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Home My WebLink About24-0417pAyFIELD PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT 117 E 5th Street PO Box 58 -^^^Washburn, Wl 54891 (715)373-6138 !Hr permits!® bayfieldcountv.wi.gov www.bayfieldcountv.wi.gov/zoning County Use Only: Zoning District: ^\ Shoreland: __—-* Notices S^nt: 1H12.L/ Fee Paid:^SOO ChfiJ^K F^ L{ Agenda Item: E-. Meeting Date: a711 8/<102-^ Permit #:2M-()^H 11/2H CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION ;r: Ajh /A- /?iw /% //?>(yL/ ^75 -T^G.% Authorized Agent (if applicable):Co^ ^r^f.^ K^ V Telephqne Number:YW}W- 33 7<^ C^ t/^^^Telephone Number: (r/7l^;?/7~^o:W-/y.h? fb.^k E-Mail Address: c \>.la J eri^on ^- Y\Br~\^v^\ olec< ^'i ^\ c co ^\^ E-MaiJ Address 0<-^1m L^\a\ [\ i Co ^ ress:.3^3^ ./Ue^/^.Mailing Address: <p/73 ;r^ /..^c, City,, State, Zip: I^M, CJ1 <^6G Contractor (if applicable): 6d-6; City, State, ^ip:-f^^'er.ijr 5ifW1 Telephone Number:E-Mail Address: Project Address (if different ffom iqailiqg ?ddre§s^:7^^W7^w, 01 ^86^ Legal Description (use Tax Statement or Deed): 5^5^.^?, /c//r Section, Town'ship, Rarige:3^//^ ^% Town of:': ^c/// TaxD7#:S^ 33 Lot Size (Acres/Sqifare Feet):^0 Classification of Uses Request j[see Bayfield County^Sec. 13-1-62): Q^^^^O^J? C pj(o(»'<-IM^U Briefly state what is being requested and why (if needed attach additional sheet): L-OA^> ^ FUC.I << ^ ^ Sj t €- S CQ So ^ \ K V ^g ^ ^ ^ tni).\^ w,' H-\ Q^i o 'Wic e / ^ ITQI.U e r ^o< )s e P^-h^m / /^(^^r^ ^.,», U J3^ Please include the following with this application OR it will be returned for completeness: ^ Site Plan, minimum 8 l/2"xl 1 "/maximum 1 l"xl7", that includes north arrow, dimensions oflot(s), proposed/existmg stmctures with dimensions and number of stories/floors, parking area and other areas associated with proposed use. NOTE: All structures to be associated with proposed use need to be included or a future application will be required. VB Town Board Recommendation form (Do not give to Town Clerk, form must be sent by Zoning Department) ^ Appropriate Fee(s) - see fee schedule ^ $00 ^ $30 check payable to Reg. of Deeds ^0 Copy of recorded Deed(s) 1 Have you consulted with the Zoning Department prior to applying for this permit? B( YES D NO If NO, it is highly recommended that you consult with the Zoning Department before submitting the application. I (we) declare that this application, including any accompanying information, has been examined by me (us) and to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. I (we) acknowledge that I (we) am (are) responsible for the detail and accuracy of all mformation that I (we) are providing and that will be relied upon by Bayfield County iu determining whether to issue a permit. I (we) further accept liability which may be a result of Bayfield County relying on this information I (we) are providing in or with this application. I (we) consent to county officials charged with administering county ordinances to have access to the above- described property at any reasonable time for the purpose of inspection. I (we) further acknowledge that receiving Zoning Committee approval does not allow the start of business or construction, I (we) must first obtain permit(s) from the Zoning Department. I (we) am aware that all structures involved with this application will require an individual land use application and fee and any changes involved with this application after issuance will require additional approval and issuance. Owner/s or Authorized Agent Printed Name: (—.Q^ ^\1 < \f^\^ ^ Owner/s or Authorized Agent Signature: C^^'f/^ " ^ " " _ Date: ^ Vl(7 " NOTE: If a single property owner is acting on behalf of multiple property owners or a designated agent is signing on behalf of the owner(s), a letter of authorization must accompany this application. Address to Send Permit: kfj/ii~f. K)\'!€^ h'0^ /-WC/C-TS j -/-/fC- 5^3 ^5' —^S^'^^^ .^A^o^ W MG^I, ^r ^C66(^ M ^ ??'^B QKHBSEI1££SfliE?8&3 ; B RYA N{S!&1 LISA! 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"»-, SBMi®T:?^StCQIT&!CASEYllE08QBE®»JACO BI&ICASEYIDIETRIGH WlS98Q@6& ASHLAND MAT LLC PO BOX 788 HAZLEHURST,GA31539 WISCONSIN NORTHERN HIGHLANDS NMTC LLC 8809 LENOX POINTE DR SUITE B CHARLOTTE, NC28273 MARK R NELSON 27100 BROWN RD MASON, Wl 54856 DAVIS, CHADWICK W HARMS, RYCE A 27010 BROWN RD MASON, Wl 54856 BRYANTTOLLIVER 27380 BROWN RD MASON, Wl 54856 JACOB & CASEY DIETRICH 58690 YDERSTAD RD MASON, Wl 54856 WHITE RIVER AG PRODUCTS INC 28190 ST HWY 137 ASHLAND, Wl 54806 WHITE RIVER AG PRODUCTS INC 38355 NELSON RD MASON, Wl 54856 SUPERIOR AG PRODUCTS INC 28190 ST HWY 137 ASHLAND, Wl 54806 JAMES R & DOREEN K KROLL 27395 BROWN RD MASON, Wl 54856 NANCY JIVERSON 30024 FRONT ST BURLINGTON, Wl 53105 TOWN BOARD RECOMMENDATION - CONDITIONAL USE (aka: TBA) When Town Board has completed this form, please mail to: Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department P.O. Box 58 -Washburn, Wl 54891 Phone - (715) 373-6138 Web Site available: Fax - (715) 373-0114 www.bayfieldcounty.org/147 e-mail: zoning@bayfieldcounty.org Date Zoning Received: (Stamp Here) Applicants must give this (Pink) form to the Planning and Zoning Department with their application. Planning and Zoning Dept. must send form and copy of application to the Town Clerk. (It is requested that Board of Adjustment & Zoning Committee public hearing(s) and agenda item(s) receive Town Board's position prior to consideration of application.) THIS FORM MUST BE MAILED TO TOWN CLERK — BY ZONING DEPT. ~lU^f3 ~ft^1^ ~ft^P^d^s^^r Property Owner __'^_ _^_ Contractor •-1 6-b Property Address tA^e^ > \J ^i^ Y^nW A/ ^y<^<b Telephone (:IH5Uc?ct-337 ^ C'cAe V<?^o^ Authorized Agent Mr k<=L F^rfcl^ ^^ Ue^4n Agent's Telephone ^/7(6) 6(7 - <3o 3 ^ Written Authorization Attached: Yes (\) No ( ) i Accurate Legal Description involved in this request (specify only the property involved with this application) 5 c~/\n 1/4 of //£? 1/4, Section 3.A , Township Z/G> N., Range 3 W. Town of K^i ^ Govt. Lot Volume _Lot Block Subdivision CSM# Page.of Deeds Tax I.D# ^?l-533 Acreage -^.i Additional Legal Description: \)r><i. ^0^3-R, ~ 5<t(£. /^/Cs Applicant: (State what you are asking for)Zoning District:El.Lakes Classificationification: -L/v^fori Q W ^i'te <>eq5G^c,'t dAM^^v^m'vct'Loi'-V^ cl'^ dy-^fc^ ^ IlftL-J ^ l-/s l/>0 0 ^fc / L4/A ^£>e,^v> I /G U t/l CJ ^ \J SL> \ [(J i ^ C\ ;^^. //.