SHINGLETON FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW PRESENTATION COMPARTMENT # 116

SHINGLETON FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT
COMPARTMENT REVIEW PRESENTATION
COMPARTMENT # 116 ENTRY YEAR: 2007
Compartment Acreage: 1429
County: Schoolcraft
Revision Date: Sept. 27, 2005
Stand Examiner: Kristen Matson
Legal Description: T45N R14W Section 1; T46N R14W Sections 35 & 36
RMU (if applicable):
Management Goals: Timber production and wildlife habitat management. This compartment is adjacent to
the Bullock Ranch area which has traditionally been managed for wildlife species using large openings.
Soil and Topography: The topography consists of flat, low, wet ground with steep, high ridges and islands.
Large marshland with Markey- Mucky Peat, Deford Muck and Carbondale-Lupton-Tawas Muck soils;
islands of pine with Seney- Deford Complex and Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex soils.
Ownership Patterns, Development, and Land Use in and Around the Compartment: Seney National
Wildlife Refuge borders the compartment on the south, the remainder of the compartment is surrounded by
state owned land.
Unique, Natural Features (include only non-site specific and non-sensitive information): Currently under
review by Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI)
Archeological, Historical, and Cultural Features (include only non-site specific and non-sensitive
information): None identified at this time.
Special Management Designations or Considerations: None.
Watershed and Fisheries Considerations: The Clark Ditch is found in this compartment. Clark Ditch is
classified as warm-water, therefore, beaver are not a concern here. However, BMP's should be followed to
prevent sediment from entering this system.
Wildlife Habitat Considerations: This compartment lies south of M-28 and 1.5 miles west of Seney. The
entire compartment lies within the Seney marsh/ridge complex. Surveyor notes indicate that marsh
dominated the pre-settlement landscape of this compartment. Areas that were forested at that time consisted
primarily of tamarack with smaller amounts of white and red pine mixed in. While the marsh remains
largely intact, the current forest areas are now dominated by red pine and jack pine. Wildlife habitat
objectives in this compartment include maintaining the integrity of the wetland complex while providing a
diversity of forest conditions on the forested ridges.
Mineral Resource and Development Concerns and/or Restrictions: Surface sediments consist of
lacustrine (lake) sand and gravel. There is insufficient data to determine the glacial drift thickness. The
Ordovician Utica Shale subcrops below the glacial drift. The Utica does not have a current economic use.
Gravel pits at not found in the general area and potential appears to be limited. There is no commercial oil
and gas production in the UP.
Vehicle Access: Most of this compartment is inaccessible by vehicles.
Survey Needs: None at this time.
Recreational Facilities and Opportunities: There are no DNR recreational facilities within the
compartment, but the area is used for bear and deer hunting.
Fire Protection: Fires are generally caused by lightning strikes. Organic soils sometimes cause difficulty
in fire suppression. Lack of roads makes access to fires difficult.
Additional Compartment Information:
Ø The following 5 reports from the Operations Inventory System (OIPC) are attached:
♦ Cover Type by Age Class
♦ Cover Type by Management Objective
♦ Compartment Volume Summary
♦ Proposed Treatments – No Limiting Factors
♦ Proposed Treatments – With Limiting Factors
Ø The following information is displayed, where pertinent, on the attached compartment maps:
♦ Base feature information, stand numbers, cover types
♦ Proposed treatments
♦ Proposed road access system
♦ Suggested potential old growth
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Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Operations Inventory System
Individual Compartment Report
LAKE SUPERIOR STATE FOREST
SHINGLETON FOREST AREA
COMPARTMENT: 116
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY
Table 3
(acres shown in boxes)
COVER TYPE
Not
Coded
0-9
10-19
20-29
STAND AGE CLASS
30-39
33
Aspen
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90-99
100109
110119
