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State of Wisconsin Section 77.82(3),Wis.Stats
<br /> Department of Natural Resources Printed:05/08/2014
<br /> Managed Forest Law Order Number:
<br /> Page 4 of 11
<br /> 13-010-2015
<br /> Oak Forest
<br /> Oak Forests are composed of over 50% oak. In Wisconsin, red oak, black oak, pin oak, white oak, and bur oak are
<br /> common types of oak trees. Aspen, red maple, hickory, white pine, white birch, basswood, black cherry, sugar maple,
<br /> elm, and jack pine commonly grow in oak forests. Oak forests are abundant, occurring throughout the state and growing
<br /> on most soil types. Composition of oak forests varies depending on their location within Wisconsin and on site quality.
<br /> On nutrient-poor, dry sites, oak forests might include black oak, white oak, northern pin oak, and bur oak. On dry sites,
<br /> hickories, black cherry, aspen, red maple, and paper birch commonly grow with oak. In northern Wisconsin, pines may
<br /> also grow in dry oak forests. Sites with a better nutrient and moisture supply may support mixtures of red and white oak,
<br /> or may be dominantly red oak. On sites with more nutrients, basswood, hickories, ironwood, black cherry, elms, red
<br /> maple, or white pine may grow with oak. On the richest sites, sugar maple or white ash might also grow with oak. While
<br /> oaks are still very common trees in Wisconsin, the abundance of high-quality red and white oaks on nutrient-rich sites
<br /> has declined considerably due to forest succession and failed regeneration. In general, oaks grow best on well-drained
<br /> loamy soils. All oaks require drastic disturbance of the forest, both overstory and understory, in order to regenerate. On
<br /> richer sites, oak forests are particularly difficult to regenerate and competition control is essential. Fire is one tool that
<br /> facilitates the regeneration and maintenance of oak forests. To regenerate oak, foresters commonly mimic the effects of
<br /> fire using mechanical tools or chemical application.
<br /> Resource Protection and Management
<br /> Special records and inventories identify important natural, historical or archeological resources on or near your property.
<br /> The plan writer designed your management practices to protect these resources from disturbance.
<br /> You can go to the WDNR website to find information used to evaluate stand conditions and determine management
<br /> practices for your property. Go to http://wi.dnr.gov and search using the keywords shown.
<br /> • To learn about Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin, search for'Landscapes'.
<br /> • To learn about Wildlife Management, Habitat and Natural Communities, search for 'Wildlife' and 'Biodiversity'.
<br /> • To see the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan, and from there Explore Species Profiles, search for 'ER' or'Wildlife'.
<br /> Your lands lie within a landscape known as Western Coulees and Ridges. You can find an overview of the landscape,
<br /> species of greatest conservation need, management opportunities and much more. Go to: http://dnr.wi.gov and search
<br /> Landscapes.
<br /> Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species and Plant Communities
<br /> Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) searches determine if your plan may affect endangered, threatened, or special concern
<br /> animals, plants or plant communities. To learn about rare plants, animals and natural plant communities in Wisconsin
<br /> visit http://dnr.wi.gov and search for'NHI'.
<br /> The Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) review lists the following resources on or in the area surrounding your property and
<br /> suitable habitat for them is found on your property:
<br /> • 1 Special Concern Mammal(s)
<br /> • 1 Special Concern Plant(s)
<br /> • 3 State Listed Plant(s)
<br /> • 1 Special Concern Snake(s)
<br /> When implementing management practices, mitigation might be required, such as:
<br /> • Best management practices that protect water quality and habitat for rare or aquatic species
<br /> • Harvest limits or restrictions to avoid impacts to nesting birds or NHI Working List species
<br /> • Surveys for rare species prior to timber sale establishment
<br /> Archeological and Historical Resources
<br /> State Historical Society records searches determine if your plan may affect archeological and historical sites. These
<br /> sites require protection from disturbance, including road building, grading or gravelling. Contact your local WDNR
<br /> Forester for additional information on archaeological and historical sites.
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