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HomeMy WebLinkAbout120318_cabs02 615 Sheridan Street ' Port Townsend, WA 98368 �e tson www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org Public HealthConsent Agenda November 27, 2018 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: Stuart Whitford, Environmental Public Health Director Tami Pokorny, Natural Resources Program Coordinator DATE: SUBJECT: Agenda Item — Project Presentation and Possible Approval of Conservation Futures Fund Agreement to Implement the Chimacum Forest (Short's Forest) Conservation Futures Project; Jefferson Land Trust, Sponsor; October 10, 2018 - October 10, 2021; $140,000 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Jefferson County Environmental Public Health requests that the Board hear a presentation and consider approval of an Agreement with project sponsor Jefferson Land Trust to implement the Chimacum Forest (Short's Forest) Conservation Futures Project; October 10, 2018 - October 10, 2021; $140,000 Conservation Futures Fund and $1,952,000 Project Sponsor, Jefferson Land Trust, for a total project cost of$2,092,000. ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S: This Project Agreement contracts project sponsor, Jefferson Land Trust, to implement the Chimacum Forest (Short's Forest) Conservation Futures project and acquire APN#s 901233001, 901262005, 901262001 fee-simple. The application was approved for funding on October 1, 2018 (Res. Nos. 47-18 and 54-18). The Conservation Future Fund's expenditure is limited to $140,000 and may not exceed 7% of the total project cost. The matching contribution and any remaining costs will be met by Jefferson Land Trust. The purchase by the Land Trust of the Chimacum Forest property and subsequent sale of an easement to the Navy through the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program will prevent subdivision of the property while allowing for sustainable forest management, habitat protection, residential (caretaker), recreational and educational uses. FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The costs to hear the presentation are negligible. The County's contribution to the project is fully funded by the Conservation Futures Fund. Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f) 360-379-4487 RECOMMENDATION: JCPH management requests that the Board hear a presentation and consider approval of an Agreement with project sponsor Jefferson Land Trust to implement the Chimacum Forest (Short's Forest) Conservation Futures Project; October 10, 2018 - October 10, 2021; $140,000 Conservation Futures Fund and $1,952,000 Project Sponsor, Jefferson Land Trust, for a total project cost of$2,092,000. REV i i Al1111111 I/474( dwilffs / s( . Moou s rator Date Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f)360-379-4487 JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION FUTURES PROGRAM PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT Project Sponsor: Jefferson Land Trust Project Title: Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest) Contract Number: EH Approval: Resolutions No. 47-18 and 54-18 A. Parties to the Agreement This Project Grant Agreement(Agreement) is entered into between County of Jefferson(County),PO Box 1220,Port Townsend,Washington 98368 and Jefferson Land Trust(Sponsor), 1033 Lawrence Street,Port Townsend,WA 98368,and shall be binding upon the agents and all persons acting by or through the parties. B. Purpose of the Agreement This Agreement sets out the terms and conditions by which a grant is made through the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Fund.The grant is administered by Jefferson County Public Health Department on behalf of the project Sponsor. C. Description of Project The subject project is described in the Scope of Work(Appendix A),Resolutions No. 47-18 and 54- 18 (Appendix B),and the 2018 Conservation project application for the Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest)Project(Appendix C).Jefferson County Conservation Futures Funds("CFF")in an amount not to exceed$140,000 will be used towards the fee simple acquisition by Jefferson Land Trust of three parcels known in the records of the Jefferson County Assessor as APN#s 901233001, 901262005,901262001 and described in the Draft Statutory Warranty Deed(Appendix D). The Land Trust purchase of the Chimacum Forest property and subsequent sale of an easement to the Navy through the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program will prevent subdivision of the property while allowing for sustainable forest management,habitat protection, residential(caretaker),recreational and educational uses. The following language will be included in the Statutory Warrantee Deed to protect the County's interests and conservation values as presented in the application for Conservation Futures funding: In order to permanently retain open space lands east of Center Valley Road, the Grantors and the Grantee herein covenant and agree that the real property that is the subject of this Deed shall be maintained for working forest habitat, recreation and education values by the Grantee, its successors and assigns. This covenant is deemed to touch upon and run with the land in strict conformance with RCW 84.34.230. The land shall not be converted to a different use unless and only if other equivalent lands within the Jefferson County (the County) are received by the County in exchange. The foregoing covenant does not apply to the following: Homesite located at 1921 Center Road, Chimacum, WA 98325; Sustainable forest management and infrastructure Educational and recreational infrastructure, including trails and parking 1 2018 Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest) D. Periods of Performance The Project reimbursement period for acquisition expenses shall begin on October 10,2018 and end on October 10,2021 unless proof of match is provided prior to this date.No expenditure made before October 10,2018 is eligible for reimbursement unless incorporated by written amendment into this Agreement. Annual reporting is required every October beginning in 2018 until three years after the acquisition funds are dispersed. E. Project Funding The total grant award provided by the Conservation Futures Fund(CFF)for the Project shall not exceed$140,000 and Jefferson County CFF shall not pay any amount beyond that approved herein for funding of the Project. The Sponsor shall be responsible for no less than ninety-three(93%) percent of the total Project cost and all Project costs in excess of$140,000.The contribution by the Sponsor toward work on the Project shall be as indicated below. The contribution by the County toward work on the Project is described immediately above and in"C"above. Acquisition 0&M Totals % Match Conservation Futures— Chimacum Forest $140,000 $0 $140,000 7% (Short's Forest) Project Sponsor Contribution $1,952,000 $0 $1,952,000 93% Totals $2,092,000 $0 $2,092,000 100% F. Unexpended Project Allocations Should unexpected Project allocations, including(but not limited to)project completion at less than the estimated cost or(alternatively)the abandonment of the Project occur,then the Sponsor shall notify the County. G. Rights and Obligations All rights and obligations of the parties to this Agreement are subject to this Agreement and its attachments, including the Sponsor's Revised Application and Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Manual for the 2018 Funding Cycle(Appendix E). Except as provided herein,no alteration of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement will be effective unless provided in writing.All such alterations,except those concerning the period of performance,must be signed by both parties.Period of performance extensions need only be signed by Jefferson Board of County Commissioners. H. Indemnification Sponsor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County, its officers,agents and employees,from and against any and all claims, losses or liability,or any portion thereof, including attorneys fees and costs,arising from injury or death to persons, including injuries, sickness,disease or death to Sponsor's own employees,or damage to property occasioned by a negligent act,omission or failure of the Sponsor. I. Insurance The Sponsor shall secure and maintain in force throughout the duration of this contract policies of insurance as follows: 2 2018 Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest) If and only if the Sponsor employs any person(s)in the status of employee or employees separate from or in addition to any equity owners, sole proprietor,partners,owners or shareholders of the Sponsor,Worker's Compensation Insurance in an amount or amounts that are not less than the required statutory minimum(s)as established by the State of Washington or the state or province where the Sponsor is located. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance providing bodily injury and property damage liability coverage for all owned and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in the performance of the work for a combined single limit of not less than$500,000 each occurrence with the County named as an additional insured in connection with the Sponsor's performance of the contract. General Commercial Liability Insurance in an amount not less than a single limit of one million dollars($1,000,000)per occurrence and an aggregate of not less than two(2) times the occurrence amount($2,000,000.00 minimum)for bodily injury, including death and property damage,unless a greater amount is specified in the contract specifications. The insurance coverage shall contain no limitations on the scope of the protection provided and include the following minimum coverage: a. Broad Form Property Damage,with no employee exclusion; b. Personal Injury Liability, including extended bodily injury; c. Broad Form Contractual/Commercial Liability—including completed operations; d. Premises—Operations Liability(M&C); e. Independent Contractors and subcontractors; f. Blanket Contractual Liability. Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods: * Certificate of Insurance; * Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of Credit from a qualified financial institution. The County shall be named as an additional insured party under this policy. Certificates of coverage as required by this section shall be delivered to the County within fifteen(15)days of execution of this agreement. Any deductibles or self-insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County prior to the approval of the contract by the County.At the option of the County,the insurer shall reduce or eliminate deductibles or self-insured retention or the Sponsor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations,claim administration and defense expenses. The Sponsor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its insurance policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All insurance provisions for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. Failure of the Sponsor to take out and/or maintain any required insurance shall not relieve the Sponsor from any liability under the Agreement,nor shall the insurance requirements be construed to conflict with or otherwise limit the obligations concerning indemnification. 3 2018 Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest) It is agreed by the parties that insurers shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against the County(including its employees and other agents and agencies), it being the intention of the parties that the insurance policies so affected shall protect both parties and be primary coverage for any and all losses covered by the above described insurance. It is further agreed by the parties that insurance companies issuing the policy or policies shall have no recourse against the County(including its employees and other agents and agencies)for payment of any premiums or for assessments under any form of policy. It is further agreed by the parties that any and all deductibles in the above described insurance policies shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the Sponsor. It is agreed by the parties that judgments for which the County may be liable, in excess of insured amounts provided herein,or any portion thereof,may be withheld from payment due,or to become due,to the Sponsor until such time as the Sponsor shall furnish additional security covering such judgment as may be determined by the County. The County reserves the right to request additional insurance on an individual basis for extra hazardous contracts and specific service agreements. Any coverage for third party liability claims provided to the County by a"Risk Pool" created pursuant to Ch.48.62 RCW shall be non-contributory with respect to any policy of insurance the Sponsor must provide in order to comply with this Agreement. If the proof of insurance or certificate indicating the County is an"additional insured"to a policy obtained by the Sponsor refers to an endorsement(by number or name)but does not provide the full text of that endorsement,then it shall be the obligation of the Sponsor to obtain the full text of that endorsement and forward that full text to the County. The County may, upon the Sponsor's failure to comply with all provisions of this contract relating to insurance,withhold payment or compensation that would otherwise be due to the Sponsor. J. Independent Contractor The Sponsor and the County agree that the Sponsor is an independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this agreement.Nothing in this agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties hereto.Neither Sponsor nor any employee of Sponsor shall be entitled to any benefits accorded County employees by virtue of the services provided under this agreement.The County shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program,otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to Sponsor,or any employee of Sponsor. The Sponsor shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this contract without the express written consent of the County or its authorized representative.Assignment does not include printing or other customary reimbursable expenses that may be provided in an agreement. K. Ownership and Use of Documents All documents,drawings, specifications and other materials produced by the Sponsor in connection with the services rendered under this agreement shall be the property of the Sponsor whether the project for which they are made is executed or not.The County shall be 4 2018 Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest) permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies,of drawings and specifications for information,reference,and use in connection with the Sponsor's endeavors. L. Compliance with Applicable Statutes,Rules,and Jefferson County Policies This Agreement is governed by,and the Sponsor shall comply with,all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including RCW 84.34.210,and published agency policies,which are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth. M. Sponsor's Accounting Books and Records The Sponsor shall maintain complete financial records relating to this contract and the services rendered including all books,records, documents,receipts, invoices,and all other evidence of accounting procedures and practices which sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect cost of any nature expended in the performance of this contract.The Sponsor's records and accounts pertaining to this agreement are to be kept available for inspection by representatives of the County and state for a period of six(6)years after the date of the final payment to Sponsor. Copies shall be made available upon request. N. Licensing,Accreditation and Registration The Sponsor shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal licensing,accreditation, permitting,and registration requirement/standards necessary for the performance of this contract. 0. Disputes Except as otherwise provided in this contract,when a bona fide dispute arises between Jefferson County and the Sponsor and it cannot be resolved, either party may request a dispute hearing with a mediator assigned by or associated with Jefferson County District Court. Either party's request for a dispute hearing must be in writing and clearly state: a. the disputed issue(s), b. the relative positions of the parties, and c. the Sponsor's name,address and Agency contact number These requests must be mailed to the Project Manager,Jefferson County Environmental Public Health Department, 615 Sheridan St.,Port Townsend,WA 98368,within fifteen(15) days after either party received notice of the disputed issue(s).The parties agree that this dispute process shall precede any action in a judicial or quasi-judicial tribunal. The parties will split evenly the cost of mediation or whatever form of dispute resolution is used. P. Termination for funding Jefferson County may unilaterally terminate this contract in the event funding from state, federal,or other sources are withdrawn,reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date of this contract. Q. Termination for Convenience The County reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time by giving ten(10)days written notice to the Sponsor. R. Assignment The Sponsor shall not sublet or assign any interest in this Agreement,and shall not transfer any interest in this agreement without the express written consent of the County. T. Non-Waiver. Waiver by the County of any provision of this agreement or any time limitation provided for in this agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision. U. County Does Not Assume Additional Duties The County does not assume any obligation or duty,except as required by federal or state 5 2018 Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest) law,to determine if Sponsor is complying with all applicable statutes,rules,codes ordinances or permits. V. Agreement Representatives All written communications sent to the Sponsor under this Agreement will be addressed and delivered to: Sponsor Contact Conservation Futures Program Contact Sarah Spaeth,Director of Conservation Jefferson County Environmental Jefferson Land Trust Public Health—Conservation Futures 1033 Lawrence St. 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend,WA 98368 Port Townsend,WA 98368 These addresses shall be effective until receipt by one party from the other of a written notice of any change. W. Entire Agreement/Severability This agreement, along with all attachments, constitutes the entire agreement of the parties.No other understandings, oral or otherwise,regarding this Agreement shall exist or bind any of the parties. If any part of this Agreement is ruled or adjudicated to be unlawful or void,all other sections of this Agreement shall continue to have full force and effect. X. Effective Date This agreement,for the 2018 Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest)Project shall be effective upon signing by all parties. Y. Venue: Venue for any litigation arising from this Project Agreement shall be only in the Superior Court In and for Jefferson County.Each party to this agreement shall be responsible for their litigation costs, including attorney's fees. DATED this day of 2018. By David Sullivan,Chair Jefferson Board of County Commissioners By Jefferson Land Trust Attested: Carolyn Gallaway,Deputy Clerk of the Board Approved as to fo C "/Z7 ,e Philip Hunsuc' pi/1z_, Chief Civil Deputyprosecuting Attorney 6 2018 Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest) APPENDIX A Scope of Work Jefferson Land Trust,as project sponsor"Sponsor",will perform the following tasks in order to implement the Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest)Project: Task 1: Acquire Matching Contribution Sponsor will secure the necessary matching contribution of no less than ninety-three percent(93%)of the total project cost. The match must be in an eligible form consistent with JCC 3.08.030(5). Deliverable la: Matching contribution(s)of no less than 93%of the total project cost. Task 2: Acquire Conservation Easement on Subject Properties Sponsor will acquire the subject property,APN#s 901233001,901262005, 901262001 and incorporate the Conservation Futures Program conservation deed language in item"C"of this agreement. Deliverable 2a: Estimated settlement statement(HUD-1),recorded conservation deed. Task 3: Perform Operations and Maintenance Sponsor will provide any updates to the preliminary Chimacum Forest Management(stewardship) plan. Deliverable 3a: Electronic copy of updated plan. Task 4: Reporting Sponsor will monitor and report on the property as described in item"D"of this agreement and submit required reports to the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee(through staff) in the format provided for each year. Deliverable 4a: Completed annual reports. 7 2018 Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest) APPENDIX B Resolution No. 47-18 APPENDIX C Conservation Futures Project Application for the Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest)Project APPENDIX D Draft Statutory Warranty Deed APPENDIX E Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Manual for the 2018 Funding Cycle 8 2018 Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest) APPENDIX B Resolution No. 47-18 C( .1 16ki4j. . STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the } Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest)project as } Authorized by and in Accordance with Jefferson } RESOLUTION NO. 4 7-18 County Code Section 3.08.030(7)to Provide a } System of Public Open Spaces } WHEREAS, conservation futures tax levy collections, authorized under RCW 84.34.230 are an important means of retaining community character and accomplishing the open space policies and objectives of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan that encourage the coordinated acquisition of key open space lands for long-term protection; and WHEREAS, Jefferson County is authorized by RCW 84.34.210 and 84.34.220 to acquire open space land, agricultural and timber lands as defined in RCW 84.34.220; and WHEREAS, the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee has reviewed project applications for 2018 and made its funding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with Jefferson County Code Chapter 3.08; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program,the Jefferson Land Trust, as project sponsor,requests funding towards the acquisition of a conservation easement on two parcels of land in Sec. 23, 26 &27 T. 29N, R. 1W with Assessor's Parcel Numbers 901262001 and 901233001; and WHEREAS, the County retains enough developable land to accommodate the 2018 Chimacurn Forest(Short's Forest)project as well as the housing and employment growth that it is expected to receive, thus satisfying the requirements of Chapter 449, Laws of 2005; and WHEREAS, Jefferson County considers it in the best public interest to contribute financially to this open space project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: 1. Jefferson County hereby dedicates up to $140,000 in conservation futures funds in the 2018 funding cycle for acquisition expenses contingent on a matching contribution of at least ninety-nine percent(99%) of the total project cost. Resolution No. 4 7-1 Fre: Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest)project 3. This dedication of funding may be nullified if a submittal for reimbursement, accompanied by documentation of matching funds sufficient to complete the acquisition, is not received from the sponsor within three years of the signing of this resolution. APPROVEQtANi)4DOPTED this !S day of 0612,WY" , 2018 in Port Townsend, Washington. SEAQ: • ' 'c . JEFFERSON COUNTY t)/ " •"� /''• p BOARD • COM. IS IONERS r Davi. u ivan, Chair ATS •� .� Kate Dean, Member kesept. C7(taeakAl Carolyn tallaway *. n Deputy Clerk of the Board Kathleen Kier,Member APPENDIX C Conservation Futures Project Application for the Chimacum Forest(Short's Forest)Project �� t2018 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program {) Property Acquisition and/or Asy, Operations and Maintenance Project Application Please complete the following application in its entirety. Be sure to answer"N/A"for questions that don't apply to the project. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration. Unless directed otherwise,use as much space as needed to answer each question. Contact program staff at 379-4498 or tookornvCaC�co.iefferson.wa.us with questions. Background and Eligibility Information 1.Project Title: Chimacum Forest (Short's Forest) 2.Conservation Futures Acquisition Request: $140,000 Conservation Futures O&M Request: $0 3. Total Conservation Futures Request: $140,000 4. Please indicate the type of interest contemplated in the acquisition process. X Warranty Deed _Easement —Other(Please describe below.) In whose name will the property title be held after acquisition? Jefferson Land Trust 5. Applicant Information Name of Applicant or Organization:Jefferson Land Trust Contact: Sarah Spaeth Title: Director, Conservation and Strategic Partnerships Address: 1033 Lawrence St., Port Townsend,WA 98368 Phone: (360)379-9501, ext. 101 Email:sspaeth©saveland.org 6. Sponsor Information: (ifdferent than applicant) same This application was approved by the sponsor's legally responsible body(e.g., board, council, etc.)on February 20, 2018. 7. Site Location Street Address or Description of Location: 1921 Center Road Driving Directions from Port Townsend: Drive south on Highway 19 to the Chimacum intersection. Turn south onto Center Road.Travel approx. 2 miles to 1921 Center Road. Take driveway to left and follow to residence. Section: 23, 26 &27 1 2018 CF Program Application http://www.co:efferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Prooram Township: 29 N Range: 1W Assessor's Parcel Number(s):901262001, 901233001 Please differentiate current and proposed ownership of each APN and indicate if the parcel is to be acquired with CF funds or used as match. Both parcels are to be acquired with CF funds and match funding Please list the assessed values for each property or APN,as applicable. 901262001 -$260,751 901233001 -$117,125 8. Existing Conditions New Site: Yes X No Number of Parcels:2 Addition to Existing Site: Yes No X Acres to Be Acquired:65 Total Project Acreage(if different): Current Zoning: RF-40 Rural Forest and RR 1:10 Existing Structures/Facilities: One residence and associated outbuildings on 901262001. Derelict shed on 901233001 Any current covenants,easements or restrictions on land use: None known Current Use: Residential and designated forest land Waterfront(name of body of water):NA Shoreline(linear feet):NA Owner Tidelands/Shorelands: _ 9. Current Property Owner X is _is not a willing seller. Project Description 10.In 1,000 words or less,provide a summary description of the project,the match,overarching goal,and three top objectives.Include information about the physical characteristics of the site that is proposed for acquisition with Conservation Futures Program funds including:vegetation,topography,surrounding land use,and relationship to parks,trails,and open space.Describe the use planned for the site,any development plans after acquisition(including passive development),characteristics of the site which demonstrate that it is well-suited to the proposed use,and plans for any structures currently on the site.If applicable,describe how the site relates to the larger project,and whether the project has a plan,schedule and funding dedicated to its completion.Please also list any important milestones for the project or critical dates,e.g.grant deadlines.List the dates and explain their importance.Please attach a spreadsheet of the budget. Jefferson Land Trust is requesting Conservation Futures Funds for the fee-simple acquisition of the Chimacum Forest located approximately 2 miles south of the Chimacum intersection.The Chimacum Forest property is a 65-acre property consisting of two parcels,with mature, naturally regenerated, 2 2018 CF Program Application htt;//www.co.iefterson.wa.us'56UiConservation-Futures-Pro'ram mixed-species, second-growth forest rising on the east side of the Center Valley. The Chimacum Forest is surrounded by agricultural operations and rural private residences along the valley floor,with predominantly commercial timberland operations at higher elevations.The location is significant in that it links two of the Chimacum community's most significant land protection efforts:the rich farmland soils of the 253-acre Short Family Farm in the river valley, protected with a conservation easement in 2016, and the scenic, landmark 853-acre working forest on the top of Chimacum ridge between the two forks of Chimacum Creek, which anchors an active project to establish community forest management on over 1243 acres of working forest in the immediate vicinity. The relatively narrow property(approximately 750 by 4000 feet)parallels Center Road running north/south in orientation. Topographically the property slopes down -200 vertical feet from east to west,with several seasonal creek ravines coming down from the ridge. Chimacum Creek, which is fed by runoff from the Chimacum Forest, provides spawning and rearing habitat for coho and steelhead, and there is documented presence of ESA-listed summer chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta)as well as fall chum and pink salmon. The Chimacum Forest comprises two tax parcels,the northern one of which is zoned Rural Residential- 10; the other zoned Rural Forest 1:40,with a total of three development rights allowed on the property. There are two unused development rights on the 20.75-acre RR-10 parcel, enabling that property to potentially be divided and have two homes. Under county zoning, each of the three allowable residences can be accompanied by an Auxiliary Dwelling Unit of not more than 1200 sq.ft. Commercial timber harvest is permissible on both tax parcels. A home and several nearby outbuildings are located on the southern end of the property, and are clustered in a small cleared area approximately 1.5 acre in size accessed from a gravel driveway sloping up from Center Road.An old shack in a clearing on the north end has been abandoned for many years. That area and a second clearing nearby of approximately 1/2 acre are serviced by two short driveways entering from Center Road. An old dirt road runs north/south through the forest nearly the full length of the property and game tracks crisscross through the forest and on up to Chimacum Ridge. With the exception of an estimated 5 acres that are given over to the homesite, roads, and clearing for two homes that were planned but never built, the property is completely forested with mature second- growth forest. In an area that was originally harvested about 100 years ago, western red cedar is found in the greatest volume,followed by red alder, Douglas fir, and big-leaf maple. There are a few scattered hemlock, spruce,and willow, with individual grand fir and redwood planted along the driveway. Some stands are over-stocked and others are under-stocked with patchy intermediate layers and the number of very young trees is limited, probably due to the fairly dense overstory. Sword fern predominates the understory, with some mahonia and huckleberry, and a minimum of invasive non-native species. The Chimacum Forest project is an important component of the larger Chimacum Ridge Community Forest project that is a current priority collaborative effort for Jefferson Land Trust, Ecotrust Forest Management, the U.S. Navy's Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program(REPT), the Washington Environmental Council, the Washington State Legislature and other local partners. Our goal is to preserve these contiguous working forest lands in perpetuity and eliminate the two remaining development rights through sale of an easement to the Navy. The property will be managed as a Community Forest with a balance of sustainable timber production, habitat, recreational,and educational uses. Joining together, these lands will provide a connected network of trails for public recreation, accessible from nearby population centers in Chimacum, Port Ludlow, and beyond. The location and topography of the Chimacum Forest, and its relation to Center Road, make it well suited for public access and education and we foresee its use as a demonstration forest and as an entry point for the adjacent Chimacum Ridge property and its forest roads,which in turn connect with the State Department of Natural Resources 325-acre property to the SE. 3 2018 CF Program Application litti,://www.co.7efferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Pro,rain Secured funding for the 65-acre Chimacum Forest project includes$400,000 from the USFS Federal Community Forest Program, -$1,000,000 from the REPI program for sale of an easement to the Navy, and private foundation funding of$100,000.The landowners have agreed to sell the property at a bargain sale rate.With Conservation Futures Funding, we will be close to our funding goal for acquisition of the property,which we anticipate will happen in late August or September. The last piece of funding will come from private sources. The larger Chimacum Ridge Community Forest project was recently appropriated $3,400,000 by the WA State Legislature. This funding will be used to purchase a working-forest conservation easement on the Ridge from the current bridge landowner that will guarantee certain sustainable forest management protocols and standing volume of timber on the property. Jefferson Land Trust hopes to purchase the underlying fee interest in the Chimacum Ridge property in 2023 in order to implement the Community Forest vision. Overarching Goal: Preserve the 65-acre Chimacum Forest parcels for recreational, habitat, education and working forest values as an important component of the larger Chimacum Ridge Community Forest. Objectives 1) Exercise our option to acquire the Chimacum Forest property by September 2018, utilizing available grant and private funding and REPT dollars that will eliminate the remaining development rights. 2) Prepare a management plan for the property that includes community input.This plan creation is a requirement of our Federal Community Forest grant award. 3) Install a caretaker in the residence and determine the additional uses of the sound structures on the property. 11.Estimate costs below,including the estimated or appraised value of the propert(ies)or property right(s)to be acquired,even if Conservation Futures funds will only cover a portion of the total project cost.In the case of projects involving multiple acquisitions,please break out appraisals and estimated acquisition costs by parcel. Estimated or Appraised Value of Propert(ies)to be Acquired: $2,042,000 Total Estimated Acquisition-related Cost(see Conservation Futures Manual for eligible costs): $50,000 Total Operation and Maintenance Cost: 0 Total Project Cost: $2,092,000 Basis for Estimates(include information about how the property value(s)was determined,anticipated acquisition- related costs,general description of operation and maintenance work to be performed,task list with itemized budget,and anticipated schedule for completion of work): The property value was determined through an appraisal process conducted by Terra Valuations and reviewed by the Navy. The appraisal included an extensive inventory and valuation of timber, verified by two independent timber experts. The high cost of the acquisition is primarily due to the volume and value of the standing timber on the 65 acres. The land owner has agreed to a significant bargain sale of the property at$1,750,000.00. Jefferson Land Trust has already had a Phase I Environmental Assessment done on the property, as well as a preliminary Forest Management Plan.We will engage a stakeholder group to help us refine an overall management plan for the property within 120 days of the acquisition(required by the USFS)and will determine the timing of conservation forestry activities,trail building, interpretive signage and parking. We will be conducting these activities over the immediate 4 2018 CF Program Application htta://www.co.'efferson.wa.us(560/Conservation-Futures-Pro Tarn years following the acquisition, and will have ongoing obligations for upkeep and maintenance as the long term owner.We have not included O&M expenses or an O&M budget, as that will be refined and financed after acquisition. Chimacum Forest Project related costs Timeline Est.Cost Land acquisition (to be acquired at a bargain Fall 2018 $2,042,000.00 sale rate) Land acquisition related costs, i.e. appraisal, Ongoing 2018 $40,000.00 review, Phase I, Forest Management and Stewardship Plans, closing costs Project management, admin and legal fees Fall 2018 $10,000.00 Total $2,092,000.00 Scored Questions 1 a. Sponsor or other organizations X will will not contribute to acquisition of proposed site and/or operation and maintenance activities. 1 b.If applicable,please describe below how contributions from groups or agencies will reduce the need to use Conservation Futures program funds. 1 c.Matching Fund Estimate Acquisition O&M % Conservation Futures Funds Requested $140,000 .067% Matching Funds/Resources* $1,952,000 99.93% Total Project Acquisition Cost $2,092,000 100% *If a prior acquisition is being proposed as match,please describe and provide documentation of value, location, date of acquisition and other information that would directly link the match to the property being considered for acquisition. 1 d. Source of matching Amount of Contribution If not, Contribution If not, funds/resources contribution approved? when? available now? when? US Forest Service $400.000 _ Yes No Yes No Navy REPI $1,000,000 Yes No Yes No Private sources $260,000 Yes No Yes No Landowner bargain sale _ $292,000 Yes No Yes No NOTE: Matching funds are strongly recommended and a higher rating will be assigned to those projects that guarantee additional resources for acquisition.Donation of property or a property right will be considered as 5 2018 CF Program Application littp://www.coiefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Pro ram a matching resource.Donation of resources for on-going maintenance or stewardship("in-kind" contributions)are not eligible as a match. 2 a. Sponsoring agency X is is not prepared to provide long-term stewardship(easement monitoring, maintenance,up-keep,etc.)for the proposed project site. 2 b.Describe any existing programs or future plans for stewardship of the property,including the nature and extent of the commitment of resources to carry out the stewardship plan. Jefferson Land Trust staff,volunteers, community members and professional consultants will be actively managing the Chimacum Forest property, including the forest and forestry road system, and the structures and infrastructure created to accommodate public uses including parking and trails.We will be following the guidance of the preliminary Forest Management Plan and will be engaging the community to help us to refine that plan,and plans for recreational and educational use. We will seek other private foundation funding to jump-start stewardship and management activities, though we expect that revenue generated from conservation-forestry activities will generate the resources necessary to maintain the property and infrastructure located on the property.We plan to have a care- taker on-site and may use the residence as an auxiliary office as well as potential educational facility. Jefferson Land Trust will be engaging volunteers to remove noxious weeds on the Chimacum Forest property shortly after acquiring the parcel. In addition, we perform a formal site inspection of all Land Trust-owned properties, including those secured with CFF funding sponsored by the Land Trust, no less than annually, and in some cases quarterly. Monitoring of Jefferson Land Trust properties includes documentation of any changes that have occurred since the acquisition, or since any previous monitoring visit. These monitoring visits will result in a written monitoring report,with photographs and written descriptions documenting any relevant changes. The written reports will be reviewed by the Jefferson Land Trust staff to help determine if activity on the property is consistent with the protection of the conservation values of the property. The care-taker will have daily monitoring responsibilities, but more comprehensive monitoring will be conducted regularly also to ensure site objectives are being achieved. The following types of monitoring will be conducted at this site: Annual Site Monitoring-This monitoring includes inspecting boundaries and management zones/habitat nodes to ensure trespass and/or encroachment is not occurring on properties and/or any other inappropriate uses of the site are occurring. Land Change Monitoring -This will help identify potential impacts to habitat features or qualities of the site. Changes may include naturally-occurring disturbances such as fallen trees, or human-caused impacts such as trash dumping. Development Monitoring-This will document any changes in Preserve infrastructure. Access Monitoring -This will help to identify any current or potential future impacts to the site resulting from changes in Preserve access by members of the public. This monitoring will occur through observations of perceived impacts and estimations of frequency of visitors observed during monitoring visits and by the caretaker. 6 2018 CF Program Application http://vvvvw.co.'efferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futurcs-Pro trans Surrounding Land Use Monitoring -This will help to identify any potential direct or indirect impacts to the integrity of the site, including hydrologic function. This monitoring will occur through incidental observations during annual monitoring or other site activities within the vicinity of the site. Habitat and Wildlife Monitoring -Wildlife monitoring will generally be conducted incidentally while on site. This effort will involve recording wildlife observations, tracks or other sign in monitoring reports. In order to determine species composition and utilization of habitat, other non-invasive methods may be employed, such as wildlife cameras,which can be helpful in detecting use by more reclusive or nocturnal species. Other tools could include scat or hair analysis or species specific surveys. Stewardship Needs-Stewardship needs will be noted as part of the monitoring visit, identifying actions necessary to reduce current or prevent future negative impacts to the conservation values of the site. 3 a.Describe the sponsoring agency's previous or on-going stewardship experience. Over the 29 years since it was formed, Jefferson Land Trust has managed many acquisition projects and has been responsible for conducting or coordinating restoration activities with several project partner organizations, induding Jefferson County, NOSC, JCCD, HSCEG and others. The Land Trust holds title to over 500 acres of preserves, including the 135-acre Bulis Forest Preserve, which includes a 28-acre working forest that we have actively managed with the oversight of professional foresters since we were gifted the property in 1996. We also hold 58 conservation easements on nearly 3000 acres, and have helped with the preservation and stewardship of another 12,900 acres in Jefferson County. Stewardship activities are carried out by professional staff with the assistance of volunteer Preserve Stewards. The Hoh River Trust and Washington State Parks contract with Jefferson Land Trust to monitor and steward nearly 7400 acres of land under their control. In addition, Jefferson Land Trust stewards land owned by Jefferson County,the City of Port Townsend and the Department of Natural Resources. Jefferson Land Trust stewardship and monitoring protocols were developed with the guidance of the Land Trust Alliance and adherence to those protocols is one of the requirements for our national accreditation. 3 b.Has the sponsor and/or applicant of this project been involved in other projects previously approved for Conservation Futures funding? No,neither the sponsor nor applicant has been involved in a project previously approved for Conservation Futures funds. X Yes,the sponsor and/or applicant for this project has been involved in a project previously approved for Conservation Futures funds.Please provide details: Jefferson Land Trust has sponsored many applications on behalf of private landowners interested in preserving their property through sale of a conservation easement, or as an applicant and sponsor for fee interest purchase of properties from willing sellers. These projects include: Sunfield Farm, 2003; Quimper Wildlife Corridor, 2004; East Tarboo Creek Conservation Project, 2005; Tamanowas Rock Phase 1, 2006; the Winona Buffer Project, 2006; Glendale Farm, 2007; Finnriver Farm, 2008; Quimper Wildlife Corridor, 2009; Brown Dairy, 2009; Salmon Creek Ruck 2010; Quimper Wildlife Corridor 2010;Tamanowas Rock 2010; Chimacum Creek Carleson 2011;Winona Basin- Bloedel 2011; L. Brown 2012; Boulton Farm 2012; Quimper Wildlife Corridor and Short Family Farm 2013; Quimper Wildlife Corridor and Snow Creek Irvin and Jenks, 2014; Midori Farm, 2015; QWC 2016 Addition, Tarboo Creek, Farm and Forest 2016; Serendipity Farm, Snow Creek Taylor and Tarboo lglitzin 2017. 7 2018 CF Program Application htt ://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Consen,ation-Futures-Pro.ram 4 a.Property X can_cannot feasibly be acquired in a timely fashion with available resources. 4 b.Necessary commitments and agreements are X are not in place. 4 c.All parties X are are not in agreement on the cost of acquisition. If"not"to any of the above,please explain below. Jefferson Land Trust received $400,000 from the USFS Federal Community Forest Program in 2016. Since that time,we have been conducting due diligence activities such as appraisal, appraisal review, Phase I Environmental Assessment and landowner negotiations, and have been working to raise the additional funding necessary to acquire the Chimacum Forest property.The Navy has agreed to contribute a significant portion of the purchase price; the landowner has agreed to a bargain sale of the property, and we have received several private foundation grants. In addition to the Conservation Futures Fund request, we have approximately$170,000 to secure from private sources.We are confident that we can raise these in time to close on the acquisition by fall 2018. 5.The proposed acquisition X is specifically identified in an adopted open space,conservation,or resource preservation program or plan,or community conservation effort. Please describe below, including the site's importance to the plan.Please reference the website of the plan if available or include the plan with this application. complements an adopted open space or conservation plan,but is not specifically identified. Please describe below, and describe how the proposed acquisition is consistent with the plan. is a stand-alone project. In Jefferson Land Trust's Conservation Plan, this area has four priority habitat indicator layers(the maximum)and is also identified as one of the specific areas for conservation of working forest. The plan is located on the Land Trust's website,www.saveland.org. The Nature Conservancy's Pacific NW resilience assessment [http://nature.Iy/resilienceNW] maps this natural area as one contributing to resiliency in the face of climate change by facilitating species movement, ecological processes, and biodiversity. More broadly, the Natural Resource Conservation Element[table on p.4-I] of Jefferson County's Comprehensive Plan enumerates the rural land use, environmental, open space/recreational, and economic benefits of natural resource lands,further supported by the Rural Forest zoning designation of the larger parcel. 6.Conservation Opportunity or Threat: 6 a.The proposed acquisition site X does _does not provide a conservation or preservation opportunity which would otherwise be lost or threatened. 6 b.If applicable,please carefully describe the nature and immediacy of the opportunity or threat,and any unique qualities about the site. The N&L Valley View Trust, consisting of the nine children of Norris and Laura Short, has been interested in selling the 65-acre parcel, as it is the last joint holding of the N&L Trust.They have been willing to work with Jefferson Land Trust and our lengthy fundraising process, versus selling on the open market. The property is a critical piece in the creation of a Chimacum Community Forest, in that it provides the missing link for public access to the Chimacum Ridge; has some infrastructure that can be 8 2018 CF Program Application htt;://www.co.jetferson.wa.us/56O/Conscrvation-Future-Program used for educational and caretaker purposes; contains significant forest resources that will benefit from management and protection; and bridges the unprotected gap between the 853-acre Chimacum Ridge forest(plus the adjoining 325-acre DNR Egg & I property)and the 253-acre Short Farm.The volume and value of the standing timber on the property make it extremely attractive to a timber company or individual interested in significant harvest.The Land Trust has an Option Agreement with the N&L Valley View Trust, and plans to exercise the option to purchase before the end of April,with closing scheduled for August or September.The Land Trust acquisition of the property will include the sale of the remaining development rights to the Navy through the REPI program,as the Navy is a critical partner in funding preservation of the Chimacum Forest property. 