//., do hereby recommend toWe, the Town Board, TOWN OF_ Table j^Approval U Disapproval Have you reviewed this for Compatibility with the Comprehensive and/or Land Use Plan: This question applies to Planning & Zoning Committee Applications only; it does not apply to Board of Adjustment Applications 1^1 Yes Q No Township: (In detail clearly state Town Board's reason for recommendation of tabling, approval or disapproval) Ou/" Cot^a U^>-rvc de~^. f^i o^^"^<. Cf k^^.^^ 5-^^e '^tr- 6^;>-^t,, _hib 4Ct^ ** THE FOLLOWING MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THIS FORM: 1. The Tabled, Approval or Disapproval box checked 2. The Town's reasoning for the tabling, approval or disapproval 3. The Pink form returned to Zonina Department not a copy or fax * NOTE: Receiving Town Board approval, does not allow the start of construction or business, you must first obtain your permit card(s) from the Planning and Zoning Department. Created: _J_ujy. 2018_ Signed: Chairman: Supervisor: Supervisor/ Supervisor: Clerk: -/^-f^^-^:~C7~r r^ft}k7Date,. ^)<s}W Bayfield County, Wl G3S3SeaS3SSQSB032>VSElSS^SXSSSSSiSSSSSSESS^^^SSSEffSssSSSXSQSEc?1!3!BSBS!S3SS13S!£53S3SS!XS33S^^CESBitfuEsasoeOEBeass'ssxisseassa T^l^Sgj&09EE@SEBQcaasaa CSSSSffiSESSQOaSEBESEKBriraassEsa ^w§ 131:®^ i® fSSSSffSESEsC^aEEBeSS!E£SS35>CSlS3S!B0 ISSSSSfflStaSSiQSEBl^msiSsasffiiS.assBysasBs.sy .®as®E®3©aES>;'S!2Sji^S33333£@SsSSE3SiKSSS!9 ssssss&sss&s f335BSffS33SS£>0QBSSfiEE2BB<XiSESa!3i3G2E& ^?«.iagggg8|?*gi!3"iS|; w- GS8!ff33SSS>Qi8BS___ ' 'itM!SS3SS3QeS<3SSS!93eiBS!3 i: ,:]^@&<^^l^?SO:»i. CSSS£0ast5E)08SEBSESSEOSfS'SSSS BssssffSsssaosBiss•QE;aSffii3dN3iGff^^S5SSSS0Ssf3SOQ£BS>gs-swassKsassBs ES:SEffS!3BE>08ESOQ135SSQQSS33339BGSS&, '@»?@W£iae css^!iss^o^3_QSS3!ei3SSSSiSSSSS3!3!^ '•S@33S!'9eS;8iKISi1ee> 4/2/2024, 10:48:16 AM Rivers i—! Approximate Parcel Boundary Lakes Road Type Town Building Footprint 2015 Building 0.04 1:3,628 0.09 0.05 0.1 0.2 km Bayfiefd County Land Records Department Bayfield County Zoning Application https://maps,bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/2oningWA8/ Surface Water Data Viewer Map -180B 713C 713B K I..',11-1 f.-!l 713C ^X i 7)38 .\c^c^ S'^ ^ Legend Wetland Indicators Lake Class Areas .) Riverine/ditch Class Areas ^j Wetland Class Areas Wetland Class Points . Dammed pond Q Excavated pond Filled/dralned weUand Welland too small to delineate ^ Filled excavated pond -^ Filled Points 1 Wetland Class Areas Filled Areas Lake Class Areas ::::i: ] Riverine/ditch Class Areas 11^1 Wetland Class Areas Wetland Class Points .... .^ Dammed pond Q Excavated pond Filled/drained wetland Wetland too small to delineate Filled excavated pond /// Filled Points ! I Wetland Class Areas J Filled Areas • Wetland Identifications and Confirmations ^ NRCS Wetspots Municipality i ; State Boundaries [~J County Boundaries Major Roads Interstate Highway State Highway 0.1 0.06 0.1 Miles NADJ 983_HARN_Wisconsin_TM 1:3,960 DISCLAIMER: The information shown on these maps has been obtained from various sources, and are of varying age, reliability and resolution. These maps are not intended to be used for navigation, not- are these maps an authoritative source of information about legal land ownership or public access. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy, applicability for a particular use, compleLeness, or legality of the information depicted on thismap. For more information, see the DNR Legal Notices web page: http://dnr.wi.gov/legal/ Notes Surface Water Data Viewer Map Legend a B 1. -a- /// a m /// • » Wetland Indicators Lake Class Areas Riverine/ditch Class Areas Wetland Class Areas Wetland Class Points ^ Dammed pond Excavated pond Filled/drained wetland Wetland too small to delineate Jjj Filled excavated pond Filled Points Wetland Class Areas Filled Areas Lake Class Areas Riverine/diteh Class Areas Wetland Class Areas Wetland Class Points (^ Dammed pond Excavated pond Filted/drained wetland ^ Wetland too small to delineate Filled excavated pond Filled Points Wetland Class Areas Filled Areas Wetland Identifications and Confirmations BJL NRCS Wetspots Municipality i ; State Boundaries f3 County Boundaries Major Roads Interstate Highway State Highway 0.1 0.06 0.1 Miles NAD_1983 HARN_Wisconsin_TM 1:3,960 DISCLAIMER: The information shown on these maps has been obtained from various sources, and are of varying age, reliability and resolution. These maps are not intended to be used for navigation, nor are these maps an authoritative source of information about legal landownership or public access. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy, applicability for a particular use, completeness, or legality of the information depicted on this map. For more information, see the DNR Legal Notices web page: http://dnr.wi.gov/legal/ National Flood Hazard Layer FIRMette IFEMA Legend 91°0'49"W46°25'42"N BayfielS^ouSty 15505391r?EATQFjMIN!MAlTRL'GOD HAZARD IZdH^'Xl SEE FIS REPORT FOR DETAILED LEGEND AND INDEX MAP FOR FIRM PANEL LAYOUT Without Base Flood Elevation (BFE)Zone A, V, A99 With BFE or Depth Zone AE, AO, AH,VE, ARSPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS OTHER AREAS OFFLOOD HAZARD OTHER AREAS GENERAL STRUCTURES Regulatory Floodway 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard, Areas of 1% annual chance flood with average depth less than one foot or with drainage areas of less than one square mile zone x •, Future Conditions 1% AnnualChance Flood Hazard zone x Area with Reduced Flood Risk due to Levee. See Notes. Zone x Area with Flood Risk due to Leveezone D NOSCREEN Area of IVIinlmal Flood Hazard zonex Effective LOMRs Area of Undetermined Flood Hazard zone i Channel, Culvert, or Storm Sewer l ll 11 ll Levee, Dike, or Ftoodwall OTHER FEATURES MAP PANELS - 17.5 Cross Sections with 1% Annual Chance Water Surface Elevation Coastal Transect Base Flood Elevation Line (BFE) Limit of Study Jurisdiction Boundary Coastal Transect Baseline Profile Baseline Hydrographic Feature Q Digital Data Available Q No Digital Data Available Unmapped The pin displayed on the map is an approximate point selected by the user and does not represen an authoritative property location. This map compiles with FEMA's standards for the use of digital flood maps If It Is not void as described below. The basemap shown complies with FEMA's basemap accuracy standards The flood hazard Information is derived directly from the authoritative NFHL web services provided by FEMA. 