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Appendix ROD-1 

Unit Cards 

Appendix ROD-1, Unit Cards, is used to explain site-specific information 

about each unit and any resource concerns and mitigations. Narrative cards and 

maps for each unit are in numerical order and describe the silvicultural 

prescription, resource concerns, and protection or mitigation measures for each 

unit in the Selected Alternative. 

The section Harvest Treatments, below, explains the stand description and 

harvest treatments for this entry. The next section, Resource Concerns and 

Responses, summarizes how protection measures can be used for resource 

concerns. These protection measures can be either from the Forest Plan or 

project-specific.

The introduction to Appendix ROD-1 is followed by a map and a narrative card 

for each harvest unit. 

Each unit card has a header block with information used to generally describe 

the stand’s size, location, and volume proposed for harvest. Each header block 

contains the following information:

Unit Number: This is the number assigned to the unit block during the 

Logging Systems and Transportation Analysis development. Each unit may be 

comprised of one or more settings, identified on the map; each setting has one

harvest method and one prescription assigned to it. However, when units are 

referred to in the text, we simply refer to the number. Unless otherwise stated, 

it is to be understood that the unit implies all the sections selected for harvest.

Total Unit Acres: This is an estimate of total acres within the unit using aerial 

photos and GIS information. 

Net Harvest Volume (Saw): This is an estimated volume (in thousand board 

feet, or MBF) to be harvested. This is initially derived from field estimates and 

the stand exam program. A timber cruise is done prior to or during 

implementation to determine an accurate volume before the timber is sold.

Land Use Designation (LUD): This lists which of the following LUDs the 

unit is located in: Modified Landscape (ML), Scenic Viewshed (SV) and 

Timber Production (TM). 

Logging Systems: This lists whether the unit is to be yarded using cable, 

shovel or helicopter system. 

Unit Card Header 

Information
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Harvest Treatments

Existing Stand Condition: This is the developmental stage of the physical 

and temporal distribution of trees and other plants in a forested area. Site 

Index, listed under this section, is a measure of site productivity. This value is 

the height growth in feet that will occur over 50 years, with an indicator species 

(Sitka spruce). William Farr established plots and developed site index tables. 

For example, a site index of 90 (Sitka spruce, Farr 50) means a Sitka spruce is 

capable of growing 90 feet in 50 years. Basal Area (BA) is the cross-sectional 

area of a tree trunk measured in square inches, usually at the DBH. On the unit 

cards, this measurement is in square feet per acre.

Silvicultural Prescription: This provides detailed direction about the 

methods, techniques, timing, and monitoring of vegetative treatments. 

Precommercial Thinning (PCT) is the removal of some trees from a stand that 

are too small to be sold for lumber or house logs, so the remaining trees will 

grow faster. 

Silvicultural systems refer to a complete set of treatments used to manage 

forest stands and forest landscapes over long periods of time. This process 

includes the harvest or regeneration of the stand, intermediate cuttings, and 

other treatments necessary for the development and replacement of the forest 

stand.

Silvicultural systems are applied through prescriptions, the written records of 

the examination, diagnosis, and treatment regimes prescribed for the stand.

A silvicultural prescription has been written for each unit in the Selected 

Alternative when the Navy Timber Sale Record of Decision (ROD) was signed. 

Silvicultural prescriptions include these unit cards plus the sale layout and 

marking guidelines that will be completed for each of the timber harvest units 

included in the ROD. These provide guidance for treatments following this 

proposed timber harvest, including regeneration and thinning through the entire 

rotation. 

These unit cards and silvicultural prescriptions will be used during the 

implementation process to assure that all aspects of the project are implemented 

within applicable standards and guidelines. Minor changes can be expected 

during implementation to better meet on-site resource management and 

protection objectives. Minor adjustments to unit boundaries are also likely 

during final layout for the purpose of improving logging system efficiency or 

for site conditions.

The harvest treatments found on the unit cards are descriptions of what will 

occur under the silvicultural systems. 

Even-aged Systems

Even-aged systems result in the conversion of mature stands to faster-growing 

stands of a single age by removing most merchantable trees in one entry. 

Where this treatment is recommended, it has been determined that it is 

Silvicultural 

Narrative

Silvicultural 

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optimum for the site. No openings in excess of 100 acres will be created. 

Reserve areas between openings must be of sufficient size and composition to 

be managed as a separate stand, which is a minimum of 10 acres.

The following prescriptions can be used to achieve the desired results.

Clearcut: Essentially all trees in a harvest unit are removed in a single

operation that regenerates into a single-aged stand. In the Navy project area, 

clearcutting is prescribed to reduce levels of mistletoe infections, decay fungi, 

ensure regeneration desired tree species, and/or to minimize losses to and risk 

of windthrow. Natural regeneration is expected to fully stock the stand with 

desirable trees by year 5. Regeneration monitoring will be done in the third 

year following harvest to certify the stocking level.

Seed trees will be left in several units, as specified on the unit cards. In these 

units, one co-dominant or dominant cedar tree will be left as a seed tree for 

every 5 acres harvested to provide a seed source for the future stand. Trees will 

be distributed throughout the unit in areas that have a cedar component in the 

overstory and will be partially girdled to provide a stress crop of cones. 

Leaving cedar seed trees would maintain or increase the cedar component in 

regenerated stands, thus minimizing future porcupine damage as cedar trees are 

not preferred as a browse species by porcupine. Unit 37 may be planted with 

western red and Alaskan yellow-cedar, if necessary, to ensure stocking levels 

are achieved in the regenerating stand. Plantation (survival) surveys will be 

conducted after the first and third full growing season following completion of 

planting. 

Clearcut with reserves: Even-aged systems of clearcut with reserves results in 

most of the trees removed in a single operation with some trees retained for 

purposes other than regeneration. Reserve trees are scattered or clumped, and 

are normally retained throughout a rotation to serve a purpose. Depending on 

the individual unit prescription, 15 percent or 50 percent of the original stand 

acres will be retained. In the Navy project area, reserve trees would be retained 

for wildlife habitat, to reduce visual impact of timber harvest and/or to further 

enhance windfirmness of leave areas (i.e. RAWs, high-hazard soils, visual 

retention patches, etc.). Natural regeneration is expected to fully stock the 

stand with desirable trees by year 5. Regeneration monitoring will be done in 

the third year following harvest to certify the stocking level.

All stands that are prescribed under an even-aged system will be evaluated for a 

precommercial thinning treatment at 15-35 years of age to promote stand 

growth, health, and desired species composition. 

Uneven-aged Systems

An uneven-aged system is implemented to maintain high forest cover, 

regeneration of desirable species, and development of trees through a range of 

diameter or age classes. Prescriptions to obtain this structure include singletree selection.
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Single-tree Selection (STS): An uneven-aged stand contains trees of three or 

more distinct age classes, intermixed throughout the stand. Uneven-aged 

stands are created through silvicultural pathways that include uneven-aged 

systems or small-scale periodic disturbance (gap phased) that allows for 

recruitment/release of trees resulting in a multi-storied stand structure. Harvest 

trees are either selected through individually tree marking or designated by 

description. No more than 30 percent of the total original stand basal area will 

be removed and no more that 50 percent of the original stand basal area of 

spruce or cedar will be removed in this entry. No opening will be created that 

is greater than 2 acres. These stands will continue to develop, and be available 

for additional future entries (recommended in 40 years). This system is not 

expected to appreciably increase the likelihood of windthrow in these stands. 

Natural regeneration is expected to fully stock the stand with desirable trees by 

year 5. Regeneration monitoring will be done in the third year following 

harvest to certify the stocking level.

Temporary roads

Temporary roads are described in the unit cards and maps. These roads are 

decommissioned after harvest. This involves pulling any culverts that were 

installed, and activities result that in the stabilization and restoration of 

unneeded roads to a more natural state. While not drivable by motorized 

vehicles, they may be accessible to non-motorized users. Road drainage 

structures will been removed and stream channels restored to their original 

contours. 

Resource Concerns and Responses

Riparian Management Areas

Forest Plan Standards and Guidelines and BMP 12.6 direct the design of 

riparian management areas (RMAs) associated with each stream in the project 

area. The standards and guidelines prohibit programmed commercial timber 

harvest in RMAs associated with all Class I, Class II, and Class III streams, 

except for right-of-way clearing for road construction. RMAs vary in width 

from the edge of the stream channel according to process group (Table ROD1-

2) and stream value class (Table ROD1-1). 

Unit card maps show the location of all streams and the associated RMAs. 

Unit card narratives also prescribe the location and width of reasonable 

assurance of windfirmess (RAW) buffers for protecting RMAs, except where 

windthrow potential is low (BMP 12.6a).

Reasonable Assurance of Windfirmness (RAW) Buffers

Streams requiring RAW buffers are noted under the Fish/Watershed section of 

the unit cards. The exact marking guide for retention for the RAW buffer will 

be determine during layout. When establishing the RAW buffers, look for 

evidence of past wind events. If trees with windfirm characteristics are present, 

use a RAW buffer width of one site potential tree height. If windfirm trees are 

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not present or there is strong evidence of past stand-replacing wind events, then 

consider two site potential tree heights as a maximum width. High-value trees 

susceptible to windthrow within the RAW buffer may be marked for removal if 

their removal is not expected to appreciably increase the windthrow risk of the 

remaining trees. For Alluvial Fan (AF), Floodplain (FP), High Gradient 

Contained (HC), Large Contained (LC), Moderate Gradient Contained (MC), 

Moderate Gradient/Mixed Control (MM), and Palustrian (PA) areas, manage an 

appropriate distance beyond the no-harvest zone to provide for a reasonable 

assurance of windfirmness of the RMA. Site-potential tree heights vary 

according to the channel type as follows: 

AF – 140 feet

FP - 130 feet 

HC - 120 feet 

LC - 100 feet 

MC - 100 feet 

MM - 120 feet 

PA - 85 feet or less 

Best Management Practices

The Forest Service recently issued National Core BMPs (USFS 2012). 

