Common use of Canopy Clause in Contracts

Canopy. The pines will be thinned to achieve a more typical flatwoods tree density, about 60 to 112 trees per acre (<25% cover) to achieve a basal area of 40 to 70 ft2/acre. The removal of canopy trees will be done mechanically with typical logging equipment when site conditions warrant its use. During times when site conditions are not conducive to use of such equipment, other appropriate means will be used to remove the trees such that impacts to the substrate will not occur. In areas where the pines are too small to harvest, the site will be roller chopped and then the pines cut with a hydro-axe. Burn Prescription. Growing season ▇▇▇▇▇ every 2 to 8 years (growing season is April through July based on ▇▇▇▇▇ et al. (2003)). Initial years will be on a 2 to 4 year schedule to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ redevelopment of the ground cover. See Fire Management Plan (Attachment A-2). Ground Cover. Plant species observations collected during field activities within the BPMB site indicate that sufficient species and individuals presently exist in the ground cover to regenerate the desired communities. Ground cover species are expected to seed in from surrounding areas and from the seed bank. The proposed prescribed fire should stimulate many dormant species in the ground cover seed bank. If after three years the species diversity and density are not clearly trending toward successful establishment of target conditions, then native sod plugs, seeding or plantings will be done. Hydrology. The site will be roller chopped at periodic intervals to restore a more natural internal drainage pattern. The road and drainage network will be re-engineered to retain water on