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Forest Managment Plan Final Copy 7-16-03 The Woodlands Integrated Forestry Management Plan Prepared By: Burditt Associates 2040 Loop 336 W Suite 318 Conroe, TX 77304 November, 2000 Revised By: Community Associations of The Woodlands, TX Parks and Recreation Department April 2003 Adopted: May 2003 Table of Contents Executive Summary 4 Methodology 7 Selective Site Descriptions 8 Findings 9 Site Findings 11 Historical Forest 38 The Woodlands Forest – A Rural Forest/Urban Forest Interface 42 Forest Management 44 Forest Management Primer 46 Forest Management Systems 48 Forest Health 50 Wildland/Urban Interface – Fire Hazard Assessment 52 Needs 54 Natural Resource Conditions 54 Needs Pertaining to Forest Health 58 Needs Pertaining to Undesirable Species 69 Needs Pertaining to Safety 70 Needs Pertaining to Wildlife 74 Recommendations 79 Community Awareness 80 Forest Management 83 Insects 95 Diseases 98 Reforestation 100 Drought 108 Invader Species 113 Hazard Issues 114 Park User Safety 126 Potential Fire Hazards 127 Wildlife Management 129 2 Fisheries Management 146 Conclusions and Action List 158 What’s Next? 159 Attachments 164 Glossary 165 Projected Cost 174 Projected Forestry Management Cost per Associations 175 Universal Data Sheet for Forest Inventory 176 Tree Removal Records 177 Guide to Judging Plant Condition 178 Guidelines for Managing Pine Pest 179 Literature Cited 180 Web Resources 182 Selected Site Map References 183 Power Point Presentation 3 The Woodlands Forest Management Plan Community Associations of The Woodlands EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Woodlands is a master planned community encompassing over 27,000 acres of forestland in Montgomery County, Texas. It is a community in which people live, work, and play in close association with the environment. The developers of this community have paid close attention to preservation of the natural resources so that they may be enjoyed by future generations. Trees, shrubs, understory species, natural drainage ways, and wildflowers have been preserved and enhanced by landscaping, lakes, parks, and open space. Greenbelts shield neighborhood from noise and traffic and provide privacy. Advanced planning has allowed for quiet cul-de-sac, small neighborhood parks, and shared parking lots to minimize paved areas, thus, preserving much of the natural forest setting. The Community Associations of The Woodlands, Texas has the responsibility of providing management and maintenance for community grounds, forests, reserves, and parks throughout The Woodlands. The purpose of this document is to provide The Community Associations with an Integrated Forest Management Plan (IFMP) that will serve as a guide for the management practices necessary to maintain the forest throughout The Woodlands. The IFMP provides policies and strategies that can be implemented within the community owned forest. The IFMP is one component of a Natural Resource management program. The IFMP contains information on lake/pond management and wildlife management, although more comprehensive plans should be compiled for each of these areas of interest. The overall needs of The Woodlands specific forest cover have been addressed in the management report. They include forest health, management, protection, and safety, The Community Associations of the Woodlands, Texas Forest Management as well as other issues pertinent to long-term success of The Woodlands urban and community forest. Document preparation was preceded by extensive field assessment, stakeholder input of representative components of the community, and input of the professional staff of The Associations. Community participation was encouraged, as there was a need for information exchange to harmonize traditional and contemporary forest management practices. Consensus building was key to the process. The initial draft IFMP was presented in early 2001 and many of its management principles have been incorporated into park operations. In managing the “Community” forest, The Associations must continuously examine the needs of both individual and associated areas. The program must be inclusive, appreciating the participation of the community, its leaders, and individuals. To exclude the resources of intelligence and opinion can lead to management mistakes and wasted effort. Management is not only about the natural resources, but also about the economics of resource use within a community and the individuals therein. The needs of the individual should be considered if the community’s expectation for forest management is to be served. For The Associations to adequately meet the needs and expectations of the residents of The Woodlands, a clear definition of the people’s needs and the community’s values must be assessed. The needs should then be integrated into effective natural resource management. 