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mortality due to crowding is likely low. Stand volume: 25 Gross total cords/acre Habitat and wildlife use: This floodplain forest is quite similar to Stand 1, and the narrative information, concepts and suggestions for Stand 1 apply to this stand as well. There was recent beaver chewing on large cottonwoods along the river in the east end of Stand 15. Recreational opportunities: Canoeing, fishing and hiking are the most likely activities visitors enjoy in this floodplain. There has been another recreation activity occurring in this stand and Stands 17 and 19. Over the past 2 or more decades the Detroit Sportsman's Congress (DSC), which owns much of the property adjacent to the Park to the south in Section 19, has developed an extensive field archery and 3D target archery range almost entirely within the Park boundaries. This trail system is at least 6,325 feet in length and occupies at least 14.28 acres of the Park. The DSC may have developed this trail system without the <strong>Township</strong>'s knowledge or permission. This trail system was discovered during my forest inventory survey of Stands 19, 17 and 15. Four ditched draws lead south from Stand 12 pond through Stand 15 to the swampy areas of Stand 3 and 15. The west draw is straighter than the others and serves as a trail south to the Clinton River across from DSC's eastern buildings and property. This may be a good trail link from Holland Ponds road system to the informal fishing trail that exists along much of the east bank of the river from the west side of Stand 1 through Stand 15 and into Stand 16. Potential for timber production: This stand is very similar to Stand 1, the southeast floodplain. Refer to the Stand 1 narrative for ideas for this stand as well. Potential for other uses: Water quality issues: Refer to Stand 1 narrative. Important natural features: The Clinton River is the most significant and important natural feature of this floodplain stand, having created the floodplain, and is constantly altering it. The river creates the diversity of macro- and micro-habitats in the floodplain, and influences wildlife use throughout the Park and surrounding lands. MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR 'ST<strong>AND</strong> 15. NORTH FLOODPLAIN' Landowner's objectives for this stand: Protect and perpetuate the forest in its current species composition. Plant and/or favor oaks, hickories, black walnut, cottonwood, willows, aspen, hazel and black cherry for the foods they provide for many wildlife species. Consider removing dead ash as firewood in accessible areas, to create small openings in the forest canopy. This will allow sunlight to the forest floor and stimulate understory growth, especially shade -intolerant species. Protect the conditions and integrity of the river, by maintaining an undisturbed buffer of natural vegetation at least 100 feet wide on both sides of the river where possible. Work with neighbors on this and other practices to protect the river. 54
Silvicultural Prescription: Recommended silvicultural system: Uneven-aged management, favoring maples, sycamore, cottonwood, oaks, and black walnut. Details of the silvicultural prescription: Protect the floodplain forest from biologically unnecessary human disturbance. Allow fallen trees, large limbs and other woody debris to accumulate along the river banks to help stabilize the banks and reduce erosion. Consider removing dead ash trees in accessible sites, to open the forest canopy and promote understory development. However, keep such new openings small to avoid further fragmenting the forest. Planned Activities: 2012: Consider firewood harvest operation for dead ash, either by firewood producers or general public. If accepted, plan harvest with consulting forester and implement. Priority: 5 2013: Formalize westernmost north-south draw to develop connecting trail from Stand 12 to riverside trail being developed through Stands 1 and 15. Priority: 3 2014: Begin to install nesting and roosting boxes and platforms for wood ducks, owls, woodpeckers, perhaps squirrels. Number, describe and map each and add to Park nesting structure database and inspection/maintenance schedule. Priority: 7 55
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RIVER BENDS PARK-WEST AND HOLLAND P
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V. APPENDICES
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APPENDIX B: WILDLIFE AND FORESTRY I
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APPENDIX D: PLANTS LIST
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Legal description or directions to
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Page 14 and 15: Common Name Scientific Name Status
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Page 43 and 44: One view of Stand 6 pond. Note the
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Page 51 and 52: Forest health: Ducks and other wate
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Page 57 and 58: The Natural Resources Conservation
Page 59 and 60: salamanders and snakes. There are a
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Potential for other uses: Water qua
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to venture into the Park proper to
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EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR 'STAND 33.
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IV. SUMMARY INFORMATION 111
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‟Stand 14. Buildings Pond‟ - Pr
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'Stand 1. Southeast Floodplain' - P
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'Stand 21. Black Walnut' - Priority
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COMPARISON OF MANAGEMENT UNITS ON T
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Sources (Numbered) for West River B
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Also various pamphlets and articles
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Family (Tribe) Scientific Name Comm
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Family Scientific Name Common Name
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Table 2. Trees, shrubs, woody vines
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