Whitebark Pine Restoration Strategy for the Pacific Northwest Region,APPENDIX 2 B- APPENDIX 2 MANAGEMENT UNIT DATA TABLES B-2 Whitebark Pine Restoration Strategy for the Pacific Northwest Region,APPENDIX 2 Whitebark Pine Restoration Strategy for the Pacific Northwest Region,APPENDIX 2 B- Data Table for Conservation Area 101 Olympic National Forest Management Mountain Pine Unit (acres) Stand information Access Fire History Beetle History This area was surveyed for whitebark pine and blister rust in the early 2000s. Blister rust incidence in live stems observed in 5 transects in 2003-2004 ranged from 11% to 39%. Blister rust also observed on PIMO. Several species of Ribes abundant in vicinity; frequent fog events in late summer provide conditions conducive to successful blister rust infection of 5-needle pines. Whitebark pine is patchy and strung out along ridges, with krummholz forms near ridge tops. Very little PIAL east of the dominant N-S ridgeline, although some in flat area surrounding meadow/ No recent MPB snowbowl east of Marmot Pass. The two activity detected largest concentrations are immediately Trail access only. in aerial or on-the- Buckhorn No recent NW of Marmot Pass (PIAL dominant, with Minimum hike ~6 ground surveys. Pass to Charlia documented fires ABLA tree islands), and north of Boulder miles to whitebark Three pine hosts Lakes and no on-the- Shelter area (mixed stand with ABLA, pine habitat (trails = are present within Buckhorn ground evidence PICO, PIMO, PSME). The area north of Upper Dungeness, this unit: PIAL, Wilderness of recent fires Buckhorn Pass has not been surveyed, Tubal Cain, Upper PIMO, and PICO. (4,700) detected. but PIAL is definitely present there. There Big Quilcene). Old snags show are very few living large-diameter PIAL in evidence of past unit. Some PIAL regeneration th roughout MPB activity. area, although nutcracker population seems consistently very low; no more than 5 individual birds observed in any year from 2002-2007, although 2007 had an abundant cone crop. Trees as small as 4” to 6” DBH have been observed to bear cones. There is a relatively large cohort of trees this size, so future cone crop potential may be good. Analysis of cores from nine 4-6” DBH trees in the Olympics (Forest and Park) showed ages ranging from 27 to 98 years. Cones have been collected from 16 trees in this unit. Trail access only This area has not been surveyed for PIAL. – steep way-trail 2 Goat Lake Anecdotal reports and photos indicate from Camp Handy No recent MPB Buckhorn No recent the species is present in this unit. PIAL (Upper Dungeness activity detected in Wilderness documented fires. is present in adjacent Royal Basin to the trail), or up and aerial surveys. (2,100) west (Olympic National Park). over ridge from Royal Basin trail. Prepared by: R. Shoal B- Whitebark Pine Restoration Strategy for the Pacific Northwest Region,APPENDIX 2 Data Table for Conservation Area 202 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Management Mountain Pine Unit (acres) Stand information Access Fire History Beetle History Restore PIAL basin to south of peak if post Good day access fire regeneration not adequate. Prior to on Pacific Crest the 03 Needles fire this was a beautiful Trail and trail 479 mature stand of mixed PIAL. Collection 2003 Needles Very little recent from Hart’s Pass potential in unburned portion and future fire burned some activity. Between road and Chancler Tatie Peak restoration planting likely needed. MPB nice mature PIAL 1994 and 2003 road to creek (12,900) just starting to show up in S ½ in suitable habitat. Unknown if extensive outbreak crossing where habitat. The 03 fire will provide good fuel any PIAL survived. in PICO north ½. bridge is out. 4- break for future ignitions, however, MPB 1970 Hungry Creek Possible loss of wheel access to are very active throughout the area and burn. PIAL after 03 fire. Barron mine and the extensive past MPB has left heavy fuel northern portions of loads in the north leaving the habitat at the Unit. high risk of loss. Evidence of scattered PIAL. Status unknown. 03 Needles fire burned over N 1/2 in very steep rocky terrain reducing potential for planting opportunity. 