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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012Michelle Farfan From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Here's the draft.. K*re.w Stlvl.+tlow HI Karen Swenson, AICP Senior Planner 2200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 707 | Seattle, WA 98121 206.452.5350 x '1716 kswenson(oeaest.com Swenson, Karen < kswenson@eaest.com > Monday, January 27,2014 9:27 AM David W. Joh nson (djoh nson @co jefferson.wa.us) Forestry report Appendix G_PH-Forestry Report Postlst County Review-9.29,09.pdf 1 ffiffi ffi ry I COUNTY REVIEW COPY _ 8.r9.o9 Post Review Edits FORESTRY REPORT Plensnrur HnneoR MnRruA AND Gou Rrsonr ORMG" RESOURCE MANAGEM ENT GROUP In Association With: Bucr Roc6 LLC Mrnnvurr Resounce Marlcruerr, LLC PREPARED FOR: STATESMAN CORPORATION C/O GARTH MANN 7370 SIERRA MORENA BOULEVARD SOUTHWEST CALGARY, ALBERTA T3H4H9 CANADA T. INTRODUCTION 2. LOCATION of Development 3. DESCRIPTION of Proposed Master Planned Resort (MPRI 4. SCOPE of Proposal 4.l Maritime Village 4.1.1 Maritime Village Commercial 4.1.2 Maritime Village Residential 4.2 Black Point Golf Course 5. METHODOLOGY 5.1 Paper lnventory 5.2 Field Reconnaissance 5.2. 1 Maritime Village CommerciaUResidential 5.2.2 Black Point Golf Course 6. EXISTING CONDITIONS 6.1 Maritime Villaee 6.1.1 Maritime Village Commercial 6.1.2 Maritime Village Residential 5.2 Black Point Golf Course 7. DTSCUSSTON 7.1 Maritime Village 7.2 Black Point Golf Course 8. RECOMMENDATIONS 9. TABTES 10. FlGURES 11. EXHTBTTS 12. LITERATURE CITED 13. APPENDICES Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 2/27/20L3 4:49 PM Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course 1. INTRODUCTION RMG was initially contacted by Craig Peck, P.E. for the Statesman Corporation project at Pleasant Harbor. Resource Management Group (RMC) is an association of companies and individuals, each specializing in supplying support services to their client's site development efforts. One area of expertise where RMG provides solutions and support for clients needs is in Forest and Forestry related issues. ln this contact, RMG was asked to evaluate the existing forest communities associated with this project and document their overall condition. 2. TOCATION or Deveropruenr The Pleasant Harbor Development Proposal is located on the eastern side of the Olympic Peninsula and adjacent to the western shore of Hood Canal. lt occupies a portion of sections L5 and 22 in township 25 north, range 2 west (of the Willamette Meridian). The proposal area is situated near the southeastern corner of Jefferson County, WA and fronts on Highway 101. lt lies approximately 4 miles south of the small town of Brinnon. Point Thrce Fingers HOMISH llount Pllchucl( Gold Bar Big Four llounbin -) fr Big Snour llounbin N Surnmit 6nss Mourhih "i! t'. 3 S o 5 o o Qaeels J Tulhlip" Laf.e LALLA Elwha JE llountlleanJ So/ Oac Strait ofJuan de Fuca 77.13ft The I. FERSO : tt, lioutt liount ^JupiEr { I icrosoft ,YS e ON All rig aIE Figure 1/ General area map 2/2712073 4:49 PM Port { Cemeron Creek .H..t..]t..G. llout* M A .S Peaft Washington^ o Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course The Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort project referred to in this study covers a land area of approximately 241 Acres. This area is part of the East Olympic and Hood Canal River Basins and the Skokomish-Dosewallips Water Resource lnventory Area (WRlA16). A majority of the project acreage is located on Black Point which forms a peninsula into Hood Canal and borders the northern edge of the Dosewallips River delta. This area consists of many hills, ravines and glacial kettles. The site has been used for many years as a recreational vehicle (RV) and campsite resort and contains many developed roads, RV pads, utilities, restrooms and RV septic dumping facilities. The remainder of the project site consists of the Pleasant Harbor Marina and associated upland property. These areas are quite active at present with the following permitted uses: o Marina with multiple docks and boat slips o Marina-associated support structures including a restaurant and small grocery o One large single family detached home o Bed and Breakfast business o Real Estate office The Statesman Corporation intends to develop a mixed use Master Planned Resort on their Pleasant Harbor property. The project would consist of two areas of endeavor: developing a Maritime Village on property that overlooks the harbor area, and developing a golf course and golf resort on the 220 acres of the Black Point Peninsula. The MPR proposal was the subject of programmatic environmental review associated with a Jefferson County action to amend their Comprehensive Plan to designate the Pleasant Harbor and Black Point areas, south of the town of Brinnon, as a Master Planned Resort. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners imposed 30 conditions of approval on the Comprehensive Plan amendment, as set forth in Ordinance No. 01-0128-08. The current project-level environmental review effort requires demonstrating compliance with these 30 conditions, five of which relate to preparation of this Forestry Report: o. [The SEIS shall include] on anolysis of environmental impocts to be based on science and dato pertinent to the Brinnon site. s. The developer will ensure thot natural greenbelts will be maintained on U.S. Highwoy 107 and as appropriate on the shoreline. Stotesmon sholl record o conservotion eosement protecting greenbelts and buffers to include, but not be limited to a 200 foot riparion buffer olong the steep bluff olong the south Canal shoreline, the strip of mature trees between U.S 707 and the Maritime Village, wetlonds and wetland buffers. Easements shall be perpetual and irrevocoble recordings dedicoting the 3. DESCRIPTION or Pnoposeo Mesren Pururueo ResoRr (MPRI 4 2/27/2OL3 4:49 PM Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course property as naturolforest lond buffers. Statesman ot its expense shall monage these eosements including removing, when oppropriote, naturolly follen trees and replonting to retoin a natural visual seporotion of the development from Highway 101. u. ln keeping with the MPR designation os located in a setting of notural amenities, ond in order to satisfy the requirements of the Shoreline Master Program UCC 18.15.135[1][2][6]), the greenbelts of the shoreline should be retained ond maintained as they currently exist in order to provide for screening of focilities and amenities so that all the uses within the MPR are harmonious with eoch other, ond in order to incorporate ond retoin, os much as feosible, the preservotion of natural feotures, historic sites and public views. ln keeping with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use policy 24.9, the site plan for the MPR shall be designed to blend with the notural setting and to the moximum extent possible, screen the development and its impacts from the odjacent rurol oreos. Evergreen trees ond understory should remoin os undisturbed os possible. Statesmon shall infill plonts where oppropriote with indigenous trees and shrubs. ln keeping with on approved landscaping and grading plan, ond in order to satisfy the intent of JCC 18.15.135(6) ond with speciol emphosis ot the Moritime Village, the buildings will be constructed ond ploced in such o way that they will blend into the terroin ond landscape with pork-line greenbelts between the buildings. w. Construction of the MPR buildings will be completed in o monner that strives to preserve trees that hove o diometer of 10 inches or more ot breast height. An arborist will be consulted ond the ground staked and flagged to ensure roots ond surrounding soil of significont trees are protected during construction. To the extent possible, trees of significant size (70 inches or more in diameter at breast height [DBH]) that ore removed during construction shall be mode ovailoble with their root wads intact for possible use in solmon recovery. 4. SCOPE or PRoposnl RMG's support service proposal made to The Statesman Corporation was designed to evaluate forest health and identify hazardous trees (where applicable) in the Maritime Village Commercial and Residential areas, and also in the Black Point Golf Resort area. Within the Maritime Village, the condition of trees within the 200 foot shoreline buffer was also evaluated. This initial survey of forest health served future operational needs as a precursor to more advanced stages of planning, permitting and development. The forest evaluation was also an early step in a course of action designed to comply with the five applicable Jefferson County BoCC conditions listed above in Section 3 as items a., s., u., v., and w. v, 5 2127120t3 4:49 PM Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course 4.1 Maritime Village 4.1.1 Maritime Commercial o Conduct an initial assessment of trees and of the distribution and health of "significant trees" at least 10 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) and larger, by sub-area within the existing and future development areas of the Maritime commercial site. o ldentify specific pathological issues and impacts present on the site, the future impact of those issues and impacts on the proposed development, and their potential to affect the MPR project in its ability to comply with BoCC conditions of approval. o ldentify the variety of types of mechanical trauma or stress that has occurred to individual