Recommendations: wildlife, trail systems
Wildlife
recommendations: When the harvest of an area is completed, the
skidding trails and roads could be seeded with native clover species. Rabbits will inhabit these areas of dense cover
and clover. Deer and grouse will also feed on the clover. Where there
are rabbits and grouse populations, fox and owls will follow. To discourage
the beaver, the aspen near the creek should not be regenerated. By selectively
thinning Stand #3, the aspen will not grow back due to the lack of full
sunlight.
Two to four dead snags and den type trees per acre should be left throughout the woodland for use by wildlife. Existing log-sized woody debris on the ground could be retained for wildlife to use as nesting, shelter, food storage, drumming, sunning, and preening sites.
Small diameter woody debris could be constructed into brush piles for use as shelter by wildlife, after periodic harvests.
The dense brush areas provide excellent escape cover for many wildlife species, including deer and grouse. As the alder and willow brush mature, it would be desirable to cut them before they die. The root systems will sprout and again create a dense cover area.
Threatened or Endangered Species: To my knowledge there are no threatened or endangered species present and no species have been reported or are on record with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. If at any time such species are noted, high priority should be given to their protection and benefit.
In 1992, a bald eagle nesting site was recorded with the DNR as being located ½ mile to the north and east of the property. It would be desirable to retain several large white pine trees as possible nesting sites. It is recommended that no harvesting take place within ¼ mile of an eagle’s nest. Bald Eagle management guidelines are available from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
During my inspection of the property no archeological, cultural, or historical sites were noticed.
Trail systems: An overall objective of the owners is to extend the trail network throughout the property. The approximate recommended locations are shown on the map.
These are general rather than exact locations. All trail construction and location should follow the Best Management Practices for Water Quality field manual as published by the DNR. If the Cedar Creek is to be crossed, a simple alternative to a permanent culvert may be a stone ford.
Recommendations:
wildlife, trail systems