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4.3.0 Management Plan Template.doc <br /> on the high ground along the edges of the brush type. Planting apple trees, corn <br /> and other large mast producing plants would attract bear and deer. These areas <br /> also make good calling stations for attracting predators like coyotes, fox and <br /> wolves. <br /> Type 4 10 acres of Mixed Norway/jack Pine <br /> This type is mid mature Norway pine about 75 years of age. The stand is in two <br /> areas of the property. The type is mixed and includes mature jack pine, aspen, <br /> birch and red oak. The typical tree is well spaced, 55 feet high, 12-14 inches DBH. <br /> There are 75% bolts/logs in the stands, 15% pulp and 10% tops fuel chips. These <br /> trees have never been thinned. The aspen, birch and jack pine should be removed <br /> while reserving the Norway pines. These stands are beautiful and provide cool <br /> shade in the summer and shelter in the winter for many species of wildlife. There <br /> are small pockets of maturing hardwoods in areas that provide diversity in the <br /> plantations. <br /> Management recommendation; <br /> Thin out the mature aspen, birch and jack pine, reserve the Norway pine and oak. <br /> This will open up the stand and allow natural regeneration of Norway pine, aspen, <br /> birch and jack pine. It will also release the standing Norways giving them more <br /> light and moisture to grow larger. The harvest will also increase the forbs and <br /> grasses and thus increase the wildlife habitat. This should improve the hunting <br /> capabilities of the area. Norway pine lives to 120 years so the owner has many <br /> years to enjoy them while they continue to increase in size, and provide excellent <br /> wildlife habitat. <br /> Alternative Recommendation; <br /> Clear-cut patches in the plantation and let natural regeneration of aspen, birch and <br /> oak seed in. This will diversify the timber type and should increase the wildlife <br /> carrying capacity. Keep small food plots open in these cuts and till and plant <br /> periodically with clover and other wildlife food crops. <br /> Alternative Recommendation; <br /> Cut the south 6 acre stand. These scattered trees are not noticeable as the oak and <br /> young aspen have filled in the area. They are mature and are open grown with <br /> large limbs. They probably won't increase in value anymore. Removal will <br /> enhance natural oak and aspen regeneration. Reserve the north 3 acre stand for <br /> aesthetics and wildlife diversity. <br /> 6 <br />