trees on the site, the future impact of trauma and stress issues on the proposed MPR development, and the potential effect those issues may have on the MPR project's ability to comply with BoCC conditions of approval. o Review historical items relative to the forest on the site, including the overall health of the existing forest in this area and what effect prior and current uses may have on future forest health. o Locate, categorize, and photograph specific examples of the identified issues including significant trees as defined by Jefferson County criteria. o ldentify hazard/danger trees. o Discuss potential operations that might be necessary to mitigate tree health and safety issues. o Conduct an overall assessment of the existing site and slope conditions and discuss appropriate methods for removal of dangerous trees. . Suggest suitable Silvicultural methods for improving the existing forest environment including potentialto enhance the future MPR development vegetated areas by planting additional or replacement indigenous trees and shrubs. 4.!.2 Maritime Residential : This area presents a combination of future waterfront activity and development, steep slopes and well defined upland areas. o Complete a similar review as described for the Commercial area with sub-areas uniquely identified within the Maritime Residential area. o Appropriate identification of timber types will be made and identified both on vertical aerial photographs as well as individual photos taken from ground level. o lmpacts from past activity will be discussed and recommendations made similar to above. 6 2/2712013 4:49 PM Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course 4.2 Black Point Golf Course and Resort The scope of work in this area covers not only forest health but the overall impact to the site from prior timber harvest activities as well as impact to the areas disturbed by the activities of the Black Point Campground. RMG will review the history of the site, give a description of specific activities in various areas over time, and the types of impacts the site has been subjected to. This will be in contrast to the current status of the forest. Specific areas having received varying impacts will be "typed" and identified. We will discuss various harvest and development options as well as considerations regarding erosion control, native or leave areas (buffers), and potential nursery set aside areas, wetlands and development with restoration. 5.0 METHODOGY 5.1 Paper and Document lnventory Review / Historica! Review RMG conducted a review of the existing documentation provided to them by Mr. Craig Peck, P.E. of Craig A. Peck & Associates. This included information from GeoEngineers, historical maps and information about American Campgrounds, Soil and Geology Evaluation by the Subsurface Group, Wetland Delineation prepared by GeoEngineers, and aerial photography from the Washington Department of Transportation. Additional forestry references were consulted as needed and are identified in the results and discussion sections as appropriate. Historical aerial photographs show the Maritime Village area, especially the area of the current marina buildings and pool, to have been the site of log dumping and rafting operations in previous years. 7 2/27/20L3 4:49 PM Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course Figure 1/ Historical log dumping and rafting operation in Pleasant Harbor, circa 1955 Photo: DNR / WSDOT Aerial Photography Lab / Annotation: RMG 5.2 Field Work, Reconnaissance & Photography 5.2.1 Maritime Village RMG coordinated with on-site marina staff for a number of visits to perform the necessary field work for this project. Representatives of Black Rock L.L.C., Merryman Resource Management, LLC, and Washington Timberland Management lnc. conducted a preliminary review by dividing the commercial and residential portions of the Maritime Village into nine (9) sub areas. Six of the nine sub-areas were located within the Maritime Commercial area and three were located within the Maritime Residential area. These areas were identified and delineated using flagging, position of existing structures, and other easily identifiable features on site. Preliminary tree counts were made within each sub-area. Several site visits focused on specific danger trees and forest pathology. The last group of visits was dedicated to photographing specific examples of issues identified in this Forestry Report (see Appendix A, Site Photo Thumbnails). [Not yet inserted into document file, will contain thumbnail copies of all site photos 60+ and a key that gives a short description for eachl 8 2127120L3 4:49 PM t( E\t {r \L / ;.1 ./ Log dump and rafting area Pleasant Harbor on June 4, 1965 WA DNR photo project '-a 