Sandbanks Draft Veg Mgmt Plan - Ontario Parks

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APPENDIX F – Woodlands Monitoring Protocol Land Classification, Environment Canada’s Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network (EMAN), and the SE Zone’s Interior Campsite Impacts protocols. • The number of pieces of DWD is counted within a 1 m wide area centred on the 10 m transect (ie: a 10 m 2 plot). • DWD is recorded according to size class: 2.5 – 10 cm, 10 – 40 cm, and > 40 cm in diameter, where diameter is estimated based on the expected original size of the stick or log, and is its largest diameter within the transect. • DWD is also recorded according to one of three decay classes, modified from the standard MNR decay classes (see table below). • In order to count as being within the transect, the DWD must have a diameter of at least 2.5 cm within the transect area. • DWD must be at least 30 cm long. • DWD that is caught in low branches or lying at an angle should be counted only if it can easily be dropped to the ground (ie: would have been lying on the ground if it weren’t for branches holding it up). Decay Class Intact Partially Decayed Decayed MNR Decay Class 1 and 2 3 4 and 5 Bark Intact Trace or Damaged Absent Twigs Present or absent Absent Absent Shape Round Round Round to Oval Structure Intact Intact Decaying Colour of Wood Original colour Faded Faded Portion of log on ground elevated on support points sagging all on ground Analysis Data can be summarized by park staff if time permits; analysis can be completed by zone office staff. Both Vegetation and Downed Woody Debris can be analyzed using an ANOVA (Analysis of Variance), as they involve quantitative data. The experimental treatments that we are looking for differences among are the distances from the campsites: 10, 25, and 75m. There are 10 repetitions of each experimental treatment. The response variables that we will conduct the analyses on are: • Vegetation: Total # Native Plants, Total # Non-native Plants, Total # Shrubs/Saplings; Totals by species • Downed Woody Debris: Total # DWD (can break into decay classes and size classes to see what type of debris is contributing most to differences) The null hypothesis that we are testing is: There is no difference in the number of (indicator species or pieces of DWD) among distances (10, 25, 75m) from the campsite. Fauna Amphibians, particularly salamanders and newts, are sensitive to forest understorey condition and are easy to monitor. A general salamander survey has been initiated in the park, including four plots in the woodlands campground. A detailed salamander monitoring protocol has been developed by EMAN. A preliminary survey of the monitoring sites has revealed little habitat available to salamanders. However, if it is decided to initiate a more structured salamander monitoring program in the Woodlands Campground, the EMAN protocol can be adopted. Sandbanks Vegetation Management Plan A-21 Ontario Parks, SE Zone 2009
APPENDIX F – Woodlands Monitoring Protocol Such a protocol would involve laying two pieces of rough-cut lumber at the beginning, mid-point, and end of each 10 m transect. There is a concern that these materials would be collected by campers and used as firewood. Forest bird monitoring has already been initiated in the park. The same standard methods can be used to assess differences in bird fauna between the forest interior (> 100 m from a forest edge) and the campground areas. Sandbanks Vegetation Management Plan A-22 Ontario Parks, SE Zone 2009
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