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Is li C^f)^ ^ffy |;V< w^wbs^f ^c^ OFFICE / OPEN SPACE 22'-9"x18'-6" F^o~\^ CC O^Ice c^c;,NORTH 02/1B/2011 12:12 608-267-G813 WI DEPT OF FINANCE PAGE 02/03 ToiEohK^ FiwWffeam 2-li-ll l^Opn P. 2 °f 5 ,ce^D^^Tiuft ^D^ . SUPERIOR AG PRODUCTS, INC. ARTICLES OF INCORPORAnON^^v^. ~zr"-or^Thus undersigaed, acting as fhe mcorporatoi of a corporatfon uadCT Chflptsr 180, Wiscoasu Statutes, adopts Ac following Articles oflncoiporatioa for such corporatioiL' ARTICLE I The Corporation is incofporated under Chapter 180, 'Wisconsin Statutes. ARTICLES The name of (he Corporation is Superior Ag Products, he. ARTICLE ffl The aggregate number of shares wfajwh the Corpoiation shall be aufiiorized to issue is 1,000 consisting of one dass only, designated as "Common Stock," with a par value ofS.Ol persliare. ARTICLE IV Tbs address of the initial itegistered offtco of the Corporalioo. is 1 805 Main Street West, Ashland, Wiscoasia 54806 and liie name of its imtial registered agent at such address is Qaig Vemon. ARTICLE V The number of directors BQBstitutmg tlie initial Board of Directors shaU be such uamber as is fixed, from titae to time, in tfae manner prescribed by fbe By-Laws. ARTICLE VI The name and address of the iucorporatar arc; Tiwis R. Mueller, Esq. Resmhart Boemer Van Denrcn s.c. 1000 NoA Water Street, Suite 1700 Milwacke^'WI 53202 P.O, Box 2965 Milwaukee, WI 53201-2965 iilAlhChWKUMSiN" .^LI.D. FEB 1620M "DtPARTiVIENT OFmWC'At. INSTITUTIONS |,tc^ -Sows^ RENHARTUS(M2056KSW ' "•"'"" lv~'r w>v--'FilE ID^ 02/16/2011 12:12 608-267-6813 WI DEPT OF FINANCE PAGE 03/03 To,aobHwls. Frcw-. Klnley leavH M5-H li30pn p, 3 of 5 ARTICLE VH Any action required to be taken at a meeting of the shareholdcis of the Coxporatioa, or any other actioa which may be taken at & meeting of the sbareholders of &e Corporation, may be taken wi&out a meeting if a consent in writing, setting fbrfb, &c action so talcen, shall, be signed by shareholders who would be eatilled to vote at a meering fhose shares wilii vofnig power to cast not less fl»an fhe wmmum mimber or, in the case of voting by voting groups, aumbers of votes fhact would be necessaiy to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote -were present and voted. Executed this j/T'day ofFebiwiy, 201 1. INCOEFORA.TOR:^^. Travis R. Muellec, Esq. This ustrumenf was drafted by Travis R. Mueller, Esq. Please retum this document to: Kinley S. Weaver, Pauralegal Reinhart Boemer Van Deuren s.c. 1000 North Water Street, Smte 1700 Milwaukee, WI 53202 P.O. Box 2965 Milwaukee, WI 53201-2965 RBNHARTtfiOdHUfiKSW Sec. 180.1006 State of Wisconsin wis- stats- DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Division of Corporate & Consumer Services ' (.w-K'n'' fs'- ".~''& l ^IRltl ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT - STOCK, FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION A. The present corporate name (prior to any change effected by this amendment) is: Superior Ag Products, Inc. (Enter Corporate Name) Text of Amendment (Refer to the existing articles of incorporation and the instructions on the reverse of this form. Determine those items to be changed and set forth the number identifying the paragraph in the articles of incorporation being changed and how the amended paragraph is to read.) RESOLVED, THAT the articles of incorporation be amended as follows: Article II of the Articles of Incorporation shall be amended in its entirety to read as follows: Article II The name of the Corporation is White River Ag Products, Inc. FILING FEE - $40.00 See instructions, suggestions and procedures on following pages. DFI/CORP/4(R02/05/04) Use of this form is voluntary. 1 of 3 B. Amendment(s) adopted on (Indicate the method of adoption by checking (X) the appropriate choice below.) In accordance with sec. 180.1002, Wis. Stats. (By the Board of Directors) OR I In accordance with sec. 180.1003, Wis. Stats. (By the Board of Directors and Shareholders) OR |In accordance with sec. 180.1005, Wis. Stats. (By Incorporators or Board of Directors, before issuance of shares) / C. Executed on ii'ifc-H ',^2 (Date) / (Signature) Title:LXJPresident|—|Secretary Craig Vernon, President or other officer title K President This document was drafted by (Printed name) Travis R. Mueller, Esq. (Name the individual who drafted the document) INSTRUCTIONS (Ref. sec. 180.1006 Wis. Stats, for document content) Submit one original and one exact copy to Dept. of Financial Institutions, P 0 Box 7846, Madison WI, 53707-7846, together with a FILING FEE of $40.00 payable to the department. Filing fee is non- refundable. (If sent by Express or Priority U.S. mail, address to 345 W. Washington Ave., 3rd Floor, Madison WI, 53703). The original must include an original manual signature, per sec. I80.0I20(3)(c), Wis. Stats. NOTICE: This form may be used to accomplish a filing required or permitted by statute to be made with the department. Information requested may be used for secondary purposes. If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Corporate & Consumer Services at 608-261-7577. Hearing- impaired may call 608-266-8818 for TDY. DFI/CORP/4I(R02/05/04) 2 of 3 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT - Stock, For-Profit Corporation r Kinley Weaver, Paralegal Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. 1000 North Water Street, Suite 1700 Milwaukee, WI 53202 L A Your return address and phone number during the day:( (4lf^ 298- 8 718 INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) A. State the name of the corporation (before any change effected by this amendment) and the text of the amendment(s). The text should recite the resolution adopted (e.g., "Resolved, that Article 1 of the articles of incorporation be amended to read: ...... (enter the amended article). If an amendment provides for an exchange, reclassification or cancellation of issued shares, state the provisions for implementing the amendment if not contained in the amendment itself. B. Enter the date of adoption of the amendment(s). If there is more than one amendment, identify the date of adoption of each. Mark (X) one of the three choices to indicate the method of adoption of the amendment(s). By Board of Directors - Refer to sec. 180.1002 for specific information on the character of amendments that may be adopted by the Board of Directors without shareholder action. By