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Alma Taylor Timber Stand Improvement and Meadow Restoration
Region: Northeastern
ID: 4980
Project Status: Completed
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2022
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Final Methods
The meadow tracks were ripped to restore natural contouring using a small bulldozer and allowed to naturally revegetate. This work was completed by the USFS road crew. The area has almost fully recovered. In order to protect the meadow long term a new trail head was constructed. The thick lodgepole was thinned to a spacing between 12 and 15 feet by a contractor through WRI. All aspen was left in place. A clearcut using a contractor was completed on approximately 71 acres. This timber was sold to the public as firewood This opened up the canopy for wildlife.
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Project Narrative
The Alma Taylor Timber Stand Improvement and Meadow Restoration project improved forest ecosystems health, including vegetation and wildlife habitat improvement, and reduced the risk of catastrophic fire. The intent of the project was to improve the resilience and adaptive capacity of lodgepole pine stands, reducing high stand densities and remove dwarf mistletoe infected trees where possible. The thinning of thick lodgepole pine will provide additional passage and forage for wildlife, as well as reduce the risk of potentially destructive wildfire by breaking up fuel continuity. The clearcuts create a mosaic to reduce fire potential and create a create a more diverse system. The wet meadow damaged by traffic around Alma Taylor Lake has been significantly damaged due to unauthorized motorized access. The meadow was restored and ongoing access will be prevented after the construction of a new trailhead.
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Future Management
The meadow will continue to be monitored to see if any future work is necessary. Right now it appears as though no work will be needed. The timber stands will continue to be managed for Forest Health and Multiple Use.
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Ryan Mower
Submitted Time
09/26/2022 12:19:58
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