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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #3158f F~SOLUTIaV ND. 3158 A RESOLUTION APPRON I NG A PLAN FOR Ti-E CAMY7W LA1~ W4TERSF-FD BElWE.ETI l~-E CITY OF CANTp~I AID Tt-E I LL I N01 S DEPAFTITIFM OF OONSERVAT I ~V AID D I RECT i N3 Tl-E M4YOR TO E~JTE AND DEL I VFJ2 SA I D S I C~F~ PLAN aV BE]-r4L..F OF TI-E CITY OF C~~N1~IV, I LL 1 ND I S . VW-EREAS, the Public Works - Water and Sewer Committee has determined that it is necessary and in the best interest of the City of Canton to enter into a management plan for the Canton Lake watershed with the Illinois Department of Conservation, hereto attached and herein incorporated as Exhibit "A"; and V11•t=J~EAS, the Canton City Counc i l has made a s imi l ar determination. Nalll, TF~FORE , BE 1 T RESOLVES BY Ti-E CITY OOIaVC 1 L OF 11-E CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois as follows: 1. That the management plan for the Canton Lake watershed, hereto attached as Exhibit "A" between the City of Canton and the Illinois Department of Conservation is hereby approved. 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver said management plan on behalf of the City of Canton, Illinois. 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect imriediately upon its passage by the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting this 2nd day of March, 1993, upon a roll call vote as follows: AYES: A]-dermen May, ChaP'man, Meade, Bohler, Steck, Sarff, Molleck. NAYS: None. ggSp~ ; Alderman Coay . onald wards, Mayor ATTEST: ~I~ Nan y Whi es, City Clerk { Illinois Department of Conservation life and land together LINCOLN TOWER PLAZA • 524 SOUTH SECOND STREET • SPRINGFIELD 62701-1787 CHICAGO OFFICE • ROOM 4-300 • 100 WEST RANDOLPH 60601 ~~~ Brent Manning, Director January 7, 1993 Ray McKinney 210 E. Chestnut St. Canton, I1. 61520 Ray - Enclosed is the management plan for the Canton Lake Watershed (and the key). I have also enclosed some literature which you may find informative. Part of this concerns the Forestry Development Act. This plan makes you eligible for benefits from this act. This could include cost share reimburse- ment and a possible tax reduction. Completing and returning the enclosed certification form will guarantee the lowest possible tax rate on these acres. Fill in the tax Permanent Index IVtm>ber (available from the Assessor), have it signed by the appropriate party and return to me. Unless you indicate otherwise, evidence of your woodlands qualification will be forwarded to the Department of revenue. They'll contact the County Assessor. As you will see I strongly suggest implementing a timber stand improvement program to improve the quality of the smaller walnut and oak. A timber harvest is also possible and could be followed with timber stand improvement. Please read the plan over and let me know how you would like to proceed. Sinc rely, ~ ~r~ Barrie McVey, Dis~ Forester P.O. Box 335 Macomb, Il. 61455 (309) 837-1124 BMV:mh cc: file Encl: FDA, TSI, Mgmt. 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'f•#-re~•y ac•r•~ •jt~st "teckirrg t_t~s sFs~c•r" Ec•rsd sttc<*t3d try ~•ii+sri-rs~t~•d fr•enrt t tsE stecrsd . t3•r•c<wt tr r Est tz - i s dot ~•r•rrt i rrE•d try t ~ci. i •rsg i •r,c•r•~+rt~rrt trc~ri rsg s c<•rr gc<c<d y•r•c<wir,g tr•~~s tc< d~t~•r•+nirs~ thE• rrulrtttG•r• c<f •y~~cr•s it t~efxe•s tc< gr•c<~v t wc< i rsct-r~s i rr d i ~crrtrt ~r• ~srsd c•c<urrt i •rrg t t•+~ •rscerrttr~r• c<f 3 .:+ a Y4c'h d i ~+rt~t E•r• t •r•~~s t is 2ct: wi 3 i g•raw i rrt c< +rt~•rc•t•,ec•rrt ~tb 3 ~ t •r•~~s. M2t•rr~cgE+Al~rrt •r•~c•c<rorrte<•rrd~tt i c<•r,s T`c<•r• this f c<r•e•st 3ccrrd ~c•r•~ g i •vE•rr c<•rr the fc<3 Zc<wi•rsy s!-r~e•ts. *'•£1£<t•! trtF~crrs di ~+rt~t~•r• tr•~~cst t•sigt'sy c<•r• ~ 1 t'L f~~t ecbcrv~ the gr•e<=_errd. DESCRIPTION ' This plan covers the woodland located in the old fink property (west of lake), the approximately 33 acres north of the lake and the woods in the motorcycle club. Sugar maple is invading the woods on all of the parcels. Sugar maple is a shade-tolerant species (it will regenerate in the shade) oak and walnut are shade-intolerant - they require sunlight to regenerate. Past timber harvests and grazing practice have removed many of the larger trees and left large, open grown oaks. Due to the large amount of sugar maple throughout this woodland, I suggest managing for maple along with the existing oaks. Sugar (or hard) maple is a valuable lumber species. Existing tree species include red oak, white oak, bur oak, Shingle oak, black walnut, sugar maple, hickory, American elm, black oak, honey locust, black cherry. Oak regeneration is minimal throughout most of the woodland. Area #2 (see map) has a large amount of small walnut, with a few, scattered oaks coming in. Walnuts can also be found near the water station. HARVESTING Harvesting is the removal and use of mature trees; trees which have reached their economic peak, trees that have been injured or diseased, or trees that should be removed to improve the growing conditions for the remaining trees. These trees are salable. Harvesting tries to