Forest Cutting Plan 05-018 Audubon Rd.0
Division of
Forests & Parks
PLEA PRINT OR TYPE
(M.G.L. Chapter 132, secs. 40 - 46)
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TOWN N D i Q�t�'LI ROAD Il��
LANDOWNER C_ ADDRESS _3 a ln�x , ` }r. � i Y }r� TEL
OPERATOR Irv'- 5 c ADDRESS f/ts 7 T TEL �j'CG yy.S`�
*HARVESTING LICENSE NUMBER -� ;EST. DATE CUTTING TO BEGIN
AGENT ADDRESS TEL
ACRES CUT _j0 ; VOL. CUT: BOARD FEET -50. 6)00 ;CORDS
TREE FARM NUMBER (OPTIONAL)
DESCRIPTION OF AREA TO BE CUT
1. FOREST TYPE: A tyl -k B C D
2. ACRES: A ,3O B C D
(ENTER APPROPRIATE STAND LETTERS) FOR NOS. 3, 4, & 5)
3. PURPOSE(S) OF CUT: HARVEST X ;INTERMEDIATE ;AESTHETIC /RECREATION
SALVAGE ;WILDLIFE HABITAT IMPROVEMENT ;WATER MANAGEMENT ;OTHER
4. SOURCE OF REGENERATION: SEEDING FROM SURROUNDING /RESIDUAL STAND ;PLANTING
SEEDING FROM CUT TREES x ;ADVANCE GROWTH ;DIRECT SEEDING
SPROUTS ;OTHER
5. HARVEST SYSTEM USED: SELECTION CUT J\ ;SHELTERWOOD CUT TREE CUT °
COPPICE ;COPPICE WITH STANDARDS ;CLEARCUT ;SALVAGE CUT
SPECIAL HARVEST CUTTING (ATTACH"EXPLANATION) ;INTERMEDIATE CUT
6. DESIGNATION OF TREES TO BE CUT: INDIVIDUALLY MARKED -je ;AREAS TO BE CLEARCUT
DESIGNATED BY MARKED TREES OR FLAGGING OF BOUNDARY ;OTHER (SPECIFY SPECIES,
DIAMETER S & MARK BOUNDARY)
ETC.) 6ottA;WX 6i- wowL ,y
7. ESTIMATED VOLUME BY SPECIES: BOARD FEET, CORDS OR PERCENTAGE (OPTIONAL)
WHITE PINE a 0, C'Q ASH l — CEO IC n_ v
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RED PINE ASPEN SUGAR MAPLE O C G
PITCH PINE _ BEECH RED MAPLE _5_0C HEMLOCK p00 WHITE BIRCH _SLQ RED OAK (�,G�O�j
SPRUCE YELLOW BIRCH WHITE OAK
OTHER SOFTWOODS BLACK BIRCH OTHER OAKS c #CC)
BLACK CHERRY OTHER
LOGGING AND ENGINEERING
8. MEASURES PLANNED TO CONTROL EROSION (CHECK):
a. LAY OUT AND CLEAR ROADS IN ADVANCE
b. LAY OUT AND CLEAR MAIN SKID ROADS IN ADVANCE
c. WATER BARS
d. HAY IMPOUNDMENTS
e. SEEDING DISTURBED SOIL
f. REPAIRING RUTS
g. CULVERTS
h. BRIDGES
i. CROSS STREAMS AT RIGHT ANGLES
j. STOP SKIDDING DURING MUDDY CONDITIONS
k. OTHER: �e , tnrl `fi r/XiS�lry� ! L74�1
Notice of Intent / Forest Cutting Plan
ROADS LANDING
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*SEE FOOTNOTES a., b., & d. ON THE REVERSE SIDE
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100 FT.
9. a. WIDTH OF BUFFER STRIPS ALONG PUBLIC WAYS: 50 FT. X10 FT.
b. WIDTH OF BUFFER STRIPS ALONG WATER BODIES: 50 FT. X ; 0
c. PLAN TO CUT LESS THAN 50% IN BUFFER STRIPS: YES - X
SHOW LOCATIONS ON ANY SUPPLEMENTARY MAPS ATTACHED TO FORMS WL AND SS.