7.The proposed acquisition: 7 a. provides habitat for State of Washington Priority Habitat and/or State or Federal Threatened, Endangered or Sensitive species. 7 b.X provides habitat for a variety of native flora or fauna species. 7 c.X contributes to an existing or future wildlife corridor or migration route. If affirmative in any of the above,please describe and list the Priority Habitats/and Threatened,Endangered, or Sensitive species below, and cite or provide documentation of species'use. I See, for example,ht .//www.dnr wa.gpv/researchscience/topics/naturalheritag%pa es/amp nh.aspx http;fiwww.wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/phs/list/ http://wwwl.dnr.wa.govinhp/refdesk/plants.html http://wwwl.dnr.wa.gov/nhp/refdesk/pubs/wa ecological systems.pdf 2 2018 CF Program Application htt d/www.coiefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Pro ram Table 4:The following ave wildlife specie:of oansersation cancan to this and neighboring properties thuraghout the region.They was mostly not observed an the Property,bat away are oonsideredto be possible to occur or will oocrn with restoration and improvement of the Property and continued regional conservation efforts_ Waddergton Camases Sic Federal State Priority Currant Name Name Status Status Halms Use and Speaks Haliaadas Bald Eagle Conran Sensitive Yesknicocepholes P Peregrine Falco Falcon Parerbitz Concern Sensitive Yes U asatrme Nauru Accipiter g rot lis Concern Candidate Yes U Goshawk NorthernSuez Owloccidentalis Threatened Endangered YesSpotted caviare Mom Orrorilorpiens None None YesQuail P Pileated DrYocerug None Candidate Yes C Woodpecker pleat= Western Stalin Mexicana Nome Monitor No P Bluebird Pacific Fisher Fannie Candidate Endangered Yes P pertnanii Pacific Marten Martas cantina None Monitor Yes P Fringed MYotis None Monitor Yes P Myotic th emodes Long-ewed uric rap& None Monitor YesMyotis P oris valans None Monitor YesMyotis P Townsend's Caryworhinus Ganem Candidate Yes U Big EaredBat tawas ndii Gray Wolf Canis lupus Endangered Endangered Yes U Watem Toad ilnaxxaus barons None Candidate Yes P Nom " Rasa asunra Concern None No P legged Frog Van Dyloe's Platlsodon Concern Candidate Yes P Manmade, vasdykei C=Continued sighting or signs of use P—Possible use of Property U=Unlikely or known not to presently occur 7 d.Does the current owner participate in conservation programs that enhance wildlife habitat?If so,please provide details. No. 8. Describe to what degree the project protects habitat for anadromous fish species(for example:marine shorelines,stream/river corridors including meander zones,and riparian buffers).Please provide documentation and maps that demonstrate the location,quality and extent of the existing buffer and adjoining habitat. 3 2018 CF Program Application litt.,://www.co.ieffason.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-ProJram The Chimacum Forest property does not contain fish-bearing stream habitat, but does have several seasonal streams running through the forest that originate on the Chimacum Ridge property and enter the mainstem of Chimacum Creek located in the valley below. Maintaining healthy forested buffers along these tributaries to Chimacum Creek is important for water quality and quantity for the salmonid species that utilize the creek for spawning, rearing and migration. Please see the map of Chimacum Forest hydrology from the Forest Management Plan. 9 a.Describe the extent and nature of current and planned agricultural use of the proposed acquisition,including any anticipated changes to that use once the property,or property right,is acquired with Conservation Futures funds. NA 9 b.Describe any current or future management practices that promote the preservation of soil and water quality and good watershed function on the farm. NA 9 c.Describe how the owner employs agricultural management practices that will protect or enhance wildlife habitat. NA 10 a.Describe the extent and nature of current and planned silvicultural use of the proposed acquisition.Please cite or provide documentation of existing or planned silvicultural activities including forest management plan(s) or forest ecosystem restoration. The Chimacum Forest has not been actively managed in many years by the current landowners. Jefferson Land Trust hired professional foresters Logan Sander and Earl Kong to conduct an inventory of the forest resources and prepare a preliminary forest management plan. Their work revealed that there are several impacts to forest health that will benefit from management. (See draft Forest Management Plan) Once in our ownership, Jefferson Land Trust's goals and objectives for management of the Chimacum Forest are to retain the forest in a healthy condition for the benefit of current and future generations, so that it can continue to provide: •Clean water and air • High quality wildlife habitat • Recreational opportunities and scenic values • Resiliency in the face of climate change • Economic benefits through sustainable forest management • Benefits from forest-based educational programs Jefferson Land Trust will maintain and enhance these values through our long term ownership and stewardship of the property. In general,forest management activities will be designed to improve overall forest health by decreasing competition between trees. Retained trees will have improved capacities to withstand stressors, including drought, insects, disease, and fire. Also, trees infected with laminated root rot will be removed, lowering the likelihood of infection of residual individuals. More specifically, active forest management will be conducted to create: 1. A structurally diverse forest stand,with variable tree density and a wide range of age classes and species; 2.Well-distributed large- 4 2018 CF Program Application htt //www.co.efterson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Pro,ram diameter trees common throughout the dominant crown class; 3.Well-distributed standing dead trees throughout the Property; and 4. Down tree logs and other woody debris on the forest floor. 10 b.Describe the silvicultural management practices that promote the preservation of soil and water quality and good watershed function on the property. The forest management inventory and planning process included an analysis of geology and soil types on the Chimacum Forest property. All soil types are moderately to severely susceptible to erosion. Due to steep potentially unstable slopes, a geotechnical report from a qualified geologist is required for a WA Forest Practices Application that would be needed for any harvest. Certain stands in the forest with steep slopes and riparian buffers will be held as reserves with no timber harvest. Sustainable and selective management of the remaining forested slopes above the valley floor will limit runoff and resulting siltation of waterways, thereby contributing to surface and ground water quality and reserves as well as stormwater management. In addition to farmlands and salmon habitat immediately adjacent and downstream, wells critical to the Public Utility District draw from the ground water of the Chimacum Creek watershed. Managing hillside vegetation to limit seasonal runoff becomes ever more important as weather patterns change and intense winter rains become more frequent. 10 c.Describe the owner's timber harvest plan and harvest methods that will protect or enhance wildlife habitat on the property. Uneven-aged management will, over time, allow for the development of older, mature stands with multi- layered vertical structure. This will improve habitat for species that require more downed woody debris (amphibians), large diameter trees and snags(pileated woodpecker, barred owl), and shrub and sapling layers in open patches (nuthatches, brown creepers, towhees,thrushes).The early phases of recently cut root rot infested patches will offer open, brushy habitat for deer and other species that favor open habitat(flycatchers, grouse, rodents). As the replanted saplings fill in and occupy the growing space,the stand will transition to offering good hiding cover. Planned reserves and buffers far exceed WA Forest Practices Board requirements for wildlife reserve trees and green recruitment trees across harvested areas. Retention of a diversity of hardwood and conifer-dominated stands will promote edge-related habitat characteristics, and increase resiliency in the face of changing climate too. Stream buffers and steep slope reserves will minimize sedimentation of downstream fish-bearing streams and wetlands. Dense stands of bigleaf maple, Douglas-fir and western red cedar will be thinned,temporarily freeing up growing space for understory plants and associated wildlife. Important habitat structures will be retained and created (snags, high-quality wildlife trees). Retention of coarse woody debris in forestry activity areas will maintain and improve amphibian habitat. Artificial and constructed structures: Brush piles can be important habitat for ground-nesting birds; small, unmerchantable logs can be safely stacked to provide cover and habitat for rodents.Where possible(so as to minimize risk to recreational users), large-diameter standing snags can be retained or created to provide nesting habitat for pileated woodpeckers. 11.a.Describe how the proposed acquisition benefits primarily a local area X broad county area including the area served,the nature of the benefit,the jurisdictions involved,and the populations served. There are numerous local and regional benefits to Community Forest creation and sustainable forest management of this and the adjacent Chimacum Ridge property, located at the top of the Chimacum Creek watershed. Community organizations and agencies have invested over$4 million dollars of federal, state and local funds in salmon habitat preservation and restoration, as well as preservation of prime agricultural soils and farmland viability, in the Chimacum Creek watershed.The carbon sequestration provided by sustainably-managed forests, such as we propose here, is an additional 5 2018 CF Program Application ino://www.co.ietTerson.wa.ust560/Conservation-Futures-Pro=ram environmental benefit: land management practices and conversion has been identified as one of the primary contributors to greenhouse gas production on the Olympic Peninsula. These environmental values of water quality and quantity, and reduction of greenhouse gases, have attendant economic benefits. Larger blocks of working forest, in this case>1200 contiguous acres, preserve biological diversity, promote connectivity and enable more effective ecosystem functioning than is possible with smaller parcels in isolation. An additional economic benefit resulting from our forest management would be reduction of fuel loads. Historically, the Olympic Peninsula has experienced forest fires and, as we have seen elsewhere around the state and country, accumulated excessive fuel loads result in hotter, more damaging fires that are harder to control when they do occur. Public and private school students now are gaining practical knowledge and skills with riparian habitat science and restoration projects, and the central location and easy access make this property an ideal location for expanding those efforts to include study of working lands and forest management. Regional attractions include agro-tourism associated with the thriving local foods movement. Visitors make the trip from the Seattle metropolitan area to tour the farms and cideries featured as part of the Olympic Culinary Loop. The successful local foods movement is now serving as a model inspiring appreciation for the benefits that local wood production and markets can provide. A local wood movement, akin to the local food movement, that promotes the importance and benefits of local wood would be a visible component complementing and invigorating the existing community movement to grow a sustainable local natural resource-based economy. The Chimacum community forest would support this vision through its high visibility, community relevance, involvement by a broad contingent of local partners, and active on-the-land learning programs promoting sustainable forest management practices. The people drawn to the recreational opportunities provided by this community forest would also expand the reach of education about forest management possibilities and the attendant community benefits. The Chimacum Forest and Chimacum Ridge are not far from the 130-mile Olympic Discovery Trail crossing the Olympic Peninsula and the 1200-mile Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail that links the Glacier National Park with the Pacific Ocean. There is an extensive trail network on Kitsap Peninsula on both public and Pope lands, and this property's location connecting the valley to Chimacum Ridge is a logical route for connecting the Kitsap trails with the Olympic Peninsula trails through nearby Anderson Lake State Park. 11 b. Is the project located in an area that is under-represented by CF funded Projects?Areas that Conservation Futures has not been able to support to date include Marrowstone Island, Toandos Peninsula,Dosewallips Valley, Bolton Peninsula, and the West End. No. 12.Describe the educational or interpretive opportunities that exist for providing public access,educational or interpretive displays(signage,kiosks,etc.)on the proposed site,including any plans to provide those improvements and any plans for public accessibility.2 The Chimacum Forest property is ideally situated for public access both onsite and as a gateway to the Chimacum Ridge property to the east. In fact, access opportunities provided by this property are a critical piece in the larger Community Forest concept. A small parking area will be established, and new trails and existing roads will be constructed and maintained to minimize habitat impacts, erosion and risk. Several trail organizations will help plan and establish the network of non-motorized trails for educational programs, hikers, equestrians and bicyclists. While timber management activities provide excellent opportunities for public education, we expect public access to be temporarily closed, or limited 2 The words"education"and"interpretation"are interpreted broadly by the CF Committee. 6 2018 CF Program Application http://www.codefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Pro and carefully controlled, during actual harvest activities, complemented by'before and after' educational tours. The residence and associated outbuildings may provide opportunities for education programs for educational institutions such as CedarRoot Folk School, the NW School of Wooden Boat Building, Port Townsend School of Woodworking, Chimacum School District and WSU Cooperative Extension. While Jefferson Land Trust will take the lead role in acquiring and managing the Chimacum Forest, numerous partners organizations, agencies and individuals are very interested and enthusiastic about participating in creation of a community forest on this property, and the neighboring Chimacum Ridge Property- 13. roperty13.The proposed acquisition includes historic or culturally significant resources3 and is registered with the National Register of Historic Places,or an equivalent program. is recognized locally has having historic or cultural resources. is adjacent to and provides a buffer for a historic or cultural site. If affirmative in any of the above,please describe below, and cite or provide documentation of the historical or cultural resources. NA Verification 14.Sponsors of applications that are approved for funding by the Board of County Commissioners are required to submit a brief progress report by October 30 every year for three years after the award is approved,or three years after the acquisition funds are disbursed to the applicant,whichever is later.The progress report must address any changes in the project focus or purpose,progress in obtaining matching funding,and stewardship and maintenance. Sponsors receiving O&M funds will also submit an annual report for each year that O&M funds are expended. The Committee will use the information to develop a project"report card"that will be submitted annually to the Board of County Commissioners. If this application is approved for funding,I understand the sponsor is required to submit progress reports for ' three years and for any year in which O&M funds are expended. SS Initials 0.3j24.f t S Date 15.If,three years after the date funding is approved by the Board of County Commissioners,the applicants have not obtained the required matching funds,the Committee may request the Board of County Commissioners to nullify their approval of funds,and may require the project to re-apply. If this application is approved for funding,I understand that we may be required to re-submit the application if the project sponsor does not obtain the necessary matching funding within three years. 55 Initial D3 f 26 f l&Date 3 Cultural resources means archeological and historic sites and artifacts,and traditional religious ceremonial and social uses and activities of affected Indian Tribes and mandatory protections of resources under chapters 27.44 and 27.53 RCW 7 2018 CF Program Application htt ://www.co.:efferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Pro=ram Landowner Acknowledgement Form an• owner n orm/ a ion 7LandName of Landowner: j�• be- kl -7'a % 77-47-7- Landowner owner Contact Information: _ Mr. ❑ Ms. Title: First Name: La t Name: vv v Lh tat- Q �3�U Contact Mailing Address: a?D`( ru')Cr✓40 ( ea- Contact E-Mail Address: dyl5 -c_ & vL , y c;),et • c Propee A dress or Lo ation: v,eJ4 1. 4:4074.(..../T7watT the legal owner of property described in this grant application. 2. I am aware that the project is being proposed on my property. 3. If the grant is successfully awarded, I will be contacted and asked to engage in negotiations. 4. My signature does not represent authorization of project implementation. 5. If I am affiliated with the project sponsor, I will recuse myself from decisions made by the project sponsor to work on or purchase my property. 1 Lan wner Signature Date Project Sponsor Information Project Name: Chimacum Forest Project Applicant Contact Information: Jefferson Land Trust ❑ Mr. ❑ Ms. Title First Name: Sarah Last Name: Spaeth Mailing Address:1033 Lawrence St, Port Townsend, WA E-Mail Address:sspaeth atsaveland.orq Port Tow mend a,end lagoon Tukey Four ter Corners Nordland ct`g Iron dale `ti°t� Port a' s. 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AF''' • l� Ravine with Chimacum Ridge drainage eta cs 47' ,Ittf*kr Potential trail route to Chimacum Ridge T i ♦ `1 r� * may . .445 Residential/caretaker infrastructure It E INVESTMENTFMS &ADVISORY March 23, 2018 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Subject: Jefferson Land Trust Application for the Chimacum Forest Ecotrust Forest Management(EFM) is pleased to write a letter in support of Jefferson Land Trust's Application to the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Fund for conservation of 65 acres of mature native forest located near the town of Chimacum in Jefferson County, Washington. We strongly support Jefferson Land Trust's and partner organization's efforts to conserve these 65 acres as a community forest. This property is representative of the rural landscape of east Jefferson County,which is dominated by working forests that help produce the natural resources and recreational opportunities enjoyed by the surrounding community. EFM is a forestland investment management company with over 27,000 acres under management in the region. We are deeply committed to community participation and ownership of forest assets and believe local involvement is key to addressing the conflict that exists over how the region's forests should be managed. The Chimacum Forest has tremendous potential to present a new model of forest management that respects the need for timber supply and jobs while protecting and enhancing carbon storage,habitat protection, and the recreational and scenic values inherent to intact,healthy forests. In 2015 we purchased the 852 acre Chimacum property adjoining the subject property in collaboration with the Jefferson Land Trust and the Trust for Public Land. We are currently holding and managing the property in anticipation of acquisition of the property as part of the community forest network. Our shared vision is to create a community forest that includes Chimacum and a number of neighboring properties managed for timber production, recreation, scenic vistas, and habitat. The acquisition of the 65 acre property will significantly complement and support the Chimacum Forest. The property provides the perfect public access opportunity for recreation trails and educational programs on the property and on the adjacent forestland property of nearly 1200 acres(which includes EFM's 852 acre holding)proposed for community forest management. Jefferson County community members and collaborating organizations are developing strategies to create value-added enterprises and employment in local wood processing and distribution, non-timber forest product harvesting, recreation, bioenergy,restoration, and other goods and services that benefit local communities and the public interest. In the effort to maintain the working forest landscape of East Jefferson County, we enthusiastically support the long term active management of this parcel for the broad spectrum of 721 NW NINTH AVENUE,SUITE 200,PORTLAND,OR 97209 TEL 503.467.0829 FAX 503.222.1517 economic, ecological and community values. We hope to partner with Jefferson Land Trust, as well as other partner organizations, local businesses, community members,the USFW, and Jefferson County to accomplish these goals. Sincerely, Bettina von Hagen Chief Executive Officer 721 NW NINTH AVENUE,SUITE 200,PORTLAND,OR 97209 TEL 503.467.0829 FAX 503.222.1517 Chimacum Forest Management Plan ,-, str- , - ''''-tcrtit„ .6 1 i�• �,_1 tic tItItii x` � e` ,',6” " " r�)+g� ,`.,,,,:* ,.,14*- .. ,-.-itAk,„,,rigs:;;.;.:-., ,,,,,,,,,,„ ,' i'C y�y r y y tB6 {�i7 'a{ 11 y1'k `s Y.-4 . fir.\1.).:; .irr.,+ ` '�J,`1• rtr x i._# yp ' may' - xl"'9''F y 7^ � 4 s 1. { ..1 ` 9, r $ �r x 't f . :d t � f � B , �',.,..,v,„, 1+� 1 A� t.as-a --'1":' `�,: y', 1 aC4 #i i,�;, 1 -•r ;t 4 �f y 't�F i ``{ [y �' •4J T,y�} .4-,-:-..k.%),--!,-,+,T .t"'1^ y �� '1Tu C •5 ,� 4' `! 9Ba t y a+� c tt ,,,,,,kt Z i °�1 y t /C4....:‘7:7/. r j ,, • 1" �!� , 1 � 'w�Sg4q q�fi ,�'!iL .S'X�t+� !....• =l M1 �Ff .x sir�.�a.t�? .,�,, 3 1,...1,.....