5 The Community Associations of the Woodlands, Texas Forest Management THE PROJECT The purpose of the Integrated Forest Management Plan (IFMP) is to develop cost effective and implemental policies and strategies related to the management for the community owned forest. The IFMP is intended to be a creative, innovative and integrated plan that is aligned with the association’s objectives. The objectives are to protect the natural environment, enhance the quality of life, and protect property values. The Associations are responsible for the continued management of the parks and community woodlots throughout the developed portions of The Woodlands. All maintenance activities must follow the criteria established by The Woodlands Corporation and the residents. The purpose of this document is to develop: • Strategy § To protect the natural environment § To enhance the quality of life § To protect property values • Policy for Action § To provide standards for implementation • Plan Implementation § To maintain and improve the health of forested areas § To analyze wildlife habitat and control § To maintain the natural appearance § To reduce the risk of wildfire 6 The Community Associations of the Woodlands, Texas Forest Management METHODOLOGY An inventory was made of 30 randomly selected sites out of a total of approximately 1,800 sites throughout The Woodlands. Sites selected included Restricted Open Space Reserve (ROSRs), parks, medians, and woodlots. The sites were selected by the staff of The Associations according to the following criteria: • Soil Types • Potential Problems • Ecosystem • Ecologically Sensitive Areas • Drainage • Maintenance • Topography • Ecotones • Forest Vegetation • Size Each site was inspected, data collected, needs assessed, and recommendations made for the following: • Timber stand types • Identification of woody species both native and invader • Understory • Overstory • Identification of soil types • Determination of existing fuel types and makeup • Types of targets for hazard and wildlife • Forest stand delineation • Evaluation of edge effect density • Forest senescence and health 7 The Community Associations of the Woodlands, Texas Forest Management Selective Site Descriptions The following 30 sites were chosen by the association staff for inspections and inventory to be conducted by Burditt Associates: High Priority Sites • Major thorough fares in Grogan’s • Alden Bridge Sports Park Mill and Panther Creek (2 sites) • Bear Branch Sports Field • Nature Trail • Cochran’s Crossing Path • Edgewood Forest • Chandler Creek • Loggers Hollow • Millbend Common • Tamarac Park Medium Priority Sites • Gosling Road • Indian Springs, Section 01 “P” • Camberwell Court/West High Oaks • Panther Creek, Section 07, “G” • Woodfarm Common • Falconwing Park (2 sites) • Alden Bridge Park • Southshore Park • Shadow Lake Marsh Experience • Ridgewood Park Randomly Selected Sites • Alden Bridge Section 23, “B” • Indian Springs Section 03, “C” • Alden Bridge Section 53, “A” • Indian Springs Section 08, “G” • Cochran’s Crossing Section 10, “C” • Panther Creek Section 11, “O” • Cochran’s Crossing Section 25, “A” • Panther Creek Section 33, “C” • Grogan’s Mill Section 28, “G” • Grogan’s Mill Section 44, “D” 8 The Community Associations of the Woodlands, Texas Forest Management FINDINGS The following are descriptions of the soil and site findings from each inspection and inventory. Soils The major soil types found on the inventoried sites included Splendora-Boy- Segno association. Segno Soils occupy nearly level to gently sloping uplands with slightly convex surfaces. Areas of this soil are on higher parts of the landscape. These soils are moderately well drained and are moderately to moderately slowly permeable. The “A” horizon is 0 – 13”, brown to light brown, fine sandy loam, structure less, very friable, medium acid. The “B” horizon is 13 – 41”, yellowish brown, sandy clay loam with red mottles, weak subangular blocky structure, friable, strongly acid, 15% plinthite. The “C” horizon is 41 – 80”, mottled brownish yellow, strong brown, red and light gray, sandy clay loam, weak subangular blocky structure, friable, strongly acid, 5 - 10 % plinghite, with 20 -30% brittleness. The depth of the seasonal water table is 2.5’ – 4’ below the surface for 1 -2 months. Splendora Soils occupy nearly level uplands with smooth surfaces. These soils are somewhat poorly drained and moderately slowly permeable. The “A” horizon is 0 – 8”, brown or pale brown, fine sandy loam, structureless, friable, and strongly acidic. 9 The Community Associations of the Woodlands, Texas Forest Management The “B” horizon is 8 – 17”, mottled strong brown, pale brown and light brown, sandy clay loam, moderate subangular blocky structure, friable, very strongly
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