10. MEASURES TO CONTROL MUD ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS:
a. GRAVEL OR MULCH ACCESS ROAD b. STOP TRUCKING DURING MUDDY CONDITIONS ,
c. CLEAN MUD FROM HIGHWAYS
11. ARE CRITICAL AREAS INVOLVED? COMPLETE FORM WL.
a. WETLANDS: YES X; NO IF YES, NO IF YES, COMPLETE FORM SS.
b. STEEP SLOPES (OVER 30% FOR 200 FT.): YES , n
12. CHECK IF LAND IS UNDER CHAPTER 61 or CHAPTER 61A L/ � ►S 1 N' T wi4-, 6/
MANAGEMENT PLAN NO. ;EST. STUMPAGE VALUE $
NO
ARE BOUNDARIES WITHIN 50 FT OF CUTTING AREA ( PANTED r /BLAZED? YES
.
13. REMARKS/ CO MME NT S
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14. SIGNATURE O2�p O�IiP PA I G T PLAN (IF OTH Date
THAN LANDOWNEV
Signature �'- i
15. LANDOWNER(s)
SIGNATURE(s) : � ✓� (.�� Date
Dat
I(WE) HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I(WE) HAVE THE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT THE ABOVE
DESCRIBED OPERATION. FAILURE TO ACCURATELY UPDATE THE MATERIAL HEREIN REQUIRED
AND PROVIDE OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION CAN RESULT IN THE VOIDING OF THIS PLAN.
WARNING: THIS PLAN, ONCE SUBMITTED BY THE LANDOWNER AND NOT DISAPPROVED BY THE
DIRECTOR, HAS THE FORCE OF LAW; AND FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PLAN AND THE LOGGING AND
SKID ROAD STANDARDS OR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SLASH LAW (M.G.L. CHAPTER 48, SECS.
16 & 16A) MAY MAKE THE LANDOWNER AND /OR TIMBER HARVESTER SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES BY LAW.
FOR OFFICE USE
PLAN APPROVED ;� DATE (e)
PLAN DISAPPROVED DATE
THIS APPROVAL IS OF ONLY THE CUTTING PLAIN' AND IN NO WAY DETERMINES THE RIGHT TO CARRY
OUT THE DESCRIBED OPERATION.
FILE (WORK ORDER) NO. j�J,S - 1,0 -
n DIRECTOR'S AGENT - FORESTER �c
EXPIRATION DATE _ / . , ,.8 5 -- u a -
- 11 k99z Ems,
PLAN COMPLETION DATE EXTENDED TO w i%.,r%A L1 AS 7 to "AE �i5.
DATE
DIRECTOR'S AGENT - FORESTER
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IMPORTANT: a. IT SHALL BE THE LANDOWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM THE DIRECTOR OR HIS
AGENT OF INFORMATION LEFT BLANK ON THE FORM INCLUDING THE OPERATOR'S NAME AND LICENSE
NUMBER AND ANY SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN THE DATE THE CUTTING IS TO BEGIN. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY RESULT IN VOIDING THIS PLAN. b. PERSONS HARVESTING FOREST PRODUCTS COMMERCIALLY IN
MASSACHUSETTS MUST BE LICENSED UNDER SEC. 46, CH. 132 OF THE GENERAL LAWS, AND ARE HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING STRICTLY WITH A SUBMITTED /APPROVED CUTTING PLAN. c. IF AN
AGENT IS APPOINTED, A WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION MUST ACCOMPANY THIS PLAN AND MUST BE SIGNED
BY THE AGENT AND THE PRINCIPAL (LANDOWNER). d. A LOCUS MAP AND MASTER MAP ARE REQUIRED
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS).
Page 3 of
Massachusetts Forest iS
Cutting Practices Act
File Number H,S `/J) - �
Division of
Forests & Parks
FORM WL
1. THE FOLLOWING WETLAND SITUATIONS EXIST: (check those used)
A. Stream crossings (indicate location(s) on map by number)
Method of Crossing Is Structure
# L c. on Map Ford Bridge culvert Other(describe) permanent temporary
j A -1
A -2
A -4
B. CROSSING of wetland areas (swamps, land subject to flooding, bordering
vegetative wetlands, etc.)