120129
130139
140149
150159
All
Aged
21
54
6
Grass
6
10
Jack Pine
Total
12
42
115
56
235
Lowlnd Brush
662
662
Non Stocked
79
79
19
Red Pine
77
286
6
3
Water
3
2
White Pine
Total
750
388
29
45
42
213
288
2
56
6
1429
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Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Operations Inventory System
Individual Compartment Report
LAKE SUPERIOR STATE FOREST
SHINGLETON FOREST AREA
COMPARTMENT: 116
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY
Table 3A
(acres shown in boxes)
COVER TYPE
A Aspen
A
S
V
C
G
H
MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE TYPE
J
I
L
P
N
Q
X
O
B
R
K
Y
F
E
T
D
U
M
Z
W
54
54
G Grass
6
J Jack Pine
6
235
L Lowlnd Brush
235
662
X Non Stocked
662
79
R Red Pine
79
388
Z Water
388
3
W White Pine
Total
Total
54
6
235
662
79
388
3
3
2
2
2
1429
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LAKE SUPERIOR STATE FOREST
Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Operations Inventory System
Individual Compartment Report
SHINGLETON FOREST AREA
TABLE 10: Page 1 of 1
COMPARTMENT: 116
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY
Table 10 - COMPARTMENT VOLUME SUMMARY - ALL STANDS
COMPARTMENT SUMMARY
TOTAL VOLUME
CUT VOLUME
Hardwood
596 Cds
Hardwood
213 Cds
Softwood
8509 Cds
Softwood
1666 Cds
Softwood
340 Mbf
Softwood
Sum TotVol
9785 Cds
Total Cmpt Acres
1429
Sum CutVol
27 Mbf
1933 Cds
Acres Proposed For Cut..............
177
Proposed Treatments
With NO Limiting Factors
SHINGLETON FOREST AREA
Stand
Cover
Type
Acres
80
X0
55
comnts Fmd
Age
Site
Index
Mgt
Obj
other non-stocked or
non-forest or nonproductive
Condition
Method
Cut
nonstocked
Compartment: 116
Harvest
Priority
Cultural
Need
0
cleaning & weeding
Entry Year: 2007
FDF
Status
: M-28 R-O-W. Remove all scotch pine (near Clark Ditch) using inmates with hand tools.
Total Acres.......
55
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Proposed Treatments
With Limiting Factors
SHINGLETON FOREST AREA
Stand
Cover
Type
Acres
Age
Site
Index
Mgt
Obj
21
R6
17
50
50
red pine
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
Compartment: 116
Condition
Method
Cut
Harvest
Priority
immature
thinning
2
Entry Year: 2007
Cultural
Need
FDF
Status
Blocked by other physical obstacle
comnts Fmd : Ridge in large marsh; difficult access. Lower ground has more jack pine and aspen and taller shrubs. Higher ground with all sizes and ages of
red pine. This stand is prescribed at this time so that it can be harvested in conjunction with the factor limited jack pine stands to the south. If
it becomes possible to harvest here, remove all jack pine and aspen, and thin red pine where necessary. Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep
Water Table Complex PArV
25
J5
7
58
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
26
27
R6
2
50
28
J5
2
65
29
J6
19
65
30
R6
9
50
31
J6
4
58
32
R6
27
50
50
red pine
immature
thinning
2
Blocked by other physical obstacle
49
jack pine
mature
final harvest
2
planting
Blocked by other physical obstacle
Regeneration technology inadequate
49
jack pine
mature
final harvest
2
planting
Blocked by other physical obstacle
Regeneration technology inadequate
49
red pine
immature
thinning
2
Blocked by other physical obstacle
47
jack pine
mature
final harvest
2
planting
Blocked by other physical obstacle
Regeneration technology inadequate
50
red pine
immature
thinning
2
Blocked by other physical obstacle
: Ridge in marsh; very difficult access. Higher ground has red pine and blueberry; the lower ground has more jack pine, aspen and tall shrubs.
If it becomes possible to harvest here, remove all jack pine and aspen, and thin red pine where necessary. Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep
Water Table Complex PArV
J5
5
58
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
Blocked by other physical obstacle
Regeneration technology inadequate
: Low ridge within a large marsh; difficult access. If it becomes possible to harvest here, clearcut all trees, but some white & red pine may be
left. soil= Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table complex
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
planting
: Ridge in marsh; very difficult access. Higher ground has red pine and blueberry; the lower ground has more jack pine, aspen and tall shrubs.
