Stand 6: Cut using a group selection system. Mark stand to 70 SQ FT using complete marker as a guide. Retain all hemlock and yellow birch unless harvest is necessary for operations. Create gaps of 0.25 - 0.75 acres in areas of advanced regeneration, intolerant species, or areas that look like they will support regeneration. Leave tops in gaps (When marking gaps mark trees with large bushy tops or forks with x's rather than a slash to denote that any material under 8 inches must be left within the gap). Consider planting of oak and white pine if regeneration of gaps fails. Gaps should cover around 10-20 percent of the treatment. Stand 9: Cut using a group selection system. Mark stand to 70 SQ FT using complete marker as a guide. Retain all hemlock and oak unless harvest is necessary for operations. Create gaps of 0.25 - 0.75 acres in areas of advanced regeneration, intolerant species, or areas that look like they will support regeneration. Leave tops in gaps (When marking gaps mark trees with large bushy tops or forks with x's rather than a slash to denote that any material under 8 inches must be left within the gap). Consider planting of oak and white pine if regeneration of gaps fails. Gaps should cover around 10-20 percent of the treatment. Stand 19: Cut using a selection system. Mark stand to 65 SQ FT using complete marker as a guide. Retain all hemlock, white ash, and yellow birch, unless harvest is necessary for operations. Due to heavy deer yard use across portions of the stand, do not create regeneration gaps. Target reserving 2-5 suitable seed trees per acre; these trees should be released to improve crown and overall tree health and be marked so they are protected for long term seed production.
