Final Environmental Impact Statement

Vestal Final Environmental Impact Statement Chapter 5
Natural Regeneration
The renewal of a tree crop by natural means without seeding or planting done by
people. The new crop is grown from self-sown seed or by vegetative means, such
as root suckers.
Non-motorized Activities
Activities that do not incorporate the use of a motor, engine, or other non-living
power source. Non-motorized activities exclude such machines as aircraft,
hovercraft, motorboats, automobiles, motor bikes, snowmobiles, bulldozers,
chainsaws, rock drills, and generators.
Noxious Weeds
Those plant species designated as weeds by federal or state laws. Noxious weeds
generally possess one or more of the following characteristics: aggressive and
difficult to manage; poisonous; toxic; parasitic; a carrier or host for serious insects
or diseases; and generally non-native.
Objective
Concise statement of desired measurable results intended to promote achievement
of specific goals. Attainment of objectives is limited by the application of
standards and guidelines.
Outbreak
See insect epidemic.
Overstory
The portion of vegetation in a forest forming the uppermost foliage layer.
Perennial Stream
A stream or portion of a stream that has flowing water year-round, during a
typical year. Groundwater is the primary source sustaining base stream flow, with
rainfall or snowmelt providing supplemental stream flow. The water table is
located above the stream bed for most of the year.
Piling and Burning
Piling slash resulting from logging and subsequently burning individual piles.
Plant Communities
Assemblage of plant species living in an area. It is an organized unit to the extent
that it has characteristics in addition to the individuals and populations and
functions as a unit.
Products Other than Logs (POL)
Products such as posts, poles, and fiber from trees or parts of trees less than
sawlog size. POL usually includes trees greater than 5 inches diameter breast
height (dbh) (4.5 feet from ground level) and less than 7.9 inches dbh, with tops
of trees greater than 4 inches to less than 6 inches in diameter.
Prescribed Burning/Fire
Controlled application of fire to wildland fuels in either their natural or modified
state under specified environmental conditions that allows the fire to be confined
to a predetermined area and at the same time produce the fireline intensity and
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