Wisconsin's Forestland Woody Biomass Harvesting Guidelines

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Figure 1-4. Fine woody material is redistributed over a timber sale on a whole tree harvest. future other issues may also be addressed, including: woody biomass resource availability; economics and energy balances for harvesting, transporting, and processing woody biomass for energy; potential effects on carbon storage and climate change; short rotation intensive culture of woody biomass plantations; landscape planning and management; and monitoring strategies. These topics could not be covered with adequate detail under the timeline set by the Council on Forestry for the development of the initial guidelines. In addition, some topics are already addressed by Wisconsin’s existing framework of regulations and guidelines for forest management and do not need to be reiterated in the biomass harvesting guidelines. 6 Dick Rossman, MN DNR
Wisconsin’s Forestland Woody Biomass Harvesting Guidelines ➠ General Guidelines These guidelines are generally applicable to any site. It is recommended that these guidelines be implemented in addition to any applicable silvicultural guidelines, forest management guidelines (FMGs) and best management practices (BMPs). The Guidelines may be modifi ed for specifi c site conditions, for specifi c operational issues or to meet specifi c management objectives. Examples of where a modifi cation may be warranted include site preparation to facilitate tree regeneration, control of invasive or exotic species, fuel reduction treatments, barrens/savanna restoration or prescribed fi re. 1.A➠ Retain and limit disturbance to down coarse woody debris (CWD) already present, except on skid trails and landings. ✔ Exception: For complete salvage operations, follow Guidelines 2.B. 2.A➠ Retain down fi ne woody debris (FWD) on site following harvest. Retain down FWD already present (before cutting), except on skid trails and landings, to the extent feasible. Retain FWD resulting from incidental breakage of tops and limbs in the general harvest area. Retain and scatter tops and limbs (
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