-.. ,! ''a u .ap ^F it ' ` t ,3 yShy I. �„ ...ft •Rf. M< r• September 2017 Logan Sander & Earl Kong Landowner: Valley View N&L Family Trust Address: Susan McIntire Successor Trustee 204 Fox Trail Rd. Port Townsend, WA 98368 Prepared for: Jefferson Land Trust Address: 1033 Lawrence Street Port Townsend,WA 98368 Property Name: "Chimacum Forest" Summary Description of Property: 2 adjacent forested parcels(total 65.75 acres) in the Chimacum Creek watershed,managed as a single unit(the"Property"). Legal Description: • Tax parcel 901233001 (20.75 acres), Section 23, Township 29,Range 1 West, SW 'A; and • Tax parcel 901262001 (45 acres), Section 23, Township 29,Range 1 West,NW 1/4, Jefferson County,Washington. Property Acreage: 65.75 acres, forested Address: 1921 Center Road, Chimacum, WA 98325 Directions and Access: Travel 1.9 miles south along Center Road from main intersection in Chimacum, Washington(Center Rd., Chimacum Rd. and Highway 19). On left(east-side of road) is small sign indicating"1921"and steep gravel driveway heading uphill through the forest to the residence. The driveway is approximately 0.4 miles south of the Short Family Farm entrance. Plan Prepared By: Logan Sander Consulting Forester 16732 32nd Ave NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 Earl Kong Forestech,LLC., Principal Consulting Forester Port Townsend,WA Plan Completed: September 2017 Table of Contents: I. Landowner Objectives 1 II. Overview 2 General Property Description 3 Legal Ownerships,Easements and Zoning 3 Summary of Property Features 3 Property Boundaries 4 Vegetation Summary 4 III. Resource Descriptions and Recommended Management Practices 5 1.Forest Health,Wildfire& Invasive Species 5 2. Geology& Soils 9 3. Streams and Hydrology 12 4. Forest Stands/Timber Resources 16 5. Equipment,Property Access,Roads,Skid Trails & Landings 28 6.Wildlife 32 7.Protection of Special Resources & Biodiversity 34 8.Aesthetics & Recreation 35 9.Carbon Sequestration& Climate Resilience 36 IV. Management Activities 38 Management Activities Schedule 38 Estimated Improvement Costs 39 V. Landowner Signature 40 IV. Appendices 41 A.Forests 41 B. Soils 43 C. Site Class 44 D.Physiography 45 Tables 1. Forested Stand Summaries 4 2.Invasive Species 7 3. Stand Details 17 4.Wildlife 33 5.Management Actions Schedule 38 6. Estimated Improvement Costs 39 7.Soil Properties 43 Maps Local Area 2 Forest Health 6 Local Geology 9 Soils 11 Streams 13 Stands 18 Roads, Trails& Infrastructure 31 Site Class 44 Topography 45 Hillshade 46 Slopes 47 Chimacum Forest Management Plan I. Landowner Objectives Goals and Objectives: To retain the forest in a healthy condition for the benefit of current and future generations, so that it can continue to provide: • Clean water and air • High quality wildlife habitat • Recreational opportunities and scenic values • Economic benefits through sustainable forest management • Benefits from forest-based educational programs Jefferson Land Trust will maintain and enhance these values through: • Long-term retention and stewardship of the Property • Active forest management to create: o 1. A structurally diverse forest stand, with variable tree density and a wide range of age classes; and o 2. Well-distributed large-diameter trees common throughout the dominant crown class; and o 3. Well-distributed standing dead trees throughout the Property; and o 4. Down tree logs and other woody debris on the forest floor. • Development and maintenance of a road and trail system designed to minimize sedimentation and protect local hydrologic resources • Development of recreational infrastructure and educational content Chimacum Forest Management Plan 1 II. Overview a . . Port Nadrock ji • ......... a $ .; '• 's '1 ,, ' Chirriacum Center Rd.'` tif ���,ate *—Y r+w i�I t. 1 p a►pert41061,,,,, y . , 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 Nm Chimacum Forest Area Map N Scale is approimately 1:63,000; 1"= 1 mile Map prepared by Logan Sander August 2017 Chimacum Forest Management Plan 2 II. Overview General Property Description: The Chimacum Forest is a 65-acre property with mature,naturally regenerated, mixed- species, second-growth forest rising on the east side of what is locally called Center Valley in east Jefferson County, located on the Olympic Peninsula, in Washington State. The Chimacum Forest is surrounded by a vibrant community composed of organic agricultural operations and rural private residences along the valley floor, with predominantly commercial timberland operations at higher elevations. The Property location is significant, in that it links a scenic, landmark 853-acre workingforest on the topof Chimacum Ridge between the east and west forks of Chimacum Creek(currently managed by Ecotrust Forest Management), with the rich farmland soils of the conservation easement protected 253-acre Short Family Farm in the river valley. Currently,the Property is classified as Designated Forest Land with a single residence on the southern parcel with several outbuildings. The relatively narrow Property (approximately 750 by 4000 feet)parallels a rural arterial road running north/south in orientation and is accessed by a steep gravel driveway to the residence. Topographically the Property slopes down from east to west,with several seasonal and perennial creek ravines coming down from the ridge. In the Valley, Chimacum Creek,which is fed by runoff from the Chimacum Forest,provides spawning and rearing habitat for coho and steelhead, and there is documented presence of ESA-listed summer chum salmon(Oncorhynchus keta) as well as fall chum and pink salmon. Legal Ownership,Easements and Zoning: The Property is currently owned by the Valley View N&L Family Trust. Previously,the Property was owned by the Short family before being placed in the family trust in 2000. Jefferson County has a right of way along the existing Center Road on the western edge of the Property. The Property is zoned as RR-10 Rural Residential(parcel#901233001)and RR-40 Rural Forest(#901262001). Streams: 3 Non-fish bearing perennial streams. Wetlands: No forested or non-stream wetlands are present. NRCS Hydric Soils: None. Rare Plants and Animals: • No known rare plants. • No state or federally listed animals are known to use the Property. Buildings: 1 residential home, at least 4 outbuildings and sheds. Roads: • 0.26 miles of improved gravel roads. • 0.54 miles of unimproved former logging roads. • An extensive network of abandoned, former skid trails run throughout the property. Other Improvements and Infrastructure: 3 large clearings (0.25 to>1 acres each). Chimacum Forest Management Plan 3 II. Overview Property Boundaries: • The east boundary is well marked with tree blazes and orange paint. Several border trees have metal"Crown Zellerbach"placards,partially covered in bark. • The west boundary is demarcated by the cleared vegetation at the edge of Center Road. • The north boundary is marked with stakes and orange flagging. Northeast corner is marked with CZ placard, tree blaze and orange paint. • The south boundary is not conspicuously marked. Southeast corner is marked with a metal stake,tree blaze and orange paint tree. Vegetation Summary: 2nd and 3rd growth mixed-species,mixed-age naturally-regenerated forest, dominated by bigleaf maple,western redcedar and Douglas-fir with significant red alder components. Several harvest entries over the past 100+years have contributed to the complex mosaic of stands and cover-types: • "Old growth"harvested around 100-120 years ago,burning,natural regeneration. • 2nd growth harvested from present to 70+years ago. • Recurring small-scale harvest of trees for firewood, figure-maple,etc. Table 1: Forested Stand Summaries Average Basal Average Trees per Acres Stand# Type Area/Acre(ft2) Acre 1 Maple-Redcedar 200 245 6.1 2 Douglas-fir 240 131 2.0 3 Maple-Alder 200 77.2 2.2 4 Mixed Conifer- 316 181 21.6 Hardwood 5 Douglas-fir 440 315 1.7 6 Maple-Redcedar 168 89 3.8 7 Maple-Redcedar 313 155 5.1 8 Douglas-fir- 207 147 7.3 Redcedar 9 Mixed-Species _ 2 9 Reserve 10 Mixed-Species - - 6.1 Reserve More detailed stand description to follow under Section I11.4. Plan Structure: Section III of this plan includes the current status of resources("Resource Conditions") and proposed management practices and recommendations("Management Practices"). Section IV includes a proposed management activities schedule and estimated costs of improvements to the Property. Section V, the appendices, includes supplemental information to support this plan (maps, tables, glossary). Chimacum Forest Management Plan 4 III. Resource Descriptions 1. Forest Health,Wildfire &Invasive Species Forest Health: Resource Conditions: • Disease— o Cubical butt rot(several species): A common infection of local species. Detected throughout " . the Property in low concentrations by S ' examination of tipped-over Douglas-fir trees— this is not a significant concern to forest health on ` the Property. . o Laminated root rot(Phellinus weirii): A fungus � �` � that kills infected conifers. Signs in a forest r'st include clumps of dead Douglas-fir trees and tip �' > r1► �.r up mounds without smaller roots. Positive diagnosis is determined by locating delamination ' of growth rings in larger roots. In our region, Douglas-fir is most susceptible,while western ` redcedar is considered resistant and hardwoods are immune. Laminated root rot infections are very common in our area: the US Forest Service Upper:Laminated root rot; estimates that 8%of the total area with Lower:Beetle frass and pileated susceptible host species is affected. Host trees can woodpecker feeding sign transmit the fungus through root grafts. Extensive areas of infection are present on this ° • property in Stands 4 and 8,with high mortality of '; is Douglas-fir(See Forest Health Map). Treatment R p . . is imperative to stop the spread of the disease and 1� maintain the health of uninfected individuals. `, t • Insects o Evidence of insect infestations (beetles)is Y ' present, though at local baseline levels and likely not a significant concern to overall forest health. • Other health factors: 04* o Summer drought conditions can stress trees and decrease their capacity to respond to insects and diseases. Moisture competition is common in regional forests during summer months. Management Practices: • More detailed management practices are described in individual stand recommendations (III.4). In general, forest management activities will be designed to improve overall forest health by decreasing competition between trees. Retained trees will have improved capacities to withstand stressors. Also,trees infected with laminated root rot will be removed, lowering the likelihood of infection of residual individuals. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 5 III. Resource Descriptions 1. Forest Health, Wildfire &Invasive Species ' Si 9 1 ) �� ) 1 4 J 1 I I ( \,,'� I ".2`-,-; '' 'S2 i` < I >, J of , �{ j{ 9} (rJ1 ?t � � ,J{1 Legend 111 s '' ,A 1 i n ) ) f { � Laminated Root Rot Infestations y ? II p / \ Stands: 1 1 A , 1 ,� t �- F t i 2 � S3 ` 1 5 t `$t.f 10*'' ' - i 7 ai � T 8 f 1 `_J(� 9 � i ,i' ' ( r L �`, �'" Parcel Boundaries ---' 1 - )\\ 4 Contours= 15 feet , t { ' ` / ,: � t ‘. r {{ ¢' t i _ � _ e C ._ n Chimacum Forest 0 250 500 750 1000 ft Forest Health N Laminated root rot infections determined by ground-based reconnaissance. Map prepared by LoganAugust San20d17er Chimacum Forest Management Plan 6 III. Resource Descriptions 1. Forest Health,Wildfire &Invasive Species Wildfire: Resource Conditions: • Overall,there is a low risk of wildfire to the Property. Center Road and the extensive agricultural areas in Center Valley to the west act as a buffer. Forest operations on the property to the east(Chimacum Ridge)allow for improved access in the event of a fire. • Factors contributing to fire risk include: nearby residences, Center Road, forest harvest operations. Management Practices: • Access to areas throughout the Property for fire suppression will be improved through forest operations and associated infrastructure improvements and upgrades. Invasive species: Resource Conditions: • Noxious weeds are determined for the purpose of this plan by the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board"2017 Proposed Weed List." • State Weed Law defines control as to prevent all seed production and to prevent the dispersal of all propagative parts capable of forming new plants. (See WAC 16-750- 003). Table 2: Invasive species observed during fieldwork Common Name Status(Jefferson County Location Observed (Scientific Name) Noxious Weed Control Board) tansy ragwort(Senecio Class B -Mandatory control Along driveway, jacobaea) pullouts, along logging road reed canarygrass Class C—Mandatory control Meadow(Stand 1), along (Phalaris arundinacea) driveway Himalayan blackberry Weed of concern-Monitoring Throughout disturbed (Rubus armeniacus) and control are encouraged sites evergreen blackberry Weed of concern-Monitoring Throughout disturbed (Rubus laciniatus) and control are encouraged sites herb Robert(Geranium Weed of concern-Monitoring Near home, along forest robertianum) and control are encouraged edge English ivy(Hedera Weed of concern-Monitoring Several sites throughout spp.) and control are encouraged forest,near home English holly(Ilex Not listed, considered weed of Several sites throughout aquifolium) concern in other counties forest creeping buttercup Not listed, considered weed of Throughout Property, (Ranunculus repens) concern in other counties common Canada thistle(Cirsium Weed of concern—Monitoring Meadow(Stand 1) arvense) and control are encouraged Chimacum Forest Management Plan III. Resource Descriptions 1. Forest Health,Wildfire&Invasive Species Management Practices: • General o Remove or treat invasive plants from harvest areas before forest operations take place to minimize spread to disturbed areas. o After harvest, clean up invasive plants from landings before they can establish larger populations. o Plant native tree species as soon as possible in order to control growing space in disturbed areas. o Request that loggers clean soil, debris and plant material from equipment before transport to the Property. • Tansy ragwort o Manually remove and bag plants after they have grown a long stem("bolted"), being careful to remove all seeds,rosettes and roots. o Monitor location for several years. o This plant is toxic: gloves should be worn while handling plant material. o Refer to"Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board Best Management Practices for Tansy Ragwort"for more information on control. • Reed canarygrass o Shade will kill populations of this grass. o Mechanical control and removal can . , reduce populations (twice-yearly ,; harvest, remove seed heads before r" maturation); clipping to the ground and r-1' j covering with black tarps can reduce i )I populations. ," -1-...1/4, X14 ,� I Af ,vf 11 3" ' Tt J .,.. 1,14‘, ,i; fir. , . Chimacum Forest Management Plan 8 III. Resource Descriptions 2. Geology& Soils Geology: Recent glacial advances heavily influenced the vegetation, soils and geology of this area. During the last ice age(Fraser Glaciation),massive glaciers advanced south into Puget Sound. Near the Chimacum Forest Property,runoff from the advancing ice collected in proglacial lakes, depositing fine sediments atop ancient sedimentary bedrock and previous glacial deposits. Later, the advancing ice deposited vast quantities of sand and gravel from its leading edge. These were carried and deposited by meltwaters above the earlier layer of fine lakebed(lacustrine)deposits. As the ice sheet continued to advance it overrode all of these deposits and added and crushed other coarse materials beneath the glacier, leaving a dense layer of unsorted glacial till atop the advance ` ., 'i agic,,k i1\- outwash sands and underlying lakebed muds. By • 14,000 years ago, at the maximum extent of the last 1, 1 ', ``1r -z L "i glacial advance, a massive lobe of the Cordilleran '' - `oma oS , f Ice Sheet occupied all of Puget Sound between the �* Olympic and Cascade Mountains. Over time,the ice !_ `� oga� ' , retreated northward. Again,meltwaters worked to N. � : : �i redistribute the material from each successive layer. , y,' r_ ' '�. Over thousands of years the Property has top so 1°,/� 'G r eroded away to reveal several of layers of glacial I ;®/CBI; ; ,' 2 origin. The western parts of the Property sit atop a- ��; �,� °k lakebed deposits, exposed and clearly visible in the 1 I s! ,' °gam deeply incised gullies of the Property's minor Oat '? \ t streams that run west into Chimacum Creek. \_ Property Higher, forming headwalls and steep escarpments s' 1 f ; •-`ogati along the eastern border of the Property, are the f , advance outwash deposits of sand andgravel. t p 'i oa '"" � '.,\ Chimacum Ridge Higher still, atop Chimacum Ridge to the east, lie 56 ;,, deposits of compacted glacial till. ir i i Ogec t ` ` • g Geology Map,Center,WA ** : ` .- 4. ,''" ;" ' Legend . (map symbols relevant to Property are included): ` -rte'. Qgaf—Vashon advance lacustrine mud ,,.ti. zt 4 Qgic—Vashon ice contact deposits .141 Qgas—Vashon advance outwash sand Em—undifferentiated sedimentary rocks(late . i ;;_, > Eocene to early Oligocene) r;:'-'• c' , • Map by Washington Division of Geology and w Earth Resources,2014 a ,,, 'Nt Mudstone exposed by a - ' — stream on the Property Chimacum Forest Management Plan 9 III. Resource Descriptions 2. Geology& Soils Soils: Soils on the Property have formed since the most recent glacial advance (>10,000 years ago), and are a reflection of the underlying geology, local climate, and vegetation. 5 soil types are found on the Property(summarized in Appendix B, Table 7; indicated on Soil Map). • The dominant soils on the Property are Kitsap silt loams (KtD)and Kitsap gravelly loams (KsD). These soils are found on terraces and escarpments from ancient lakebed deposits from the last glacial advance. Due to their fine texture and associated clays,these soils have a relatively high site index(growth rate of trees over a given time period) for soils on the Eastern Olympic Peninsula. On this property Kitsap soils are found on some of the steepest slopes near Center Road. Recently, a small landslide has occurred on a steep slope between two abandoned skid trails, indicating that on this property these soils are susceptible to erosion and need to be treated with caution. Also, in Stand 3, a large slump has occurred sometime in the recent past. • Sinclair gravelly sandy loams(SnD) occur on the upper slopes of the Property near the top of Chimacum Ridge. These soils are comprised of glacially transported sands and gravels (till)compacted beneath the overlying glacial ice. These soils indicate a lower site index(tree growth potential)than adjacent Kitsap and Alderwood soils, likely due to their coarse texture and low nutrient and water holding capacity. • Cassolary sandy loams (CfE)occur on the northeast edge of the Property, on the mid- and upper slope complexes near the top of Chimacum Ridge. These soils formed in reworked glacial deposits. The site index of Cassolary soils is relatively low. • Alderwood gravelly sandy loams (AID) are found on convex slopes on the northern end of the Property. This soil is comprised of unconsolidated glacial debris which may(or may not)overlay an extremely hard, dense layer of material("densic"). If this densic layer is present,perched water will be at its highest during the winter months (January- March). Alderwood soils have a moderate site index(similar to Cassolary soils). Management Practices: • All soils on this site are deep and moderately well-drained. All soil types are moderately to severely susceptible to erosion,both on and off trails and roads. Most soil types on the Property are moderately suited to road construction,provided care is taken to avoid the steepest slopes. • Site index refers to the potential of a site to grown a specific tree over a defined time period, measured in feet height/years. Site index values for this property(site class 2-3) are consistent with average to above-average values for the Eastern Olympic Peninsula. Soil properties that restrict plant growth on this property include: summer moisture deficits, slope stability and low water holding capacity. • NRCS soil properties for specific activities(road construction,harvest equipment, etc.) are included in Appendix B. • Due to steep,potentially unstable slopes, a geotechnical report from a qualified geologist is required for a WA Forest Practices Application. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 10 III. Resource Descriptions 2. Geology & Soils 1zI t T}s \11 'i 4> ( 1i4} ' \2 ( ,{ 1j �_ � L 1. e ..; J ,! f ' # 1 ' ..... _sem-^ �,! ‘S 4 ; '� f `3� ; L 1 f I 4 221 442. ., 1 t 1 lI i r i iI i (- . . fLegend Parcel Boundaries 4 I 1 E — Mapped Streams 4 , , , Contour=15 feet Soils: ,: ' Alderwood gravelly sandy loam I. I Cassolary sandy loam Kitsap gravelly loam } #,.r •, , Kitsap silt loam '' • * , "). ' Sinclair gravelly sandy loam ,, 0 250 500 750 1000 ft Chimacum Forest Soil Map Soils data from Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation N Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Soil Survey Geographic(SSURGO)Database. Accessed[8/7/17] Map prepared by Logan Sander August 2017 Chimacum Forest Management Plan 11 III. Resource Descriptions 3. Streams and Hydrology Hydrological Resources: Methods: All streams on the Property are mapped as non-fish bearing according to maps accessed during August 2017 from Washington DNR's Forest Practices Application and Review System. No other wetlands were observed during fieldwork or are mapped on WA DNR hydrological maps. During fieldwork, mapping with a handheld GPS device and classification of each known stream on the Property was conducted. Fieldwork followed an unusually dry period(>50 days with no measureable precipitation). If flowing water and a clearly defined channel were present at the time of fieldwork(August 2017), the stream was typed as a non-fishbearing perennial stream (Np). Apparent stream channels with no detectable flow were typed as non-fishbearing seasonal streams(Ns). Streams are numbered on Stream Map for reference in this report only. Resource Conditions: Several perennial streams cut across the Property. As the Property steepens along its western edge, these streams incise deeply(>6') into the soft, erodible soils, in some cases cutting into the sedimentary bedrock. All streams on the Property originate from groundwater discharge or springs along the eastern edge of the Property and the neighboring property. Wetland indicator plants were observed in the northernmost landing(near the shed/structure), such as hardhack(Spiraea douglasii) and rushes (Juncus spp.), though soils and hydrological characteristics of wetlands were not present. Likely, severe compaction of the site from historic use contributed to a soil restrictive layer and artificially moist surface conditions. Stream 1 (Stand S1) - Several extensive reaches with severe erosion and deep incision. Mostly, these are in areas that will not be accessed with harvest equipment and present no restrictions. At several locations, skunk cabbage(Lysichitum americanum), an obligate wetland indicator species (WSDOT Wetland Monitoring Plant List 2016),was observed growing next to the stream channel. Stream 1 crosses the logging road inside a broken 12"diameter concrete culvert. Stream 2 (Stand S2)—Originating in headwall seeps near the eastern boundary of the Property, this stream is minimally incised and there is not significant erosion along its channel throughout the Property. Where this stream crosses the logging road there is a significant deposit of fine materials. It is unclear whether this is a result of equipment or an inadequate culvert beneath the logging road. Logging road over stream appears to be constructed on top of large pieces of cedar. " At this crossing there is a perched culvert(6"diameter) and a buried pipe(6"diameter). Stream 3 (Stand S3)—Impermeable and semi-impermeable surfaces(home,yard, garage,road, etc.)may be contributing to increased flow to the west of the house. Immediately below the house,the stream reaches a significantly steeper slope, facilitating increased sediment transfer and increased stream incision into the soft Kitsap soils. This stream may need a significant culvert installed where it flows beneath the driveway. A type Ns stream contributes to stream 3 near the eastern border of the Property. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 12 III. Resource Descriptions 3. Streams and Hydrology r t 1,- _. i 4 , ,., \ , 1 ill , ( 0.)( , ) r"----------- --r —r-- --,:.--",* ...f ( ) c) ? ? \, ),\--) s \i ,), k \ L '' ' ) )J , d 1c' ,,, 1,,,,,,. ,,,t,' (--; ,t.1 I;// ( `, rte_ 1 ,' 5' , ,ktiric , ,ii // , , ,,, \\ ,i ,,,,\ ,,, , ,,, \ ,i ,,,„\,,, , / ,, / /), r\ i 11 Irl �i %� ` r ', ) ; 01 ,/- r --)--)? , / -`; '`', ) ? ' .--. \ \ \ 7••-.;, --> \ 1 1 ; C , (( , ,Lc ( >'-,,)) 'j ! ( `----) r- . '. t ) (k(-(---"7- \ ' ; '/,-- ) J x^�gI ;'.\\, .,- , ; 1 ;/ , -; r--_ H'ic, . , \ L--, C Th47 0 fi, (I ( l 1 �"�1 ) ) 1 ( li illi + ) (c r �(� e1 � � 1 �* i � t ,r 10 1jr o 1, ; k ,� �1 ( � , ,i1 R i i 1 1 , i \ } r 2( ) ) K r"} 1 , i ,i' `�!11 � i `7 1 r I ( 41 ) 1 ,, �sl Ir ) { 2 / 1 ,., \ , 1 ti I, 1 ( ( , \,\ '' '',:i t, _//,-// , \I, , , ,)i Legend ��' j�� ;Ilti �•��'':�� l� � 1 ` l � WA DNR Mapped Streams o o J 1I (\i `,iii >l —' l(� ( l 1/� — Ground-Truthed Streams,Type 1 )�)a \ < � o Contour=15 feet •N.�`V. a Parcel Boundaries iir 7 I I 1 \� \ o F 0 250 500 750 1000 ftA Chimacum Forest Stream Map -Washington State Watercourse Hydrography data from Washington State Department N of Natural Resources -Streams ground-truthed with handheld GPS. Typological errors manually removed. -Stream types estimated in field on August 12,2017 Map prepared by Logan Sander Chimacum Forest Management Plan 13 III. Resource Descriptions 3. Streams and Hydrology t v � •4 . t . 4 i _ Vis' i, r I 45 r t- +r , .