorn Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Approximately 75' wide strip of good quality larger diameter pine. 1 row of white pine on the west side that will provide seed source for natural conversion. Keeping future thinnings light will help lessen the impact to the public and in keeping up with any diseases that may come along. Any harvesting activities in pine stands shall require treatment of stumps to protect against Heterobasidion Root disease and Leptographium which are fungal diseases of pine. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. At some point, future scheduled thinnings may be stopped as the white pine regeneration expected to take over would be damaged by equipment entry for the harvest. State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 8 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 Management (Silvicultural) System Manage and regenerate this stand within generally accepted silvicultural guidelines for the primary type according to the following management system. NATURAL CONVERSION -- This stand will convert to white pine naturally after harvesting or completing your prescribed management treatments. Expect natural conversion because these tree species are already present as younger trees or will be able to seed in and become established once the proper seedbed, light and crown canopy conditions exist. Periodically thin the stand throughout the life of the stand to improve quality and vigor. Regeneration cutting will remove the old stand to provide the necessary open conditions and sunlight to convert your stand naturally. Year Scheduled Management Practice 2026 THINNING. Remove trees to reduce stand density thereby improving tree growth and enhancing forest health, or to utilize trees that are at risk of mortality. Thin the stand to reduce stocking and concentrate growth on trees that are more desirable by following the order of removal and tree retention guidelines. 2034 THINNING. Remove trees to reduce stand density thereby improving tree growth and enhancing forest health, or to utilize trees that are at risk of mortality. Thin the stand to reduce stocking and concentrate growth on trees that are more desirable by following the order of removal and tree retention guidelines. STAND NUMBER 4 4 Acres Primary Type: Oak Forest -- Poletimber Secondary Type: Stand Information The most abundant tree species in this stand include Other Oak (67%) and Black Cherry (20%). These trees make up an even aged stand that originated about 1960. Tree ages in even-aged stands may vary slightly, but the trees began growing in relatively the same period. Soil type, moisture and nutrient availability affect site quality, which limits the kind of tree species that will grow on a site, as well as the growth rate and quality of individual trees. Soil productivity also determines the amount of timber harvesting that is sustainable over time. It also affects other forest attributes, such as wildlife habitat and biodiversity. This stand has a loamy sand soil. Loamy sand soils are 70% to 85% sand with up to 30% silt plus clay. Loamy sand soils are well-drained and somewhat nutrient poor, but the finer soil particles provide a greater moisture and nutrient supply than pure sands. Trees that are adapted to grow on these soils must be able to tolerate periods of drought. Your plan writer found the following invasive plant species during the forest inventory process: • Common Buckthorn • Bush Honeysuckle Spp. • Garlic Mustard • Winged Euonymus Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 9 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 Slated for a seed tree harvest in 2018, this stand is ready for that harvest after dealing with the invasive species present in the stand. Leave trees should be any tree in the white oak family as first priority and then any pines after that. A plan for invasives treatment is needed prior to contracting any timber sale work. Invasives mgmt is key to allowing the stand to regenerate after a regeneration harvest. Without invasives management, then trees will not be able to compete with the invasive plants and shrubs already there and the site will be lost to invasives species until they are set back to allow for tree establishment and growth. If invasives are addressed before the regeneration harvest, the current stand of trees should sprout from the stump and have the ability to re-establish the site to a forested condition. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. Management (Silvicultural) System Manage and regenerate this stand within generally accepted silvicultural guidelines for the primary type according to the following management system. NATURAL EVEN-AGED REGENERATION OF TIMBER TYPE WITHOUT FUTURE THINNING -- Manage the stand through its rotation (the period between initial regeneration and the stand ’ s final cutting) as a single aged forest. Regeneration cutting will remove the old stand to provide the necessary open conditions and sunlight to regenerate the stand naturally. Year Scheduled Management Practice 2023 INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL. Take specific measures to manage plant or tree species whose aggressive growth or reproductive patterns threaten the health or regeneration of the stand. Get the latest information on control measures from your local WDNR office or WDNR Website. Prepare your site by plowing, disking, raking, chopping, scalping, trenching, or use another recommended method. Prepare your site by pulling, cutting or girdling competing vegetation with chain saws, hand saws, weed whips, brush saws, etc. Select the right herbicide and apply all chemical treatments according to the label instructions. 2026 SEED TREE REGENERATION HARVEST - Seeding Cut. Regenerate this stand by cutting all trees except seed trees and designated reserve trees. This seeding cut of the seed tree regeneration method retains desirable trees that will produce seed to reforest the land naturally. To improve the regeneration results, time your regeneration and site preparation practices to take advantage of good seed years. You may reserve seed trees indefinitely or cut them after new trees are established. Variations of the seeding cut of the seed tree regeneration method include single, group, and without reserve trees. STAND NUMBER 5 45 Acres Primary Type: Oak Forest -- Seedlings and Saplings Secondary Type: Red Maple Forest -- Seedlings and Saplings Stand Information The most abundant tree species in this stand include Other Oak and Red Maple seedlings and/or saplings. These trees make up an even aged stand that originated about 2007. Tree ages in even-aged stands may vary slightly, but the trees began growing in relatively the same period. Soil type, moisture and nutrient availability affect site quality, which limits the kind of tree species that will grow on a site, as well as the growth rate and quality of individual trees. Soil productivity also determines the amount of timber harvesting that is sustainable over time. It also affects other forest attributes, such as wildlife habitat and biodiversity. State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 10 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 This stand has a loamy sand soil. Loamy sand soils are 70% to 85% sand with up to 30% silt plus clay. Loamy sand soils are well-drained and somewhat nutrient poor, but the finer soil particles provide a greater moisture and nutrient supply than pure sands. Trees that are adapted to grow on these soils must be able to tolerate periods of drought. Your plan writer found the following invasive plant species during the forest inventory process: • Common Buckthorn • Bush Honeysuckle Spp. • Amur Maple Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Previously two stands now lumped together as future treatment is essentially the same. Coppice harvest took place in 2006 on about half the acreage while the other half was coppiced in 2012. In areas, deer browse may pose a risk to the success of this stand. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. Management (Silvicultural) System Manage and regenerate this stand within generally accepted silvicultural guidelines for the primary type according to the following management system. NATURAL EVEN-AGED REGENERATION OF TIMBER TYPE WITHOUT FUTURE THINNING -- Manage the stand through its rotation (the period between initial regeneration and the stand ’ s final cutting) as a single aged forest. Regeneration cutting will remove the old stand to provide the necessary open conditions and sunlight to regenerate the stand naturally. Year Scheduled Management Practice 2023 INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL. Take specific measures to manage plant or tree species whose aggressive growth or reproductive patterns threaten the health or regeneration of the stand. Get the latest information on control measures from your local WDNR office or WDNR Website. STAND NUMBER 6 43 Acres Primary Type: White Pine Forest -- Large Sawtimber Secondary Type: Oak Forest -- Small Sawtimber Stand Information The most abundant tree species in this stand include White Pine (50%), Other Oak (33%) and Red Maple (17%). These trees make up an even aged stand that originated about 1920. Tree ages in even-aged stands may vary slightly, but the trees began growing in relatively the same period. Soil type, moisture and nutrient availability affect site quality, which limits the kind of tree species that will grow on a site, as well as the growth rate and quality of individual trees. Soil productivity also determines the amount of timber harvesting that is sustainable over time. It also affects other forest attributes, such as wildlife habitat and biodiversity. This stand has a loamy sand soil. Loamy sand soils are 70% to 85% sand with up to 30% silt plus clay. Loamy sand soils are well-drained and somewhat nutrient poor, but the finer soil particles provide a greater moisture and nutrient supply than pure sands. Trees that are adapted to grow on these soils must be able to tolerate periods of drought. State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 11 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 Your plan writer found the following invasive plant species during the forest inventory process: • Common Buckthorn • Glossy Buckthorn • Japanese Barberry • Bush Honeysuckle Spp. Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Many well used trails throughout this stand as it falls on both sides of the river. A larger open area found on the eastern portion of the stand. Thinning in 2018. Salvage harvest in 2019. Black Locust is well established in the northern portion of this stand that is west of the river. Stand has pockets of large diameter white pine that can serve to provide seed for future regeneration. This stand also has an Arch/Historical occurrence of burial mounds on both sides of the river and as a result will require well- frozen ground conditions for all timber sale activities. Consult with state archeologist prior to establishing cutting prescriptions for this stand. Any harvesting activities in pine stands shall require treatment of stumps to protect against Heterobasidion Root disease and Leptographium which are fungal diseases of pine. Management (Silvicultural) System Manage and regenerate this stand within generally accepted silvicultural guidelines for the primary type according to the following management system. NATURAL EVEN-AGED REGENERATION OF TIMBER TYPE WITH FUTURE THINNING -- Manage the stand through its rotation (the period between initial regeneration and the stand ’ s final cutting) as a single aged forest. Periodically thin the stand throughout the life of the stand to improve quality and vigor. Regeneration cutting will remove the old stand to provide the necessary open conditions and sunlight to regenerate the stand naturally. Year Scheduled Management Practice 2023 INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL. Take specific measures to manage plant or tree species whose aggressive growth or reproductive patterns threaten the health or regeneration of the stand. Get the latest information on control measures from your local WDNR office or WDNR Website. STAND NUMBER 7 24 Acres Primary Type: Oak Forest -- Small Sawtimber Secondary Type: Stand Information The most abundant tree species in this stand include Black Oak (38%), Red Maple (29%), Aspen (10%) and Jack Pine (10%). These trees make up an uneven-aged stand with trees of three or more distinct age classes, ranging from young trees (seedlings and saplings) through trees that are older (pulpwood and sawlogs). Soil type, moisture and nutrient availability affect site quality, which limits the kind of tree species that will grow on a site, as well as the growth rate and quality of individual trees. Soil productivity also determines the amount of timber harvesting that is sustainable over time. It also affects other forest attributes, such as wildlife habitat and biodiversity. This stand has a loamy sand soil. Loamy sand soils are 70% to 85% sand with up to 30% silt plus clay. Loamy sand soils are well-drained and somewhat nutrient poor, but the finer soil particles provide a greater moisture and nutrient supply than pure sands. Trees that are adapted to grow on these soils must be able to tolerate periods of drought. State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 12 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 Your plan writer found the following invasive plant species during the forest inventory process: • Common Buckthorn • Bush Honeysuckle Spp. • Black Locust • Garlic Mustard Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Black Locust is established in the NE portion/corner of the stand and it is difficult to eradicate but should be done. Vandalism to some of the white pine in this stand over 2022-23. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. 2026 thinning should expand any aspen pockets, harvest all ash and take opportunity to regenerate some of the oak dominated areas. These oak areas can be split up to lessen the impact but will be a challenge to do on their own as there will be smaller harvest areas which make securing a contractor difficult. Through good planning, these areas can be regenerated whenever a pine thinning takes place and can be spaced out geographically to again lessen the impact on the public. Deer browse will greatly impact the future species make-up of these regenerated areas. The larger the opening, the less impact deer browse will have. Promote white oak species over red oak species. Management (Silvicultural) System Manage and regenerate this stand within generally accepted silvicultural guidelines for the primary type according to the following management system. NATURAL UNEVEN-AGED REGENERATION OF TIMBER TYPE -- Manage the stand to develop and maintain three or more age classes of trees. Uneven-aged management is an option primarily applied to shade tolerant tree species or forest types. Year Scheduled Management Practice 2023 INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL. Take specific measures to manage plant or tree species whose aggressive growth or reproductive patterns threaten the health or regeneration of the stand. Get the latest information on control measures from your local WDNR office or WDNR Website. 2026 OVERSTORY REMOVAL HARVEST. Harvest all overstory trees in this stand except designated reserve trees to allow full sunlight to reach established seedlings and saplings. Evaluation of the number and size of desirable seedlings and saplings present determines if there is adequate establishment of advanced regeneration. A variation of overstory removal is without reserve trees. STAND NUMBER 8 3 Acres Primary Type: Red Pine Forest -- Seedlings and Saplings Secondary Type: Stand Information The most abundant tree species in this stand is Red Pine seedlings and/or saplings. These trees make up an even aged stand that originated about 2016. Tree ages in even-aged stands may vary slightly, but the trees began growing in relatively the same period. Soil type, moisture and nutrient availability affect site quality, which limits the kind of tree species that will grow on a site, as well as the growth rate and quality of individual trees. Soil productivity also determines the amount of timber harvesting that is sustainable over time. It also affects other forest attributes, such as wildlife habitat and biodiversity. State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 13 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 This stand has a loamy sand soil. Loamy sand soils are 70% to 85% sand with up to 30% silt plus clay. Loamy sand soils are well-drained and somewhat nutrient poor, but the finer soil particles provide a greater moisture and nutrient supply than pure sands. Trees that are adapted to grow on these soils must be able to tolerate periods of drought. Your plan writer found the following invasive plant species during the forest inventory process: • Bush Honeysuckle Spp. • Black Locust Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Trees are tightly planted here but growing well. There is some vandalism to a handful of trees in the plantation. When plantation approaches 25yrs old, consider thinning as trees are growing so close together. Getting equipment in to thin this stand will be challenging. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. Management (Silvicultural) System Manage and regenerate this stand within generally accepted silvicultural guidelines for the primary type according to the following management system. NATURAL CONVERSION -- This stand will convert to white pine naturally after harvesting or completing your prescribed management treatments. Expect natural conversion because these tree species are already present as younger trees or will be able to seed in and become established once the proper seedbed, light and crown canopy conditions exist. Periodically thin the stand throughout the life of the stand to improve quality and vigor. Regeneration cutting will remove the old stand to provide the necessary open conditions and sunlight to convert your stand naturally. Year Scheduled Management Practice 2023 INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL. Take specific measures to manage plant or tree species whose aggressive growth or reproductive patterns threaten the health or regeneration of the stand. Get the latest information on control measures from your local WDNR office or WDNR Website. STAND NUMBER 9 4 Acres Primary Type: White Pine Forest -- Large Sawtimber Secondary Type: Oak Forest -- Poletimber Stand Information The most abundant tree species in this stand include White Pine (46%) and Other Oak (46%). These trees make up an even aged stand that originated about 1920. Tree ages in even-aged stands may vary slightly, but the trees began growing in relatively the same period. Soil type, moisture and nutrient availability affect site quality, which limits the kind of tree species that will grow on a site, as well as the growth rate and quality of individual trees. Soil productivity also determines the amount of timber harvesting that is sustainable over time. It also affects other forest attributes, such as wildlife habitat and biodiversity. This stand has a loamy sand soil. Loamy sand soils are 70% to 85% sand with up to 30% silt plus clay. Loamy sand soils are well-drained and somewhat nutrient poor, but the finer soil particles provide a greater moisture and nutrient supply than pure sands. Trees that are adapted to grow on these soils must be able to tolerate periods of drought. State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 14 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 Your plan writer found the following invasive plant species during the forest inventory process: • Bush Honeysuckle Spp. • Common Buckthorn Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Any harvesting activities in pine stands shall require treatment of stumps to protect against Heterobasidion Root disease and Leptographium which are fungal diseases of pine. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. There is considerable oak wilt damage to this stand and it would benefit from a salvage harvest. A light thinning on the rest of the stand at the same time, promoting white oak species over red oak species. Management (Silvicultural) System Manage and regenerate this stand within generally accepted silvicultural guidelines for the primary type according to the following management system. NATURAL EVEN-AGED REGENERATION OF TIMBER TYPE WITH FUTURE THINNING -- Manage the stand through its rotation (the period between initial regeneration and the stand ’ s final cutting) as a single aged forest. Periodically thin the stand throughout the life of the stand to improve quality and vigor. Regeneration cutting will remove the old stand to provide the necessary open conditions and sunlight to regenerate the stand naturally. Year Scheduled Management Practice 2023 INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL. Take specific measures to manage plant or tree species whose aggressive growth or reproductive patterns threaten the health or regeneration of the stand. Get the latest information on control measures from your local WDNR office or WDNR Website. 2026 SANITATION and SALVAGE CUTTING. Remove trees damaged by natural events (wind, fire, etc.), or trees infected by or highly susceptible to insect damage or disease to keep the rest of the stand healthy. Work with your local WDNR Forester to identify the trees to harvest. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MANAGEMENT OF YOUR PROPERTY Cost Share on Forest Management or Tree Planting State and Federal programs are available to help share the cost of implementing certain forest management or tree planting projects . You can find more information about financial help and cost share programs ; go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search ‘ Forest Landowner ’. You can purchase seedlings through the state nursery program. To learn more about tree availability or to create your own tree planting plan visit: http://dnr.wi.gov and search ‘ Tree Planting ’. Timber Harvest Contracts It is very important that you and your logging contractor have a written and signed contract to guide the harvesting process before starting any harvesting. For more information on writing contracts for timber sales please visit http://dnr.wi.gov and search ‘ Forest Landowner ’. State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 15 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 Non-Timber Forest Products If you harvest non-timber products, including but not limited to mushrooms, berries, ferns, evergreen boughs, cones, nuts, seeds, maple sap, bark, twigs, moss, and edible and/or medicinal plants be sure to follow all applicable laws. Wisconsin statutes may regulate some of these non-timber products, such as ginseng. Others might be threatened or endangered species, and protected by law. Also take care to prevent over-harvesting and reducing biological diversity and ecosystem functions. For additional information on how harvesting of non-timber forest products will affect management of your forestland please contact your local WDNR Forester using the Forestry Assistance Locator ; go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search ‘ Forest Landowner '. Forest Certification Forest certification systems are market-based, non-regulatory means to assure end users that the wood products they purchase have been grown, managed, and harvested in socially acceptable and environmentally responsible ways. More and more wood-using industries and consumers demand proof they are buying wood from sustainably managed woodlands. Third party certification is beneficial in many ways, some of which are the ability to sell to the certified marketplace; future ability to participate in carbon markets; and an opportunity to educate the public about the importance of well-managed private forests. Landowners who have a Forest Stewardship Plan for their property and have implemented practices according to the plan may be eligible to participate in the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) forest certification program through the Wisconsin (State) Tree Farm Committee (WTFC) group. Applications and information on the ATFS Forest Certification program can be found online at American Tree Farm System Certification ( https://www.treefarmsystem.org/certification- american-tree-farm-system ) and the Wisconsin Tree Farm Committee ( http://witreefarm.org/ ). For more information about forest certification, please contact your DNR Forester or visit http://dnr.wi.gov and search for ‘ Forest Certification '. Wildfire Prevention and Planning Every year in Wisconsin, thousands of wildfires occur, destroying dozens of structures and threatening to burn hundreds more. An increasing number of people living and recreating in Wisconsin ’ s wildland-urban interface is creating a growing need for fire prevention and planning for fires that will inevitably occur. Because of their proximity to forested lands, there is the potential for homes and property to be at significant risk of damage or destruction in the event of a wildfire. As part of the landscape planning process, it is important to determine the level of danger to properties and learn how to mitigate those dangers. You can take action to reduce the exposure of your home or property to fire. Use fire resistant building materials, incorporate fuel breaks into the landscape, and know the local burning restrictions. For more information on fire danger and burning permit restrictions , go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search ‘ Fire ’. For more information on making your home and property more survivable in the event of a wildfire, go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search ‘ Firewise ’. Forest Carbon Forests are a significant piece of the global carbon cycle because of their ability to absorb and sequester carbon dioxide. Learn how your forest adds to the global carbon balance and be aware of the rules affecting your participation in forest carbon markets. For information, visit the US Forest Service website: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/ecosystemservices/carbon/ . State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan Number: Page 16 of 16 50-S07-2023 Printed: 02/12/2025 Lands included in the Forest Stewardship Plan In conjunction with your maps and air photos, this land information helps you to identify your lands covered by this plan. Enrolled Acreage Town/Range/Section Legal Description Tax Parcel ID No. Certified Survey Map Information Open to Public Access Closed to Public Access County: Portage Municipality: Village of Whiting 23N-08E-03 SWSE, PART OF 191230803-15.01 0.000 40.000 23N-08E-09 SWNE, PART OF 0.000 8.980 23N-08E-09 SENW, PART OF 0.000 2.300 23N-08E-09 NESW, PART OF 0.000 16.420 23N-08E-09 NWSW, PART OF 0.000 7.320 23N-08E-09 SESW, PART OF 0.000 2.330 23N-08E-09 NESE, PART OF 0.000 2.600 23N-08E-09 NWSE, PART OF 0.000 27.500 23N-08E-09 SWSE, PART OF 0.000 4.870 23N-08E-10 NWNE, PART OF 191230803-15.01 0.000 36.900 23N-08E-10 SWNE 191230810-03 0.000 40.000 23N-08E-10 SENW, PART OF 191230810-08.08 0.000 25.400 Total Acreage: 0.000 214.620 Plan Preparer Contact Information NYQUIST, JEFF WISCONSIN DNR 2510 MAPLE DR PLOVER, WI 54467-3901 (715) 340-8513 JEFFERY.NYQUIST@WISCONSIN.GOV DNR Forester Contact Information GLAZER, KENT DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2510 MAPLE DR PLOVER, WI 54467-3901 (715) 340-0891 KENNETH.GLAZER@WISCONSIN.GOV Forester Contact Information Contact your local DNR Forester for information about: • activities addressed in your plan • implementing your plan • planning for a timber harvest and sample timber sale contracts • State and Federal cost-sharing available for some practices • the Managed Forest Law (MFL) a Wisconsin property tax incentive program Department of Natural Resources LAND EXAM AND PRACTICES REPORT Form 2450-128 Page 1 of 3 Stewardship #: 50 -S 07-2023 -- Portage Co. -- Whiting (V) VILLAGE OF WHITING, ATTN: JACOB WILCOX 3600 WATER ST STEVENS POINT, WI 54481-5866 Primary Owner Other Owners 1st Year: 2023 Length: 15 yrs. Last Year: 12/31/2037 Run Date: 02/12/2025 A. Stand Number 1 P 2 P 3 1 Productivity 2 Stand Prefix P=Plantation P=Plantation 3 Exam Date 03/23/2023 03/23/2023 03/23/2023 4 Age Structure Even-Aged Even-Aged Even-Aged 5 Timber Type - Primary Jack Pine 5-9 3 Red Pine 5-9 5 Red Pine 9-15 4 Timber Type - Secondary Timber Type - Understory 6 Habitat Type 7 Acres 68 21 2 8 Year of Origin 1995 1995 1975 9 Total Height 41 43 64 10 Mean Stand Diameter 6 7 9 11 Site Index & Species 65 - Pine, Jack 75 - Pine, Red 67 - Pine, Red 12 Total Basal Area 85 175 147 13 Total Volume-Cds/Acre 14 34 18 Total Volume-BF/Acre 0 0 4850 14 Tree Species Species BA Cds BF Species BA Cds BF Species BA Cds BF 1st Major Tree Species Pine, Jack 75 13 0 Pine, Red 155 31 0 Pine, Red 97 14 2,000 2nd Major Tree Species Pine, White 33 3 2,050 3rd Major Tree Species Oak, Black 13 1 800 4th Major Tree Species 15 Invasive Level Present Present Present 1st Inv Species/Density Bush Honeysuckle Spp. <5% Bush Honeysuckle Spp. <5% Common Buckthorn <5% 2nd Inv Species/Density Common Buckthorn <5% Bush Honeysuckle Spp. <5% 3rd Inv Species/Density 4th Inv Species/Density 16 Soil Type Loamy Sand Loamy Sand Loamy Sand 17 Management Objective Natural even-aged regeneration of Timber Type without future thinning Artificial Regeneration: Type must be regenerated by seeding, planting, site preparation, Natural Conversion to WHITE PINE (natural or previously planted) 18 Last Changed 1/31/2025 3:14:46 PM 1/31/2025 3:19:28 PM 1/9/2025 6:12:57 PM B. Non-Mandatory Practice Practice Yr Invasive Plant Control 2023 Practice Yr Thinning 2026 Thinning 2034 Practice Yr Thinning 2026 Thinning 2034 Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Stand Number: 1 Stand is dominated by Jack Pine with minor components of red and white pine along with oak, cherry and aspen. Where found, pockets of aspen should be encouraged to expand via coppice (clear cut) harvest. Aspen coppice harvests should be at least 2 ac so that deer don't browse all of the seedlings. No practices for the next 15 yrs other than an opportunity to expand aspen. Any harvesting activities in pine stands shall require treatment of stumps to protect against Heterobasidion Root disease and Leptographium which are fungal diseases of pine. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. Stand Number: P 2 Good quality stand of pole sized Red Pine. South of Co Rd HH was thinned in 2018 . Acreage north of Co Rd HH ( 4 ac, 218 BA & 39 cds/ac) needs first thinning yet. Overall stand is healthy except for pocket in NW section of acreage south of Co Rd HH and that will be something to keep an eye on and stay ahead of through harvesting entries. Next entry should leave higher density in northern acreage in order to protect against wind damage. Any harvesting activities in pine stands shall require treatment of stumps to protect against Heterobasidion Root disease and Leptographium which are fungal diseases of pine. Keeping future thinnings light will help lessen the impact to the public and in keeping up with any diseases that may come along. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. Stand Number: P 3 Approximately 75 ' wide strip of good quality larger diameter pine. 1 row of white pine on the west side that will provide seed source for natural conversion. Keeping future thinnings light will help lessen the impact to the public and in keeping up with any diseases that may come along. Any harvesting activities in pine stands shall require treatment of stumps to protect against Heterobasidion Root disease and Leptographium which are fungal diseases of pine. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. At some point, future scheduled thinnings may be stopped as the white pine regeneration expected to take over would be damaged by equipment entry for the harvest. Department of Natural Resources LAND EXAM AND PRACTICES REPORT Form 2450-128 Page 2 of 3 Stewardship #: 50 -S 07-2023 -- Portage Co. -- Whiting (V) VILLAGE OF WHITING, ATTN: JACOB WILCOX 3600 WATER ST STEVENS POINT, WI 54481-5866 Primary Owner Other Owners 1st Year: 2023 Length: 15 yrs. Last Year: 12/31/2037 Run Date: 02/12/2025 A. Stand Number 4 5 6 1 Productivity 2 Stand Prefix 3 Exam Date 03/23/2023 03/23/2023 12/09/2022 4 Age Structure Even-Aged Even-Aged Even-Aged 5 Timber Type - Primary Oak 5-11 3 Oak 0-5 3 White Pine 15+ 2 Timber Type - Secondary Red Maple 0-5 2 Oak 11-15 2 Timber Type - Understory 6 Habitat Type 7 Acres 4 45 43 8 Year of Origin 1960 2007 1920 9 Total Height 55 10 65 10 Mean Stand Diameter 10 1 20 11 Site Index & Species 47 - Oak, White 39 - Pine, White 12 Total Basal Area 75 0 60 13 Total Volume-Cds/Acre 13 11 Total Volume-BF/Acre 375 2500 14 Tree Species Species BA Cds BF Species BA Cds BF Species BA Cds BF 1st Major Tree Species Oak, Other 50 11 375 Oak, Other Pine, White 30 5 1,500 2nd Major Tree Species Cherry, Black 15 1 0 Maple, Red Oak, Other 20 4 800 3rd Major Tree Species Maple, Red 10 2 200 4th Major Tree Species 15 Invasive Level Present Present Present 1st Inv Species/Density Bush Honeysuckle Spp. 20% - 35% Common Buckthorn 5% - 20% Glossy Buckthorn 5% - 20% 2nd Inv Species/Density Common Buckthorn 20% - 35% Bush Honeysuckle Spp. 5% - 20% Common Buckthorn 5% - 20% 3rd Inv Species/Density Garlic Mustard 5% - 20% Other Invasive Species <5% Bush Honeysuckle Spp. 5% - 20% 4th Inv Species/Density Winged Euonymus <5% Japanese Barberry 5% - 20% 16 Soil Type Loamy Sand Loamy Sand Loamy Sand 17 Management Objective Natural even-aged regeneration of Timber Type without future thinning Natural even-aged regeneration of Timber Type without future thinning Natural even-aged regeneration of Timber Type with future thinning 18 Last Changed 1/9/2025 6:15:57 PM 1/31/2025 2:57:10 PM 2/3/2025 4:19:01 PM B. Non-Mandatory Practice Practice Yr Invasive Plant Control 2023 Seed Tree Harvest-Seeding Cut 2026 Practice Yr Invasive Plant Control 2023 Practice Yr Invasive Plant Control 2023 Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Stand Number: 4 Slated for a seed tree harvest in 2018 , this stand is ready for that harvest after dealing with the invasive species present in the stand. Leave trees should be any tree in the white oak family as first priority and then any pines after that. A plan for invasives treatment is needed prior to contracting any timber sale work. Invasives mgmt is key to allowing the stand to regenerate after a regeneration harvest. Without invasives management, then trees will not be able to compete with the invasive plants and shrubs already there and the site will be lost to invasives species until they are set back to allow for tree establishment and growth. If invasives are addressed before the regeneration harvest, the current stand of trees should sprout from the stump and have the ability to re-establish the site to a forested condition. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. Stand Number: 5 Previously two stands now lumped together as future treatment is essentially the same. Coppice harvest took place in 2006 on about half the acreage while the other half was coppiced in 2012 . In areas, deer browse may pose a risk to the success of this stand. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. Stand Number: 6 Many well used trails throughout this stand as it falls on both sides of the river. A larger open area found on the eastern portion of the stand. Thinning in 2018 . Salvage harvest in 2019 . Black Locust is well established in the northern portion of this stand that is west of the river. Stand has pockets of large diameter white pine that can serve to provide seed for future regeneration. This stand also has an Arch/Historical occurrence of burial mounds on both sides of the river and as a result will require well-frozen ground conditions for all timber sale activities. Consult with state archeologist prior to establishing cutting prescriptions for this stand. Any harvesting activities in pine stands shall require treatment of stumps to protect against Heterobasidion Root disease and Leptographium which are fungal diseases of pine. Department of Natural Resources LAND EXAM AND PRACTICES REPORT Form 2450-128 Page 3 of 3 Stewardship #: 50 -S 07-2023 -- Portage Co. -- Whiting (V) VILLAGE OF WHITING, ATTN: JACOB WILCOX 3600 WATER ST STEVENS POINT, WI 54481-5866 Primary Owner Other Owners 1st Year: 2023 Length: 15 yrs. Last Year: 12/31/2037 Run Date: 02/12/2025 A. Stand Number 7 P 8 9 1 Productivity 2 Stand Prefix P=Plantation 3 Exam Date 01/30/2023 06/26/2023 03/31/2023 4 Age Structure Uneven-Aged Even-Aged Even-Aged 5 Timber Type - Primary Oak 11-15 2 Red Pine 0-5 3 White Pine 15+ 3 Timber Type - Secondary Oak 5-11 2 Timber Type - Understory 6 Habitat Type 7 Acres 24 3 4 8 Year of Origin 1950 2016 1920 9 Total Height 60 4 60 10 Mean Stand Diameter 13 1 16 11 Site Index & Species 48 - Oak, Red 36 - Pine, White 12 Total Basal Area 105 0 87 13 Total Volume-Cds/Acre 14 6 Total Volume-BF/Acre 3950 4500 14 Tree Species Species BA Cds BF Species BA Cds BF Species BA Cds BF 1st Major Tree Species Oak, Black 40 6 1,000 Pine, Red 0 0 0 Pine, White 40 2 4,000 2nd Major Tree Species Maple, Red 30 4 700 Oak, Other 40 4 400 3rd Major Tree Species Aspen 10 2 0 4th Major Tree Species Pine, Jack 10 2 0 15 Invasive Level Present Present Present 1st Inv Species/Density Common Buckthorn 5% - 20% Bush Honeysuckle Spp. 5% - 20% Bush Honeysuckle Spp. 5% - 20% 2nd Inv Species/Density Black Locust 5% - 20% Black Locust <5% Common Buckthorn 5% - 20% 3rd Inv Species/Density Bush Honeysuckle Spp. 5% - 20% 4th Inv Species/Density Garlic Mustard 5% - 20% 16 Soil Type Loamy Sand Loamy Sand Loamy Sand 17 Management Objective Natural uneven-aged regeneration of Timber Type Natural Conversion to WHITE PINE (natural or previously planted) Natural even-aged regeneration of Timber Type with future thinning 18 Last Changed 1/10/2025 9:32:27 AM 6/30/2023 6:21:18 PM 1/10/2025 9:37:15 AM B. Non-Mandatory Practice Practice Yr Invasive Plant Control 2023 Overstory Removal 2026 Practice Yr Invasive Plant Control 2023 Practice Yr Invasive Plant Control 2023 Sanitation and Salvage Cutting 2026 Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Stand Number: 7 Black Locust is established in the NE portion/corner of the stand and it is difficult to eradicate but should be done. Vandalism to some of the white pine in this stand over 2022-23 . Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. 2026 thinning should expand any aspen pockets, harvest all ash and take opportunity to regenerate some of the oak dominated areas. These oak areas can be split up to lessen the impact but will be a challenge to do on their own as there will be smaller harvest areas which make securing a contractor difficult. Through good planning, these areas can be regenerated whenever a pine thinning takes place and can be spaced out geographically to again lessen the impact on the public. Deer browse will greatly impact the future species make-up of these regenerated areas. The larger the opening, the less impact deer browse will have. Promote white oak species over red oak species. Stand Number: P 8 Trees are tightly planted here but growing well. There is some vandalism to a handful of trees in the plantation. When plantation approaches 25 yrs old, consider thinning as trees are growing so close together. Getting equipment in to thin this stand will be challenging. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. Stand Number: 9 Any harvesting activities in pine stands shall require treatment of stumps to protect against Heterobasidion Root disease and Leptographium which are fungal diseases of pine. Treatment of invasive species is strongly recommended. Annual attention will be needed to keep invasive species from taking over. There is considerable oak wilt damage to this stand and it would benefit from a salvage harvest. A light thinning on the rest of the stand at the same time, promoting white oak species over red oak species. HH 6 6 7 7 8 9 Village of Whiting West Forest Override 1 RailRoad Roadways Federal Highway County Road Local 2020 Air Photo Red: Band_1 Green: Band_2 Blue: Band_3 6/29/2023, 4:04:11 PM 0 0.15 0.30.07 mi 0 0.2 0.40.1 km 1:9,028 Planning and Zoning Department ©Portage County, WI HH 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 Village of Whiting East Forest Override 1 Roadways County Road Local 2020 Air Photo Red: Band_1 Green: Band_2 Blue: Band_3 6/29/2023, 4:04:52 PM 0 0.15 0.30.07 mi 0 0.2 0.40.1 km 1:9,028 Planning and Zoning Department ©Portage County, WI