This stand is prescribed at this time so that it can be harvested in conjunction with the factor limited jack pine stands nearby. If it becomes
possible to harvest here, remove all jack pine and aspen, and thin red pine where necessary. Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table
Complex PArV
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
2
: Ridge in marsh adjacent to SNWR; difficult access. Mainly flat, low wet ground; some ridges with red & white pine. Some areas of blown
down trees. If possible, clearcut - may leave some RP & WP. Soil=Deford-AuGres- Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
final harvest
: Small ridge in marsh adjacent to SNWR; difficult access. Flat, low wet ground. If possible, clearcut - may leave some RP & WP.
Soil=Deford-AuGres- Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
mature
: Small ridge in marsh, adjacent to SNWR; very difficult access. Higher ground has red pine and blueberry; the lower ground has more jack
pine, aspen and tall shrubs. If it becomes possible to harvest here, remove all jack pine and aspen, and thin red pine where necessary.
Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
jack pine
: Small low, ridge in marsh, difficult access. Flat, low ground frequently flooded due to beavers; areas of dead trees. If possible, clearcut - may
leave some RP & WP on higher ground. Soil=Deford-AuGres- Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
47
47
jack pine
mature
final harvest
2
planting
Blocked by other physical obstacle
Regeneration technology inadequate
: Low ridge within a large marsh; difficult access. If it becomes possible to harvest here, clearcut all trees, but some white & red pine may be
left. 98=tamarack and white pine soil= Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table complex
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Proposed Treatments
With Limiting Factors
SHINGLETON FOREST AREA
Stand
Cover
Type
Acres
Age
Site
Index
Mgt
Obj
33
J6
11
60
49
jack pine
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
34
35
R6
14
50
36
R6
11
47
37
R6
4
55
38
J5
5
58
39
R6
16
52
41
R6
8
52
56
R6
2
50
red pine
immature
thinning
2
Blocked by other physical obstacle
50
red pine
immature
thinning
2
Blocked by other physical obstacle
49
red pine
immature
thinning
2
Blocked by other physical obstacle
47
jack pine
mature
final harvest
2
planting
Blocked by other physical obstacle
Regeneration technology inadequate
48
red pine
immature
thinning
2
Blocked by other physical obstacle
48
red pine
immature
thinning
2
Blocked by other physical obstacle
49
red pine
immature
thinning
2
Delayed treatment for age/size class diversity
: Part of stands 118 & 24 in adjacent comp.119. Treat with these stands with the 2008 YOE. Cut all jack pine and aspen; thin red and white
pine where necessary. Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex.
R6
3
50
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
49
: Ridge in marsh; difficult access. This stand is prescribed at this time so that it can be harvested in conjunction with the factor limited jack pine
stands nearby. If it becomes possible to harvest here, remove all jack pine and aspen, and thin red and white pine. 98=jack pine & white
pine Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex PArV
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
Blocked by other physical obstacle
Regeneration technology inadequate
: Ridge in marsh; difficult access. This stand is prescribed at this time so that it can be harvested in conjunction with the factor limited jack pine
stands nearby. If it becomes possible to harvest here, remove all jack pine and aspen, and thin the red and white pine where necessary.
Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex PArV
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
planting
: Low ridge within a large marsh; difficult access. If it becomes possible to harvest here, clearcut all trees, but some white & red pine may be
left. 98=tamarack and white pine soil=Markey Mucky Peat & Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table complex
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
2
FDF
Status
: Small ridge in marsh; very difficult access. Higher ground has red pine and blueberry; the lower ground has more jack pine, aspen and tall
shrubs. This stand is prescribed at this time so that it can be harvested in conjunction with the factor limited jack pine stands to the south. If it
becomes possible to harvest here, remove all jack pine and aspen, and thin red pine where necessary. Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep
Water Table Complex PArV
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
Cultural
Need
: Ridge in large marsh; difficult access. Lower ground has more jack pine and aspen with taller shrubs. Higher ground has red pine and
blueberry. This stand is prescribed at this time so that it can be harvested in conjunction with the factor limited jack pine stands to the south.
If it becomes possible to harvest here, remove all jack pine and aspen, and thin red pine where necessary. Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep
Water Table Complex PArV
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
final harvest
Harvest
Priority
: Ridge in marsh; very difficult access. Higher ground has red pine and blueberry; the lower ground has more jack pine, aspen and tall shrubs.