7-L / I 1 7 t -/ ,'t a7 I$ Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course 5.2.2 Black Point Golf Course Resort The Black Point area of the proposed MPR presented a significantly different challenge in comparison to the Maritime Village area. Based on the overall size of the Golf Course Resort area, a combination of on-site visits and the use of historical aerial photography and other documents were chosen to best enable formulating a description of the condition of this property. To better understand the existing campground and its effect on current vegetative site conditions within the Black Point area, specific historical information was evaluated that pertained to the extent of environmental disruption required for initial campground development. Utility installations were examined on as-built plans that identified the extent of underground piping and associated excavation necessary for the complex water system serving the current campground layout. Additional drawings showed previously planned and installed camp sites and roads. On-site visits confirmed the existence of the extensive water system as well as numerous restroom facilities and associated drain fields and septic tanks. Please see Exhibit 1, [Campground plan sheet] and Exhibit 2, [Water System plan sheet]. Many camp site areas had connections for propane tanks and hookups available at individual sites, availability of propane resulted in the installation of an underground distribution piping network. Power was provided throughout the property, serving many campsite areas and the abundance of buildings that now exist scattered throughout the property. Due to the scope of impact from buildings and other structures, water lines, power distribution, and propane installations, an aerial overview gives the best opportunity to examine and understand the wide spread extent of these facilities. 5.0 EXtSTtNG CONDTflONS Vegetation presently found on the overall MPR project area consists primarily of an overstory of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesiil with occurrences of Red Alder (A/nus rubral, Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocorpa), Bitter Cherry (Prunus emarginata), Bigleaf Maple (Acer mocrophyllum), and Pacific Madrone lArbutus menziesiil. Broadleaf shrubs and other plants found in the understory include: Red-Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum), Scotch Broom lCytisus scoparius), Vine Maple (Acer circinotuml, Salal (Goultherio shollonl, and Evergreen Huckleberry (Vocci ni um ovatum). A variety of conditions were found to exist in the Maritime Village ranging from historical issues related to prior use, to such current issues as hazard trees and forest disease. Study of the nine sub-areas within the Maritime Village area identified those issues and their distribution. For 9 2127/2013 4:49 PM Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course additional details on conditions identified in the Maritime Village Area, please refer to Table 1, Table of Environmental and Mechanical lnfluences affecting the Maritime Village Area. 6.1 Maritime Village Figure 2 / Annotated Photo of Maritime Commercial Area Photo: DNR / WSDOT Aerial Photography lab / Annotatlon: RMG 6.1.2 Maritime Commercial The six (6) sub-areas studied within the Commercial portion of the Maritime Village area are identified in Figure 2. Those areas are specifically addressed as follows: MC-7 Sub-areo: Sub-area MC-1 lies at the NW extremity of the Commercial area. This sub-area spans between Highway 101 and the Harbor high tide line and is further defined by the main access and other roads serving the marina (see Figure 2). This sub-area contains areas of relatively untouched second growth timber. Native trees and plants found in this area typify those common to the whole property (see Appendix Table 2, Master List of Forest Species). Douglas-fir is predominant species and also present are Western Redcedar and occasional hardwoods. 10 2127/2Ot3 4:49 PM j .,jr U __-f f d A .{ *\ ndHeEumrffi.ma IIE\fir t a4 r"t a a * tl n ffi i; n; \ I It! b. 7 r.Il' Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course Located within the MC-1 sub-area is an old swimming pool. The pool is no longer used for recreation, having been converted to a water storage facility for fire emergency use. Sub-area MC-l contains a dug well and a drilled well and well access road. For additional details on conditions identified in the MC-1 sub-area, please refer to Table 1, Table of Environmental and Mechanical lnfluences affecting the Maritime Area. ln conversations with Project Engineer, Craig Peck of Craig A. Peck & Associates, it was disclosed that this portion of the Marina property is designated for reservation as a