Unit(s) surveyed:
All: 126, 132, 133, 138, 140, 150, 158, 162, 164, 170, 172, 174, 182
Do silvicultural prescriptions support the Proposed Action as described in the EA?
Are silviculture prescriptions likely to produce variable stand density both between and within units?
Are silvicultural prescriptions accurately designated in the field?
Yes, the skips, gaps and heavy thins are accurately designated in the field. The unit boundary tags had not been installed at the time of the field survey.
Are riparian no-cut buffers clearly designated in the field as outlined in the EA?
Are minor species and the largest trees clearly designated to be retained?
The prescription clearly designates retaining minor species and the largest trees, however, the Stewardship Contract was not available at the time of the survey. Follow-up will be needed to assure that the contract clearly specifies retention of the minor species and largest trees.
Are snags clearly designated to be retained?
The prescription clearly designates retention, however, the Stewardship Contract had not been prepared at the time of the preparation of the monitoring report. Follow-up will be needed to assure that the contract clearly specifies retention of snags.
Are coarse wood debris features clearly designated to be retained?
Do skips contain any of the following?
Riparian areas
Trees w/ elements of wood decay
Large trees
Minor tree species
Insects or disease
CWD
Are skips and gaps clearly designated as described in the EA and silviculture prescription?
If skips do not contain these features, are they observed elsewhere in the project area?
Do gaps containany of the following?
Are designated wildlife trees present?
Does the project meet desired goals of variability as described in the EA?