` r / ter a v • .; ,r c try - _ r` - . ,s‘ . Left: Stream 1 erosion;Middle: Stream 2 culverts;Right: Stream 1 culvert At their contact with Center Road, streams 1 and 2 are channeled and conveyed beneath the road(2' and 1' diameter culverts,respectively). Stream 3,however,was not observed to flow beneath the road into a culvert and may later follow a deep ditch to a conveyance beneath the road. Currently, wintertime sediment loading of creeks from erosion is likely. Debris from a landslide located in Stand 10 from winter 2016-2017 is clearly visible in the ditch adjacent to Center Road and on the road's shoulder. Several actively eroding escarpments are visible where 50 year old(+\-) skid roads were constructed in soft Kitsap soils. Also, in times of peak discharge, eroding sediment is transported from stream channel walls and nearby unstable slopes and discharged into the Chimacum Valley. Management Practices: • Improvements to mitigate fish-passage constraints are not needed on the Property, as there is no evidence that fish passage is impeded at any point on or immediately before this property • Relevant regulations on forest operations in type-N streams are as follows (from WAC 222-30.2): o 30-foot mandatory equipment limitation zone o 50-foot riparian management zone, in which limited thinning activities are permitted o Type-Np stream reaches>500' from their confluence with fish-bearing streams have mandatory 50' no-harvest buffers for a percentage of their length through a harvest unit. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 14 III. Resource Descriptions 3. Streams and Hydrology • All reaches of type-Np streams on the Property are more than 500 feet from their confluence with a fish-bearing stream(Chimacum Creek). As a result,they require mandatory buffering with a 50-foot two-sided no-harvest zone for 42%, 42%and 38%of their lengths across the harvest units (streams 1-3 respectively), following calculations from the"Western Washington Type-Np RMZ Worksheet."Mandatory type-Np buffers have not been specifically mapped in this plan—buffering to meet regulatory requirements (in addition to mapped stream reserves and steep slope reserve stands)will be determined in the field during harvest layout in order to include the most critical areas with active erosion and high quality wildlife habitat. • All remaining type-Np stream reaches on the Property will be buffered by a 30-foot reserve zone(no harvest),to further protect water resources(see Stand Map). As the riparian management zone extends another 20-feet beyond this zone, limited harvest is permitted of these outermost trees in the to-be-determined non-mandatory reserve zones. • Culverts for forest roads and skid trails will need to be installed where they cross the three type-Np streams and any type Ns streams on the Property. • Culvert design for type-N streams (for cost estimates)is based on"Method B," sizing for type-N streams by measured bankfull width(WA Forest Practices Board Manual, Sections 2 & 5). "Method B"requires that culvert diameter be at least equal to the bankfull width of the stream. In this management plan, all recommendations are preliminary and for the purposes of planning. Final culvert sizing and design will follow Hydraulic Project Approval with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. o Field-measured bankfull width on the Property at normalized reaches directly upstream of proposed culverts: Stream 1: 3-4' Stream 2: 3' Stream 3: 3' • Logging Slash Practices for Type-N Streams: o Any logging debris and slash that may be expected to interfere with culverts must be cleared from the channel for at least 50 feet upstream of the culvert. Debris removed from the channel must be placed downstream of the culvert, outside of the 100-year flood level. Exceptions are debris or logs that are buried in the stream or buried under stable deposits. o Logging slash will beus d to protect soil in harvest operations areas. After trees are dropped, slash will be placed,whenever possible, in skid paths where equipment will operate. Logging slash can prevent erosion,prevent rutting by equipment and help mitigate downstream of sedimentation of streams by trapping fine sediments. Additionally, logging slash can provide important habitat for amphibians, small mammals and birds. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 15 III. Resource Descriptions 4. Forest Stands/Timber Resources Forest Management Summary: The Property is almost entirely forested in 2nd and 3rd growth,mixed-age mixed-species stands,with all age-classes represented except for early-successional saplings and"old growth." The future of this working forest lies in improving forest health and accelerating the growth of retained trees—especially western redcedar-throughout the Property. Western redcedar should respond well to the recommend treatments—this property is relatively productive and a good site for cedar. The greatest challenge to management is the high canopy of large-crowned bigleaf maple across much of the Property. Maple stump-sprouts after harvest—controlling this species to create a more productive working forest will be of paramount importance. Special care must be taken when removing maple to minimize damage to retained trees on the site. Maple management in thinning and selection system regimes is costly,but will be financially offset by active management in several stands of high-quality conifers and alder. Operationally,much of the Property is challenging and will require significant planning and technical expertise in laying out harvests, especially on steeper slopes. Forest inventory data(stocking density,basal area, species composition,timber quality) were collected previously by an independent contractor for the landowner(May 2017)and were obtained and utilized for this management plan. Data from 57 variable-radius plots were recorded and flagged in the field. GPS coordinates of plot locations were used to analyze inventory data by stand. Quantitative forest inventory summaries are reported with each stand. Stands were delineated using aerial imagery and field reconnaissance. Stands are generally defined by age-class of dominant trees, species composition, site index and/or stocking density. Due to natural regeneration, random dispersal patterns,management history and the ecological preferences of each species,the forest we see today is a complex mosaic of multi-aged cover-types. Because this level of complexity is unmanageable to break into discrete units(some <1-acre), some stands (especially Stands 2,4, 6& 8)represent mosaics of cover-types and previous management regimes with relatively uniform future management recommendations over the stand as a whole. Stands on the Property are complex and have undergoing almost continual small-scale management. Stand descriptions include a vegetative description of the stand, qualitative history of the stand, and estimates of stand age and stocking. A glossary of common forestry terms and ecological summaries of the relevant tree species are included in Appendix A. Forest operations equipment recommendations are detailed in Section III.5., "Equipment, Property Access,Roads, Skid Trails &Landings." 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Map prepared by Logan Sander August 2017 Chimacum Forest Management Plan 18 III. Resource Descriptions 4. Forest Stands/Timber Resources Forest Stand Descriptions and Management Recommendations: Stand 1: Maple-Redcedar Size: 6.1 acres. Description: Codominant trees are multi-stemmed bigleaf maple and western redcedar with patches of red alder. Relatively open stand,with smaller,young trees. Understory vegetation includes swordfern,red huckleberry, osoberry, salal, and scattered English ivy. Management History: • Forest first logged 100-120 years ago; site was burned(evidence of burned out old growth cedar stumps),naturally regenerated into bigleaf maple with scattered alder clumps. • Over the decades, western redcedar and small amounts of grand fir and western hemlock regenerated and grew slowly underneath the predominately bigleaf maple overstory. • Maple harvested 20-25 years ago. Older cohort of red alder shows damage from this event. • Maple stumps sprouted and again are in the overstory with codominant and intermediate redcedar. Management Recommendations: • High thinning -maple, damaged/defective and mature alder. Retain conifer components (about 100 trees per acre). Retained conifers will show accelerated growth. • Underplant shade-tolerant species: redcedar(70%), with Sitka spruce (25%)and western hemlock(5%) for diversity and future wood products for local craft market. Sitka spruce is growing well on the Property(at least 3 specimens located during fieldwork). Light regime is insufficient to underplant Douglas-fir. Challenges and Risks: • Because retained conifer components(mostly redcedar) are insufficient to shade and suppress bigleaf maple from stump sprouting, repeated mechanical cutting of stump sprouts will be necessary,until the overstory is closed. • Care must be taken to minimize damage to retained trees from the high lateral branches of maple as they are felled. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 19 III. Resource Descriptions 4. Forest Stands/Timber Resources Stand 2: Douglas-fir Size: 2.0 acres. Description: Older 2nd growth stand, dominated by large-diameter, tall, apparently healthy Douglas-fir,with components of grand fir,redcedar,hemlock,bigleaf maple. These are the largest trees on the Property. Understory of Oregon grape, evergreen huckleberry and swordfern. • Average age of Douglas-fir is more than 80 years old. One particularly large Douglas-fir tree (44"DBH, 170'+height) is of the size and structure to be potential marbled murrelet nesting habitat in the future (>6"branch diameter, <50 miles from coast). • Evidence of tip-up mounds throughout stand,potentially from a windstorm>100 years ago. Management History: • Harvested approximately 1900-1930,burned. Potentially a salvage harvest after windstorm. • Natural regeneration over several decades. • Repeated harvest history, small entries. Management Recommendations: • This stand would make an ideal reserve of heritage trees. A short walking trail could be developed from a nearby parking area(proposed landing). Trees in this stand are particularly impressive and unique for this property. • Smaller Douglas-fir could be pruned(limbed)to 32 feet. This would increase their value as they continue to grow, creating options for future management. Branch piles will create wildlife habitat. • If management priorities change over the decades,this stand may come into production. Challenges & Risks: • Douglas-fir may someday become infected with root rot or other diseases; at that point, stand can be harvested and replanted. • Chimacum Forest Management Plan 20 III. Resource Descriptions 4. Forest Stands/Timber Resources Stand 3: Maple-Alder Size: 2.2 acres. Description: This hardwood-dominated stand is comprised of economically mature bigleaf maple (single-stemmed&multi-stemmed)and red alder,with scattered grand fir. Understory plants include osoberry,red huckleberry, cascara, sword fern&English ivy. • The concave slope positions of this stand made it ideal for hardwood establishment. • An architecturally complex,potentially"old-growth"redcedar is growing atop a small "hogsback"that separates two swales in the stand. • Forestry operations on this stand would be relatively simple due to good access and existing skid trails. Management History: • Single-stemmed maple trees are at least 70-80 years old,multi-stemmed maple were cut more recently from same cohort and stump sprouted(around 40 years ago). • Red alder established in openings on disturbed soil from harvest history. Some alder is very mature, indicating it may be contemporaneous with the original cohort of maple. Management Recommendations: • Harvest maple and alder with group selection system over several cycles(1/2-1 acre, 5-10 years)—"patch cuts." • Maple stumps will require frequent mechanical treatments to mitigate stump sprouting. • Replant into Douglas-fir(or possibly red alder). • Maintain wildlife trees, such as mature redcedar, as small reserves. Challenges&Risks: • A slump on the southern side of the stand has created a large gap in the forest cover. Forestry operations are likely possible on each side of this slump though not upslope of it. A geotechnical report will be needed for this and other areas of the Property. • The English ivy infestation needs to be managed to prevent its spread during forestry operations. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 21 III. Resource Descriptions 4. Forest Stands/Timber Resources Stand 4: Mixed Conifer-Hardwood Size: 21.6 acres. Description: This extensive stand is dominated by 2nd and 3`d growth forests. Extremely patchy and complex,this stand is a mosaic of naturally-regenerated Douglas-fir,western redcedar,red alder and bigleaf maple. Understory vegetation is patchy and includes sword fern,red huckleberry and elderberry,with very little regeneration. • Many trees in areas of this stand are of merchantable size- average diameter at 4.5' (approximate): o Douglas-fir 20-28" o Western redcedar 24" o Red alder 18-20" o Bigleaf maple 24" • The northern part of stand has an extensive (>2-acre) laminated root rot infestation, affecting Douglas-fir and western redcedar. Management History: • First logged 100-120 years ago; site was burned. • Naturally regenerated into bigleaf maple, Douglas-fir,western redcedar and red alder. • Repeated harvests from 50+years ago. • Landowner has likely been recently harvesting individual root rot infected trees. Management Recommendations: • Harvest all trees infected with laminated root rot. o Harvest all trees within 50' buffer of laminated root rot infestation. o Replant red alder in root rot pocket. • High thinning to remove most bigleaf maple. o Leave sufficient shade to suppress regrowth on bigleaf maple. • In dense conifer patches, conduct high thinning to 150 trees per acre as a goal in order to free up growing space. • After 10 (+/-)years, group selection harvest of mature red alder,Douglas-fir, and western redcedar. o Can conduct additional low thinning at this time to remove weak&defective trees of all species. o Replant Douglas-fir,western redcedar,western hemlock(<10%) as appropriate (dependent on gap size and light regime). Challenges&Risks: • Highest priority is to contain root rot infestation. • Care must be taken to minimize damage to retained trees from the high lateral branches of maple as they are felled. • Trees should be felled uphill in order to protect roadside vegetation. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 22 III. Resource Descriptions 4. Forest Stands/Timber Resources Stand 5: Douglas-fir Size: 1.7 acres. Description: Almost pure, even-aged stand of 2nd growth Douglas-fir. Stand is in the late stem- exclusion stage of stand development,with high competition and associated mortality. Management History: • Stand was harvested 80-100 years ago. • Naturally regenerated into Douglas-fir. Management Recommendations: • Harvest with group selection system— '/2 - 1 acre "patch cuts"—over several cutting cycles. o Replant Douglas-fir. • Because they are in good health and are self-thinning,these trees will continue to add economic value—can harvest now or later. Challenges&Risks: • All trees must be cut in each harvest patch due to the convex slope shape and the likelihood of damage to retained trees. • Monitor for forest health changes, including laminated root rot infestation. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 23 III. Resource Descriptions 4. Forest Stands/Timber Resources Stand 6: Maple-Redcedar Size: 3.8 acres. Description: Dominated by bigleaf maple,with several emergent Douglas-fir trees and intermittent patches of western redcedar. Differs from Stand 7 in that stocking is lower,there are fewer western redcedar throughout the stand, and most are confined to patches near the southern edge along the riparian buffer. This will be a challenging stand to manage and may require significant resources to restore to production. However,pairing treatments on this stand with other nearby stands(4, 7)will make active management feasible. Management History: • After initial harvest(>60 years ago)maple regenerated,with some Douglas-fir and western redcedar. Management Recommendations: • High thinning where western redcedar is dense enough to partially suppress maple resprouting(mostly along northern edge). Remove most maple, and Douglas-fir and alder with poor growth form/health. • Conversion to conifers using group selection system in areas of hardwood dominance. o Harvest bigleaf maple; largest patch size acceptable to landowner. o Replanting of Douglas-fir,western redcedar. o Continued monitoring and mechanical cutting of bigleaf maple stump sprouts. Challenges &Risks: • Without a consistent, widespread cohort of medium-sized established conifers(as in Stand 7) it will be difficult to suppress regrowth from maple stumps throughout most of the stand, especially the northern half. Several re-entries may be necessary to control bigleaf maple sprouts. • Residual Douglas-fir may be more susceptible to windthrow. Evaluate on a case-by-case basis for retention or harvest. • This may be a challenging and expensive stand to rehabilitate. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 24 III. Resource Descriptions 4. Forest Stands/Timber Resources Stand 7: Maple-Redcedar Size: 5.1 acres. Description: Expansive, large-crowned bigleaf maple with extensive intermediate western redcedar and Douglas-fir. Understory of osoberry and sword fern,with scattered holly. • Undulating surface of stand is potentially evidence of catastrophic windstorm before stand establishment. Management History: • After harvest(>60 years ago),maple regenerated,with some Douglas-fir. This may have been salvage logging after a windstorm. • 20-40+years ago western redcedar established. Management Recommendations: • High thinning. o Cut most maple trees and allow stumps to be shaded by retained trees; residual stand will see accelerated growth. o Later(10+years), after maple sprouts have been suppressed,harvest of Douglas- fir and some western redcedar is possible. • Create a landing near the proposed road(see Road, Trail&Infrastructure Map). Challenges&Risks: • Suppression of maple will be difficult. Before any other trees are removed, it is imperative to ensure that maple stumps cannot resprout. • Monitor stand for laminated root rot. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 25 III. Resource Descriptions 4. Forest Stands/Timber Resources Stand 8: Douglas-fir—Redcedar Size: 7.3 acres. Description: Closed-canopy 2nd growth Douglas-fir and western redcedar with minimal understory or regeneration. Some areas of this stand are undergoing a high degree of mortality from competition and at least two separate, expanding infestations of laminated root rot. Significant snags and coarse woody debris. Management History: • 100+years ago previous stand was cut and burned. • Naturally regenerated into Douglas-fir and western redcedar. • As Douglas-fir has died from competition it has been removed through small-scale harvests. Management Recommendations: • Harvest all trees infected with laminated root rot. o Harvest all trees within 50' buffer of laminated root rot infestation. o Replant/underplant root rot resistant species based on microsite and light regime (western redcedar,red alder). • Harvest large-diameter and defective red alder;retain young alder and trees with good form. • Retain western redcedar, healthy patches of Douglas-fir,unless it is highly susceptible to windthrow. • Retain/create snags away from recreational infrastructure. Challenges &Risks: • Retained trees must be reasonably safe from windthrow—otherwise,harvest of individuals is preferable. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 26 III. Resource Descriptions 4. Forest Stands/Timber Resources Stand 9: Steep Slopes Reserve Size: 2.9 acres. Description: Steep slopes near eastern property boundary. Tall, mixed conifer-hardwood forest. Operationally inaccessible due to steep slopes and riparian corridors. Management History: Naturally regenerated 2nd growth, established after burning. Management Recommendations: • Maintain as forested slopes. • Limit all forest operations in this stand. • Recreational access paths may be created and maintained in order to avoid dispersed access and erosion. Stand 10: Steep Slopes Reserve Size: 6.1 acres. Description: Steep slopes near Center Road. Tall, mixed conifer-hardwood forest. Signs of significant erosion, including a small landslide between skid trail scarps. Management History: Naturally regenerated 2nd growth, likely established after burning. Management Recommendations: • Maintain as buffer along Center Road. • Limit all forest operations in this stand. If needed, stabilize slopes eroding near former skid trails. • Fell trees in adjacent stands away from this area to prevent injury to roadside trees and vegetation. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 27 III. Resource Descriptions 5. Equipment,Property Access, Roads, Skid Trails &Landings Equipment and Operations Summary: Harvest system and equipment recommendations are outlined below. Harvest system choice represents a trade-off between cost, suitability, availability, speed and environmental protection. • A ground-based harvest system is recommended for the Property due to the small scale of the property and the extremely high costs of aerial harvest. • Rubber tired skidders are recommended due to their maneuverability in tight spaces, relatively low cost and local availability. Skidders excel at the types of thinning regimes recommended across this property. • Another locally utilized ground-based harvest system,harvesters/processers, cannot perform as well on the steep undulating terrain of the Property. Shovel logging is also common in the area,but requires large spaces to operate and is more conducive to clearcut management. • All forest operations with skidders need to be conducted in dry weather to protect soil resources. • Steep slopes (>35%) can be harvested on a case-by-case basis, as long as skid trails do not need to traverse such slopes. • All tree felling will be by hand. Access: Resource Conditions: • Currently,the Property can be accessed from Center Road via the main driveway and two gated logging road access points on the north-end of the Property. Management Practices: • Access to this property is sufficient for all anticipated forest operations. • During active operations, signage needs to be placed 100' on each end of active access points along Center Road, indicating, "truck crossings." • Gates need to be monitored, locked and kept in good working order. • All public access to areas with active forestry operations should be limited to field tours and educational programs. Roads: Resource Conditions: • Currently, vehicle access to the Property is via the gravel driveway leading southeast to the homesite(1300 feet). The lower part of this road is graded between 18-20%,making it challenging,though possible, for logging trucks to access the Property. • Another unimproved road runs north-south throughout much of the Property north of the house(2300 feet). This road is in poor condition,mostly unsurfaced and severely rutted (4"+), evidence of wet-season use. Several perennial stream crossings are unsuitable for conveying heavy equipment or trucks. Any use of this road for logging operations, in its current condition,would pose a significant risk of sedimentation and harm to aquatic resources. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 28 III. Resource Descriptions 5. Equipment, Property Access, Roads, Skid Trails&Landings Management Practices: • The steep northern end of the driveway will likely be usable by logging trucks as they will be ascending the steepest area unloaded. • The unimproved logging road running north-south will need significant improvement in order to convey heavy equipment(resurfacing with crushed rock,properly-sized culverts). Proper surfacing with crushed rock of various sizes (3/4 minus)will decrease erosion during harvest operations. Wet areas will need a base of larger sized rock and a cap of 3 minus crushed rock. In any case,to minimize potential erosion and stream sedimentation, it will be important to conduct forest operations in the summer months during dry weather. Additionally,the logging road will need to be extended south beyond the house for approximately 450 feet, in order to access a proposed landing south of the house. • Annual inspection of road conditions,culverts and drainage will be conducted for compliance with Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR)Road Maintenance and Abandonment standards. Skid Trails: Resource Conditions: • An extensive network of skid trails traverses the Property. Mostly,these are very old-in places 15"DBH red alder trees are growing from the trail. In many places, skid trails are on steep slopes (>35%), exceeding the maximum advisable grade. Extensive areas of steep slopes (>35%)have been included in no-harvest reserves. Management Practices: • No skid trails will be used on slopes greater than 35%. Harvest of trees on steeper slopes can take place as long as skidders do not need to drive to the trees to transport them. • Many skid trails on steeper ground(>35%)need to be abandoned. Other skid trails may be useful for future timber harvests, on a case-by-case basis. • On the steep southwestern part of the Property care must be taken that any use of the skid trails(including recreation) does not contribute to mass wasting or erosion of the slopes. For example, a recent landslide(20' x 50')has occurred between these former skid trails. The trail that forms the scarp of the landslide was observed during fieldwork to have water seeping out of it. All skid roads in this area on moderate to steep slopes(>20%) should be abandoned and monitored for problems. • Major skid trails are not limited to those mapped—many other major and minor trails traverse throughout the Property. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 29 III. Resource Descriptions 5. Equipment,Property Access, Roads, Skid Trails &Landings Landings: Resource Conditions: • Two former landings exist on the northern end of the Property. Management Practices: • With minimal effort the existing landings could be functional for seasonal (summer) forest operations in good weather. For operations during the off-season or if weather during the summer is wet, gravel and some groundwork are needed(see Table 6). • Three additional 60' x 60' landings are proposed on the mid-and southern parts of the Property(all indicated on the Road, Trail&Infrastructure Map). In order to minimize the removal of stumps,two of these proposed landings (one north of driveway on logging road and one south of house) should be constructed where large-crowned,widely spaced bigleaf maple trees currently grow. • Landings on this type of terrain have a serviceable range of approximately 600'. With 5 total landings throughout the Property,virtually all areas of potential forest operations will be covered(see shaded regions on Road, Trail&Infrastructure Map). • One proposed landing, located in a clearing on the northern part of the Property, could be transitioned between active timber harvests to a parking area for recreational activities on the Property. • If heavy rain falls during active operations, forestry activities can be temporarily postponed and straw can be spread around landings to minimize erosion. Cost estimates for roads and infrastructure improvements are included in Table 6, Section IV. Management Activities. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 30 III. Resource Descriptions 5. Equipment, Property Access, Roads, Skid Trails & Landings ' ' ' '4.2.) *i 4 ' :'' ..((i? ( r } ;. 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Resource Descriptions 6. Wildlife Wildlife: Resource Conditions: • Overall, stands in the Chimacum Forest Property are mid-successional, with no very old stands(e.g. "old growth") and minimal areas of early-successional saplings or shrubs. Moderate diversity of wildlife habitat can be found within stands and across stands. • The Property has a high degree of contrast with neighboring properties (i.e. valley-bottom and upland plantation forest) and has significant edge habitat(along Center Road,the access driveway and the small clearings). • Downed wood(coarse woody debris) levels are high across most of the Property, typical of a forest with a high degree of competition and mortality. • Snags are common, especially in areas with active root rot infestations. Management Practices: • Uneven-aged management(group selection system)will, over time, allow for the development of older, mature stands with multi-layered vertical structure. This will improve habitat for species that require more downed woody debris (amphibians), large- diameter trees and snags (pileated woodpecker,barred owl), and shrub and sapling layers in open patches (nuthatches,brown creepers,towhees, thrushes). • The early phases of recently cut root rot infested patches will offer open,brushy habitat for deer and other species that favor open habitat(flycatchers, grouse,rodents). As the replanted saplings fill in and occupy the growing space,the stand will transition to offering good hiding cover. • Planned reserves and buffers far exceed WA Forest Practices Board requirements for wildlife reserve trees and green recruitment trees across harvested areas. • Retention of a diversity of hardwood and conifer-dominated stands will promote edge- related habitat characteristics. • Stream buffers and steep slope reserves will minimize sedimentation of downstream fish- bearing streams and wetlands. • Dense stands of bigleaf maple, Douglas-fir and western redcedar will be thinned, temporarily freeing up growing space for understory plants and associated wildlife. Important habitat structures will be retained and created(snags,high-quality wildlife trees). • Retention of coarse woody debris in forestry activity areas will maintain and improve amphibian habitat. • Artificial and constructed structures: Brush piles can be important habitat for ground- nesting birds; small,unmerchantable logs can be safely stacked to provide cover and habitat for rodents. • Snags and wildlife trees: all retained or created snags need to be located away from trails and roads at distance of more than their height, in order to protect recreational users. Where possible, large-diameter standing snags can be retained or created to provide nesting habitat for pileated woodpeckers. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 32 III. Resource Descriptions 6. Wildlife Table 4: The following are wildlife species of conservation concern to this and neighboring properties throughout the region. They were mostly not observed on the Property,but many are considered to be possible to occur or will occur with restoration and improvement of the Property and continued regional conservation efforts. Washington Common Scientific Federal State Priority Current Name Name Status Status Habitats Use and Species Bald Eagle Haliaeetus Concern Sensitive Yes P g leucocephalus Peregrine Falco Falcon peregrinus Concern Sensitive Yes U anatum Northern Accipiter gentilis Concern Candidate Yes U Goshawk Northern Strix Spotted Owl occidentalis Threatened Endangered Yes U caurina Mountain Oreortyx pictus None None Yes P Quail Pileated Dryocopus None Candidate Yes C Woodpecker pileatus Western Sialia Mexicana None Monitor No P Bluebird Pacific Fisher Pekania Candidate Endangered Yes P pennanti Pacific Marten Martes caurina None Monitor Yes P Fringed Myotis None Monitor Yes P Myotis thysanodes Long-eared Myotis evotis None Monitor Yes P Myotis Long-legged Myotis volans None Monitor Yes P Myotis Townsend's Corynorhinus Concern Candidate Yes U Big Eared Bat townsendii Gray Wolf Canis lupus Endangered Endangered Yes U Western Toad Anaxyrus boreas None Candidate Yes P Northern Red- Rana aurora Concern None No P legged Frog Van Dyke's Plethodon Concern Candidate Yes P Salamander vandykei C=Confirmed sighting or signs of use P=Possible use of Property U=Unlikely or known not to presently occur Chimacum Forest Management Plan 33 III. Resource Descriptions 7. Protection of Special Resources&Biodiversity Threatened,Endangered, Candidate Species of Concern and/or Priority Habitat—Animals and/or Plants: There are no known threatened, endangered, candidate or priority species and/or habitat resource protection issues on this property, as determined by fieldwork and a preliminary call to the Washington Department of Natural Resources office in Forks, WA(8/17/17). A formal review to identify these resources, if any, and their potential protection requirements,will be conducted by the Washington Department of Natural Resources if and when the landowner proposes to conduct forestry activities that require a DNR-approved Forest Practices Application/Notification. Directly downslope of the Property in the valley are priority wetland areas such as Chimacum Creek and associated wetlands that act as fish and seasonal waterfowl habitat. Cultural Resources: There are no known archeological and/or historic resource protection issues on this property. A formal review, to identify these resources, if any,and their potential protection requirements,will be conducted by the Washington Department of Natural Resources if and when the landowner proposes to conduct forestry activities that require a DNR-approved Forest Practices Application/Notification. Forests of Recognized Importance(FORT): There are no known Forests of Recognized Importance on or adjacent to this property. Biodiversity(how vegetation relates to surroundings): Overall,vegetation on the Chimacum Forest Property is moderately variable. Most stands are 60+year-old, mixed-species forest—only a few small patches of early-successional vegatation exist in the brushy clearings throughout the Property and along the driveway. However,due to the complex nature of these naturally-regenerated stands, many important structural elements can be found at the sub-stand level, such as highly variable tree spacing and density and several large, open-grown"wolf'trees and structurally complex bigleaf maple trees. In the context of neighboring properties,the Chimacum Forest is important because it represents a transition from the larger, adjacent Chimacum Ridge forest and the valley-bottom and Chimacum Creek. As an example of the importance of these transition zones,the Chimacum Forest can be nesting habitat for raptor species that require tall trees and mature forest conditions adjacent to open feeding habitat. Also, this property contains a much higher relative coverage in broadleaf tree species (alder,bigleaf maple)than the neighboring Chimacum Ridge property, while Chimacum Ridge offers extensive areas of younger, early-successional conifer forest. On this landscape level, vegetative diversity is high. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 34 III. Resource Descriptions 8. Aesthetics &Recreation Aesthetics& Recreation: Resource Conditions: • Much of the Property is presently in a state of high aesthetic value: tall,broad crowns of moss-covered bigleaf maple interspersed with dense groves of western redcedar; stately 170'+high Douglas-fir trees on the northern slopes; open meadows; and deep, shady gullies containing perennial streams and seeps. Management Practices: • All forest management operations should take place in the conditions necessary to minimize harm to the residual trees, vegetation and soils (i.e. summer, good weather). • Parking areas can be located at either of the northernmost proposed landings (in the existing brushy clearings). • Maintain all stream buffers and steep slope reserves as intact,unaltered forest. • Maintain Stand 2 as a"heritage tree"reserve. This stand's large,healthy trees and close proximity to the proposed parking area make it ideal situated for a short hiking or interpretive trail. • Forested stands will be maintained in several stages of management and development, in order to facilitate educational opportunities associated with forest ecology and management. • All wildlife retention trees should be left as far away as necessary from planned recreational infrastructure and trails to ensure public safety. Creation of a recreational plan is essential before laying out forestry operations on the Property. • Skid trails and logging roads used in forestry activities can be utilized as recreational infrastructure to minimize new construction and the sedimentation of local water resources. • To some, active forestry will represent a temporary aesthetic compromise. However, after the first few years of a thinning regime with underplanting,trees will flush with growth, the ground cover will visibly recover and the forest as a whole will take on a pleasing and "healthy"gestalt. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 35 III. Resource Descriptions 9. Carbon Sequestration& Climate Resilience Carbon Sequestration: Over the short-term,proposed forest management activities will reduce stored carbon across the Property. By harvesting root rot infested patches of Douglas-fir and opening up the hardwood-dominated canopy to free growing space for western redcedar and the underplanted regeneration, carbon will be removed from the Property in wood products(and possibly sequestered for several decades more). Increased light and warmth on the forest floor will temporarily accelerate microbial decomposition and respiration in the soil and leaf litter. However, the Property's growing space will soon be occupied as the residual canopy fills in. The accelerated growth of the remaining trees will contribute to an increase in stored carbon. The harvested patches of Douglas-fir will be replanted with young,vigorous seedlings which, over the next few decades,will represent a major carbon sink on the Property. Additionally,the improved forest health and long-term retention of forest cover across the Property will ensure that these trees continue to hold onto carbon long into the future. Management recommendations for this property are not designed with carbon sequestration as an explicit goal. However, as detailed above,many of the proposed activities are compatible with societal goals of carbon sequestration. Future management priorities could be adjusted to include increasing stocks of stored carbon across this property as a stated goal. Presently, opportunities to sell carbon credits on properties of this scale are limited. While current stocking is likely to be above the regional baseline used to determine carbon credit payments,the high fixed cost of developing a carbon credit project and the associated inventory and monitoring would make a project unfeasible. Most successful projects number in the many thousands of acres. However, efforts are underway in the Pacific Northwest to aggregate small landholdings across several different ownerships into a single, marketable carbon credit project (see https://www.forestcarbonworks.org/for more information). Bundled with other forestland parcels in the landowner's portfolio, it is possible that someday this property could be part of a carbon project that could see financial returns to the landowner. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 36 III. Resource Descriptions 9. Carbon Sequestration& Climate Resilience Resilience to Climate/Weather-Related Influences: Climate change projections for the region near the Chimacum Forest Property are uncertain but include: • Higher peak streamflow during winter months (rain-fed vs. snowfed). • Lower streamflow during summer months, due in part to decreased snowpack. • Increased and highly variable precipitation. • Increased temperature. • Increased occurrence of drought and other extreme weather events. Forest response to these changes is uncertain and will be species and context specific. Plant responses to the environment are multi-dimensional: for example, increased atmospheric CO2 may increase productivity unless other limitations are present(i.e. drought stress,temperature extremes, etc.). Presently, drought is more of a challenge to this property's forest than other climate-related events. Forested stands on the Property are fully stocked, with virtually all growing-space occupied by mature trees. As a result, growing-season evapotranspiration of water from tree photosynthesis across the Property tends to be high. Trees may experience periods of drought stress during summer months, especially hardwoods with fewer physiological adaptations to drought(i.e. red alder,bigleaf maple). Proposed forestry activities may temporarily reduce drought stress across managed stands. Extreme weather may also include extreme winter rainfall events, leading to slope instability and landslides. On this property, care has been taken to set aside in reserves the steepest areas that are most erosion and landslide-prone. Also,there is significant historical evidence of windthrow in some stands. Tall, recently exposed trees are most prone to wind damage. In general,proposed management activities will minimize risk of excessive wind damage to the residual stand. Unable to precisely predict future conditions at the scale of this property,the best preparation for climatic uncertainty is to maintain diversity across the forest: a portfolio of stands that includes all species and ages with variable stocking density and genetics. This can act as a hedge against unforeseen conditions,while also supporting the objectives of maintaining wildlife habitat, aesthetics and working forests. Future seedling planting efforts should anticipate climate trends in the choice of provenance and species. Chimacum Forest Management Plan 37 N MeV co N O N N 71. .-c M N CA N N a) - «.i 0 0 ,.0 -0 O 0 N M a) g gi. E N N a) a) 4-4-, ,--, 'd b 0 a) a) a) O o H H (+ 0. N CT M .--I a) C)., N N P. 0 a) ,-1 'O H Q„ O H 7r 0 a) E ai0M a) ,-.4 0.0 N N as ,--I enen ,-▪-I s. O 0 N w E as0 ....i a) as as V .. .> U bA bA bA bA bA V 0 0 0 0 cci aa)) aa)) (a a0) N N s:. i. i. s- - 'd ,N v, v v vO O o O O a) g i-. E i-. i-+ i-+ 9 4 2 2 a. 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Management Activities Table 6: Estimated Improvement Costs Expenditure: Description: Materials Estimated Cost (Summer 2017) Existing logging road $3 /foot; Road improvement (grading, ditching, 2300 feet $6,900 materials) Road Construction Southernmost $3.50/foot; $1,575 extension,near house 450 feet Clearing+materials $1200 each Landings (2 existing+ 3 $6,000 proposed landings) average 3 x 3' diameter 3'metal culvert $5500 ($1500 each Stream crossings + $1000 for culverts ($75 /linear foot) delivery) Construction+ 3 1/2"rock base, Stream crossings materials 3/4" (-) on road $3,000 surface Slash Abatement - To be determined For steep and Geotechnical Report unstable slopes; _ $10,000 performed by a qualified geologist To be determined— $1.50/seedling+ Seedlings depends on species $1 /planting(100 $12,500 chosen and timing trees per acre, 50 acres(+/-)) Estimated $45,475 Improvement Costs: Chimacum Forest Management Plan 39 V. Landowner Signature Landowner Signature I approve of the contents of this forest management plan and intend to implement the described management activities to the best of my/our abilities and to manage the Property in a manner consistent with applicable regulatory requirements. This plan and its contents can be updated at any time at the request of the landowner. Landowner Signature and Date Signed Chimacum Forest Management Plan 40 VI. Appendices A. Forests Glossary of Important Terminology: Cross-sectional area of trees,measured at 4.5' height. Usually reported in Basal Area feet2 per acre. This is typically used to indicate the amount of wood/biomass on an acre of forestland. Generally,refers to the tallest trees with the most open crowns in a stand. Dominance Dominant trees can be from one or more species. These are typically the fastest-growing trees in a stand. A"patch cut"designed to mimic multi-tree mortality events, such as root Group Selection rot or windthrow. Harvest is intended to allow for the regeneration of intermediate-tolerance and shade-tolerant species such as Douglas-fir and western redcedar. The space a plant/tree needs to grow. Usually this is defined in terms of Growing Space the limiting resource: light or water. In the case of westside forests of the Pacific Northwest,this is almost always light. High Thinning A thinning that removes trees of the dominant and codominant crown classes in order to favor the highest quality trees of those same classes. Shade-tolerance A tree species' ability to survive and grow in low light conditions. Stand An area of forest that shares one or more of the following characteristics: age-class, species composition, site quality and/or stocking density Stocking Refers to the density of trees in a given area(i.e. trees per acre) Chimacum Forest Management Plan 41 VI. Appendices A. Forests Chimacum Forest Property Tree Species Site Preferences: Species Shade-Tolerance Preferred Site Conditions Douglas-fir(Pseudotsuga Intermediate Regenerate in open conditions; menzeisii) convex slopes; very wide ecological conditions are acceptable Western redcedar(Thuja Shade-tolerant Can regenerate under closed- plicata) canopy;tends to prefer moist sites Western hemlock(Tsuga Very shade-tolerant Can regenerate under closed- heterophylla) canopy; often found growing on stumps and coarse woody debris; does not establish in dry sites Grand fir(Abies grandis) Shade-tolerant Intermediate moisture sites Red alder(Alnus rubra) Shade-intolerant Needs scarified, exposed soil in full light to establish; tends to prefer moist sites Bigleaf maple(Acer Shade-intolerant Needs full sun to establish macrophyllum) Chimacum Forest Management Plan 42 § j �2 w2 w2 u .8 2 .5 7 .§ @ O = k - / - - � B 0 q 7 0 CI) ƒ — ,--1 ,--1 — — C011 # o u u u — o ■ / % % % e 04 45 -0 ? -0 '0 -0 0 4* 2 _ / a t o u § / R / \ a) A -0 E § � _ t ■ u 2 u u u # o 41 e \ \ \ \ \ 0 3 @ Cl) Cl) Cl) § % C / J / 0 et Z w m © w q % & 7 a a , 0 m k \ / y _ c § t 12. 0 \ j Cd j ƒ § V/ 9 /.� w / ) m 7 3 g o u t 9 u § © @ o u u �— S - — QQ 0\ k 0 k k ƒ 9 k \ \ •J \0 f k A * J % J c 2 © ° u 7 % G \ m— Q u C 2 9 2 = ' ?� U J _ 2 > & H VI. 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A\ /' ' '� *s ci.� i 1 ' 4 �_� - IJ .' - ) ) ' i 4 �' 1 ` tt=t/f ( / ( it: ' l ' 1 S, L � `tel Q Ii ) i 1 1 1 '' 3 i it(' 11"/17 ''''')'! . a JJJ 111 # � �� . ) 1 1 ( 4 li ,, , r -.\ ,,,, \ - (-C 1 Legend 1 � Slope Class ‘ \ n / \ i \ 20-35% it f 1 j 1 NI 35-90%(no equipment) a v } :,, -- �l Parcel Boundaries \ " Contour= 15 feet .14 \ rr"' ' \ , 0 250 500 750 1000 fA Chimacum Forest Slope Map Slope calculations computed from National Elevation Dataset, USGS, 1/9 arc-second resolution DEM Map prepared by Logan Sander August 2017 Chimacum Forest Management Plan 47 Jenny Matter To: Tami Pokorny Subject: RE: Chimacum (Short' s) Forest From: Sarah Spaeth [mailto:sspaeth@saveland.org] Sent: Monday, October 22, 2018 4:40 PM To: Tami Pokorny<TPokorny@co.iefferson.wa.us>; Richard Tucker<rtucker@saveland.org> Subject: Chimacum (Short' s) Forest Dear Tami - I understand from a recent phone conversation with you that there is a missing tax parcel number on the Conservation Futures Fund application for the Chimacum Forest property which was recently approved for funding by the BoCC. The application lists two tax parcels for the property including 901 262 001, and 901 233 001. These parcels are correct and describe the land which is the subject of the application. The application also references the residential structures that are located on 901 262 001. We neglected to list tax parcel 901 262 005, which the County assigned to the house only. We are not clear why there is a separate parcel number associated with the house, and it was an oversite that we did not include that in the application, even though we reference the house and structures as part of the project. I hope this helps clarify the situation. If you need further information, Sherrie Shold with Jefferson County Assessor's office might be helpful. Thanks - Sarah Sarah Spaeth Director, Conservation and Strategic Partnerships Jefferson Land Trust Helping the community preserve open space.working lands and habitat forever. 1033 Lawrence St Port Townsend WA 98368 Ph 360.379.9501 ext 101 www.saveland.orq A land trust is a promise ... a promise we as a community make that in 50 years, 75 years, 100 years, the wild spaces, and memory places of Jefferson County will still exist, and that the quality of life and legacy they represent will remain forever Helping the community preserve open space.working lands and habitat,forever. 