Project Overview
Project Type
Stewardship project
Forest Type
- Northern hardwoods
Primary Forest Health Threat
- Lack of diversity (tree species, sizes, spatial arrangement)
- Invasive insects or tree diseases are on or near the property
Management Type
- Forest adaptation
Silvicultural Treatment Type
- Single Tree Selection
- Group Selection
Project Highlights
Relatively small parcel size, demonstrates the average parcel size (conservation, revenue), how to invest in the future of ash despite Emerald Ash Borer, demonstrates how to set forest up to weather climate change well, how to enhance habitat for songbirds of concern.
Lessons Learned
Mark large diameter drop and leave trees, instead of leaving it to the logger.
Funding
None
Organizations / Partners Involved
- Audubon Vermont
- Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science
- Kyle Pratt Logging
Town/Community Forest Information
Town / Community Forest
Jerusalem Skyline Forest
Management Plan
Yes
Allowed Uses
Non-motorized | Recreation
County
Addison
Legal Status of Property
Land trust owned
Location
Russell Young Rd, Starksboro, VT 05487
Directions and Accessibility
At the end of Russell Young Rd. It's not posted, please email Caitlin for information on parking and directions (caitlin@vlt.org).
Project Site Information
Forest Area
57 acres
Forest Description
Northern Hardwood Forest with inclusion of rich Northern Hardwood Forest. Mid to late successional forest growth stage. Berkshire, Marlow, and Peru soils.
Treatment Information
Management Goals
- Increase species diversity
- Increase old forest characteristics and habitat
- Reduce risk of invasive insects
- Grow forest products
- Increase down wood
- Increase standing dead wood
Operational Considerations for Management Activities
Winter harvest only, steep ground, no legal landing and legal access didn't mirror practical access.
Contact Information
Primary Contact Name
Caitlin Cusack
Contact Title
Forester
Contact Organization
Vermont Land Trust