Oregon’s Uniform Resource Plan Guidelines
June 2012
Oregon’s Forest Management
Plan – Template
July 2013
The Oregon Forest Management Plan Template reflects the work of the Uniform Resource Planning and Endorsement System project, which is a collaboration of the above organizations. Funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region through a 2010 Western States State and Private Forestry Competitive Grant. The template is designed to further communicate the necessary information needed to meet Oregon Forest Management Plan Guidelines. The template’s use – in whole or in part – in developing your plan is optional.
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Association of Consulting Foresters Forest Stewardship Council
of America Northwest Natural Resource Group
312 Montgomery Street, Suite 208 PO Box 1067
Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Port Townsend, Washington 98368
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Oregon Department of Forestry
3406 Cherry Avenue NE Private Forests Program
Salem, Oregon 97303 2600 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97310
Oregon Forest Resources Institute Oregon Small Woodlands Association
317 SW Sixth Avenue, #400 187 High St NE # 208
Portland, Oregon 97204 Salem, Oregon 97301
Oregon State University Oregon Tree Farm System
Forestry and Natural Resource Extension 2600 State Street, Bldg A
119 Richardson Hall Salem, Oregon 97310
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region Natural Resource Conservation Service
State and Private Forestry Oregon State Office
333 SW 1st Avenue 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd # 900
PO Box 3623 Portland, Oregon 97232
Portland, Oregon 97208
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Checklist
Cover Page / Date Completed:Table of Contents / Date Completed:
WOODLAND DISCOVERY
Landowner, Property and Plan Information / PROPERTY
INFORMATION / Date Completed:
Property Description / Date Completed:
Background and History / Date Completed:
General Description / Date Completed:
Terrain and Topography / Date Completed:
Current Uses / Date Completed:
Landscape Context / Date Completed:
Goals and Actions / Date Completed:
MAPS AND PHOTOS / Date Completed:
WHERE TO GET HELP / Date Completed:
SOIL AND WATER
Soils / Date Completed:
Water Resources / Date Completed:
FOREST VEGETATION
Forest Vegetation / Date Completed:
High Conservation Value Forests / Date Completed:
Integrated Pest Management / Date Completed:
FISH AND WILDLIFE
Desired Fish and Wildlife Species and Habitats / Date Completed:
Threatened and Endangered Species / Date Completed:
Rare, Sensitive and Other Unique Resource Sites / Date Completed:
Wildlife Related Damage and Problem Species / Date Completed:
ACCESS AND PROTECTION
Roads / Date Completed:
Access and Security / Date Completed:
Wildfire Protection / Date Completed:
SCENERY AND ENJOYMENT
Aesthetics and Recreation / Date Completed:
Cultural Resources / Date Completed:
TAX AND BUSINESS
Tax and Business Management / Date Completed:
ACTION PLAN
Schedule of Planned Actions / Date Completed:
Regulatory Compliance / Date Completed:
Signature Page / Date Completed:
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Forest Management Plan Title
Landowner Name
Period Covered by the Plan
Forest Management Plan Title
Landowner Name
Period Covered by the Plan
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Table of Contents
PLANNING ELEMENTCover Page / ………………….
Table of Contents / ………………….
Landowner, Property and Plan Information / ………………….
Property Description / ………………….
Background and History / ………………….
General Description / ………………….
Terrain and Topography / ………………….
Current Uses / ………………….
Landscape Context / ………………….
Goals and Actions / ………………….
Maps and Photos / ………………….
Where to Get Help / ………………….
Soils / ………………….
Water Resources / ………………….
Forest Vegetation / ………………….
High Conservation Value Forests / ………………….
Integrated Pest Management / ………………….
Fish and Wildlife / ………………….
Desired Fish and Wildlife Species and Habitats / ………………….
Threatened and Endangered Species / ………………….
Rare, Sensitive and Other Unique Resource Sites / ………………….
Wildlife Related Damage and Problem Species / ………………….
Roads / ………………….
Access and Security / ………………….
Wildfire Protection / ………………….
Aesthetics and Recreation / ………………….
Cultural Resources / ………………….
Tax and Business Management / ………………….
Schedule of Planned Actions / ………………….
Regulatory Compliance / ………………….
Signature Page / ………………….
