FOREST PLANS. 7 



far as available information makes it possible, or for divisions, classes 

 of material to be produced, species to be favored, and rotation desirable. 



4. A rough classification of the timber on the Forest, or parts of 

 the Forest, in accordance \vith its age and condition, showing the 

 bodies of mature timber, of thrifty timber not yet in need of cutting, 

 and of young growth; together with a plan of cutting, showing the 

 order in which the various areas should be logged. Areas of protection 

 forest where no cutting is recommended should be indicated. The 

 approximate periods in which immature stands will reach merchant- 

 able size should be shown. 



5. Recommended limitations on the annual cut for the ensuing four 

 or five years. 



6. Data on methods of logging, accessibility of merchantable 

 bodies of timber, costs of logging and manufacture, markets and 

 market conditions, demand, prices, etc. 



7. The policy for the whole Forest, or divisions if advisable, which 

 should be folloVed as to sales, reservations for local industries, and 

 free use, together with the opportunities for desirable sales. 



8. Tentative stumpage rates for the entire Forest, or divisions. 



9. Improvements needed to facilitate the sale or protection of 

 timber. To be incorporated in the permanent improvement plan. 



10. The approximate areas on which artificial reforestation will 

 be necessary in whole or in part, together with the species to be used, 

 and, broadly, the plan to be followed during the ensuing four or five 

 years, plans for nurseries, outline of desirable experiments, etc. 



1 1 . The order in which the various parts of the Forest should be 

 covered by complete reconnaissance; desirable silvical studies leading 

 toward better management, etc. 



This part of the plan should be accompanied by a map showing 

 topography in as much detail as data available will 

 tu?aVpian. r sUvicul " allow, roads, trails, forest types, age classes, if neces- 

 sary, nursery sites, and areas proposed for artificial 

 regeneration. Much of the other data called for may be show r n either 

 on the map or in concise tabulations with explanatory notes. 



Under -Grazing" the essential point is to compile all available 



information on the range conditions in the Forest as a 



basis for systematic range protection, development, 



and improvement. The following outline should be followed in so 



far as the data are now available, or can be obtained by the supervisor. 



It is intended only as a guide and should be varied where necessary 



to cover local conditions. More detailed outlines may be prepared 



where advisable. All the data collected should contribute directly 



to the management of the grazing business on the Forest. 



1. Classification of grazing lands and estimates of carrying capacity, 

 including : 



(1) Determination of characteristic ecological types 



estimates. 



or groups of forage plants each of which includes 

 certain combinations of grasses, weeds, and browse. The types 

 should be mapped on a base map of the Forest. Groups containing 

 poisonous plants may demand particular attention. 



(2) Concise descriptions of each group or type including notes on 

 individual species, the seasons when the plants may be used, the 

 relative grazing value of the types, and the class of stock for which 

 they are best suited. 