forest preservation area in the final development plan. LT 2lZ7120!3 4:49 PM Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course Figure 3 / Dead trees behind and overhanging buildings Photo: RMG MC-2 Sub-orea: Sub-area MC-2 is defined by roads on all sides. lt is a small heavily impacted portion of the marina property (see Figure 2). This sub-area contains narrow bands of relatively untouched second growth timber. These timbered areas have been impacted on all sides by construction of roads and buildings in previous years. Native trees and plants found in this area typify those common to the whole property. Douglas-fir is the predominant species and also present are Western Redcedar and occasional hardwoods (see Appendix Table 2, Master List of Forest Species). For additional details on conditions identified in the MC-2 sub-area, please refer to Table 1, Table of Environmental and Mechanical lnfluences Affecting the Maritime Area. t2 2127l2ot3 4:49 PM I t ,.$,I .{t ). Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course Figure A01 Heart rot tree overhanglng Marlna buildings and servlce area Photo: RMG MC-3 Sub-areo: Sub-area MC-3 is that area located between the lowest road and the high tide line of the harbor. This area runs the length of the waterfront from its common line with Sub-unit MC-1, to the boundary of Sub-area MC-5 near the waterside swimming pool (see Figure 2). lt is a heavily impacted portion of the Maritime Commercial area. lt occupies a narrow sliver of land between road and water and fronts on the maintenance and work areas, the grocery store / restaurant building, and also the access routes to the docks. Douglas-fir is the predominant species and also present are Western Redcedar and occasional hardwoods (see Appendix Table 2, Master List of Forest Species). For additional details on conditions identified in the MC-3 sub-area, please refer to Table 1, Table of Environmental and Mechanical lnfluences Affecting the Maritime Area. 13 212712073 4:49 PM rr -l i <-1'l -Ba l J..-r>r. aa raf t,r(!. tr ; t * { $ t tr-I I / I t I ; { !rirat dAat I 2* a 1 1 fr ,frr Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course Figure 4 | Dead tree overhanging parking area near the east end of M-4 Photo: RMG MC-4 \ub-area This area is generally characterized by steeper slopes beginning at a cut bank on the uphill side of the upper road and parking lot. The slope continues uphill to the Highway 101 right of way line. The western edge of sub-area MC-4 is atthe eastern edge of the Residential portion of the Maritime Village Area. This sub-area contains the most consistent conifer timber stand in the Commercial portion of the Maritime area. Native trees and plants found in this area typify those common to the whole property (see Appendix Table 2, Master List of Forest Species). Sub-area MC-4 contains a domestic well and storage tank serving the current marina. Sub-area MC-4 also contains a short road which serves the well site. For additional details on conditions identified in the MC-4 sub-area, please refer to Table 1, Table of Environmental and Mechanical lnfluences Affecting the Maritime Area. 74 2/27/2013 4:49 PM a,,4'" _". 1 {t' I Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course MC-S Sub-area The MC-5 sub-area can easily be characterized as the "Operations Center" of the current marina complex. This area runs parallel to the water and is located between the lower waterfront road and the upper road/parking lot area. Many of the hazard trees located here hang above the Marina Office, storage area, restaurant etc. Of particular note within sub-area MC-5 are hazard trees of medium to high failure potential that are within striking distance of the parking areas and foot traffic below (see Figure 3, 5). Within this sub-area trees have been impacted by environmental and mechanical influences. Native trees and plants found in this area typify those common to the whole property (see Table 2, Master List of Forest Species). For additional information on conditions identified in the MC-5 sub-area, please refer to Table 1, Environmental and Mechanical lnfluences affecting the Maritime Area. Figure 12 I Mechanical root damage at road edge in Marina area / Photo: RMG 15 212712013 4:49 PM ,] i I I I t Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course MC-5 Sub-areo Sub-area MR-6 is that area occupying the fenced pool and recreation site along with the waterfront area lying between the most westerly ramp to the boat docks and the eastern edge of the Maritime Residential area MR-7(see Figure 2, 6) Figure 5 / dead tree with broken top that hit maintenance area near center of MC-s. Photo: RMG Within this sub-area trees have been impacted by environmental and mechanical influences. Following are some of the various impacts observed to occur within this sub-area, also please refer to Table 1, Environmental and Mechanical Influences affecting the Maritime Area. Wave and tidal erosion of the high tide area of the harbor is causing pronounced lean and un- balanced growth patterns leading to higher levels of tree failure potential. Tree bole scaring and root damage has resulted from past construction activity and vehicle traffic. Trees show indications of Root Rot and Heart Rot infection. 