2 Golden Horn Transition zone between west side and Good access off the North MPB activity is east side plant communities. Lots of Pacific Crest Trail at 2003 Needles fire Cascades moderate and ABAM and TSME in the mature forest Rainy Pass. Stock and 1970 Hungry Scenic Corridor mainly east of composition. Risk of habitat loss is access is poor or Creek (15,600) Cutthroat Pass. moderate to high. Recent fire to the inaccessible. north will provide a good fuel break for several decades however, MPB activity has recently increased and is moving into suitable habitat. Area is in the rain shadow of the ridge. Best access off MPB well established throughout area. Hart’s Pass/Slate One area w/ 40% blister rust w/ good Peak. Stock access from Slate Peak – could be accessible but possible collection site if PIAL stand. access to trail head 1986 Eureka, Most the PIAL north of Hart’s Pass in w/ stock is via stock 1989 Lodgepole, Evenly dispersed Haystack Mt area are small Krummholz, 3 Lakeview truck only. No 1990 Pistol, 1994 small patches otherwise, status unknown. Transition Ridge East trailers are allowed Stub Creek, 2002 throughout. zone between west side and east side Pasayten on Hart’s Pass Middle Quartz, 2006 Recently starting plant communities along the ridge. ABAM Wilderness road. About 10-15 Tatoosh Complex, to move into PIAL and TSME give way to ABLA and PIEN (52,500) miles into area via 2001 Boundary trail, habitat. in the mature forest composition. Risk of horse. Trails mainly 1970 Bunker Hill. habitat loss is high due to MPB activity follow drainage and high fire risk due to lack of recent fires bottoms so access in area. Some fire break protection from to habitat will be 06 Tatoosh fire to north which took out more challenging. extensive past MPB killed stands. Whitebark Pine Restoration Strategy for the Pacific Northwest Region,APPENDIX 2 B-5 Data Table for Conservation Area 202 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Management Mountain Pine Unit (acres) Stand information Access Fire History Beetle History Beetle activity just showing up along edge of PIAL habitat. Not much is know about this area. Suspect to much maritime influence to support much PIAL is in the transition zone where there is lots of Poor access. Trail 4 East Creek ABAM, TSME. Abundant avalanche chutes mainly Some 4 North on slopes dominated by alder. Gold Hill wheel access off MPB activity light Cascades mine helispot is in the upper ABLA zone. Chancler Rd (5400- None and just starting to Scenic Corridor Past MPB have taken out much of the 700) into North show up. (11,500) PICO habitat along Hwy 20 and are now portion of area to moving into PIAL habitat along east edge Trail 455. Gold Hill of Unit. Risk of habitat loss is high due to mine helispot lack of recent fires and abundant beetle killed trees in the general area. Moderate risk of loss from MPB which are just starting to movie in from the SE. Very Poor Access. Best access is via boat off Ross Lake and then a day’s Very little is known about this area. It is hike in or up the west of the crest and much moister than 77+ continuous the rest of the area. Transitional mix of switchbacks onto vegetation from west to east w/ abundance Jackita Mt and of TSME and ABAM. Devil’s Dome area Devil’s Dome (trail Just starting to 5 Devil’s Dome trail (752) has mapped suitable habitat 738 & 752). Trails show up along BC Pasayten but is ABLA dominated (derived from past are not stock 1990 Freezeout boarder in North Wilderness photos). Very steep rocky and rugged accessible. Best and 1996 Elbow end of Unit. Past (36,800) terrain makes cross country travel difficult opportunity to basin. activity has been in most the area. Very little MPB or known access habitat is via heaviest in this stands of PIAL. Risk of habitat loss is low the Lakeview Ridge area. to moderate due to moister climate and trail 754 which low density of MPB in the area. Recent provides good fires have occurred where past MBP access to habitat activity has been the heaviest. in both this Unit and Unit 3. Horses would be needed to access Lakeview Ridge trail. Prepared by: T. Ohlson B- Whitebark Pine Restoration Strategy for the Pacific Northwest Region,APPENDIX 2 Data Table for Conservation Area 203 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Management Mountain Pine Unit (acres) Stand information Access Fire History Beetle History Good Stock Access. Access from US side is difficult. 25+ miles in by horse. But Excellent mature PIAL extensive stands. trail access for Great area for collection particularly Gabril horses is well Creek and north. MPB most extensive in maintained. You 3 Fools Pass area. Old burn near 3 Fools can see roads from Some large has 3’ tall PIAL with blister rust – 54% Ramon Lake on BC patches of MPB detected from past surveys. Quartz Mt side. May be good 2002 Quartz Mt activity along Sand 1 Sheep Mt burn involved fringes of suitable habitat to partner with BC Burn took out some Ridge to North and Pasayten that may provide for restoration planting wildlife folks for habitat on west South end of unit Wilderness opportunities in the future. seed collection side of unit, but around Two Bit Cr. (24,100) Risk of habitat loss is moderate to high.