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State of Wisconsin Section 77.82(3),Wis.Stats Department of Natural Resources Managed Forest Law Order Number: Printed:05/08/2014 13-010-2015 Page 7 of 11 Stand Information The most abundant tree species in this stand include Aspen (83%), Bur Oak (8%), Red Oak (4%) and Black Oak (4%). These trees make up an even aged stand that originated about 1948. Tree ages in even-aged stands may vary slightly, but the trees began growing in relatively the same period. Soil type, moisture and nutrient availability affect site quality, which limits the kind of tree species that will grow on a site, as well as the growth rate and quality of individual trees. Soil productivity also determines the amount of timber harvesting sustainable over time. It also affects other forest attributes, such as wildlife habitat and biodiversity. This stand has a loam soil. Loam soils are a mixture of sand, silt and clay particles. Loam soils are 23% to 52% sand, 28% to 50% silt, and 48% to 78% clay. Silt loam or silt soils have relatively higher amounts of silt particles. Loam soils typically have an abundance of moisture and nutrients to sustain excellent growth rates for many tree species. Take care to prevent compaction and rutting when using equipment on these soils. Your plan writer found the following invasive plant species during the forest inventory process: • Bush Honeysuckle Spp. • Multiflora Rose Stand Conditions, Special Features or Characteristics Stand #2 is a small aspen stand. The trees are healthy and vigorous, but are approaching maturity based on the current age. Aspen is a fairly short lived tree. Like oak, aspen requires full sunlight to regenerate. This stand also is going to be managed on an even age basis to promote the health and vigor of aspen. Due to the small size of the stand, marketability/harvesting would be difficult. This stand will be harvested along with Stand #1, which will slightly extend the rotation age of the aspen trees. Management(Silvicultural) System Manage and regenerate this stand within generally accepted silvicultural guidelines for the primary type according to the following management system. NATURAL EVEN-AGED REGENERATION OF TIMBER TYPE WITHOUT FUTURE THINNING -- Manage the stand through its rotation (the period between initial regeneration and the stand's final cutting) as a single aged forest. Regeneration cutting will remove the old stand to provide the necessary open conditions and sunlight to regenerate the stand naturally. Year Scheduled Mandatory Practice 2025 COPPICE REGENERATION HARVEST. Regenerate this stand by cutting all trees except designated reserved trees. This coppice regeneration method naturally allows trees to regenerate vigorously from root and/or stump sprouts after harvest. Variations of coppice regeneration include simple and compound. For most Wisconsin forest types, adequate tree reproduction will be established in 3 to 5 years following the regeneration practice or additional management practices may be required to ensure successful tree reproduction. Some forest stands may need a longer regeneration period, but these situations must be documented and closely monitored to ensure success.