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Landowner Information
Landowner:Name of Landowner Contact:
Landowner Contact Address / Phone:
Cell:
E-Mail:
Web Address:
Property Information
Name: / Elevation:PARCEL INFORMATION (Repeat for Multiple Parcels)
Total Acres: / Forestland Acres:
Address: / County:
Legal
Structural Fire Protection District:
Forest Fire Protection District:
Watershed Name: / 6th Field watershed name / Watershed #: / 12 digit number
Seed Zone (New): / Species #1 / Seed Zone (New): / Species #2
Seed Zone (New): / Species #3 / Seed Zone (New): / Add for each species
Latitude: / Longitude:
Is the Property Certified? (Yes/No)
If Yes, Program: / Certification Number:
Tax Lot Information (Add for All Tax Lots Making Up the Parcel)
# / Repeat row for each tax lot / Zoning: / Property Tax Classification:
Plan Information
Company: / Phone:
Address: / Cell:
E-Mail:
Period Covered by the Plan / From: / To:
Date Plan Developed:
Property Description
This is what I know about the history of my property.
General Description
This is how I would describe my forest in terms of its vegetation and important resources.
Terrain and Topography
This is how I would describe my forest in terms of the “lay of the land”.
Current Uses
This is how I am currently using my property.
Landscape Context
This is how others view the importance of my property with respect to regional or state initiatives.
Goals and Actions
Completed
Actions / 1. Add additional actions already completed as needed
Planned Actions: / 1. General description, who will complete and desired timeframe for completion
2. Add additional actions as needed
Goal #2
Completed
Actions / 2. Add additional actions already completed as needed
Planned Actions: / 1. General description, who will complete and desired timeframe for completion
2. Add additional actions as needed
Goal #3
Completed
Actions / 3. Add additional actions already completed as needed
Planned Actions: / 1. General description, who will complete and desired timeframe for completion
2. Add additional actions as needed
Goal #4
Completed
Actions / 4. Add additional actions already completed as needed
Planned Actions: / 1. General description, who will complete and desired timeframe for completion
2. Add additional actions as needed
Goal #5
Completed
Actions / 5. Add additional actions already completed as needed
Planned Actions: / 1. General description, who will complete and desired timeframe for completion
2. Add additional actions as needed
Goal #6 / Add rows for additional goals as needed
Completed
Actions / 6. Add additional actions already completed as needed
Planned Actions: / 1. General description, who will complete and desired timeframe for completion
2. Add additional actions as needed
Aerial Photo (Example)
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Directions to My Property Map (Example)
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Terrain Map (Example)
Management Unit (or Type) Map (Example)
Where to Get Help
Name:
Address / Phone:
Cell:
E-Mail:
Oregon Department of Forestry
Stewardship Forester:
Address / Phone:
Cell:
E-Mail:
Oregon State University Extension
Forestry Extension Agent:
Address / Phone:
Cell:
E-Mail:
Soil and Water Conservation District
Name:
Address / Phone:
Cell:
E-Mail:
[Additional Contact]:
Name:
Address / Phone:
Cell:
E-Mail:
[Additional Contact]:
Name:
Address / Phone:
Cell:
E-Mail:
[Additional Contact]:
Name:
Address / Phone:
Cell:
E-Mail:
[Additional Contact]:
Name:
Address / Phone:
Cell:
E-Mail:
Soils
Soils Map
Soils Table*
Description:
Description:
Description:
Description:
Description:
Description:
Description:
*As an alternative, download a Custom Soil Resource Report for your property using the Web Soil Survey. Make sure your report includes the “Land Management” and “Vegetative Productivity” report options.
List of Unique Geological Sites
Name or Stand ID / Type / AcresDescription:
Description:
Add others as needed
Description:
Water Resources
Fish Bearing (Type F) Streams
Name / Size* / Length
Add more Type F streams as necessary
Domestic Use (Type D) Streams
Name / Size* / Length
Add more Type D streams as necessary
Describe Other Water Rights:
Non-Fish Bearing (Type N) Streams
Name / Size* / Length
Add more Type N streams as necessary
* Large (L), Medium (M), Small (S) per Oregon Forest Practices Act stream classification.
Lakes and Ponds
Name / Acres / Stand ID / Fire Use*
(Yes/No)
Add more lakes and ponds as necessary
Wetlands
Name / Stand ID / Classification**
Add more wetlands as necessary
Springs
Name / Stand ID / Domestic Use
(Yes/No)
Add more springs as necessary
* Indicate whether it is available for ground pumping, aerial dipping or both.
**Wetlands are classified as Significant, Other or Not classified per Oregon Forest Practices Act classifications.
Forest Vegetation [Tip: See Management Unit planning if your forest has more than one stand.]