16 2127/2073 4:49 PM a )./ { I It ;r f t t' 'r' ;. ii t, I L I \ Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course The Marina Area as a whole demonstrates an excellent example of a heavily impacted forest area. From past log dumping and rafting (see Figure 1), to the extent of the current marina operation (see Figure 2); a very large percentage of this area is now converted in use from forest growth to other purposes and activities. 6.2.2 Maritime Residential For identification of the three Sub-areas within the Residential portion of the Maritime Village, please see Figure 3. ldentification of the various sub-areas is as follows: lMinor will be made to title and lines of Fi 5 in future draftsl Figure 6 I Maritime Residential Area / Photo: DNR / WJDOT Aerial Photo Lab / Annotation, \2r,.ur3 4:49 pM Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course MR-7 Sub-Areo: This area is best described as a fairly uniform stand of Douglas-fir beginning at or just above the ordinary high water line of the harbor and extending up to the edge of Highway 101. lt has been selectively logged in the area of the two homes, yards, and parking areas. Considerable work has been done in creating these building sites. Significant mass grading activity has occurred in creation of the building sites and also in creation of the access to the waterfront and to the existing dock and floats that serve the two houses. The trees in this area exhibit many of the same features and disease impacts as in the Marina area. Within this sub-area trees have been impacted by environmental and mechanical influences. Following is listing of the various impacts observed to occur within this sub-area: FigweT I Machine graded terraced beach area at high tide line, MR-1 area looking towards MC-6 swimming pool / Photo: RMG 18 2127l2ot3 4:49 PM a\ Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course Figure 4 / Tree at cut bank edge overhanging slngle family home parking area / Photo: RMG MR-2 Sub-Area Sub-area MR-2 is a small exception portion of mixed conifer and hardwood located within the greater area of Sub-area MR-3. Due to small overall size and the poor quality of the forest community within MR-2, along with in-growth of various invasive brush species, this stand has little value as a retention area. lt should be noted that except for the obvious differences in appearance between MR-2 and MR-3, MR-2 would not likely be segregated for purposes of this report. MR-3 Sub-Areo Sub-area MR-3 is predominately gravel parking area and also includes a small building currently being used as a Real Estate office. Expanding areas of scotch broom and blackberries and other invasive species compose the remaining landscape of this area. 19 212712073 4:49 PM i! *) r )t:a,+ a .,il : 7i Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course Figure 5 Figure 8 / Dead tree at edge of MR-2 and MR-3 areas ar seen from hlthway 101 / Photo: RMG Figure 6 The Maritime Village as a whole demonstrates an excellent example of a heavily impacted previously forest area. From past log dumping and rafting along the harbor shore (see Figure 1), to the extent of the clearing and grading that has occurred adjacent to Highway 101 (see Figure 6), a very large percentage of this area is now converted in use from forest growth to other purposes and activities. I 20 2127l2ot3 4:49 PM tt t- ai .. 1,F* ',1 "\ I I 'f! 2'. ,i\ Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course Table 1 5.2 Black Point Golf Course and Resort To best describe this area a rating system was created to evaluate the overall site condition. The system looked at the property from a forestry stand point. lt also looked at the property from the standpoint of understanding the significant and fairly definable historical impacts on Table 1 Environmenta! and Mechanical lnfluences effectinq Trees ln the Maritime Village Area ls condition in 5ub-Area? [verify photo numbers] Maritime Residential For photos see Figures listed Maritime Commercial Sub-areas Sub-areas MC I MC 2 MC 3 MC 4 MC 5 MC 6 MR 1 MR 2 MR Condition 3 L WAVE and TIDAL EROSION is causing severe lean and un-balanced growth patterns leading to higher level of tree failure potential along high tide lines. L,2,3,4, 5 X x X X 2 TREE BOLE SCARING and ROOT DAMAGE contributed by construction activity and vehicle traffic. Past road construction created "cut banks" necessary to locate roads and parking areas. lmpacts include undercut roots and insecure trees perched over high use areas. Tbd x x x x x x x 3 LAMINATED ROOT ROT (Phellinus weirii) and other root and heart rots and Canker disease indicated by dead trees, visible fruiting bodies, yellowing foliage, significant needle loss, and other indicators. 