To Be Done When Ground Is:
# Loc. on Map Dry Frozen Special Provision (see #4 If crossing
B -1 1� is by a cause -
B-2 way, then de-
B-3 scribe on a
B -4 I separate sheet
C. LOGGING of wetland areas (swamps, land subject to flooding, bordering.
vegetative wetlands, etc.)
To Be Done When Ground Is:
# Loc. on Map Dry Frozen Special Provision (see #4)
C -1 X NOTE: Not over
C - �_ 50% of Basal
C -3 _�_ Area may be cu
C -4 at one time.
2. MAPS In simple situations, wetlands and operations may be shown on the master
map. More complex situations may require a supplementary map to accompany this
form. In any event, the following items must be clearly shown:
A. All wetland areas in and around the area to be operated.
B. Filter strips 50 feet wide along all water bodies.
C. Portions of filter strips to be crossed by logging equipment (see 3 below)
D. Buffer strips of 50' or 100' along all water bodies (see cutting plan #9).
E. Location of truck roads, landings, or main skid roads (including stream
crossings by ford) located within the wetland areas.
F. Location of water control structures such as bridges, culverts, hay
impoundments and sections of roads needin water bars.
G. Is a supplementary map attached? Yes; No
3. Specific reason(s) for operating logging equipment within filter strips:
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4. If 'r sing or loJ of wetland areas is to be done by special provision see
I.B. or C. above), describe: a.) The special provisions; and b..) why the operation
is not feasible when soil is dry, frozen or otherwise stable.
NOTE: DO NOT REFUEL OR CLEAN ANY EO UIPMENT WITHIN 100
Date / (� Landowner Signature
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Forest Cu Plan ~ For DCR Use 0,11 pp a E Fi
and Notice of Intent under M.G.L. 1�
Chapter 132 —The Forest Cutting Ea rliest st ;la
Practices Act, 304 CMR 11.00 6 r t 6 2005
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(Effective Date: 1/1/04)
Location EM her
Town Leeds
Road 115 Audubon Road
Acres 46.79 Proposed Start Date May 05
Vol. MBF 16 6 Vol. Cds. 9 Vol.. Tons
Map lD = 05 - 0$
Plan Pre
Name Christopher K. Powell
Address Old Post Road
P.O. Box 357
Town,State,Zip Worthington, MA. 01098
Phone (413) 238 -5970
Type ofPreparer LF
*Mass. Forester License #
*Required for lartd tinder C1t61, C1n61 A or Forest Stewardship
Stream Crossings
_ Case No.
Nat. Flat, / Nat. I l ert. Imp.
Pub. Dr. Wat.
AC1:C
Name Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Dickinson
Mailing Address 115 Audubon Road
Town, Stalc, Zip Leeds, MA. 01053
Phone ( 413) 584-3011
Ch61 E Ch6lA Stcw ❑ *Casc #
Est. Stumpage Value
Licensed Timber Harvester **
Narue Lashway Logging Inc.
Address P.O. Box 231
Town,Statc,Zip Williamsburg, MA: 6
Phone (413) 268 -3600
Mass. Lic. Harvester #
* 'This intonmation may be supplied aller tie plan is approved, but before
work begins,, ..
Indicate location oil map
SC -
SC -2
SC -3
SC4
Type of Crossing
BR
PO
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Existing Structure
No
No
Yes
Timber Buyer
Landowner
Type of Bottom
GR
GR
GR
Yes
Bank Height (It)
6 11
4 "
. 6 a'
Stabilization
CO
CO
OT
Wetland Crossin
Indicate location on map
WC -1
WC -2
WC -3
WC -4
Length of Crossing
100,
10 0 '
. 10 0 '
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- Mitigation
F/D
Acres to be Harvested
5
Timber Buyer
Landowner
Stabilization
C 0
.
Kesid. Basal Area
( >50 % ?)
Yes
F ilter Strips
Indicate location oil map
TS - 1
11 -
S -2 1 +'v -3
FS-4
Note
Width (50', 100', or VA)
10 0 '
. 10 0 '
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FR Frozen
LE Ledge
Acres to be Harvested
5
Timber Buyer
Landowner
FO Ford
Harvesting: in Wetlands
_Indicate location on map
HW -1
11 -
HW - 3
HW4
Note
Forest'fype (see pg 2)
HH
CU Culvert
BR Bridge
SE Seed
MU Mulch
FR Frozen
LE Ledge
Acres to be Harvested
5
Timber Buyer
Landowner
FO Ford
On
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Kesid. Basal Area
( >50 % ?)
Yes
OT
Other
PO Poled
OT Other
ST Stone
I113 1ley Bales
Service Forester Comments
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Type of Crossing
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Type of Bolton
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LF
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Mass. Lic. For.
Lic. Tim. Har
CU Culvert
BR Bridge
SE Seed
MU Mulch
FR Frozen
LE Ledge
Applicant must provide DCR with all relevant information
TB
LO
Timber Buyer
Landowner
FO Ford
CO Corduroy
DR Dry
OT Other
ST Stony
MU Mud
before plan may be approved and cutting may begin.
Some forestry aotiviliee, such as prescribed burning
OT
Other
PO Poled
OT Other
ST Stone
I113 1ley Bales
GR Gravel
OT
and
pesticide or fertilizer application may require additional pen
Other
Cunsult MA forestry- BMp.Mnnual- fur -further- infennation,
If Other
(OT) is used in any category an explanation must be given oil till
attached narrative
page pK 3 of 5.
Products to Vc*. I'Iarvesl.ed*
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W h i le Urlk
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*Note: Vulunlcs aunl values in(lic:llul ill Illc 1)1,111,11,c as repuIIcd
by ►� )i i 1) c )a u ; v� u c )N t � y veriI icd
by the service lbresler upu0 appluv;ll. 1V1I)f= I1Jutlsa11el board Ibel.
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The Most inlpor(aut information on a cutalig plan is lllc Landowner's objective, as Ulis will detcrlai11c wllicll trees will be harvested mid
Which will retuaiu; this llel'i ,4i011 will .11,40 deleruliue the future conditi0u of the forest fur deeades to come. Alter 1►arvfug read the
Massachusetts purest Cutting Irla11 1111'or11latiou Sl►ect oil page ono, indicate your objective by clieciciug the 'Plnoprialc box below.
LT — Lung -term Furesl Mauageneut ❑ S'f' - Stlurl -term harvest
Plaluled ntalllagenlcut of the forest to acllfcvc one or inure of arc Harvest of trees wial ale llladll i11lcudoll of producnlg
following objectives: produce il►uuediate and ntaxil►lizc long - short - ter"' hlc011le wial lididival considclatioll give,, to
fucolue, cldulllcc wildlife habitat, improve recreational opportunities, iluproviug 1110 future forest condilion, whirl► one,, results
protect soil and water quality, or produce forest specialty products. ill a forest dominated by poor duality and low value speci
1(we) leave read the Massachusetts Cutting plat hifornlation Shcet, aid all, awa rc of illy (our) lualiagenucul options.
I (we) hereby celtify that I (we) have lie legal authority to carry out the operation described above.
I (we) certify that I (we) have Ilolilled the Conservadoa Collillassioll Ill ale town Ill wlllch the operatloll Is to take place turd the
abutters of record wlthhl two hundred feel of il►c area to be harvested.
I (we) understand Gnat ale volumes auld values (Cl161 only) ill this plats have not been independently verified by file service forester
upon approval and will report fatal values aid volumes to the Director or Ids/her agent if the filial figures differ froal those reported.
oflandowner(s) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Dicki Date
Determination and Status
Approved Disa1)proved lixph•es
cuttin Plan - ,� ❑ • a g . 0 7
lure of S ice Forester /Director's Agent Date
Final Report and Comments
1 hereby certify that ate afore described Forest Cutting flan
and all relevatll statues have beclt substantially complied wiUl.
Signature of Sol Forester /Director's Agent Date
Expires Ser. For. hits.
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PROPERTY_OF:
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