Board of Directors and Shareholders - Amendments proposed by the Board of Directors and adopted by shareholder approval. Voting requirements differ with circumstances and provisions in the articles of incorporation. See sec. 180.1003, Wis. Stats., for specific information. By Incorporators or Board of Directors - Before issuance of shares - See sec. 180.1005, Wis. Stats., for conditions attached to the adoption of an amendment approved by a vote or consent of less than 2/3rds of the shares subscribed for. C. Enter the date of execution and the name and title of the person signing the document. The document must be signed by one of the following: An officer of the corporation (or incorporator if directors have not been elected), or a court-appointed receiver, trustee or fiduciary. A director is not empowered to sign. If the document is executed in Wisconsin, sec. 182.01 (3) provides that it shall not be filed unless the name of the person (individual) who drafted it is printed, typewritten or stamped thereon in a legible manner. If the document is not executed in Wisconsin, enter that remark. FILING FEE -$40.00. DF1/CORP/4I(R02/05/04) 3 of 3 JOINT RECORD OF ACTION TAKEN BY CONSENT OF THE SHAREHOLDERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SUPERIOR AG PRODUCTS, INC. The undersigned shareholders and all of the directors of Superior Ag Products, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (the "Corporation"), adopt the followmg recital and resolutions in accordance with sections 180.0704 and 180.0821 of the Wisconsin Statutes: RECITAL The undersigned deem it to be in the best interests of the Corporation to change its name to White River Ag Products, Inc. RESOLUTIONS 1. Article II of the Articles of Incorporation shall be and is hereby amended to read as follows: Article II. The name of the Corporation is White River Ag Products, Inc. 2. The appropriate officer of the Coqwration is hereby authorized to take any and all actions and to execute and file all documents, including Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, necessary to effectuate the foregoing resolution. 3. The appropriate officers of the Corporation are hereby authorized, directed and empowered to take any and all actions and to execute and deliver any forms, documents and/or other instruments on behalf of the Corporation that are deemed necessary to effectuate the intent of the foregoing recitals and resolutions. Such forms, documents and/or other instruments may contain such provisions and be in such form as the officer or officers executing the same shall approve and his signature or signatures appearing thereon shall be conclusive evidence of his approval thereof. [Reminder of page intentionally left blank; signature page to follow] REINHART\7808900 2011. This Joint Record of Action is dated effective as of the ^__ day of September, SHAREHOLD?RS: (Ly^2^ Vemon REINHARTO808900 rt^WHITE RIVERSIAG PRODUCTS^ To whom it may concern: On this 28th day of March ^0^^ I, Craig Vernon, acting as President of WHITE RIVER AG PRODUCTS INC., a Wisconsin corporation under Chapter 180, Wisconsin Statutes (hereafter referred to as company) hereby authorize Cole Vernon to act as an agent with actual, express, or implied authority for the company at the direction of company directors. AGENT PRINCIPAL Craig/yernon President White River Ag Products Inc. IN WITTENSS WHEREOF ,-•;M^Mi^^ Kristie Milanowski Treasurer White River Ag Products Inc. 58330 Nelson Road, Mason, Wl 54856 | 715.765.7591 | www.whiteriverag.com Zoning Consulting/Real Estate Services LLC Disclosure ; 1.1 (we) acknowledge that Coldwell Banker Realty Iron River has no interest in Zoning Consulting/Real Estate Services LLC as Zoning Consulting/Real Estate Services LLC and Mike Furtak, owner of Zoning Consulting/Real Estate Services LLC are completely independent of Coldwelt Banker Realty Iron River for this zoning application transaction. 2. Mike Furtak is a licensed Realtor in Wisconsin working as a sates associate for Coldwell Banker Realty Iron River. 3.1 (we) grant permission to Mike Furtak and all vendors whdse services are required to obtain the desired zoning permits access to the subject property/properties. 4.1 (we) authorize Mike Furtak of Zoning Consulting/Reat Estate Services LLC to act as our agent to represent our interests during the application process to obtain the required zoning permit(s). 5.1 (we) acknowledge that we are responsible for all costs of services provided by vendors and/or other entities to obtain the required permit(s). 6. l(we) hereby understand that by contracting Mike Furtak and Zoning Consutting/Real Estate Services LLC there is NO GUARANTEE the desired permit(s) will be approved by the issuing authorities. Additionally there is no guarantee to the timeframe for the issuance of permits. 7. It is the responsibility of the property owner/contractor/plumber to obtain a Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) or sanitary permit if required. 8. Mike Furtak and Zoning Consulting/Real Estate Services LLC are only responsible to attempt to gain issuance of the necessary Land Use permit as agreed to. Mike Furtak and Zoning Consulting/Real Estate Services LLC will not act as a general contractor or project manager. 9. Any changes to the project after the application(s) have been submitted that requires amending the application is subject to a minimum $100 change fee. The undersigned parties have read and understand the above terms of this disclosure and agree to abide by all terms. Signature ////L/" _ Date: 9-19-2023yPrint Name: Craig Vernon Signature__ Date. Print Name: Tax ID 21533 Address 58765 Yderstad Rd, Mason, Wl54856 SPECIAL USE B/CONDITIONAL USE REVIEWCHECKLIST 1) [XJ Application is DATE STAMPED 2) |X| Is Zoning District filled in (upper right-hand corner of application) 3) |X| Is Shoreland filled in (upper right-hand comer of application) 4) |X| Copy of Recorded Deed(s) are attached a. All pages are needed 5) [Xj Copy of Tax Statement is attached 6) |X| Property ownership on Recorded Deed/Tax Statement matches Application 7) |X| Mailing Address of Applicant is filled out on Application 8) |x| Agents mailing address is filled out (needed for sending meeting packet) on Application 9) |X| Legal description on Deed matches Application 10) |X| Site Address/Tax ID is filled out on Application 11) |X| Acreage Amount is filled in Application 12) |X| Classification List is filled out on the Application 13) [XJ Describe exactly what they are asking for on the front of Application 14) |X| Application is signed a. |X| If Authorized Agent signed, letter of authorization included b. |X| If ownership is Trust or business, affidavit of authority is included 15) 1x1 Town Recommendation is attached a. |X| Property Ownership is same as Application b. [XJ Legal description is the same as Application c. |X| Site Address/Tax ID is the same as Application d. |X| Acreage Amount is same as Application e. |X| Describe exactly what they are asking for on the front of form 16) N/A Land Use is attached (if applicable) a. II Land use application is DATE STAMPED b. |_| Legal description is the same as Application c. II Land Use Review Checklist completed 17) |X| 300-foot public notice map and mailing labels is attached a. Include Tribal when they are within Reservation Land even though its privately owned 18) 1x1 Aerial GIS Map with subject lot(s) outlined and adjacent property owners is attached 19) |X| Site plan is attached with the following information included: a. 1x1 (North) is shown b. Xl Lot Dimensions are shown c. |X| Existing or proposed buildings with dimensions and floors/stories are shown 20) ]x| Application Fee Paid and |_| ATF is Paid (if applicable) a. || Land Use Fee is Paid (if applicable) II ATF is Paid (if applicable) b. ^ $30 Affidavit Fee Paid (Reg. of Deeds) 21) |X| Wisconsin Wetland Inventory Map is attached 22) |x| EIA is attached (if required) 23) Data Base has been reviewed to verify property is code compliant a. |_| All Structures have been permitted b. [_] Sanitary Permitted_When? c. I_I No violations Sanitary, etc.) Document Number State Bar of Wisconsin Form 5-2003 PERSONAL REPRESENTATFVE'S DEED Document Name THIS DEED, made between Terence W. Laske as Personal Representative of the estate of Mardelle M, Fuhs ("Decedent"), ("Grantor," whether one or more), and White River Ag Products, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation ("Grantee," whether one or more), Grantor conveys to Grantee, without warranty, the following described real estate, together with the rents, profits, fixtures and other appurtenant interests, in Bayfield County, State of Wisconsin ("Property") (if more space is needed, please attach addendum): The South Half of the Southeast Quaner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (S 1/2-SE1/4-NE1/4-NE1/4), Section Thirty-two (32), Township Forty-six (46) North, Range Five (5) West, Town of Kelly, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Document Number 2022R-596946 Daniel J. Heffaer Register of Deeds Bay&eld County, WI Recorded 10/28/2022 at 8:39 AM Recording Fee: $30.00 Transfer Fee: $36.00 Pages: 1 Electronically recorded Recording Area Name and Return Address Alex Mohrbacher dark & dark, LLC214 Main St W PO Box 389 Ashland.WI 54806 04-026-2-46-05-32-1 01-000-20000 This Parcel Identification Number (PIN) IS NOT homestead property. (is) (is not) Personal Representative by this Deed does convey to Grantee all of the estate and interest in the Property which Decedent had immediately prior to Decedent's death, and all of the estate and interest in the Property which the Personal Representative has since acquired. Dated /Q - ft<9 - ;Z^. _. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: '^<^*^*«^^. ^fs-^ejL/ * Terence W. Laske _(SEAL). AUTHENTICATION Signature(s) authenticated on TITLE: MEMBER STATE BAR OF WISCONSIN (If not,, authorized by Wis. Stat. § 706,06) THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: Alex Mohrbacher; SBN 1117900; Clark & dark LLC 214 MainStW, PO Box 389, Ashland, WI 54806 ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF WISCONSIN ASHLAND .(SEAL) ) )ss.COUNTY ) Personally came before me on October 20,2022 , the above-named Terence W. Laske, Personal Representative for the Estate ofMardelle M. Fuhs .v\^"""^. to me known to be the person(s) who exe<i}ite^kWftft<g®mi(r instryment and acknowledged the same, ^t<^^7>^s^ 'S.4^^2& = *Alex'Mohrbacher Notary Public, State ofJKi^consin ^ <p^ <\5^> \//5 $ My Commission (i?^ermane)it) (expires: —--<•. <-^>^—-^y)^^_^ —^;^OF^V^ (Signatures may be authenticntcd or Rcknowlcdged. Both are not necessary.)NOTE; THIS IS A STANDARD FORM. ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THIS FORM SHOULD BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED.PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S DEED © 2003 STATE BAR OF WISCONSIN FORM N0.5-2003 * Type name below signatures. Bayfield County Register of Deeds Document #2022R-596946 Page 1 of 1 Real Estate Bayfield County Property Listing Today's Date: 3/3/2023 Property Status: Current Created On: 3/15/2006 1:15:39 PM ^ Description Tax ID: PIN: Legacy PIN: Map ID: Municipality: STR: Description: Recorded Acres: Calculated Acres: Lottery Claims: First Dollar: Zoning: ESN: Tax Districts 1 04 026 041491 001700 Updated: 12/4/2022 21533 04-026-2-46-05-32-1 01-000-20000 026106508000 (026) TOWN OF KELLY S32 T46N R05W S 1/2 SE NE NE IN DOC 2022R-596946648 5.000 5.101 1 Yes — , (AGUl)AyiiucrttaraM: 1~ ~l 119 Updated: 3/15/2006 STATE COUNTi' TOWN OF KELLY SCHL-DRUMMOND TECHNICAL COLLEGE Ownership WHITE RIVER AG PRODUCTS INC Updated: 12/4/2022 MASON WI Billing Address: WHFTE RIVER AG PRODUCTS INC38355 NELSON RDMASON WI 54856 Mailing Address: WHITE RIVER AC PRODUCTS INC38355 NELSON RDMASON WI 54856 Site Address * indicates Private Road 58765 YDERSTAD RD Property Assessment 2022 Assessment Detail Code Acres Gl-RESIDENTIAL 5.000 2-Year Comparison 2021 Land: 13,000 Improved: 31,100 Total: 44,100 MASON 54856 Updated: 4/10/2019 Land 13,000 2022 13,000 31,100 44,100 Imp. 31,100 Change 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% -* Recorded Documents Updated: 3/15/2006 Q PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES DEED Date Recorded: 10/28/2022 2022R-596946 a CONVERSION Date Recorded: 447-17;469-311+ S TERMINATION OF DECEDENT'S INTEREST Date Recorded: 6/3/2003 2003R-482570 858-436 Property History N/A Ruth Hulstrom From: Ruth Hulstrom Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 10:03 AM To: 'ColeVernon' Cc: Mckenzie Slack Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit Cole, Comments needing to be addressed based on recent site plan submittal: 1) Need lot dimensions on site plan. 2) Need callout for the proposed office building on site plan. 3) Add note to site plan stating the following, "Trees plantings will be 6 to 12 feet in height when transplanted." 4) Does the EIA need to be updated given you are going from 46 to 44 sites and have changed the layout of the campground? Thanks, Ruth Hulstrom, AICP | Director Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washburn, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax:715-373-0114 Email: ruth.hulstt:om(S),bavfieldcounnT.wi.£o\r B^FIBLD From: Ruth Hulstrom Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 9:46 AM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Cc: Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit Received. Department will review and let you know if we have any remaining comments. Thanks, Ruth Hulstrom, AICP | Director Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washburn, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax:715-373-0114 Email: ruth.hulstrom®,bavfieldcounn-.wi.£ov B^FIEUD From: Cole Vernon <cryernon@nprthernclearin&,com Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 11:47 AM To: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bavfieldcountv.wi.goy> Cc: Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bavfieldcountv.wi.gov> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit Hi Ruth, plan attached and answers below. A few remaining comments: 1. The most recent site plan you provided does not include lot dimensions or the 40-foot setback to alt property lines and road setback, which is 63 feet from centerline or 30 feet from right-of-way, whichever is greater. Revised plan attached with setbacks shown. 2. Application and town board form state 46 sites but most recent site plan states 44, see attachment 1. Can you confirm department can update these documents to 44 from 46 sites? Yes only 44 campsites now due to the relocation of the stormwater basin. 3. Can you confirm that the department can dispose of previously received site plans, see attachment 2? Yes, the original site plans received can be disposed. 4. Can you confirm that the department can update the attached typical to indicate 44 vs 46 sites? Yes, the campsites will still have the same typical layout. 5. The department cannot find evidence that a balsam fir is a fast-growing species of tree, can the applicant provide documentation of this? The trees we will be planting will be 6 to 12 feet in height when we transplant them. 6. Has the site been staked and are the tot boundaries flagged or marked so staff can verify setbacks? Yes. ColeVernon ;^| NORTHERN CLEARING INC PJ71S.6816646 F] 715.^2.9405 2S190,STATE HIGHWAY W ASHLAND,VM54M»6 WWW. NORTH ERNCLEAR ING.COM From: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bavfieldcountv.wi.gov> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 8:39 AM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Cc: Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bavfieldcountv.wi.gov> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit I CAUTION: External Sender. Please do not click on links or open attachments from senders you do not trust. Noted thanks. Ruth Hulstrom, AICP | Director Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washbum, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax: 715-373-0114 Email: ruth.hulstrorn@-bavfieldcountv.wi.2rov E^yFIEIJD From: Cole Vernon <crvernon(a)northernclearing.com> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:29 AM To: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bavfieldcounty.wi.gov> Subject: Re: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit Yes, the sanitary system is going to be used. From: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 5:43:55 PM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com>; Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgystafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit I CAUTIONS Do you know if the sanitary system servicing the house was properly abandoned or will it be utilized for the new office? Thanks, Ruth Hulstrom, AICP | Director Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washbum, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax: 715-373-0114 Email: ruth.hulstrotn(%bayfieldcounty.wi.^ov B^SfFIELD From: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 3:01 PM To: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov>; Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: Re: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit The house is gone, and I believe the other structures are either completely removed or at the end of the process of removing. From: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 3:57:01 PM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com>; Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit u Thanks Cole. I cannot recall if we asked this before but there is or was an existing residence on the subject property, correct? Has it or will it be removed? There is nothing in the site plan showing that any of the buildings shown on the 2020 county aerial will remain, see highlighted below. Thanks, Ruth Hulsttom, AICP | Director Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washbum, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax: 715-373-0114 Email: ruth.hulstrorn(a),bayfieldcounty.wi.gov BWFIELD From: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2:30 PM To: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov>; Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: Re: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit Thanks Ruth, I will get back to you with these. From: Ruth Hulstrom <njth.Jiulstrom@bayfieldcountv.wi,gQy> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 3:06:11 PM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com>; Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bavfieldcounty.wi.gov> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson(5)northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit I CAUTION: External Sender. Please do not click on links or open attachments from senders you do not trust Cole, Apologies for the delay in reviewing and responding to your email. A few remaining comments: 1. The most recent site plan you provided does not include lot dimensions or the 40-foot setback to all property lines and road setback, which is 63 feet from centerline or 30 feet from right-of-way, whichever is greater. (c) Campground and Park Setbacks. There shali be a minimum yard setback of forty (40) feet at all lot lines of the park and the park shall conform to the normal setback for permanent structures from highways, roads, and shorelines. This setback shall not apply to internal access roads within a park. is»si)6,'i;i976) (b) Highway and Bluff or Bank Setbacks. (:s;®:fi.'i/i976;], (A5i,'25<'20oo): i:A)io/3i,'-20i7) Class of Highway State & Federal County Town Setback from Centeriine 110' 75" 63' Setback from Right of Way Line 50' whichever is greater 42' whichever is greater 30' whichever is greater 2. Application and town board form state 46 sites but most recent site plan states 44, see attachment 1. Can you confirm department can update these documents to 44 from 46 sites? 