Directives for using these BMPs are currently in development. The Navy 

Timber Sale will implement the most uptodate BMP guidance. Currently, this 

ROD cites the Alaska Region BMPs, which are fully described in FSH 2509.22 

(USFS 2006). A crosswalk between the Alaska Region BMPs and the national 

BMPs has been placed in the project planning file for reference. 

Some BMPs are implemented through the location and design of harvest units 

and temporary roads; others are translated into timber harvest and road contract 

provisions to ensure implementation.

Log yarding practices are based on slope stability, soil disturbance, and stream 

class. Additional measures are taken to protect streams from possible 

disturbance associated with tree falling and yarding according to BMP 13.16. 

Timber contract provisions guide tree falling and yarding near stream courses. 

Trees near Class IV streams are felled away from the stream whenever feasible 

and logging debris introduced into Class IV streams is removed. Suspension 

requirements are used to minimize soil erosion, mass movement, and formation 

of new channels (BMP 13.9)

Temporary roads and associated erosion control, including decommissioning 

practices, are subject to timber sale contract provisions (BMP 13.14, 13.16, 

14.7, 14.18). 

The Tongass National Forest defines stream channel types according to the 

Channel Type User Guide (USDA Forest Service, 1992), the foundation upon 

Process Groups and 

Stream Classes 
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which aquatic habitat management prescriptions are developed. Table ROD 1-

2 shows the Forest Plan codes used on the unit card narratives. Only the 

channel types found in timber harvest units are listed.

Stream classes are also used to define appropriate RMAs and protection 

measures. Stream classes are defined in Table ROD 1-1.

Table Appendix ROD 1-1

Stream Value Classes

Stream Value 

Class Criteria

Class I

Streams and lakes with anadromous or adfluvial fish or fish habitat; or high-quality 

resident fish waters, or habitat above fish migration barriers known to be reasonable 

enhancement opportunities for anadromous fish.

Class II

Streams and lakes with resident fish or fish habitat and generally steep (6-25 percent 

or higher) gradient (can also include streams with a 0-6 percent gradient) where no 

anadromous fish occur, and otherwise not meeting Class I criteria.

Class III

Streams are perennial and intermittent streams that have no fish populations or fish 

habitat, but have sufficient flow or sediment and debris transport to directly influence 

downstream water quality or fish habitat capability. For streams less than 30 percent 

gradient, special care is needed to determine if resident fish are present.

Class IV

Other intermittent, ephemeral, and small perennial channels with insufficient flow or 

sediment transport capabilities to have immediate influence on downstream water 

quality or fish habitat capability. Class IV streams do not have the characteristics of 

Class I, II, or III streams and have a bankfull width of at least 0.3 meter (1 foot).

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Channel Types In or Adjacent to Harvest Units

Process Group Channel 

Type Code Channel Type Description

Alluvial Fan

AF1 Moderate Gradient Alluvial Fan Channel

AF2 High Gradient Alluvial Cone Channel

Floodplain FP4 Low Gradient Flood Plain Channel

High Gradient Contained

HC1 Shallowly Incised Muskeg Channel

HC3 Deeply Incised Upper Valley Channel

HC5 Shallowly Incised Very High Gradient Channel

HC6 Deeply Incised Mountain Slope Channel

Moderate Gradient Contained MC1 Narrow Shallow Contained Channel

MC2 Moderate Width and Incision Contained Channel

Moderate Gradient Mixed Control MM1 Narrow Mixed Control Channel

Large Contained LC1 Low Gradient Contained Channel

Palustrine PA1 Narrow Placid Flow Channel

PA5 Beaver Dam/Pond Channel
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Forest Plan Standards and Guidelines for Soil and Water (p. 4-65) require that 

project analysis “evaluate soil stability (BMP 13.5) potential soil mass wasting 

effects, and stability of Class IV channels and minor drainageways (“nonstreams”).” At the Forest Plan level, slopes of 72 percent or more are removed 

from the tentatively suitable timber base. However, at a project level, the 

Forest Supervisor may approve timber harvest on slopes of 72 percent or more 

on a case-by-case basis, based on the results of an on-site analysis of slope and 

Class IV channel stability, and an assessment of potential erosion.

Road and landing locations will avoid slopes greater than 67 percent, unstable 

slopes, and slide-prone areas, where feasible (BMP 14.7).

Shovel yarding will follow BMPs 12.5, 13.2 and 13.9. Slopes over 25 percent 

gradient may not be suitable for shovel yarding depending on soil conditions. 

Use care when approving shovel yarding on slopes over 25 percent gradient; 

avoid track slippage and rutting. Puncheon or a slash mat may be necessary to 

provide adequate bearing strength to prevent rutting. Material should be 

scattered upon completion of the yarding activities.

The following Scenic Integrity Objectives (SIOs) from the Forest Plan provide 

standards for management based on the landscape’s scenic characteristics and 

public viewing concern.

High: Changes in the landscape are not visually evident to the average forest 

visitor.

Moderate: Changes in the landscape may be evident to the casual observer but 

appear as natural occurrences when contrasted with the appearance of the 

surrounding landscape.

Low: Changes in the landscape appear very evident but incorporate natural 

patterns of form, line, color, and texture when contrasted with the appearance 

of the surrounding landscape.

Very Low: Changes in the landscape appear highly evident and may visually 

dominate the surrounding landscape, yet when viewed in the background 

distance these activities appear to be a natural occurrance.

Visual Absorption Capability1 (VAC) is used to estimate the relative ability of 

a landscape to visually absorb management activities. High, Intermediate, and 

Low VAC ratings are used, and refect the degree of landscape variety in an 

area, viewing distance, and topographic characteristics. A Low VAC setting 

may be highly visible, have steep slopes, or little landscape variety, while a 

High VAC setting may be unseen, relatively flat, or have a high degree of 

landscape variety.

 1 Visual Absorption Capacity is the estimate of the relative ability of a landscape to 

accept management manipulations such as timber harvest, without significantly 

affection its visual character, a measure of the relative capacity of the land to absorb 

visual change.

Soils

Scenery

Heritage Resources
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All identified heritage resources are not in the vicinity of the timber harvest 

unit’s and proposed roads. If any sites are discovered during implementation, 

the Forest Service will fulfill its consultation requirements as described in 

Chapter 3 of the Final EIS.

Forest Plan Standards and Guidelines for Plants (p. 4-41) require that project 

planning avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse affects to rare plants and 

populations. When rare or sensitive plant species are identified in a proposed 

road corridor or harvest unit, a botanist will recommend mitigations. Roads, 

MAFs, landings, staging yards, sortyards and other hardened sites will have 

more permanent effects than timber harvest. Mitigation measures include reroutes of roads to avoid populations, modification of unit boundaries, and 

directional felling and yarding away from populations. In most cases, a 100-

foot avoidance buffer around the population is required to ensure protection. In 

some cases, such as very small populations, or where other populations of the 

same species exist nearby outside of the influence of the proposed action, no 

action may be necessary.

To reduce the spread of invasive plants into new areas, the following projectspecific mitigation measures will apply:

• Off-road equipment will be cleaned to remove seeds, vegetative matter 

and other debris, according to the timber sale contract, to help reduce 

the spread of invasive plant species.

• Use of hay or straw bales for erosion control will not be allowed. 

Materials that comply with Tongass National Forest standard seed 

mixture (FSM 2080 TNF supplement R10 2000-2007-1) will be used 

for erosion control where necessary.

Prior to closing or storing NFS roads that were newly constructed for this 

project, the roads will be surveyed for high-priority invasive plants. If any new 

infestations are detected, a treatment strategy will be developed and 

implemented.

Bald eagle nest protection requirements are now found in 50 CFR Part 22.26. 

They have changed slightly from what was in the former Bald Eagle MOU and 

the Navy Final EIS. Variances no long exist; permits allowing “take” in 

accordance with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act would have to be 

obtained if disturbance to nesting bald eagles would occur. The required 

distances to avoid disturbance to nesting eagles (March 1 through August 31)

are as follows: 

• Avoid clear-cutting or removal of overstory trees within 330 feet (100 

meters) of both active and alternate nests at any time (same as MOU).

• Avoid timber harvesting operations, including road construction and 

chain saw and yarding operations, during the nesting season within 660 

feet (200 meters) of the nest.

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• Avoid construction of log transfer facilities and in-water log storage 

areas within 330 feet (100 meters) of active and alternate nests.

• Avoid operating helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft within 1,000 feet 

(305 meters) of the nest during the breeding season, except where 

eagles have demonstrated tolerance for such activity.

• Avoid blasting and other activities that produce extremely loud noises 

within 1/2 mile of nests (or within 1 mile in open areas).
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LUD: TM,SV Logging 

Systems:

Cable & Shovel Total Unit Acres: 45 Unit Number: 37

Harvest Acres: 41 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 682

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit has old-growth stand structure. The mistletoe, stem decay and windthrow risk 

rating for the stand is moderate. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm, stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides or other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with moderately severe

mistletoe infections, stem decay and defect resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay and 

mistletoe is affecting stand vigor. Even-aged clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of windthrow 

post-harvest, promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, improve site productivity through increased soil 

temperature and minimize defect and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the introduction to 

unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information. 