3 x x X X x x x 4 HAZARD TREES are observed having medium or high failure potential and are within striking distance of auto and RV parking areas, foot traffic areas, and/or buildings. 3 X x x x x 5 BURIED DEBRIS remain from previous site uses, observations include steel cable and tree bark. Tbd x 6 PREVIOUS LOG DUMP ACTIVITIES result in modified tree form such as sweep in tree bole segments and bole damage. Some intertidal and upland areas are graded and re-formed. 5 X x 7 @area adjacent to Hwy 101.Tbd X 27 2127/2013 4:49 PM Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course the property occurring as a result of site development activities taking place over many years. This system takes in not only area history but also more current activities associated with the development and impacts of the Black Point Campground, including information in the form of documents, and utility and construction drawings that were reviewed in this process. Numerous site visits and review of historical aerial photographs helped in the creation of this system. Please see Figure 9 below to identify and locate the six sub-areas within the Black Point area. [NOTE: Small corrections to Pteasant Harbor ilarina and Gotf Resort Btack Point Gotf Course Area Figure 9 / Sub units within the Black Point area n BP.3 BP.2 lmpact Class Areas Property Llne lmpact Class lD lndlcates Same lmpact Group Hood Canal Buffer Area =>200 feet 22 2127/2073 4:49 PM I Forestry Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Course BP-7 Sub-Areas (27.4% of totol BP orea) These areas are characterized by relative low impact based on historical utilization. These areas have larger trees than found in other Black Point timber stands, as defined by height and diameter. Overall health and/or stand condition is acceptable for retention if that option is within approved plans for development. These areas appear to have been left alone to continue growing since approximately 50 to 70 years ago. At the time of adjacent harvest these areas were more difficult to log due to steeper terrain. BP-2 Sub-Areo 6.3% of total BP oreol These areas have experienced more significant levels of impact relative to the impact apparent in the BP-l Sub-areas. Evidence of increase in impact is provided through observations of poor stand development, insufficient reestablishment of tree cover and invasion of scotch broom and other non-native species. These areas exhibit slow stand redevelopment due to low growth site ratings (site index) and the direct impact of development of underground utilities, minor access roads and trails, and other campground associated features not included in the BP-2b or BP-3 sub areas. These areas were most likely selected for harvest in the past due to ease of logging, accessibility, and location relative to the original campground plans. BP-2b Sub-Area (33.6% of total BP oreal The BP-2b Sub-area components are poorly stocked (stem count per acre) with a significant presence of mixed brush and invasive species. Roads, utility construction, campground impacts, etc. have all had significant effect this Sub-area group and their impact is greater relative to Sub-area BP-2. Some re-growth of vegetation and growth of young trees is in evidence currently due primarily to cessation of campground use in recent years. BP-2K Sub-Areo (17.8% of total BP orea) These areas are identified as "Glacial Kettles" in historical information and in Geotech field evaluations of the site. "Kettle" areas have been logged in the past as can be seen aerial photographs see Figure 9) and observation on site. Skid trail evidence and timber stand regeneration status within the kettle boundaries is also visible on aerial photos. (See Figure 9) BP-3 Sub-Area (79.2% of total BP areo) These areas are clearly heavily impacted. They are comprised of specific identifiable camp sites, roads, buildings, recreational areas, and maintenance facilities etc. extensive enough for exclusion from Sub-area BP-2b. These areas have been converted to other uses and are no longer compatible with growing timber per county and state regulations and definitions. Please refer to Figure 9. 23 2/27/2073 4:49 PM Definitions of the sub-units within the greater Black Point Area are as follows: