noted in Old-Growth Forest Types of the Northern Region, by P. Green, J. Joy, D. Sirucek, W. 

 Hann, A. Zack, and B. Naumann (1992, USPS Northern Region, Internal Report). 



There are no stands within the project area that meet DNRC's definition of old growth. 



D. Timber Productivity 



Measured inventory plots were taken in the project area to determine quantitative data about the 

 existing stands. Stand level inventory data was used in conjunction with measured inventory 

 plots in Section 4 for summarizing areas outside of harvest unit boundaries. The data is 

 summarized in Table 3-5. 



Table 3-5: Merchantable Timber Characteristics for the Richards Peak Project Area 



E. Insect and Disease Activity 



Inventory data and field reconnaissance were used to identify and quantify insect and disease 

 activity in the project area. 



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