This stand is prescribed at this time so that it can be harvested in conjunction with the factor limited jack pine stands to the south. If it
becomes possible to harvest here, remove all jack pine and aspen, and thin red pine where necessary. Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep
Water Table Complex PArV
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
mature
Method
Cut
Entry Year: 2007
: Ridge in marsh, difficult access. Lower ground with jack pine, aspen and taller shrubs; higher ground with red and white pine and smaller
shrubs. If possible, clearcut jack pine and aspen - may leave some RP & WP on higher ground. Soil=Deford-AuGres- Rubicon Deep Water
Table Complex
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
Condition
Compartment: 116
50
red pine
immature
thinning
2
Delayed treatment for age/size class diversity
: Thin with stands 15 & 20 in C119 YOE 2008. Remove all jack pine and aspen; thin red and white pine. Ridges has red pine, white pine and
blueberry; lower ground has aspen and taller shrubs. Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex
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Proposed Treatments
With Limiting Factors
SHINGLETON FOREST AREA
Stand
Cover
Type
Acres
Age
Site
Index
Mgt
Obj
57
R6
5
50
50
red pine
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
Compartment: 116
Condition
Method
Cut
Harvest
Priority
immature
thinning
2
Cultural
Need
Entry Year: 2007
FDF
Status
Delayed treatment for age/size class diversity
comnts Fmd : Thin with stands 15 & 20 in C119 YOE 2008. Remove all jack pine and aspen; thin red and white pine. Ridges has red pine, white pine and
blueberry; lower ground has aspen and taller shrubs. Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex
76
J6
3
58
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
77
jack pine
mature
final harvest
2
planting
Too wet
Regeneration technology inadequate
: Small low, ridge in marsh, difficult access. Flat, low ground frequently flooded due to beavers; areas of dead trees. If possible, clearcut - may
leave some RP & WP on higher ground. Soil=Deford-AuGres- Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex
R6
3
47
TREATMENT LIMITING FACTORS:
comnts Fmd
48
50
red pine
immature
thinning
2
Too wet
: Narrow, flat ridge in large marsh; difficult access. Lower ground has more jack pine and aspen and taller shrubs. This stand is prescribed at
this time so that it can be harvested in conjunction with the factor limited jack pine stands nearby. If it becomes possible to harvest here,
remove all jack pine and aspen, and thin red pine where necessary. Soil=Deford-AuGres-Rubicon Deep Water Table Complex
Total Acres.......
177
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Field Map
Compartment 116
T45N, R14W, Sec. 1
T46N, R14W, Sec. 35, 36
County: Schoolcraft
Unit: Shingleton
YOE: 2007
Acres: 1,429 GIS Calculated
Stand Examiner: Kristen Matson
Map Revised: 10/03/2005
Map Phase: Pre-review
36
35
1
Legend
Miris Corners
Railroads
State Highway
Stand Boundary
061 - Cleaning-weeding/Hand Tools
111 - Final Harvest/Planting/Hand Tools
400 - Thinning
Name Water Features
69
R6
64
R6
68
R6
1
Z0
49
R6
8
L0
2
Z0
80
X0
061
75
X0
28
61
L0
67
R6
60
R2
59
R2
57
R6
400
63
L0
66
R9
53
R6
50
R6
47
J5
9
L0
51
R6
46
R5
54
W6 34
R6
400
52
R6
56
R6
400
43
R6
55
R6
42
J6
79
R6
44
R6
70
R6
41
R6
400
5
R5
4
R6
16
J5
65
L0
58
R6
62
L0
48
R6
71
J2
12
R6
45
J6
13
A5
37
J5
77
111
R6
400
18
J2
14
R6
10
A5
78
R6
72
R9
40
R6
11
R6
6
A3
7
J6
3
R6
Clark Ditch
74
R5
401
G0
19
J6
15
A5
35
R6
20
400 21 R6
R6
400
17
J5
73
L0
22
J2
23
J5
38
R6
400
36
R6
400
33
J6 76
111 J6
111
39
R6
400
30
J6
111
24
J5
32
29 J5
R6 111
400
31
R6
400
25
J5
111
28
J6
111
27
J5
111
1
0.5
0
26
R6
400
1 Miles