Specifications include, but are not limited to: Stands 33, 34 & 41: Selectively thin hardwoods to a target BA of 80 (70 - 90 sq. ft.). Favor oak, hemlock, white pine and cedar where present. Oak should be released on 3 sides to an average BA of 60 sq. ft. Where 30 sq. ft. or more of hemlock occurs, thin to less than 100 sq. ft. of BA. Around areas of heavy hemlock, open up the drip edge to encourage hemlock seedling establishment. Follow all guidelines set forth in “The Complete Marker”. 1. Mark trees to be cut. Favor the best future crop tree in place, regardless of species. 2. Leave den and nest trees. 3. The objective is an all-age stand structure with a max diameter of 18" at DBH in hardwood stands. 4. Retain all hemlock, oak, cedar and pine, unless removal is needed for operability. 5. Release oak on three sides to a residual BA of 60 sq. ft. Favor mast producing black cherry. 6. Further guidance will be discussed at the pre-sale meeting. 7. Selectively thin hardwoods to 70-90 sq. ft. of BA. Favor to leave: oak, hemlock, mast producing black cherry, white pine and cedar, where present.