Planting of red and yellow cedar may be prescribed to minimize the effects of porcupine damage on the young stand. Treat 

settings M148 and M261 with a clearcut with leave trees (leaving one dominant or co-dominant cedar per 5 acres for future 

seed source), and treat setting M149 with a clearcut with reserves for visuals (15 percent of acres located in upper portion of 

unit). 

TIMBER/LOGGING: Setting M149 is designed for both cable and shovel yarding to the temporary road extension of the 

6546 road. Locate retention in the seen portion of setting M149.

ENGINEERING/ROADS: 0.19 mile of temporary road will be constructed. The road will be decommissioned after the 

timber sale. The most likely material source is located on Road 6558 mp 0.07.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II, channel type MM1 stream (Wetbeck Creek) on the north end of unit. No harvest within 120 feet of the 

channel. RMA buffer has been built into unit design (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.16). Limit harvest below the 6558 road to protect 

the RMA of Wetbeck Creek. 

There is a Class III, channel type HC6 stream on the east side of the unit. Do not harvest in the v-notch. (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: Setting M261is not seen. The other settings are visible from the Mosman Inlet viewshed, where the adopted 

SIOs range from moderate to very low and VAC rating is intermediate. The proposed prescription will meet an SIO of 

moderate to low for setting M149. Setting M148 will meet the prescribed very low SIO.

SOILS: Unit includes 4 acres with slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment will be conducted during 

project implementation. (BMP 13.5) Harvest on unstable slopes will be avoided. 2 acres of wetlands are included on 

southwest side of the unit. Shovel yarding will follow BMPs 12.5, 13.2 and 13.9; shovel tracks may need to be supported by 

slash (BMP 13.9) to minimize soil disturbance. 

WILDLIFE: The temporary road in this unit is within one half mile of one or more bald eagle nests and may be subject to 

timing restrictions for blasting under 50 CFR Part 22.26. Setting M149 breaks the only old-growth corridor connecting the 

South Mosman Small Old-growth Reserve to the other reserves on the island.

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the Mosman Inventoried Roadless Area (#233).

No resource concerns were identified for Botany, Geology, Heritage and Recreation.
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LUD: TM 

SV

Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 19 Unit Number: 38

Harvest Acres: 16 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 272

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit is a wind-generated stand that has old-growth stand structure. The mistletoe

and stem decay are considered low in this stand but the windthrow risk has been rated as high. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm, stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides or other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it is not expected to obtain the

desired condition given the current growth trajectory. Even-aged clearcutting with reserves (15 percent of acres located in 

upper portion of unit for visuals) with natural regeneration is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of windthrow 

post-harvest, promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, improve site productivity through increased soil 

temperature and minimize defect and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the introduction to 

unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to a temporary road off of the 51581 road. Retention 

will be located during layout in groups or clumps.

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Construct 0.18 mile of temporary road. Road will be decommissioned after the timber sale. The 

material source is located on Road 6568 mp 0.07. No road concerns.

SCENERY: The top of this unit is visible from the head of the Mosman Inlet viewshed, where the adopted SIO is low, and 

VAC rating ranges from low to high. The proposed prescription will meet an SIO of low. A moderate SIO can be achieved if 

the retention is concentrated in the visible opening.

SOILS: This unit harvests 2 acres of forested wetlands; cable yarding will mimimize soil disturbance.

No resource concerns were identified for Fish/Watershed, Geology, Wildlife, Heritage, Recreation, Botany and Soils.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 27 Unit Number: 41

Harvest Acres: 27 Net Harvest Volume (Saw):

MBF: 133

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated, multicanopy, uneven-aged stand. Unit is productive and 

lies along the backline of a previously harvested unit that was cut in 1993. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings located on temporary extensions off of the 

51401 road. 

ENGINEERING/ROADS: 0.36 mile of temporary road will be constructed. The road will be decommissioned after the 

timber sale. The likely material source is located on Road 6548 mp 0.06, Road 6548 mp 0.67, or Road 6540 mp 3.14. The 

temporary road will use an existing prism to limit construction costs and environmental effects.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There are four Class III, channel type HC5 streams within or adjacent to the unit. Do not harvest in the v-notch (BMP 13.9, 

13.16).

There is one Class IV, channel type HC5 stream that lie within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: The unit is visible from either the head of the Burnett Inlet or Anita Bay viewsheds, where the adopted SIOs 

range from moderate to very low. The proposed prescription will meet moderate SIO.

SOILS: The unit includes 4 acres with slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment will be conducted during 

project implementation. (BMP 13.5) Harvest on unstable slopes will be avoided.

WILDLIFE: The temporary road in this unit is within one half mile of one or more bald eagle nests and is subject to timing 

restrictions for blasting under 50 CFR Part 22.26. Seasonal restrictions on helicopter yarding are also required within 1,000 

feet of the nests in accordance with 50 CFR Part 22.26.

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the Mosman Inventoried Roadless Area (#233).

No resource concerns were identified for Geology, Botany, Recreation, and Heritage.
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LUD: TM, 

SV

Logging 

Systems:

Cable & Shovel Total Unit Acres: 32 Unit Number: 43

Harvest Acres: 32 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 529

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit is a low-lying, lower productive, unmanaged stand with old-growth stand

structure. The stem decay and windthrow risk rating for the stand is moderate. Mistletoe infections are light. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm, stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with moderately severe stem 

decay and defect resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Even-aged clearcutting with 

leave trees (leaving one dominant or co-dominant cedar per 5 acres for future seed source) is being prescribed to preclude or 

minimize the risk of windthrow post harvest, promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, improve site productivity 

through increased soil temperature and minimize defect and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer 

to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: Setting M101 is designed for downhill cable yarding to a temporary road located off of the 51401 

road. Setting M96 is designed for shovel yarding to continuous landings on the 51401 road. 

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Construct 0.11 mile of temporary road. The road will be decommissioned after the timber sale. 

The material source is located on Road 6548 mp 0.06, Road 6548 mp 0.67, and Road 6540 mp 3.14. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class III, channel type HC5 stream adjacent to the unit. Do not harvest in the v-notch. (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: Setting M96 is unseen. Setting M101 is visible from the head of the Burnet Inlet Viewshed, where the adopted 

SIO is low. Only a small portion of the entire unit is evident, so the proposed prescription will meet a low SIO.

SOILS: This unit includes 4 acres of slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment is included in the project 

record. (BMP 13.5) Based on the field review, harvest on slopes over 72 percent gradient will require full suspension to 

minimize soil disturbance and landslide potential. (BMP 13.9) This unit harvests 2 acres of forested wetlands. Shovel 

yarding will follow BMPs 12.5, 13.2 and 13.9; shovel tracks may need to be supported by slash (BMP 13.9) to minimize soil 

disturbance.

WILDLIFE: The temporary road in this unit is within one half mile of one or more bald eagle nests and may be subject to 

timing restrictions for blasting under 50 CFR Part 22.26. 

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the Mosman Inventoried Roadless Area (#233).

No resource concerns were identified for Geology, Recreation, Botany, and Heritage.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 19 Unit Number: 44

Harvest Acres: 19 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 98

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated, multicanopy, uneven-aged stand. The stem decay, 

physical defect and windthrow risk rating for the stand is moderate. Unit is productive and lies along the backline of a 

previously harvested unit that was cut in 1993. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: Unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings on the 51401 road.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class I/II, channel type MM1 and HC3, stream (Duckbill Creek) adjacent to the west unit boundary. No harvest 

within 120 feet of the channel. RMA buffer has been built into unit design (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: Unit is visible from the head of the Anita Bay viewshed, where the adopted SIO is very low. The proposed 

prescription will meet a moderate SIO.

SOILS: Unit includes 1 acre with slopes over 72 percent gradient. Helicopter harvest with partial cut prescription will 

minimize soil disturbance.

WILDLIFE: Consider opportunities to allow for the elevational migration of wildlife, by retaining structure along the 

boundary with the managed stand to the northeast. 

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the Mosman Inventoried Roadless Area (#233). 

No resource concerns were identified for Geology, Roads, Botany and Heritage.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 20 Unit Number: 45

Harvest Acres: 20 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 335

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit is an unmanaged stand with old-growth stand structure. The stem decay and 

windthrow risk rating for the stand is moderate. Mistletoe infections are light. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm, 

stand grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with moderately severe stem 

decay and defect resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Even-aged clearcutting 

with leave trees (leaving one dominant or co-dominant cedar per 5 acres for future seed source) is being prescribed to preclude 

or minimize the risk of windthrow post harvest, promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, improve site 

productivity through increased soil temperature and minimize defect and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent 

possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to the 6539 road. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class III, channel type HC6 stream on the southwestern unit boundary. Do not harvest in the v-notch (BMP 13.9, 

13.16).

There are three Class IV, channel type HC5 streams within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: Unit includes 1 acre with slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment will be conducted during 

project implementation. (BMP 13.5) Harvest on unstable slopes adjacent to the stream will be avoided. This unit includes 1 

acre of forested wetlands; cable yarding will mimimize soil disturbance.

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Botany, Wildlife, Geology, Heritage and Recreation.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Shovel Total Unit Acres: 6 Unit Number: 46

Harvest Acres: 6 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 93

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit is an unmanaged stand with old-growth stand structure. It is a gently rolling, 

low-productivity site that has a fairly large component of cedar, many of which are snags or have defect and small crowns. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with stem decay and defect, 

particularly in the redcedar, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Even-aged 

clearcutting with leave trees (leaving one dominant or co-dominant cedar per 5 acres for future seed source) is being prescribed 

to preclude or minimize the risk of windthrow post harvest, promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, improve 

site productivity through increased soil temperature and minimize defect and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent 

possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for shovel yarding to the existing 6539 road. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II, channel type HC3 stream (Thrucut Creek) on the eastern unit boundary. No commercial timber harvest 

within 120 feet of the channel. A RMA buffer has been built into unit design (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: The unit is visible from the head of the Anita Bay Inlet Viewshed, where the adopted SIO is very low. Only a 

slight portion of this opening is evident, so proposed prescription will meet a moderate SIO.