utilize the forest interest (growth) without destroying the forest capital (growing stock). This is known as sustained yield. Some of the trees could be ready for a harvest at this time. Most of the larger, mature trees are scattered throughout the woods. The majority of the larger oaks are not in the best of shape. Some of these could be harvested. However, I would leave some t~ produce seed and mast for the animals. My services are available to select, mark, and measure these trees with you or your representative. I will also furnish you with a list showing the number of trees marked, species, and board feet volume. In addition, your timber will be listed in the Division of Forestery's semi-quarterly Forest Products Marketing Newsletter. This publication is mailed to several hundred timber buyers in Illinois. and sur- rounding states. You will also be supplied with a sample contract and a copy of the latest timber prices as compiled by the Illinois Cooperative Crop Reporting Service. To get this woodland growing up to its optimum level a Timber Stand Improvement project must accompany any harvesting. TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT Timber Stand Improvement consists of the chemical killing or mechanical removal of trees which are either too thick or are otherwise undesirable because of form, disease, injury, etc. The removal of these trees (and vines attached to trees) should provide more room and accelerate the growth rate on the remaining good trees. The trees removed are generally not merchantable. This woods would definitely benefit from such a program. There are pockets of small walnuts which are being crowed and their growth stunted by competing vegetation. Removing the competit- ion would help increase their growth rate, improve their form and increase regeneration of desirable species. With the growing concern for our environment, it becomes the obligation of every landowner to help preserve and replenish our soil, clean air and water. Our forests perform many processes that clean the air and water. There is no ground cover that retains more water after a rain than a forest soil. Water is held in the spongy leaflitter to be released slowly to the streams, thereby retarding soil erosion. Through the growth process (photosynthesis) air is purified by removing the carbon dioxide and expelling oxygen. But, only a good growing, thrifty forest accomplishes these functions. TSI work will keep your woodland growing at an acceptable rate. My services are available to you to select and mark the trees which should be removed from your woodland under a timber stand improvement program. Selected trees can be cut down and left to decay, killed standing - which later provides food and shelter for many birds and animals - or removed for fuel wood. Herbicide treatment will be needed on some trees. TREE PLANTING Tree Planting - This is the establishment of a stand of trees, either in an open field, or underplanting in an existing woodland which does not have enough trees. Only those trees that are adapted to this site should be planted. Tree planting should not be needed in most of the existing woods. The surrounding seed source should be adequate. However, any open areas, old agricultural fields or areas that need to be cleared of all undesirable vegetation could be planted with a suitable variety of natice hardwoods. PROTECTION Protecting your woodland and/or plantation from the harmful effects of fire and grazing, is a necessary first step in any forest management program. Grazing - This practice eliminates reproduction of young trees; it slows down growth. The new trees are eaten or trampled. Also it compacts the soil to such a degree that it speeds up the death of trees. Fire - This destroys young trees, scars other trees, and slows down growth. Plant foods become unavailable to the trees because of chemical changes caused by the fire and through losses by erosion after a fire occurs. Conclusions - Woodlands are an investment. Returns will be satisfactory only if the woods are built up and well-managed. This report has given these requirements for the proper management of your woodland. Remember that a woodland is a living, growing community of trees. Like any living community, it is constantly under-going changes, which affect the management of your woodland. For this reason the woodland should be analyzed again in 2002. Contact your local forester for another forestry review at that time. COST SHARE INFORMATION This plan makes you eligible for cost share funding through the Forestry Development Act. This fund comes from a 4~ Harvest Fee which must be paid from every timber sale in the State of Illinois. You can receive 80~ of your costs back, up to the following max/acre rates: Timber Stand Improvement: $ 44/ac. Pruning: $ 44/ac. Fencing (to exclude livestock only): varies with type of fence Site Preparation: $25, $50, $75 (depending upon what must be cleared) Tree Planting - no-cost stock: $ 70/ac. purchased stock: $170/ac. Vegetation Control: $ 25/ac. t » ~ ~.: •" ~` ~ W~ iy y' .:Y.~ t .i ~~' ~L.. 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