Slope: / Aspect: / Elevation: / Site Quality:
Cover Type: / Number of Layers:
General Description:
Photo: / [Insert Picture]
Photo Caption:
PRIMARY LAYER / Age: / Growth Stage:
Spacing: / Canopy: / Stocking:
Diameter Class: / Height Class:
Tree Species: / 1. Add for each species component / Percent: / 1.
SECOND LAYER / Age: / Growth Stage:
Prevalence: / Stocking:
Tree Species: / 1. Add for each species component / Percent: / 1.
THIRD LAYER / Age: / Growth Stage:
Prevalence: / Stocking:
Tree Species: / 1. Add for each species component / Percent: / 1.
Understory Vegetation:
Snags/Down Wood:
Forest ID: / Acres:
Stand History
Year / Description
Add additional events as necessary
Forest Health Conditions (Check and Describe Those That Apply)
Insect and Diseases:
Invasive Plants:
Wildlife Damage:
Storm Damage:
Wildfire Fuels:
Other:
Landslide Risk? (Yes/No/Unknown)
Management Objectives (Add as Many That Apply)
Type / Description
1. Add objectives as needed
Manage as a High Conservation Value Forest? (Yes/No)
List (If Yes) / 1. Describe uniqueness or list unique forest type / Acres:
List Sources Consulted: / 1. List as many as consulted / Date
Consulted:
Desired Future Condition
Within Next 5 to 10 Years
Long Term
Integrated Pest Management
Forest management of the property will apply Integrated Pest Management when addressing animal control, vegetation control, insect and disease outbreaks, invasive species and other pests affecting the forest’s ability to achieve landowner forest management goals and objectives or otherwise threaten neighboring forest or landscape forest health.
Specifically, landowners will take the necessary steps to:
þ Identify and implement silvicultural and other forest management actions that prevent the establishment of pests and associated damage.
þ Develop and carry out a plan for periodically monitoring the forest for pests and pest damage from animals, insect and diseases and invasive species – especially invasive plants.
þ Set thresholds for pest tolerance based on stand objectives so as to avoid taking control action against pests that are at levels below thresholds the meet objectives.
þ Identify treatment options – mechanical and silvicultural – that when used lower the amount of pesticide use necessary to achieve control.
þ Flag those management actions that are part of an Integrated Pest Management strategy for controlling a particular pest.
þ Implement aggressive Integrated Pest Management control treatments as the need arises.
Fish and Wildlife
If managing for fish and wildlife is not a landowner forest management goal, then indicate as such
Description of Unwanted or Problem Species:
If none, indicated as such
Threatened and Endangered Species May or Known to be Present? (Yes/No)
List (If Yes) / 1. List as many as present
List Sources Consulted: / 1. List as many consulted / Date Consulted:
Rare, Sensitive and Other Unique Resource Sites Present? (Yes/No)
List (If Yes) / 1. List as many as present
List Sources Consulted: / 1. List as many consulted / Date
Consulted:
Oregon Forest Practices Act Protected Resource Sites (Check if Known to Occur)
Osprey Nest / Great Blue Heron Nest or Rookery
Bald Eagle Nest / Bald Eagle Foraging Perch
Bald Eagle Roost / Band Tailed Pigeon Mineral Spring
Golden Eagle Nest / Marbled Murrelet Nest
Northern Spotted Owl Next / Significant Wetlands
Other Wetlands / None:
Name of Stewardship Forester Consulted: / Date
Consulted:
Roads
Properties with few roads can provide a general description of their roads (surface, drainage, length, stream crossings, gated and fire use) and any problems that will need to be addressed through maintenance or repair. Main roads can simply be identified and labeled on a map. For larger properties with extensive road systems, use the following tables as a means to catalog roads, their condition and associated problems in need of attention.
Roads
Road Name
or Number / Surface Type / Drainage Type / Length
(feet or miles) / Stream Crossings
(# by type) / Gated
(Yes/No) / Fire Use
(Yes/No)
Primary Access (All Weather) Roads
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Add others as needed
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Secondary – All Weather Roads
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Add others as needed
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Roads continued
Road Name
or Number / Surface Type / Drainage Type / Length
(feet or miles) / Stream Crossings
(# by type) / Gated
(Yes/No) / Fire Use
(Yes/No)
Secondary – Seasonal or Temporary Roads
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Add others as needed
Problem Areas in Need of Correction
Access and Security