SOILS: This unit harvests 6 acres of forested wetlands. Shovel yarding will follow BMPs 12.5, 13.2 and 13.9; shovel tracks 

may need to be supported by slash (BMP 13.9) to minimize soil disturbance. 

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Geology, Heritage, Recreation, Botany and Wildlife.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Cable & Shovel Total Unit Acres: 41 Unit Number: 48

Harvest Acres: 41 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 677

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit is an unmanaged stand with old-growth stand structure. It is a gently rolling, 

moderately productivit site that has low wind risk and light mistletoe infections but moderate amounts of decay in the stand. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with moderately severe levels 

of stem decay and defect, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Even-aged 

clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of windthrow post harvest, promote natural regeneration by 

opening up the canopy, improve site productivity through increased soil temperature and minimize defect and disease in the 

future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural 

prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable and shovel yarding to the existing 6546 road. A short 

temporary spur road may be necessary to facilitate yarding in setting M249. Shovel yard setting M248. 

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Construct 0.09 mile of temporary road if needed to access setting M249. If constructed, the road 

will be decommissioned after the timber sale.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II, channel type AF1 stream on the northeast corner of the unit. No harvest within 140 feet of the stream 

channel (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

There is a Class II, channel type HC3 stream that bisects unit. No harvest within 100 feet of the stream channel. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16).

There are three Class III, channel types HC1, HC5, and HC6, within or adjacent to the unit. Do not harvest in the v-notch, 

(BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

There are five Class IV, channel type HC5, streams within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

The temporary road may have stream crossings depending on final location. Adequate size structures will be necessary and 

will be removed immediately following timber sale activities. (BMP 13.16, 14.20).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SOILS: Shovel yarding will follow BMPs 12.5, 13.2 and 13.9; shovel tracks may need to be supported by slash (BMP 13.9) 

to minimize soil disturbance. 

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

No resource concerns were identified for Geology, Wildlife, Heritage, Botany and Recreation.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 10 Unit Number: 49

Harvest Acres: 10 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 158

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit is an unmanaged stand with old-growth stand structure. It is a moderately 

productive site that has a fairly large amount of snags, and moderately severe levels of stem defect and decay.

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with stem decay and defect, 

resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Even-aged clearcutting is being prescribed to 

preclude or minimize the risk of windthrow post harvest, promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, improve site 

productivity through increased soil temperature and remove/minimize defect and disease in the future stand to the maximum 

extent possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: Unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to landings located on the proposed temporary road. 

Retention will be located in the northern portion as a RAW buffer. 

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Construct 0.24 mile of temporary road along the base of a ridge. The road will be located to 

avoid a small section of moderate- and high-vulnerability karst, and crosses a Class III stream. The road will be 

decommisioned after the timber sale. The material source is located on Road 6540 mp 10.3, and Road 51421 mp 0.34. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II/III, channel type MM1, stream (Mirkwood Creek) on the east side of the unit. No harvest within 120 feet 

of the stream channel. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

There is one Class III, channel type HC6, within or adjacent to unit. No harvest in v-notch. (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

There is one Class IV, channel type HC5 streams within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full suspension 

or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris from streams

(BMP 13.9, 13.16).

Limit adjacent sedimentation impacts during road construction. The temporary road crosses a very active Class III, channel 

type HC5, stream (mp. 0.60). A log stringer bridge may be necessary. 

Adequate size structures will be necessary for all stream crossings (BMP 14.17) and will be removed immediately following 

timber sale activities (BMP 13.16, 14.20).

RAW buffers will be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

GEOLOGY/KARST: A well-developed karst area including moderate- and high-vulnerability karst north of the unit was 

excluded from the harvest unit. Road will be located downslope of the karst.

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: This unit includes minor inclusions of slopes over 72 percent gradient. Require partial suspension. 

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the Mosman Inventoried Roadless Area (#233).

No resource concerns were identified for Wildlife, Heritage, and Botany.
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LUD: TM, SV Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 36 Unit Number: 67

Harvest Acres: 18 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 299

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit has old-growth stand structure. It is a productive unit that lies along the 

backline of an existing young growth unit that was harvested in 1982. The stem decay and windthrow risk rating for the stand 

is high, while mistletoe infections were not recorded. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides or other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with severe levels of stem 

decay and defect resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay and defect. Even-aged 

clearcutting with reserves for visuals and wildlife (50 percent of acres) is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of 

windthrow post harvest in this high risk unit, promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, improve site productivity 

through increased soil temperature and minimize defect and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer 

to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information. Treat setting B53 as a 

clearcut and then reserve setting B54 as reserves for wildlife connectivity. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: The unit is designed for cable yarding to the existing 51720 road. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class III, channel type HC5, stream that bisects the unit. Do not harvest in the v-notch. (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

There are two Class IV, channel type HC5, streams within the unit. Fall timber away from the streams if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers will be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: Unit is seen from the head of the Burnett Inlet viewshed, where the adopted SIOs are moderate to very low. The 

portion of Scenic Viewshed that lies at the bottom of setting B54 is unseen. The proposed prescription will meet moderate to 

very low SIOs.

SOILS: This unit is not suitable for harvest with ground-based equipment due to slope steepness and soil conditions.

WILDLIFE: This unit is adjacent to a 230-acre goshawk nesting habitat buffer surrounding several known nests. No 

commercial timber harvest is permitted within the identified buffer. New road construction is permitted if no other reasonable 

roading alternatives outside the mapped nesting habitat exist. Permit no continuous disturbance likely to result in nest 

abandonment within the surrounding 600 feet from March 15 to August 15. Activity restrictions are removed for active nests 

that become inactive or unsuccessful.

This prescription retains 50% acres adjacent to the existing clearcut for wildlife connectivity which should provide adequate 

cover.

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Botany, Geology, Heritage, Recreation.
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LUD: ML,TM Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 49 Unit Number: 70

Harvest Acres: 41 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 694

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit has old-growth stand structure with moderate levels of mistletoe in most 

western hemlock. Stem decay and defect is prevalent throughout the stand and is found in all tree species. Windthrow risk 

rating for the stand is low. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides or other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with moderately severe 

mistletoe infections, stem decay and defect resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay and 

mistletoe is affecting stand vigor. Even-aged clearcutting with reserves for visuals and wildlife (15 percent of acres) is being 

prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of windthrow post harvest, promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy,

improve site productivity through increased soil temperature and minimize defect and disease in the future stand to the 

maximum extent possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more 

information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for uphill cable yarding to the exisiting 51720 road. Retention will be located 

in groups of clumps during layout in the southern (upper and middle elevational) portion of the unit. In setting B41, 

concentrate retention in western portion above and below the road.

ENGINEERING/ROADS: None

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class III, channel type HC5, stream that is adjacent to the unit with a section of AF2 that will affect the northeast 

corner of the unit. No harvest in the v-notch. Provide buffer on active portion of the alluvial fan. (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

There are at least five Class IV, channel type HC, streams within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident.

SCENERY: Unit will be seen from nearly the entire length of the Anita Bay viewshed, which has an adopted SIO of low, and 

an intermediate VAC rating. To meet scenic integrity objectives, retention should be divided into groupings or clusters, and 

located near the tops and middle portions of the unit, instead of the bottom portions which are not visible. This will 

effectively break up or reduce the unit’s openings enough to ensure the SIO is met. Additional adjustments to the unit 

boundary layout will further reduce the visual impact of the straight lines for a more natural appearance.

SOILS: This unit has broken ground with short steep pitches; require at least partial suspension.

WILDLIFE: Retention should be larger green trees and snags. 

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Botany, Geology, Heritage, Recreation.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 39 Unit Number: 72

Harvest Acres: 20 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 327

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit has old-growth stand structure, west/northwest aspect with moderately severe 

levels of mistletoe in most western hemlock. Stem decay and defect is prevalent throughout the stand and is found in all tree 

species. Windthrow risk rating for the stand is low. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides or other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with moderately severe 

mistletoe infections, stem decay and defect resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay and 

mistletoe is affecting stand vigor. Even-aged clearcutting with reserves for visuals and wildlife (50 percent of acres) is being 

prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of windthrow post harvest, promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, 

improve site productivity through increased soil temperature and minimize defect and disease in the future stand to the 

maximum extent possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more 

information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for uphill cable yarding to a temporary spur off of the 51720 road. Retention 

will be located in the western portion of the unit.

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Construct 0.13 mile of temporary road. The road will be decommisioned after the timber sale. 

The material source is located on Road 51720, mp 0.74. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II, channel type MM1, stream adjacent to the west side of the unit. No harvest within 120 feet of the channel 

(BMP 12.6).

There is a Class III, channel type HC5, stream in the unit. Do not harvest in the v-notch. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). Channel type 

verification may be necessary to determine alluvial characteristics of channel. 

There is a Class IV, channel type HC5, portion of stream. Fall timber away from stream if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris from streams (BMP 

13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: The unit is seen from the Anita Bay viewshed, which has an adopted SIO of very low. The proposed 

prescription will meet moderate SIOs.

SOILS: This unit has 3 acres with slopes steeper than 72 percent; this area is will be included in the 50 percent reserve.

WILDLIFE: This unit is near a 230-acre goshawk nesting habitat buffer. No commercial timber harvest is permitted within 

the identified buffer. Permit no continuous disturbance that is likely to result in nest abandonment within the surrounding 600 

feet from March 15 to August 15. Noise disturbance (timing) restrictions are removed for active nests that become inactive or 

unsuccessful. Retention in western part of unit will help maintain connectivity.

No resource concerns were identified for Geology, Heritage, Recreation, and Botany.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Cable & Shovel Total Unit Acres: 12 Unit Number: 73

Harvest Acres: 10 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 163

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit has old-growth stand structure, an east/southeast aspect and prevalent stem 

decay and defect throughout the stand. The windthrow risk rating for the stand is moderate. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm, 

stand grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides or other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with moderately severe stem 

decay and defect resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay and the light infections 

mistletoe may be affecting stand vigor. Even-aged clearcutting with reserves (15 percent of the unit for wildlife habitat 

connectivity) is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of windthrow post harvest, promote natural regeneration by 

opening up the canopy, improve site productivity through increased soil temperature and minimize defect and disease in the 

future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural 

prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to the existing 6540 road. If landings cannot be 

identified outside of the RMA, then a short temporary road may be required. Retention will be located along the 

west/southwest boundary during layout.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II, channel type MM1, stream on the southeast side of the unit. No harvest within 120 feet of the channel 

(BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.16). No harvest below the road. 

RAW buffers will be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: Mitkof/Nakwasina soils, limit shovel operations to areas with slopes less the 25 percent; shovel yarding will follow 

BMPs 12.5, 13.2 and 13.9; tracks need to be supported by slash (BMP 13.9) to minimize soil disturbance.

WILDLIFE:

This unit is near a 230-acre goshawk nesting habitat buffer around several known goshawk nests. No commercial timber 

harvest is permitted within the identified buffer. New road construction is permitted if no other reasonable roading alternatives 

outside the mapped nesting habitat exist. Permit no continuous disturbance likely to result in nest abandonment within the 

surrounding 600 feet from March 15 to August 15. Noise disturbance (timing) restrictions are removed for active nests that 

become inactive or unsuccessful. Retaining a travel corridor along the boundary between Units 73 and 74 will provide 

minimal connectivity. 

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Geology, Heritage, Recreation, Botany and Soils.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Cable & Shovel Total Unit Acres: 70 Unit Number: 74

Harvest Acres: 60 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 992

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit has old-growth stand structure and has variable site productivity throughout. 

The unit covers a knob and therefore has varied aspects. The unit contains prevalent stem decay and defect throughout the 

stand. The windthrow and mistletoe rating for the stand is low. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm, 

stand grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides or other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with moderately severe stem 

decay and defect resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay and the light infections 

mistletoe may be affecting stand vigor. Even-aged clearcutting with reserves (15 percent of the unit for wildlife habitat 

connectivity) is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of windthrow post harvest, promote natural regeneration by 

opening up the canopy, improve site productivity through increased soil temperature and minimize defect and disease in the 

future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural 

prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: The unit is designed for a combination of shovel and uphill cable yarding. Setting T64 is designed 

for shovel yarding to a proposed temporary road extension of the 6548 road. Setting T65 is designed for both cable and shovel 

yarding. Retention will be located along the eastern boundary during layout.

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Three temporary roads are needed to access the entire unit. The primary temporary road is 0.47 

mile in length. The second temporary road intersects the primary temporary road at mp 0.14 and travels north for 0.20 mile. 

The third temporary road intersects the primary temporary road at mp 0.21 and travels south west for 0.10 mile. A total of 

0.77 mile of temporary road will be constructed. The roads will be decommisioned after the timber sale. The material source 

is located on Road 6548 mp 0.06, Road 6548 mp 0.67, and Road 6540 mp 3.14. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There are three Class IV, channel type HC5, streams within the unit. Fall timber away from stream if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

There is a small portion of a Class II, channel type MM1, stream near the the unit. No harvest within 120 feet of the channel 

(BMP 12.6).

SCENERY: Setting T64 is not seen. Only T65 is seen from the Anita Bay viewshed, and has an adopted SIO of very low. 

The proposed prescription will meet this SIO. 

SOILS: This unit includes 3 acres of slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessement is included in the project 

record. (BMP 13.5) Based on the field review, slopes over 85 percent gradient are not suitable for timber harvest and harvest 

on slopes over 72 percent gradient will require full suspension to minimize soil disturbance and landslide potential. (BMP 

13.9) Forested wetlands occur in the northern portion of the unit. Shovel yarding will follow BMPs 12.5, 13.2 and 13.9; 

shovel tracks may need to be supported by slash (BMP 13.9) to minimize soil disturbance. 

WILDLIFE:

This unit is adjacent to a 230-acre goshawk nesting habitat buffer containing several known nests. No commercial timber 

harvest is permitted within the identified buffer. New road construction is permitted if no other reasonable roading 

alternatives outside the mapped nesting habitat exist. Permit no continuous disturbance likely to result in nest abandonment

within the surrounding 600 feet from March 15 to August 15. Noise disturbance (timing) restrictions are removed for active 

nests that become inactive or unsuccessful. Retaining a travel corridor along the boundary between Units 73 and 74 will 

provide minimal connectivity.

No resource concerns identified for Geology, Heritage, Botany and Recreation.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Shovel Total Unit Acres: 15 Unit Number: 75

Harvest Acres: 15 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 76

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated, multicanopy, uneven-aged stand. The stem decay, 

physical defect and mistletoe infections are low. There is evidence of some cedar decline in patches. The windthrow risk 

rating for the stand is high. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for shovel yarding to a temporary spur off the existing 6540 road. This unit is 

prescribed for a single-tree selection partial harvest. Leave trees will not impair yarding activities or pose a safety risk.

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Construct 0.17 mile of temporary road. The road will be decommisioned after the timber sale. 

The material source is located on Road 6548 mp 0.06, Road 6548 mp 0.67, and Road 6540 mp 3.14.

Spur road will be located so as to not impact stream flow. The spur road has been relocated to avoid rare plants.

BOTANY: Ten individuals of lesser round-leaved orchid (Platanthera orbiculata) are located within the RMA buffer on the 

east side of this unit. The proposed spur road was relocated to establish a 100-foot windfirm buffer to avoid impacts.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class I, channel type HC1, stream on the east side of the unit. No harvest within 100 feet of the channel (BMP 

12.6, 12.6a, 13.16).

The temporary road in the unit crosses a mapped Class IV stream, adequate size structures will be necessary for all stream 

crossings and will be removed immediately following timber sale activities (BMP 13.16, 14.20).

There are two Class IV, channel type HC, streams in the unit. Fall timber away from stream if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris from streams 

(BMP 13.9, 13.16)

WILDLIFE: This unit is an ‘island’ of old growth in the dense scrub timber in this part of the area between Anita Bay and 

Burnett Inlet. Maintaining 70 percent retention would provide a ‘stepping stone’ for old-growth dependent species. A survey 

conducted in July 2015 discovered two juvenile goshawks within this unit; however, no nest was located. Implementation of 

this unit will be deferred until an additional survey can be completed to determine whether a nest is located in the vicinity.

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: The unit harvests 15 acres of forested wetlands. Shovel yarding will follow BMPs 12.5, 13.2 and 13.9; shovel tracks 

need to be supported by slash (BMP 13.9) to minimize soil disturbance.

No resource concerns identified for Geology, Heritage, and Recreation.
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LUD: TM,SV Logging 

Systems:

Shovel Total Unit Acres: 15 Unit Number: 76

Harvest Acres: 15 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 74

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated, multicanopy, uneven-aged stand with varied site 

productivity. The stem decay, physical defect and mistletoe infections are low. There is evidence of some cedar decline in 

patches. The windthrow risk rating for the stand is low. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: 

This unit is designed for shovel yarding to the existing 6540 road. This unit is prescribed for a single tree selection partial 

harvest. Minimize harvest near the Class I stream to maintain security cover for brown bears. Leave trees will not impair 

yarding activities or pose a safety risk.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class I, channel types MC1, MC2, and FP4 streams (Pump Creek) on the east side of the unit. No harvest within 

130 feet (FP4) or 100 feet (MC) of the channel; partial-harvest prescription should be windfirm (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.16).

WILDLIFE: This stand receives a lot of use by black and brown bears attracted to the spawning salmon in Pump Creek. 

Leave trees should be concentrated adjacent to the RMA to help maintain bear security as well as windfirmness of the stream 

buffer.

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: The unit includes 15 acres of forested wetlands. Shovel yarding will follow BMPs 12.5, 13.2 and 13.9; shovel tracks 

need to be supported by slash (BMP 13.9) to minimize soil disturbance.

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Botany, Geology, Heritage, and Recreation.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Shovel Total Unit Acres: 53 Unit Number: 77

Harvest Acres: 53 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 266

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated, multicanopy, uneven-aged stand. The stem decay is

moderately severe, physical defect is high, whereas mistletoe infections and windthrow risk are low. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for shovel yarding to the existing 51544 road. This unit is prescribed for a 

single-tree selection partial harvest. Minimize harvest near the Class I stream to maintain security cover for brown bears. 

Leave trees will not impair yarding activities or pose a safety risk.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class I, channel type FP4, stream (Pump Creek) on the east side of the unit. No harvest within 130 feet of the 

channel, individual tree mark prescription should be windfirm (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.16).