1 APPENDIX D Draft Statutory Warranty Deed Upon recordation return to: Jefferson Land Trust 1033 Lawrence Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 STATUTORY WARRANTY DEED Grantor: SUSAN MCINTIRE, Successor Trustee of the VALLEY VIEW N & L FAMILY TRUST Grantee: Jefferson Land Trust, a Washington nonprofit corporation Assessor's Tax Parcel No: 901 233 001, 901 262 005, 901 262 001 The Grantor, Susan McIntire, Successor Trustee of the Valley View N&L Family Trust, for valuable consideration, conveys and warrants to the Jefferson Land Trust ("Grantee"), all of Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson, State of Washington: That portion of the East 'h of the Northwest of Section 26, Township 29 North, Range 1 West of the Willamette Meridian, east of the Center Road, EXCEPTING the right-of-way of existing Center Road and as conveyed to Jefferson County by Deeds recorded February 2, 1958 and April 28, 1958 under Recording Nos. 156959 and 157458; also That portion of the Southeast % of the Southwest % of Section 23, Township 29 North, Range 1 West of the Willamette Meridian, east of the Center Road, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the right- of-way of existing Center Road and as conveyed to Jefferson County by Deed recorded April 30, 1980 under Recording No. 265125, all records of Jefferson County, Washington. Situate in the County of Jefferson, State of Washington. In order to permanently retain open space lands east of Center Valley Road, the Grantors and the Grantee herein covenant and agree that the real property that is the subject of this Deed shall be maintained for working forest, habitat, recreation and education values by the Grantee, its successors and assigns. This covenant is deemed to touch upon and run with the land in strict conformance with RCW 84.34.230. The land shall not be converted to a different use unless and only if other equivalent lands within the Jefferson County(the County) are received by the County in exchange. The foregoing covenant does not apply to the following: Homesite located at 1921 Center Road, Chimacum, WA 98325; Sustainable forest management and infrastructure; Educational and recreational infrastructure, including trails and parking EXECUTED this day of , 2018 Susan McIntire Page 1 of 2 Pages STATE OF WASHINGTON ) COUNTY OF JEFFERSON ) SS: On this day day of , 2018, before me personally appeared before me Susan McIntire, to me known to be the individuals described in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she signed the same as his/her free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. Notary signature Notary name printed or typed NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Washington Residing at: Page 2 of 2 Pages APPENDIX E Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Manual for the 2018 Funding Cycle k�,4u4 f r h C Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Manual 2018 Funding Cycle Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Manual 2018 Funding Cycle Mission of the Conservation Futures Program The mission of the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program is to provide a system of public open spaces,those open spaces being necessary for the health,welfare, benefit and safety of the residents of Jefferson County and the maintenance of Jefferson County as a desirable place to live,visit and locate businesses. Conservation Futures Citizen's Oversight Committee Membership(as of October 2018) Phil Andrus,Citizen,District#2 Mary Biskup,Citizen,District#1 Scott Brinton,Interest—Agriculture Lige Christian,Citizen,District#3 JD Gallant,Citizen,District#3 Vacant,Citizen,District#2 Rob Harbour, Interest—Working Lands Ray Hunter,Interest—Fallow Farms Richard Jahnke,Interest—Coastal Areas Craig Schrader, Interest—Climate Change Lorna Smith,Interest—Ecotourism Sarah Spaeth, Interest—Jefferson Land Trust David Wilkinson,Citizen,District#1 Table of Contents Overview 3 Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee(CF Committee) ..4 Project Selection 4 Information Sources ...4 Reimbursement 5 Compliance with All Laws 5 Record Retention 5 Acquisition Projects 6 Operation and Maintenance(O&M)Projects 9 Required Meeting and Site Visit 11 Grant Notification and Agreement 11 Annual Reports .11 Program Suggestions 11 Forms and Templates APPENDIX A Funding Request and Reimbursement Form Project Agreement Template Annual Report Form Template Please note: The 2018 CF Application and Ratings Worksheets are available separately from program staff. Map of Approved Projects APPENDIX B Definitions APPENDIX C 2018 CF Program Manual 2 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Overview Jefferson County welcomes your application to the Conservation Futures Program(CF Program). Please do not hesitate to contact Jefferson County Environmental Health Department with questions at Ph: 360/385-9444,Fax: 360/379-4487 or tpokorny@co.jefferson.wa.us.The Conservation Futures Program website address is http://www.co.j efferson.wa.us/commissioners/Conservation/conservation.asp. In July 2002,the county commissioners approved the Conservation Futures Ordinance,now codified at Jefferson County Code Section 3.08 in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington(RCW)Chapter 84.34. The ordinance establishes goals for the county's Conservation Futures Program and an allocation process for the conservation futures tax levy. The purpose of the CF Program is to acquire open space lands, including green spaces, greenbelts, fish and wildlife habitat,trail rights-of-ways,agricultural land and timber land(as those terms are defined in Ch. 84.34 RCW).Projects may include fee-simple or any lesser interest or development right with respect to real property as well as operation and maintenance(0&M)activities. 0&M projects must be linked to CF-funded acquisitions. A minimum 50%match is required for all project types.Match must be cash, land trades, the value of land to be traded,or other open spaces linked to the property under application. Open space,wildlife habitat,agricultural and timber lands are all eligible. The project sponsor must sign a grant agreement with the county(see Appendix A). County code(JCC 03.08.030(10))requires that properties or easements be held by public entities or others as defined in RCW 84.34.210. Government entities may choose to share title of a property with a non-profit nature conservancy corporation or association. Public open spaces must be available on the same conditions to all residents of the county for the benefit of all Jefferson County residents and visitors.Applicants for projects may include the county,municipalities,park districts,state or federal agencies,private non-profit corporations or associations, and private individuals. Project applicants must be represented by a local sponsoring organization based in Jefferson County. Potential sponsors include local governments, special purpose districts and non- profit corporations.A list of potential sponsors is available by contacting program staff.A project sponsor is responsible for the content and submission of the application,organizing and hosting a site visit,making a formal project presentation to the CF Committee, the stewardship plan and its implementation,and all contracting,reporting,and reimbursement obligations with Jefferson County. Available funding is announced early in the calendar year and applications are provided by Jefferson County Environmental Health. Conservation Futures Fund monies can be the collateral,revenue stream or security for long-term financing (typically bonds)in a manner consistent with law. Public workshop(s)may be held prior to the start of the funding round. Staff is always available to answer questions from sponsors,applicants,and interested parties. This year,applications will be due Thursday,March 30th,2017 and sponsors present projects to the CF Committee and host site visits in April. Information about the application period is posted on the program website,announced in local newspapers and via email,and available by contacting program staff. In April or May,the CF Committee meets to rank projects, determine recommended funding levels,and compose its overall recommendations to the 2018 CF Program Manual 3 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Board of County Commissioners(BoCC).The BoCC typically makes award determinations in June.Funding for reimbursement is generally not available until August.At least every other year,the BoCC reviews the priorities of the Conservation Futures Program and the project ranking process.All meetings of the Conservation Futures Committee are open to the public. Citizens are encouraged to attend. Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee(CF Committee) The CF Committee membership is intended to reflect a broad spectrum of interests and expertise. It includes at least two individuals from each commissioner district and at least nine citizens total.Anyone interested in applying for a seat on the committee is encouraged to contact the Board of County Commissioners Office(jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us)and/or program staff. Project Selection The CF Committee evaluates and ranks project applications according to criteria designed to reflect the priorities expressed in the Jefferson County Code Section 03.08.040.This evaluation process has five(5)distinct phases as follows: 1. Written project application: Each CF Committee member(CFCM)independently reads and assesses each application and prepares any necessary clarification questions. 2. Site visits: Each CFCM must attend the project site visits(or view a video of the site visit),where the applicant and/or the project sponsor will present the layout of the project with reference to the written application and site maps.Additional questions posed by committee members will be answered during this site visit. 3. Oral presentation of the project: Each CFCM must attend this meeting in which the project sponsor presents the project and answers questions posed by the committee members.Following the oral presentations,a deadline will be established for CFCMs to submit additional questions to applicants(via county staff).After this set deadline for additional questions,a second deadline will be established for the receipt of all answers from applicants.After this second deadline no further additional information may be requested,received or considered by the committee. 4. Submission of project ranking form: Each CFCM submits to county staff member a form, which consists of questions that ask how well, in the committee member's judgement,an applicant meets the criteria for approval and funding. The committee member assigns a numerical"score"(within a range predetermined by the CF Committee)for each of the questions. These question"scores"are totaled for an overall evaluation"score".A committee composite"score", for each project application is obtained by taking the average of the"scores". If a project application's composite"score"is 70%of the total possible numerical value for a project"score"the project is considered worthy of funding (i.e. eligible for).Projects"scoring"below 70%of the total possible numerical value for a project"score"are not considered for funding unless compelling reasons for funding arise in the final evaluation phase. 5. Ranking and recommendation for funding of project applications: Each project application judged eligible in phase#4 is discussed,bringing into focus information garnered from phases 1 through 4.All project applications are compared and a final ranking and funding recommendation may be determined for each of the project applications and submitted to the Board of County Commissioners.The Committee will provide justification to the Commissioners for any and all changes from the numerical ranked order. 2018 CF Program Manual 4 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Information Sources The Conservation Futures Program is administered by the Commissioners Office with assistance from the Environmental Health Department.Please note that the information contained in this manual does not supersede the statutes governing the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Fund and Program,and should be read in conjunction with them. Relevant sections of law are found in Revised Code of Washington,Chapter 84.34(RCW 84.34)and the Jefferson County Code(JCC 03.08). To access RCW 84.34 online,visit www.leg.wa.gov/Help/helpwithsearch.htm and click on "Laws and Agency Rules."The Jefferson County Code is available online at http://www.codepublishing.com/WA/JeffersonCounty. Contact program staff at ph: 360/379-4498, fax: 360/379-4487 or send an email to tpokorny@co.jefferson.wa.us. Reimbursement All grants are funded through the Jefferson County Conservation Futures tax levy.Except in the case of escrow payments,sponsors must expend their own funds on eligible and allowable expenditures prior to requesting reimbursement. With sufficient lead time,an approved settlement statement,and a preliminary title report, CF funds may be made available to the title company shortly before closing for the direct costs of property acquisition and closing. Please discuss dates for closings and loan periods with program staff to help ensure that grant funds are ready and available when needed. The project sponsor will commit to providing a matching contribution of no less than the amount of conservation futures funds awarded to the project before conservation futures tax funds are reimbursed to that sponsor.This contribution may consist of: • cash • land trades if the valuation of the land to be traded is established by a valuation arising from an appraisal generated by a Washington State Certified Licensed Appraiser(Member of the Appraisal Institute MAI); • the cash value of the land to be traded,excluding Jefferson County conservation futures contributions; or • other open spaces acquired within the previous two years that is situated either directly adjacent to or could,in the sole discretion of the county,be directly linked to the property under application. • cost of appraisal,title insurance,closing costs,and other miscellaneous fees(See JCC 3.08.030(5).) The funding request,reimbursement form and back up documentation may be submitted any time during the project period.It is important to implement projects in as timely a manner as possible and also to bill in a timely manner. Deeds and conservation easement documents must be recorded by the Jefferson County Auditor's Office within 30 days of closing. If matching funds are not secured within three years,the project may be required to re-apply. 2018 CF Program Manual 5 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Jefferson County must pre-approve easement language and will add restrictive language to statutory warrantee deeds,or require the use of other legal instruments,to ensure conservation of project and match properties in perpetuity. Compliance with All Laws Project sponsors shall comply fully with the project agreement,grant program policies, County policies and all applicable federal,state and local laws,orders,regulations and permits. Record Retention/Public Records Act The project sponsor shall retain all books,records,documents,data and other materials relevant to the agreement for a minimum of six(6)years after the completion of the project. Documents related to the expenditure of CF funds,by way of example only,purchase and sale contracts, settlement documents,invoices,e-mails,expert reports and/or appraisals,are Public Records subject to disclosure in accordance with the Public Records Act,Ch. 42.56 RCW, if requested by a citizen or entity.All meetings and activities of the CF Committee are subject to the Open Public Meetings Act,Ch.42.30 RCW. The public is always invited and encouraged to attend. Two observer comment periods are included in each agenda. Acquisition Projects Project applications for the acquisition of property must meet the following threshold criteria in order to be considered for funding. Each application will receive an initial screening to make sure that it is in compliance.Applicants are encouraged to submit pertinent materials and documents,as appropriate, in addition to those items required. Multi-year acquisition projects are permitted but require additional justification. Project Eligibility Proposed acquisitions must have a willing seller. The property,or property right,must be eligible for purchase as defined by state law,RCW 84.34.210(i.e. "...protect, preserve,maintain,improve,restore, limit the future use of, or otherwise conserve, selected open space land, farm and agricultural land,and timber land..."). Conservation Futures funds cannot be used to acquire property, or a property right,that will be used for active recreation purposes(including but not limited to sports fields,playgrounds,recreation centers, swimming beaches or pools, motorized boat launches). Conservation Futures funds cannot be used for passive development of a site. For the purposes of this application,passive improvements include,but are not limited to,trails, interpretive centers,viewpoints,picnic areas,access,restrooms, landscaping and parking. Applicant Eligibility 2018 CF Program Manual 6 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program jefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Eligible applicants include the County,municipalities,Park Districts, State or federal agencies,private non-profit corporations or associations,and private individuals. Sponsor Eligibility All applicants must have a local sponsor.Eligible sponsors include county, municipalities,park districts, or private non-profit corporations based in Jefferson County.A current,but not necessarily comprehensive,list of eligible local sponsors may be requested from program staff. Eligible Capital Project Expenditures: (See also JCC 3.080.030(7)) Capital project expenditures or match may include: Costs of acquiring real property,including interests in real property Cost of related relocation of eligible occupants(includes administration) Cost of appraisal Cost of appraisal review Cost of title insurance _Closing costs Pro rata real estate taxes _Recording fees Compensating tax Hazardous waste substances reports _Directly related staff and administrative costs(These are limited to 5%of the total cost of the project.) Related legal costs excluding the cost of preparing application for conservation futures funds. Baseline documentation Boundary survey Cultural resources review(survey,excavation,on-site monitoring and data recovery) Conservation futures tax levy funds may not be used to acquire any real property or interest in real property therein through the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Eligible Operations&Maintenance Expenditures—Please note:Total 0&M awards are limited to 15%of the conservation futures funding available in any year—contact staff for details. Operations&Maintenance expenditures or match may include,but are not limited to: Cultural resources review(survey,excavation,on-site monitoring and data recovery) Demolition Fencing(if needed for public safety or resource protection) Noxious weed control Signage _Special site-specific reports(e.g.stewardship reports) Wetland identification and/or delineation Stewardship Plan Prior to reimbursement, sponsors must provide a stewardship plan that describes how the property,or property right,will be maintained over time. Costs for stewardship plans are 2018 CF Program Manual 7 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program eligible for operations and maintenance reimbursement only under"Special Reports"(not as a capital acquisition expense). Title Report and Title Insurance Please make county staff aware of issues that could affect the title report and provide updates as they are generated.A title report and title insurance are to be issued in conjunction with the property transaction. Appraisals Successful applicants must provide an independent appraisal(standard,narrative or M.A.I.)from a Washington State Certified Licensed Appraiser if the estimate of value exceeds the assessed value at the time that reimbursement is requested. In no case shall conservation futures funds dispersed exceed the grant amount awarded by the BoCC.No appraisal is required for properties assessed at$20,000 or less. The appraisal must: be no more than 1 year old.A Supplemental Update by the original appraiser may be required,at the discretion of the county, if the appraisal is more than six months old. include a current Title Report provided at the time of the most current appraisal or update. if timber,mineral or aquatic resources are to be included as value to the appraisal,then the appraisal shall include a separate timber,mineral or aquatic resources evaluation of value, or an opinion of value from a qualified representative of the real estate industry or recent valuation from the Jefferson County Assessor's Office may be used when the total assessed value does not exceed$20,000. Review Appraisals No appraisal review is required of the sponsor by the CF program.However,the CF Committee and/or the county may choose to select an appraisal for independent review for any reason. Project Implementation At the time of purchase or the signing of a"purchase and sale agreement",the appraisal must be no more than a year old unless an extended period is requested and approved by the county,up to a total of 18 months. Application and Attachment Requirements for Acquisition Projects All materials must be submitted in hard copy except as noted below and specified in the application: Proof of Willing Seller:A"Willing Seller"letter confirming that the current owner of the property proposed for acquisition is willing to sell. 2018 CF Program Manual 8 http://www.co.je fferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Estimate of Value: A county assessment,certified appraisal of value,and/or an estimate of value from the project sponsor. Site Location Map: On a Jefferson County base map,or on a map of the sponsoring agency's jurisdictional boundaries,clearly identify the location of the proposed acquisition. Project Boundary Map:On a quarter-section map or other map of sufficiently large scale, identify the boundaries of the proposed project. Color Images: Provide six(6)different views of the property proposed for acquisition.The images should show vegetation,terrain,waterfront,man- made features, access roads,wetlands,unique characteristics,etc.Please include captions and an aerial view, if available. Provide in hard copy as well as JPEG or PDF. Development Plan or Narrative:Provide a schematic or master plan map of the project site showing proposed uses and improvements, if applicable. In addition,if the application sponsor is a private non-profit organization, attachments must also include: Proof of 501(c)(3)Status Current Budget Board Roster _Organization Chart or Staff Roster _Most Recent Financial Statements(audited if possible) Copy of minutes or resolution documenting official action to submit application for proposed acquisition. If more than one project is submitted from the same sponsor,the minutes or resolution should indicate the project priority and how it was determined. Operation and Maintenance Funding Availability of Funds for 0&M Only projects that are acquired using conservation futures funds are eligible for 0&M funding. Requests for 0&M funding should not exceed the available limit(consult with program staff).Approved disbursements for operation and maintenance of interests in real property purchased with conservation futures tax levy monies shall not in any particular year be greater than fifteen percent(15%)of the conservation futures tax levy monies raised in the preceding year. Project Eligibility Operation and maintenance funding may be used for any property acquired with Conservation Futures funds. Conservation futures tax levy funds appropriated for 0&M or interests in real property shall not supplant or replace any existing funding for maintenance and operation of parks and recreational lands. Applicant Eligibility Eligible applicants include the County,municipalities,Park Districts, State or federal agencies,private non-profit corporations or associations,and private individuals. 