There is a Class II, channel types MC1 and PA5, stream on the west side of the unit. No harvest within 100 feet of channel;

individual tree mark prescription should be windfirm (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.16).

There are three Class IV, channel type HC5, streams within the unit. Fall timber away from stream if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible; a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: The unit includes 44 acres of forested wetlands. Shovel yarding will follow BMPs 12.5, 13.2 and 13.9; shovel tracks 

need to be supported by slash (BMP 13.9) to minimize soil disturbance.

WILDLIFE:

This unit is near a 100-acre goshawk nesting habitat buffer. No commercial timber harvest is permitted within the identified 

buffer. Permit no continuous disturbance that is likely to result in nest abandonment within the surrounding 600 feet from 

March 15 to August 15. Noise disturbance (timing) restrictions are removed for active nests that become inactive or 

unsuccessful. 

This stand receives a lot of use by black and brown bears attracted to the spawning salmon in Pump Creek and Class I 

tributaries. Leave trees should be concentrated adjacent to the RMA to help maintain bear security as well as windfirmness of 

the stream buffer.

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Geology, Heritage, Botany and Recreation.
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LUD: TM, ML Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 139 Unit Number: 78

Harvest Acres: 139 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 695

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated, multicanopy, uneven-aged stand. The stem decay is 

moderately severe, physical defect is high, whereas mistletoe infections and windthrow risk are low. There is evidence of 

porcupine damage in western hemlock and Sitka spruce. Yellow cedar decline was found in moderate severity in scattered 

patches. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings on the existing 51544 road. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II, channel type MC3, portion of mainstem stream (Pump Creek) on the southeast corner of the unit. No 

harvest within 100 feet of the channel, (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.16).

There is a Class III, channel type HC6, stream that bisects the unit. Do not harvest in the v-notch. (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

There are at least five Class IV, channel type HC, streams within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

Partial harvest helicopter treatment will reduce impacts associated with windthrow.

SCENERY: Setting T121 in unseen. Setting T149 is partially visible in the distance from the head of the Burnett Inlet 

viewshed, and setting T148 is partially visible from the heads of the Burnett and Mosman Inlet viewsheds. The adopted SIO 

for these settings is very low. The proposed prescription, along with the great distances from where parts of this unit can be 

seen, will meet a high SIO. 

SOILS: Unit contains areas with slopes >72 percent. Prior to harvest a slope stability analysis will be done and documented 

in the change analysis report; it is anticipated that these areas can be avoided with the STS prescription. 

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Geology, Heritage, Wildlife, Botany and Recreation.
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LUD: ML Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 65 Unit Number: 79

Harvest Acres: 65 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 326

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated, multicanopy, uneven-aged stand that is fairly high 

elevation and fairly productive. The stem decay and physical defect in moderately severe, whereas mistletoe infections and 

windthrow risk are low. There is evidence of recent, severe porcupine damage in western hemlock and Sitka spruce. Yellow 

cedar decline was found in moderate severity in scattered patches. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings on the existing 6544 and 51441 roads. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There are seven Class IV, channel type HC, streams that run through the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

SCENERY: Setting T151 is unseen. Parts of setting T147 are slightly visible from Clarence Strait, and it has an adopted SIO 

of low. Since so little of T147 can be seen from this distance, the proposed prescription will meet a high SIO. 

SOILS: The unit includes 7 acres with slope over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment was conducted and found 

these areas suitable for harvest with proposed prescription. (BMP 13.5). 

WILDLIFE: The 70 percent retention prescription will allow for the elevational migration of wildlife by maintaining an 

elevational travel corridor between the two existing clearcuts.

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Geology, Heritage, Botany and Recreation.
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LUD: ML, SV Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 18 Unit Number: 80

Harvest Acres: 18 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 92

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a high elevation, productive, multicanopy, uneven-aged stand. The stem 

decay and physical defect in trees is moderately severe, whereas mistletoe infections and windthrow risk are low. No cedar 

decline was recorded. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings located on the existing 6544 road. 

ENGINEERING/ROADS: None

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is at least one Class IV, channel type HC, stream within the unit. Fall timber away from stream if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: The unit includes 3 acres with slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment was conducted and 

found these areas suitable for harvest with proposed prescription (BMP 13.5).

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the North Etolin Inventoried Roadless Area (#232).

No resource concerns were identified for Geology, Wildlife, Botany, Recreation, and Heritage.
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Navy Timber Sale Record of Decision Unit Cards - APPENDIX ROD-1  A1-51

LUD: ML Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 46 Unit Number: 88

Harvest Acres: 46 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 231

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a high elevation multicanopy, uneven-aged stand with widely variable 

productivity. The stem decay is moderately severe and physical defect in trees was rated as severe. Mistletoe infections and 

windthrow risk are low. No cedar decline was recorded. Some recent porcupine damage was noted. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings on the existing 6543 road.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class III, channel type HC6, stream on the northeast boundary of the unit. Do not harvest in the v-notch. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16).

Partial harvest helicopter treatment will reduce impacts associated with windthrow. 

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: Unit includes approximately 7 acres with slopes over 72 percent gradient. These areas will be avoided with the 

partial harvest prescription. 

WILDLIFE: The 70 percent retention prescription will allow for the elevational migration of wildlife between this unit and 

nearby existing clearcuts. 

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Geology, Heritage, Botany and Recreation.
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LUD: ML Logging 

Systems:

Cable & Shovel Total Unit Acres: 9 Unit Number: 90

Harvest Acres: 9 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 153

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This unit is a low lying, gently sloped unmanaged stand with old-growth stand

structure. It is a moderately productive site that has moderately severe levels of stem defect, moderate windthrow risk and 

light, but widespread mistletoe infections.

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet standards and guides.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with stem decay and 

widespread mistletoe infections, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Even-aged 

clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of windthrow, post harvest, promote natural regeneration by 

opening up the canopy, improve site productivity through increased soil temperature and remove/minimize defect and disease 

in the future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and 

silvicultural prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable logging to a landing located on the existing reconstructed

6543 road. Shovel yarding is planned for the eastern side of the unit.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II, channel type PA5/MM1, stream on the eastern boundary of the unit. No harvest within 100 feet (PA5) or 

120 feet (MM1) of the channel. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: The unit harvests 9 acres of forested wetlands. Shovel yarding will follow BMPs 12.5, 13.2 and 13.9; shovel tracks 

need to be supported by slash (BMP 13.9). Special consideration is needed to minimize soil disturbance due to downslope 

stream.

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Geology, Heritage, Recreation, Botany and Wildlife.
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Navy Timber Sale Record of Decision Unit Cards - APPENDIX ROD-1  A1-55

LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 33 Unit Number: 91

Harvest Acres: 33 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 168

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is southern exposed, multicanopy, uneven-aged stand that extends from 200 

feet elevation to approximately 1,200 feet elevation. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is moderately severe. 

Mistletoe infections were light but widespread throughout the unit. Windthrow risk was rated as high. No cedar decline was 

recorded. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings on the 6540 road.

ENGINEERING/ROADS: None.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There are two Class II, channel type HC1, streams on the southern boundary of the unit. No harvest within 100 feet of 

channel. (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

There are three Class IV, channel type HC5, streams within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers will be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: This unit includes 1 acre with slopes over 72 percent gradient; this area will be avoided with the partial harvest 

prescription. 

WILDLIFE: The 70 percent retention prescription will allow for the elevational migration of wildlife. 

No resource concerns were identified for Geology, Roads, Heritage, Botany and Recreation.
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Navy Timber Sale Record of Decision Unit Cards - APPENDIX ROD-1  A1-57

LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 18 Unit Number: 92

Harvest Acres: 18 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 92

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a productive, multicanopy, uneven-aged stand with a southwestern 

exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is moderately severe. Mistletoe infections were light but widespread 

throughout the unit. Windthrow risk was rated as high. No cedar decline was recorded. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings on the 6540 road.

ENGINEERING/ROADS: None

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II, channel type PA1 and LC1, stream on the southwest side of the unit. No harvest within 100 feet of 

channel. (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

There is a Class II lake/pond on the west side of the unit. No harvest within 100 feet of shoreline. (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers will be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

GEOLOGY/KARST: Potential for limestone bedrock in the unit.

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: This unit includes 2 acres with slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment will be conducted 

during project implementation. (BMP 13.5) Harvest on unstable slopes will be avoided. 

WILDLIFE: The 70 percent prescription will allow for the elevational migration of wildlife: If possible, leave elevational 

travel corridor within/between Unit’s 91/92.

No resource concerns were identified for Heritage, Roads, Wildlife, Botany and Recreation.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 14 Unit Number: 93

Harvest Acres: 14 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 70

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand has moderately low site productivity, and is a high elevation, uneven-aged 

stand with a southeastern exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is light. Mistletoe infections are severe and 

affecting nearly all western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated as moderately high. No cedar decline was recorded. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to a temporary road in the adjacent managed stand. 

ENGINEERING/ROADS: To reduce the helicopter yarding distance, a temporary road (0.44 mile) may be constructed on 

an existing road prism to save costs and reduce environmental effects. 

SCENERY: This unit is partially visible from the Mosman Inlet viewshed, and has an adopted SIO of very low. The 

proposed prescription will meet a high SIO due to the distance the unit can be seen from and the aspect visible.

SOILS: This unit includes 1 acre with slopes over 72 percent gradient; this area will be avoided with the partial harvest 

prescription. 

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Fish/Watershed, Heritage, Recreation, Botany and Wildlife.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 41 Unit Number: 94

Harvest Acres: 41 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 204

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: Uneven-aged stand. The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of moderately 

low site productivity, and is high elevation, uneven-aged, with a northeastern exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in 

trees is moderately high. Mistletoe infections are absent. Windthrow risk was rated low. No cedar decline was recorded.

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings located on the existing 6542 and 6540 roads. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There are two Class III, channel types HC5 and HC6, streams that flow between settings. Do not harvest in the v-notch. 

(BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.16).

There are at least four Class IV, channel type HC, streams within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers will be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: This unit has 5 acres with slopes >72 percent; a slope stability assessment will be conducted during project 

implementation. (BMP 13.5) Harvest on unstable slopes will be avoided. 

WILDLIFE: The prescription of 70 percent retention would allow for the elevational migration of wildlife.

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Geology, Heritage, Botany and Recreation.
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LUD: ML,

TM

Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 35 Unit Number: 103

Harvest Acres: 35 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 582

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This is a wind-generated multicanopy eastern aspect uneven-aged stand of 

moderate/high productivity. Mistletoe infections are light throughout all western hemlocks. Stem decay and physical defect 

are light. Wind hazard is moderately high. Cedar decline is moderate and patchy throughout the stand. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with stem decay and 

widespread mistletoe infections, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Due to the 

moderately high windthrow risk, even-aged clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of post harvest 

windthrow, to promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, to improve site productivity through increased soil 

temperature and to remove/minimize defect and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the 

introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to landings located on the proposed extension of the 

6545 road (road 51451).

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Refer to road card 51451.

BOTANY: One population of broad-lipped twayblade (Listera convallarioides), 16 individuals, is documented in the unit. 

Lay out the unit boundary to exclude this population.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There are two Class IV, channel type HC, streams that run through unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris 

from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16)

GEOLOGY/KARST: Mapped moderate-vulnerability karst area in eastern portion of unit was not found to contain any

features requiring protection within the unit or along the proposed road line accessing the unit.

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: This unit harvests 2 acres of forested wetlands; cable yarding will mimimize soil disturbance. 

No resource concerns were identified for Geology, Wildlife, Recreation, and Heritage.
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LUD: ML, 

TM

Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 33 Unit Number: 104

Harvest Acres: 33 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 544

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: This is a wind-generated multicanopy eastern aspect uneven-aged stand of 

moderate/low productivity. Mistletoe infections are light and scattered throughout all western hemlocks. Stem decay and 

physical defect are light. Wind hazard is moderately high. Cedar decline is heavy throughout the stand. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with stem decay and 

widespread mistletoe infections, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Due to the 

moderately high windthrow risk even-aged clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of post harvest 

windthrow, to promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, to improve site productivity through increased soil 

temperature and to remove/minimize defect and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the 

introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to landings located on the proposed extension of the 

6545 road (road 51451).

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Refer to road card 51451.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There are two Class II, channel types AF1 and MM1, adjacent to the unit. No harvest within 140 feet (AF) or 120 feet (MM) 

of the stream channels. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). The stream has sensitive channel types that may need large RAW buffers in this 

high risk windthrow area.

There is a Class III, channel type HC5, stream on the northern unit boundary. No harvest in the v-notch. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

There is a Class IV, channel type HC, stream within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris from streams 

(BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers will be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: This unit harvests 1 acre of forested wetlands; cable yarding will mimimize soil disturbance.

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the North Etolin Inventoried Roadless Area (#232).

No resource concerns were identified for Geology, Heritage, Botany, Recreation, and Wildlife.
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LUD: ML, 

TM

Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 26 Unit Number: 105

Harvest Acres: 26 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 430

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of high site productivity, and is high 

elevation, uneven-aged, with a southwestern exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is low. Mistletoe 

infections are light, distributed in most western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated moderately high. Cedar decline was 

recorded as light and patchy. Porcupine damage was noted as recent and severe. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with stem decay and 

widespread mistletoe infections, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Due to the 

moderately high windthrow risk even-aged clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of post harvest 

windthrow, to promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, to improve site productivity through increased soil 

temperature and to remove/minimize defect, disease, and porcupine damage in the future stand to the maximum extent 

possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to landings on the existing road and proposed 

extension of the 51009 road. Some shovel yarding may occur in the southwest portion of the unit. 

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Construct 0.12 mile of new NFS road. Refer to road card 51009. The material source is located 

on Road 51009, mp 0.86. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There are at least two Class IV, channel type HC, streams that run through unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. 

Full suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging 

debris from streams (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

GEOLOGY/KARST: Moderate vulnerability karst west of proposed spur road. Small solution (karst) features found along 

proposed road location contributing water to Class IV stream. Unit needs review prior to approving shovel logging to ensure 

karst protection. Limit soil disturbance to minimize potential sediment delivery to downslope karst area.

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: This unit harvests 1 acre of forested wetlands; cable yarding will mimimize soil disturbance. . 

No resource concerns were identified for Botany, Heritage, Recreation, Wildlife.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 17 Unit Number: 115

Harvest Acres: 17 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 289

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of high site productivity, and is high 

elevation, uneven-aged, with a southern exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is moderately high. Mistletoe 

infections are light, distributed in most western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated moderately high. Cedar decline was 

recorded as light and patchy. Porcupine damage was noted as recent and severe. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with high levels of stem 

decay and physical defect, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Due to the 

moderately high windthrow risk even-aged clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of post harvest 

windthrow, to promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, to improve site productivity through increased soil 

temperature and to remove/minimize defect, disease, and porcupine damage in the future stand to the maximum extent 

possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to landings located on the existing 51540 road. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II, channel type MM1, stream adjacent to the southern unit boundary and Road 51540. No harvest within 120 

feet of the channel. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.16). No harvest permitted below the 51540 road.

There are two Class III, channel types HC5 and HC6, streams on both sides of the unit. Do not harvest in the v-notch. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16).

There is a Class IV, channel type HC1, stream within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from stream if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream 

(BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident.

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: The unit is designed to avoid harvest on unstable soils. It includes 1 acre of slopes over 72 percent gradient midslope;

full suspension is required . Partial suspension is required on the remainder of the unit. (BMP 13.5, 13.9).

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Botany, Geology, Heritage, Wildlife, and Recreation.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 15 Unit Number: 116

Harvest Acres: 15 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 254

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of moderate to high site productivity, 

and is high elevation, uneven-aged, with a southern exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is moderately high. 

Mistletoe infections are light, distributed in most western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated moderately high. Cedar decline 

was recorded as light and patchy. Porcupine damage was noted as recent and severe.

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with high levels of stem 

decay and physical defect, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Due to the 

moderately high windthrow risk even-aged clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of post harvest 

windthrow, to promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, to improve site productivity through increased soil 

temperature and to remove/minimize defect, disease, and porcupine damage in the future stand to the maximum extent 

possible. Refer to the introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to landings located on the existing 51540 road. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II, channel type MM1, stream adjacent to the southern unit boundary and Road 51540. No harvest within 120 

feet of the channel. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.16). No harvest permitted below the 51540 road.

There are three Class III, channel types HC5 and HC6, streams within or adjacent to the unit. Do not harvest in the v-notch. 

(BMP 13.9, 13.16).

There is a Class IV, channel type HC5, stream within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from stream if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream 

(BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident.

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: Unit includes scattered patches of slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessement is included in the 

project record. (BMP 13.5) Based on the field review, slopes over 72 percent gradient will require full suspension to 

minimize soil disturbance and landslide potential. (BMP 13.9) This unit harvests 7 acres of forested wetlands; cable yarding 

will mimimize soil disturbance.

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Botany, Heritage, Wildlife and Recreation.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 11 Unit Number: 117

Harvest Acres: 11 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 181

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of moderate site productivity, and is 

low elevation, uneven-aged, with a southeastern exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is moderately high. 

Mistletoe infections are light, distributed in most western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated moderately high. Cedar decline 

was recorded as absent. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with high levels of stem 

decay and physical defect, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Due to the 

moderately high windthrow risk, even-aged clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of post harvest 

windthrow, to promote natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, to improve site productivity through increased soil 

temperature and to remove/minimize defect, and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the 

introduction to unit cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to a landing located on the existing 51540 road. A 

short temporary spur may be necessary if the 51540 road is not outside of the beach buffer.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class III, channel type HC6, stream on the southern boundary of the unit. Do not harvest in the v-notch. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers will be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: The relatively straight backline and squared off western corner of this unit will be seen from the head of Anita 

Bay. The SIO in this area is very low. Small unit size and location low on the slope will enable it to meet the very low SIO.

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Geology, Heritage, Recreation, Botany, Wildlife, and Soils.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 20 Unit Number: 118

Harvest Acres: 20 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 334

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of moderate site productivity, and is 

low elevation, uneven-aged, with a northeastern exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is moderately high. 

Mistletoe infections are absent. Windthrow risk was rated as low. Cedar decline was recorded as absent. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with high levels of stem 

decay and physical defect, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Due to the risk of 

windthrow, even-aged clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of post harvest windthrow, to promote 

natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, to improve site productivity through increased soil temperature and to 

remove/minimize defect, and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the introduction to unit 

cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to landings located on the existing 51540 road. 

Shovel yarding may occur on the east side of the unit. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class II, channel types HC1 and MM1, stream on the east and north end of the unit. No harvest within 100 feet 

(HC) or 120 feet (MM) of the channel (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

There is a Class III, channel type HC5, section of stream adjacent to the northern unit boundary. No harvest in v-notch. 

(BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers will be necessary for RMA buffers especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and where 

windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: Unit is seen from the head of the Anita Bay viewshed, and has an adopted very low SIO. The unit is barely 

seen, and the proposed prescription will meet a moderate SIO.

SOILS: Unit includes 0.5 acre on the backline with slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessement is included 

in the project record. (BMP 13.5) Based on the field review, over 72 percent gradient will require full suspension to minimize 

soil disturbance and landslide potential. (BMP 13.9) 

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Botany, Geology, Heritage, Wildlife and Recreation.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 26 Unit Number: 120

Harvest Acres: 26 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 131

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of moderate site productivity, and is 

high elevation, uneven-aged, with a northeastern exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is light. Mistletoe 

infections are light and scattered throughout western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated moderately high. Cedar decline was 

recorded as heavy distributed throughout the stand. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings along the existing 51541 road.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a portion of one Class III, channel type HC5 stream adjacent to the unit on the southeast side. Do not harvest in the 

v-notch (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

SCENERY: The unit is seen in the background from the head of the Burnett Inlet viewshed. It is not visible from Anita Bay. 

The adopted SIO for the unit is very low. The proposed prescription will meet a moderate SIO.

SOILS: Unit includes 2 acres with slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment will be conducted during 

project implementation. (BMP 13.5) Harvest on unstable slopes will be avoided. 

WILDLIFE: The 70 percent retention would allow for the elevational migration of wildlife in conjunction with Unit 116.

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the North Etolin Inventoried Roadless Area (#232).

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Wildlife, Geology, Botany, Recreation, and Heritage.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 22 Unit Number: 121

Harvest Acres: 22 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 108

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of moderate site productivity, and is 

high elevation, uneven-aged, with a southeastern exposure. The stem decay in trees is light, while physical defect is moderate. 

Mistletoe infections are light and scattered throughout western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated moderately high. Cedar 

decline was recorded as light and scattered throughout the stand. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings along a temporary road off of the existing 

51540 road.

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Construct 0.15 mile of temporary road that enters an existing managed stand to shorten 

helicopter turn distances. Road will be decommisioned after the timber sale. The material source is located on Road 51540, 

mp 6.3. The temporary road will be constructed on an old road prism to minimize environmental impact.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is one Class III, channel type HC5 stream on the unit boundary. Do not harvest in the v-notch (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

SCENERY: The unit is seen from the head of the Burnett Inlet and Anita Bay viewsheds. The adopted SIO is very low. The 

proposed prescription will meet a moderate SIO.

SOILS: This unit includes 3 acres with slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment will be conducted 

during project implementation; unit boundary will be adjusted to harvest on unstable slopes adjacent to the stream. (BMP 

13.5) 

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the North Etolin Inventoried Roadless Area (#232).

No resource concerns were identified for Geology, Heritage, Botany and Wildlife.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 54 Unit Number: 125

Harvest Acres: 54 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 271

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of moderate site productivity, and is 

high elevation, uneven-aged, with an eastern exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is heavy. Mistletoe 

infections are light and scattered throughout western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated moderately high. Cedar decline was 

recorded as absent. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings along the existing 51540 road. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There are two Class III, channel type HC5, streams adjacent to or within the unit. No harvest in the v-notch (BMP 13.9, 

13.16).

SCENERY: The unit is seen in the distance from the head of the Burnett Inlet viewshed, and is not visible from Anita Bay. 

The adopted SIO is very low. The proposed prescription will meet a moderate SIO.

SOILS: The unit boundary was modified to remove unstable soils. The unit still includes 6 acres with slopes over 72 percent 

gradient; these acres were determined to be suitable for partial harvest based on the slope stability assessment. 

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the North Etolin Inventoried Roadless Area (#232).

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Wildlife, Geology, Botany, Recreation, and Heritage.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 32 Unit Number: 126

Harvest Acres: 32 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 162

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of moderate to low site productivity, 

and is high elevation, uneven-aged, with an eastern exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is moderate. 

Mistletoe infections are light and scattered throughout western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated moderately high. Cedar 

decline was recorded as light and scattered throughout the stand in patches.

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings along the existing 51540 road. 

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class III, channel type HC6, stream on the unit boundary. No harvest in the v-notch (BMP 13.9, 13.16).

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: Unit includes 3 acres with slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment will be conducted during 

project implementation. (BMP 13.5) Harvest on unstable slopes will be avoided.

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the North Etolin Inventoried Roadless Area (#232).

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Wildlife, Geology, Botany, Recreation, and Heritage.
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LUD: TM Logging 

Systems:

Helicopter Total Unit Acres: 55 Unit Number: 128

Harvest Acres: 55 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 273

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of moderate to low site productivity, 

and is high elevation, uneven-aged, with a western exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is moderate. 

Mistletoe infections are light and scattered throughout western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated moderately high. Cedar 

decline was recorded as light and scattered throughout the stand in patches.

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged prescription using single-tree selection (STS) retaining at least 70 percent of the unit 

pretreatment basal area, based on standing live tree total for the unit, uncut. Individual trees selected for harvest may occur in 

small groups but will generally be evenly distributed across the stand. Any small groups will usually be less than 1 acre but 

may occasionally go up to 2 acres in size where needed to address insect and disease issues or capitalize on existing advanced 

regeneration of desirable tree species. Retain at least 50 percent of the cedar and spruce BA to ensure species diversity.

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for helicopter yarding to landings along the existing 51543 road (reconstructed)

or a temporary extension of this road. 

ENGINEERING/ROADS: Construct 0.31 mile of temporary road. New temporary road construction will take place on an 

old road prism. Road will be decommissioned after the timber sale. The material source is located on Road 51540 mp 6.3.

SCENERY: Unit is not seen from any visual priority travel route or use area.

SOILS: Unit includes 3 acres with slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment will be conducted during 

project implementation. (BMP 13.5) Harvest on unstable slopes will be avoided.

ROADLESS AREAS: Part of this unit is adjacent to the North Etolin Inventoried Roadless Area (#232).

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Fish/Watershed, Wildlife, Geology, Botany, Recreation, and Heritage.
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LUD: ML Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 5 Unit Number: 140

Harvest Acres: 5 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 83

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of moderate site productivity, and is 

low elevation, uneven-aged, with a western exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is light. Mistletoe 

infections are light and distributed throughout most western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated as moderately high. Cedar 

decline was recorded as absent. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with high levels of stem 

decay and physical defect, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Due to the risk of 

windthrow even-aged clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of post harvest windthrow, to promote 

natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, to improve site productivity through increased soil temperature and to 

remove/minimize defect, and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the introduction to unit 

cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to a landing on the existing 51720 road.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class III, channel type HC5, stream adjacent to the southern portion of the unit. No harvest in the v-notch. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16).

There are two Class IV, channel type HC, streams within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full suspension 

or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris from streams 

(BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers, especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and 

where windthrow has been historically evident.

SCENERY: This unit will be visible from Anita Bay viewshed where the adopted SIO is low. The small unit size and 

irregular terrain will enable this unit to meet a moderate SIO.

WILDLIFE: Consider opportunities to allow for connectivity to the beach buffer.

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Geology, Heritage, Recreation, Botany and Soils.
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LUD: ML Logging 

Systems:

Cable Total Unit Acres: 10 Unit Number: 141

Harvest Acres: 10 Net Harvest Volume (Saw)

MBF: 158

SILVICULTURE:

Existing Stand Condition/Vegetation: The stand is a wind-generated multicanopy stand of moderate site productivity, and is 

high elevation, uneven-aged, with a western exposure. The stem decay and physical defect in trees is light. Mistletoe 

infections are light and distributed throughout most western hemlock. Windthrow risk was rated as moderately high. Cedar 

decline was recorded as absent. 

Silvicultural Objective/Desired Condition: The desired condition for this stand is a highly productive, healthy, windfirm stand 

grown for timber management that retains residual trees as needed to meet that retains residual trees as needed to meet 

standards and guides for scenery as well as other objectives.

Silvicultural Prescription: This stand is being recommended for harvest at this time because it’s not expected to obtain the 

desired condition given the current stand condition and growth trajectory. Trees are over-mature with high levels of stem 

decay and physical defect, resulting in a situation where stand growth is being offset or exceeded by decay. Due to the risk of 

windthrow even-aged clearcutting is being prescribed to preclude or minimize the risk of post harvest windthrow, to promote 

natural regeneration by opening up the canopy, to improve site productivity through increased soil temperature and to 

remove/minimize defect, and disease in the future stand to the maximum extent possible. Refer to the introduction to unit 

cards, marking guidelines and silvicultural prescription for more information. 

TIMBER/LOGGING: This unit is designed for downhill cable yarding to a landing on the existing 51720 road.

FISH/WATERSHED:

There is a Class III, channel type HC5, stream adjacent to the western portion of the unit. No harvest in the v-notch. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16).

There is a Class IV, channel type HC, stream within the unit. Fall timber away from streams if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris from streams 

(BMP 13.9, 13.16).

RAW buffers may be necessary for RMA buffers, especially on the windward (southeasterly) edge of stream buffers and 

where windthrow has been historically evident. 

SCENERY: This unit will be visible from the Anita Bay viewshed where the adopted SIO is low. The unit’s small size and 

irregular shape combined with irregular terrain will enable it to meet a moderate to low SIO. 

SOILS: This unit includes 2 acres with slopes over 72 percent gradient. A slope stability assessment will be conducted 

during project implementation. (BMP 13.5) Harvest on unstable slopes will be avoided. The unit harvests 2 acres of 

forested wetlands; cable yarding will mimimize soil disturbance.

No resource concerns were identified for Roads, Geology, Heritage, Recreation, Botany and Wildlife.
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