2018 CF Program Manual 9 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program gram Sponsor Eligibility All applicants must have a local sponsor. Eligible sponsors include the County, municipalities,Park Districts,or private non-profit corporations based in Jefferson County. Application and Attachment Requirements for 0&MProjects All requested materials must accompany the application upon submission. If an item is irrelevant to the project at hand,please explain why this is so. Proof of Willing Seller: A"Willing Seller"letter confirming that the current owner of the property proposed for acquisition is willing to sell. Estimate of Value:A County assessment,certified appraisal of value,and/or an estimate of value from the project sponsor. Site Location Map: On a Jefferson County base map,or on a map of the sponsoring agency's jurisdictional boundaries,clearly identify the location of the proposed acquisition. Project Boundary Map: On a Quarter-section map or other map of sufficiently large scale, identify the boundaries of the proposed project. Color Images: Provide six(6)digital images of the property proposed for acquisition.The images should show flora,terrain,waterfront,man-made features, access roads,wetlands,unique characteristics,etc. Please include captions and an aerial view,if available. Development Plan or Narrative: Provide a schematic or master plan map of the project site showing proposed uses and improvements,if applicable. In addition,if the application sponsor is a private non-profit organization, attachments must also include: _Proof of 501(c)(3) Status Current Budget Board Roster Organization Chart or Staff Roster Most Recent Financial Statements(audited if possible) _Copy of minutes or resolution documenting official action to submit application for proposed acquisition. If more than one project is submitted from the same sponsor,the minutes or resolution should indicate the project priority and how it was determined. Budget and Timeline Attached to the first Annual Reporting Form must be a budget and timeline for expenditure of O&M funding for the succeeding ten(10)years measured from the date of approval by the BoCC. Documentation of Match A match of 50%must be documented with each invoice. Match guidelines are identical for acquisition and 0&M proposals. In-kind labor cannot be used as match. Reporting 2018 CF Program Manual 10 http://www.co jefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Any project sponsor receiving 0&M funds is required to submit a report each October until those funds are expended.An expenditure summary that provides the following information must accompany billing: 1)Date the payment was made. 2)The vendor and/or employee to whom the payment was made. 3)A description of what was purchased or what work and/or services were performed; provide a description of what service or work was performed for the payroll costs or by the sub-contractor. Application and Attachment Requirements for O&M Projects To apply for 0&M funding for a project previously purchased using CF Funds,use the standard application form. In question#1,refer to the original project title and year that the project was approved followed by"0&M Request Only". If you feel that a question is irrelevant to the project at hand,please explain why. Required Meeting and Site Visit Project sponsors are required to host a visit to the project site and make a formal presentation to the CF Committee. The presentation must begin with an introductory project description and then be organized according to the sequence of questions listed on the Rating Sheet. Site visits are videotaped by county staff.The site visits and presentations are scheduled in April. Grant Notification and Agreement Sponsors will be notified by staff of grant awards as soon as possible after the BoCC makes their decision,usually in June. Sponsors will then be asked to sign a project agreement with Jefferson County.An informational template is provided with this manual. Annual reports Sponsors are required to submit a brief progress report by October 30 every year for three years after the acquisition funds are disbursed to the applicant,whichever is later. The progress report must address any changes in the project focus or purpose,progress in obtaining matching funding,and stewardship and maintenance. Sponsors receiving O&M funds will also submit an annual report for each year that O&M funds are expended. The Committee will use the information to develop a project"report card"that will be submitted annually to the Board of County Commissioners.A report format template is included with this manual and will be provided to the project sponsor electronically. Program Suggestions Suggestions for program improvements are always welcome and may be provided to the Conservation Futures Committee by letter or email via staff at the contact information on page 3. Every CF Committee meeting also includes two public comment periods.Meeting times are provided in newspapers and on the program website. 2018 CF Program Manual 11 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Appendix A Conservation Futures Funding Request and Reimbursement Form Jefferson County Conservation Futures Project Name: Date: Program do Jefferson County Water Quality Division Project Sponsor: 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend,WA Billing Period: 98368 Is this the final billing?Yes[ ] No[ ] Invoice Number[ ] 1.5 ON c_ Sponsor's Certificate:I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the items and total listed and attached herein are proper charges for materials,merchandise or services furnished and/or services -ssyo rendered have been provided without discrimination because of age,sex,marital status,race,creed, color,national origin,handicap,religion or Vietnam or disabled veterans status. BY Title Date To Be Completed By Sponsor Categories (attach Previous Expenditures To Date Costs For This Billing detailed lists Project and receipts) Agreement Non- Non- Expenditures Reimbursable Total Expenditures Reimbursable Total Match Match Land Totals O&M Totals Funding and Expenditure Formula(For CF Program Staff Use ONLY) Agreement Information Previous CF Reimbursements Match Source Date Notes Total Billed CF Share Billed CF Share Approved Match Owed Balance CF Share Retained CF Share Paid 2018 CF Program Manual 12 http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION FUTURES PROGRAM PROJECT AGREEMENT (template only) Project Sponsor: Project Title: Project Number: Approval: Resolution No.xxx on xxx, 2018 A. Parties to the Agreement This Project Grant Agreement(Agreement)is entered into between County of Jefferson (County),PO Box 1220,Port Townsend,Washington 98368 and (Sponsor),xxxxx,xxxxx,WA 983xx,and shall be binding upon the agents and all persons acting by or through the parties. B. Purpose of the Agreement This Agreement sets out the terms and conditions by which a grant is made through the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Fund.The grant is administered by Jefferson County Environmental Health for the Sponsor for the project named above. C. Description of Project The subject project is described in the attached 2018 Conservation Project Application for the xxx. Conservation Futures Fund("CFF")from Jefferson County in an amount not to exceed $xxx will be used towards fee simple acquisition,by xxx,of the real property known in the records of the Jefferson County Assessor as APN#s xxxx for acquisition expenses,and$xxx to reimburse for operations and maintenance expenses.The matching amount is provided by xxx. Description of conservation easement(if applicable). D. Term of Agreement The Project Sponsor's on-going obligation for the above project funded by this Agreement is to provide maintenance of the site or facility to serve the purpose for which it was intended in perpetuity unless otherwise identified in this Agreement. E. Period of Performance The Project reimbursement period for acquisition expenses shall begin on xxxx xx, 2018.The Project reimbursement period for acquisition expenses will end on xxx xx, 2021 unless proof of match is provided prior to this date.No expenditure made before xxx xx, 2018 is eligible for reimbursement unless incorporated by written amendment into this Agreement. F. Project Funding The total grant award provided by the Conservation Futures Fund(CFF)for the Project shall not exceed$xxxxx and Jefferson County CFF shall not pay any amount beyond that approved herein for funding of the Project.The Sponsor shall be responsible for all total costs for the Project that exceed$xxx,xxx. In no event will the CFF funds expended for this purchase exceed fifteen percent(15%)of the overall acquisition cost of APN xxx-xxx-xxx. This Project is eligible for reimbursement of capital project and operations and maintenance expenditures as described in the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Manual for the 2018 Funding Cycle. The contribution by the Sponsor toward work on the Project at a minimum shall be as indicated below. The contribution by the County toward work on the Project is described immediately above and in"C"above. 2018 CF Program Manual 13 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Acquisition 0& M Totals Conservation Futures— $ $ $ Project Sponsor $ $ o Contribution $ 0 Totals $ $ $ 100% G. Unexpended Project Allocations Should unexpected Project allocations,including,but not limited to project completion at less than the estimated cost or,alternatively,the abandonment of the Project occur,then the Sponsor shall notify the County. H. Rights and Obligations All rights and obligations of the parties to this Agreement are subject to this Agreement and its attachments, including the Sponsor's Application and Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Manual for the 2018 Funding Cycle, all of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein. Except as provided herein,no alteration of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement will be effective unless provided in writing.All such alterations, except those concerning the period of performance,must be signed by both parties. Period of performance extensions need only be signed by Jefferson Board of County Commissioners. I. Indemnification Sponsor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County, its officers,agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, or any portion thereof, including attorneys' fees and costs,arising from injury or death to persons, including injuries, sickness, disease or death to Sponsor's own employees,or damage to property occasioned by a negligent act,omission or failure of the Sponsor. J. Insurance The Sponsor shall secure and maintain in force throughout the duration of this contract policies of insurance as follows: If and only if the Sponsor employs any person(s)in the status of employee or employees separate from or in addition to any equity owners,sole proprietor, partners,owners or shareholders of the Sponsor,Worker's Compensation Insurance in an amount or amounts that are not less than the required statutory minimum(s)as established by the State of Washington or the state or province where the Sponsor is located. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance providing bodily injury and property damage liability coverage for all owned and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in the performance of the work for a combined single limit of not less than $500,000 each occurrence with the County named as an additional insured in connection with the Sponsor's performance of the contract. General Commercial Liability Insurance in an amount not less than a single limit of one million dollars($1,000,000)per occurrence and an aggregate of not less than two(2)times the occurrence amount($2,000,000.00 minimum)for bodily injury, including death and property damage,unless a greater amount is specified in the contract specifications. The insurance coverage shall contain no limitations 2018 CF Program Manual 14 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Pro gram on the scope of the protection provided and include the following minimum coverage: a. Broad Form Property Damage,with no employee exclusion; b. Personal Injury Liability, including extended bodily injury; c. Broad Form Contractual/Commercial Liability—including completed operations; d. Premises—Operations Liability(M&C); e. Independent Contractors and subcontractors; f. Blanket Contractual Liability. Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods: * Certificate of Insurance; * Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of Credit from a qualified financial institution. The County shall be named as an additional insured party under this policy. Certificates of coverage as required by this section shall be delivered to the County within fifteen(15)days of execution of this agreement. Any deductibles or self-insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County prior to the approval of the contract by the County.At the option of the County,the insurer shall reduce or eliminate deductibles or self-insured retention or the Sponsor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations,claim administration and defense expenses. The Sponsor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its insurance policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor.All insurance provisions for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. Failure of the Sponsor to take out and/or maintain any required insurance shall not relieve the Sponsor from any liability under the Agreement,nor shall the insurance requirements be construed to conflict with or otherwise limit the obligations concerning indemnification. It is agreed by the parties that insurers shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against the County(including its employees and other agents and agencies),it being the intention of the parties that the insurance policies so affected shall protect both parties and be primary coverage for any and all losses covered by the above described insurance. It is further agreed by the parties that insurance companies issuing the policy or policies shall have no recourse against the County(including its employees and other agents and agencies)for payment of any premiums or for assessments under any form of policy. It is further agreed by the parties that any and all deductibles in the above described insurance policies shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the Sponsor. It is agreed by the parties that judgments for which the County may be liable,in excess of insured amounts provided herein,or any portion thereof,may be withheld from payment due,or to become due,to the Sponsor until such time as 2018 CF Program Manual 15 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program the Sponsor shall furnish additional security covering such judgment as may be determined by the County. The County reserves the right to request additional insurance on an individual basis for extra hazardous contracts and specific service agreements. Any coverage for third party liability claims provided to the County by a"Risk Pool"created pursuant to Ch.48.62 RCW shall be non-contributory with respect to any policy of insurance the Sponsor must provide in order to comply with this Agreement. If the proof of insurance or certificate indicating the County is an"additional insured"to a policy obtained by the Sponsor refers to an endorsement(by number or name)but does not provide the full text of that endorsement,then it shall be the obligation of the Sponsor to obtain the full text of that endorsement and forward that full text to the County. The County may,upon the Sponsor's failure to comply with all provisions of this contract relating to insurance,withhold payment or compensation that would otherwise be due to the Sponsor. K. Independent Contractor The Contractor and the County agree that the Contractor is an independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this agreement. Nothing in this agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties hereto. Neither Contractor nor any employee of Contractor shall be entitled to any benefits accorded County employees by virtue of the services provided under this agreement. The County shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program,otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to Contractor,or any employee of Contractor. The Contractor shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this contract without the express written consent of the County or its authorized representative. Assignment does not include printing or other customary reimbursable expenses that may be provided in an agreement. L. Ownership and Use of Documents All documents,drawings, specifications and other materials produced by the Sponsor in connection with the services rendered under this agreement shall be the property of the Sponsor whether the project for which they are made is executed or not.The County shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of drawings and specifications for information,reference and use in connection with the Sponsor's endeavors. M. Compliance with Applicable Statutes,Rules,and Jefferson County Policies This Agreement is governed by,and the Sponsor shall comply with,all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including RCW 84.34.210,and published agency policies, which are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth. N. Sponsor's Accounting Books and Records The Sponsor shall maintain complete financial records relating to this contract and the services rendered including all books,records,documents,receipts,invoices,and 2018 CF Program Manual 16 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program all other evidence of accounting procedures and practices which sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect cost of any nature expended in the performance of this contract.The Sponsor's records and accounts pertaining to this agreement are to be kept available for inspection by representatives of the County and state for a period of six(6)years after the date of the final payment to Sponsor.Copies shall be made available upon request. 0. Licensing,Accreditation and Registration The Sponsor shall comply with all applicable local,state and federal licensing, accreditation,permitting and registration requirement/standards necessary for the performance of this contract. P. Disputes Except as otherwise provided in this contract,when a bona fide dispute arises between Jefferson County and the Sponsor and it cannot be resolved, either party may request a dispute hearing with a mediator assigned by or associated with Jefferson County District Court.Either party's request for a dispute hearing must be in writing and clearly state: a. the disputed issue(s), b. the relative positions of the parties,and c. the Sponsor's name,address and Agency contact number These requests must be mailed to the Project Manager,Jefferson County Environmental Health Department, 615 Sheridan St.,Port Townsend,WA 98368, within fifteen(15)days after either party received notice of the disputed issue(s).The parties agree that this dispute process shall precede any action in a judicial or quasi- judicial tribunal. The parties will split evenly the cost of mediation or whatever form of dispute resolution is used. Q. Termination for funding Jefferson County may unilaterally terminate this contract in the event funding from state,federal, or other sources are withdrawn,reduced,or limited in any way after the effective date of this contract. R. Termination for Convenience The County reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time by giving ten (10)days written notice to the Sponsor. S. Assignment The Sponsor shall not sublet or assign any interest in this Agreement,and shall not transfer any interest in this agreement without the express written consent of the County. T. Non-Waiver. Waiver by the County of any provision of this agreement or any time limitation provided for in this agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision. U. County Does Not Assume Additional Duties The County does not assume any obligation or duty,except as required by federal or state law,to determine if Sponsor is complying with all applicable statutes,rules, codes ordinances or permits. V. Agreement Representatives All written communications sent to the Sponsor under this Agreement will be addressed and delivered to: 2018 CF Program Manual 17 http://www.co jefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Sponsor Contact Conservation Futures Program Contact Jefferson County Environmental Health—Conservation Futures 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend,WA 98368 These addresses shall be effective until receipt by one party from the other of a written notice of any change. W. Entire Agreement/Severability This agreement, along with all attachments,constitutes the entire agreement of the parties.No other understandings, oral or otherwise,regarding this Agreement shall exist or bind any of the parties. If any part of this Agreement is ruled or adjudicated to be unlawful or void,all other sections of this Agreement shall continue to have full force and effect. X. Effective Date This agreement, for the xxxxx(project)shall be effective upon signing by all parties. Y. Venue: Venue for any litigation arising from this Project Agreement shall be only in the Superior Court in and for Jefferson County. Each party to this agreement shall be responsible for their litigation costs, including attorney's fees. DATED this day of 2018. By David Sullivan,Chair Jefferson Board of County Commissioners By Attested: Carolyn Gallaway,Deputy Clerk of the Board Approved as to form: Philip Hunsucker,Chief Civil DPA 2018 CF Program Manual 18 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Annual Project Reporting Form (template only) 1. Project Sponsor: 2. Project Title: 3. Project Number: 4. Status: 5. Approval Date: 6. Project goals and objectives: 7. Parcel number(s): 8. Total acreage: 9. Easement: Title: Seller: 10. Fee Simple Seller: 11. Month and year that CF funding was awarded: 12. a).Purchase price: b). Total project cost: 13. Amount of CF award: 14. Month and year of acquisition: 15. Entity holding title: 16. Entity responsible for stewardship: 17. Plans or agreements pertaining to this acquisition: 18. O&M funds received since acquisition(list by year): 19. Existing and on-going activities and projects(for each 0&M activity that has occurred since October 1 of the previous year,please provide supporting documentation): 20. New events,activities,projects(for each 0&M activity that has occurred since October 1 of the previous year,please provide supporting documentation): 21. Needs and challenges: 22. General progress towards project's objectives: Completed by: Title: Organization: Signature Date 2018 CF Program Manual 19 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Appendix B PROJECTS MAP—2018 version Conservation Futures rIN i Jefferson Count};Washington 4 I i t.zi1 .. - li t a w 1' .. k . f l^ _., y, yd e 4!• r ' r $"< 1 1 ' I - r_r ., k ( f 47 , I 't e._ f « t 1 ....i. fi ._,° l��. .1r /� y « s r f R. / u 41 - /� jj rI , \ 0 r 1 ,_. am ts --.__- ___- , is----- a�._ r_ - a �` IN--- _-_....,._._.am_.w,........ 2018 CF Program Manual 20 http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Appendix C DEFINITIONS "Conservation futures citizen oversight committee"means the Jefferson County conservation futures citizen oversight committee established under this chapter. "Conservation futures fund"means the Jefferson County conservation futures fund established under this chapter. "Conservation futures tax levy"means that Jefferson County tax levy upon all taxable property in Jefferson County authorized by RCW 84.34.230. "County"means Jefferson County and/or its conservation futures citizen oversight committee. "Cultural resources"means archeological and historic sites and artifacts,and traditional religious ceremonial and social uses and activities of affected Indian Tribes and mandatory protections of resources under chapters 27.44 and 27.53 RCW."Open space land"means the fee simple or any lesser interest or development right with respect to real property including,but not limited to,conservation futures,easements,covenants or other contractual rights necessary to protect,preserve,maintain,improve,restore,limit the future use of or conserve selected open space land,farm and agricultural land and timber land(as those terms are defined in Chapter 84.34 RCW). "Project"means open space land,or any lesser interest or development right in specific real property,to which Jefferson County conservation futures tax levy funds are allocated for acquisition under the procedure outlined under this chapter. [Ord. 1-14 § 1; Ord. 6-02 § 1] "Silviculture"means the practice of controlling the establishment, growth,composition, health,and quality of forests for the production of forest products. 2018 CF Program Manual 21 http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program