3. Can you confirm that the department can dispose of previously received site plans, see attachment 2? 4. Can you confirm that the department can update the attached typical to indicate 44 vs 46 sites? 5. The department cannot find evidence that a balsam fir is a fast-growing species of tree, can the applicant provide documentation of this? 6. Has the site been staked and are the lot boundaries flagged or marked so staff can verify setbacks? We will need these comments addressed no later then Thursday, June 20th at 9 am in order to place the item on the July 18th P&Z Committee agenda. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, Ruth Hulsttom, AICP | Director Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washbum, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax: 715-373-0114 Email: ruth,hulstrQni®,bavfieldcountY,wL^^ P-^yFIET^D From: Ruth Hulstrom Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 2:13 PM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com>; Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit Cole, Thanks. We will get this reviewed and let you know if we have any remaining questions. Ruth Hulstrom, AICP | Director Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washburn, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax: 715-373-0114 Email: tuth.hulstiorn(S)bavfieldcountv.wi.2rov B^yFIET.D From: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 2:11 PM To: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov>; Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack(5)baYfieldcounty.wi.gov> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson(S)northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit New plan attached, should have everything listed nicely and labelled properly. Cole Vernon ^ NORTHERN CLEARING INC. P] 713.682.6646 | 2S190 STATE HIGHWAY I ^7 F] 713.682.9405 ] ASHLAND, Vfl 54806 WWV. NORTH EENCLEARINC.COM From: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:05 AM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com>; Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack(5)bavfieldcounty.wi.gov> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit I cAuti<^i8ii^a^^:.pi)8^&jift>i^iS^ Cole, Please be aware that the item will not be able to be placed on the June agenda since the remaining materials will not be provided this week and we have to send publishing notice by this Friday. The deadline for the July P&Z Committee meeting is June 7th. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Ruth Hulstrom, AICP | Director Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washbum, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax: 715-373-0114 Email: ruth.hulstfom(S>bavfieldcountv.wi.2-ov BAyFIELD From: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 7:16 AM To: Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov> Cc: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov>; Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit We have a modified plan in the works with an improved drainage basin and some other tweaks, hopefully will have it ready to go by next week. Thanks, Cole Vernon J^| NORTHERN CLEARING INC. P] 715.682.6646 F] 7I3.682.9403 28190 STATE HIGHWAY 137ASHLAND,WI5«06 WWW.NORTHEINCLEARING.COM From: Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bavfieldcounty.wi.gov> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 9:14 AM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Cc: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov>; Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit [ CAUTION: External Sender. Please do not click on links or open attachments from senders you do not trust. Hi Cole, We just want to follow up and inquire whether you will be able to submit the information Ruth requested below by mid-week so that we can get you on the June agenda or not. Let us know either way, thanks! ]VIcKenzie From: Cole Vernon <crvernpn@northernclearing.com> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 1:35 PM To: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bavfieldcountv.wi.gov>; Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bavfieldcountY.w[.gpy> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit Understood Ruth, thanks for the update. Cole Vernon a^| NORTHERN CLEARING INC. P] 715.682.6046 | 2S190 STATE HIGHWAY I ^ F]-].?.HS2.9405 | ASHLAND, WI 34S06 WWW.NORTH E.kNCLFARrW.COM From: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bavfieldcountv.wi.gov> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 1:32 PM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon(S)northernclearing.com>; Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit I CAUTION: External Sender. Please do not click on links or open attachments from senders you do not trust. Cole, Given that we have received no updated landscape plan and it is past the noon hour, publishing notice has to be sent to the paper. Publishing is required for your request because a public hearing is required. Unfortunately, we will be unable to add this item to the May 16th Planning and Zoning Committee agenda. The deadline to receive the updated landscape plan is by May 3rd for the June 20th agenda. Best regards, Ruth Hulsttom, AICP | Ditector Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washbum, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax: 715-373-0114 Email: ruth.hulsttomf£>bavfieldcountv.wi.2-ov B^y FIELD From: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 9:24 AM To: Ruth Hulstrom <ryih.hulstrom@bavfieldcountv.wi.gov>; Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bavfieldcounty.wi.goy> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson(a)northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit I appreciate the clarification, I will have a map showing the screening plan for you today, it's going to look very much like your option 1. As far as quantities of trees go, has the department accepted percentages of types of trees to be used, in order to achieve the total screening required? e.g. 50% pine 30% cedar and 20% poplar—again that's just an example. I think giving a precise number (although we can try if that's what is normally expected) of trees is less helpful because we're going to keep planting until it's screened. Being nicely and totally surrounded by green makes for a better camping experience and is easier for us to continue to farm the surrounding field, so that is what it's going to be. Thanks, ColeVernon 1^1 NORTHERN CLEARING INC. P] 715A81&646 | 2S190 STATE HIGHLY 1?7 F] 715.682.941)5 | ASH1AND, VVl 34806 WWW.NORTHERNCIEARINC.COM From: Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bavfieldcounty.wi.gov> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 9:01 AM To: Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack(5)bavfieldcountv.wi.gov>; Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit |CAUTION:.8^ter^SwdieJ\'iHNW.dfrito.^^ . . .'. . .';—'.J^ . Cole, The department is looking to have enough detail in the site drawing or conceptual plan to verify you meet Bayfield County Sec. 13-1 -28(b)(6). We understand that it might be difficult to give us the exact details but it should be more detailed then what you have provided to date. We need to know the variety and number of evergreens proposed to be included in the screen so we can verify it meets the below requirements. (6) Uniess opaquely screened by existing vegetative cover, alt parks shall be screened by a temporary planting of fast-growing material capable of reaching a height of fifteen (15) feet or more, such as hybrid poplar, and a permanent evergreen planting such as Norway pine, the individual trees to be such a number and so arranged that within ten (10) years of planting to be such a number and so arranged that within ten (10) years of planting they will have formed an opaque screen. Such permanent planting shali be grown or maintained at a height of no less than fifteen (15) feet. (s.'s-m.'wsi Attached are examples of how you could accomplish this. Option 1: Include variety and number using callouts. 4 -W ? AND R05&-. WC;OFIA |-—_ •-AMiJRMAPlc——__ | LOT 1103 &14 '~i'~ f ^—.^—_ % "}"7^y^; t^&0]\ ^ 2CNE:3 9t? 'b-AIUii-KLA.^PF' 6 - W;N:. 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Will you be able to get the requested updates made by noon today? Best regards, Ruth Hulstrom, AICP | Director Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washbum, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax: 715-373-0114 Email: ruth.hulstrom(%bavfieldcountv.wi.£-ov B-^FIELD From: Mckenzie Slack <mckenz[e,slack@bavfieldcountv.wi.gov> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 7:27 AM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon@nprthernclearing.com> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com>; Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@)bavfieldcounty.wi.gov> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit Thank you for the setback map. Just to clarify, the blue is the new stormwater location or? Ruth will be following up regarding the screening requirements, if she hasn't already. Thanks! McKenzie 11 From: Cole Vernon <crvernon@)northerndearing.com> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:09 PM To: Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com>; Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bavfieldcounty.wi.gov> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit Map with setbacks is attached. And just to confirm I'm reading this correctly, you want to know the exact number of trees? ColeVernon i^| NORTHERN CLEARING INC. P] 713.682,6646 | 2?190 STATE HICHUAY 137 FJ715-682.N05 | ASH LAND, WI 54506 WWW. NORTH E,R NCLEARJNC.COM From: Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bavfieldcountv.wi.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 2:15 PM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com>; Ruth Hulstrom <ruth.hulstrom@bavfieldcounty.wi.gov> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit I CAUTION: External Sender. Please do not click on links or open attachments from senders you do not trust. In your email you state that the stormwater basin is proposed to be on tax ID 21533, but the site plan still shows it on tax ID 21534. You can either update the application to include tax ID 21534 in the request or show us on the site plan the new stormwater plan for tax ID 21533. Additionally, can you update the site plan to state what species of coniferous trees and how many of each you are proposing? There are certain screening requirements that need to be met and we want to make sure we have a good plan in place for the Committee to consider. Lastly, can you show the setback to the south and east lost lines on the site plan? Thanks again, McKenzie From: Mckenzie Slack Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:08 PM To: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: RE: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit Thanks Cole! I'll review and let you know if I need anything further. Best, McKenzie 12 From: Cole Vernon <crvernon@northernclearing.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:39 PM To: Mckenzie Slack <mckenzie.slack@bayfieldcountv.wi.gov> Cc: Brad Gustafson <bgustafson@northernclearing.com> Subject: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit You don't often get email from crvernon@northernclearing.com. Learn why this is important Hi McKenzie, attached are some drawings and answers to your bullet points. • Can you please provide the campsite dimensions? .pdf 2 • Can you show the 15' separation between RV pads? .pdf 2 • Please label and number the parking spots on the site plan .pdf 1 • Please show the setbacks to the campground (40' from lot lines) .pdf 1 • Please provide the vegetation species that will be in the buffer- there are screening requirements that we need to confirm. We will be using a mix of coniferous trees. • Will the proposed building service the general public or only the campers? Campers only • In the proposed building, can you describe the "light retail"? A sparse supply of the basic necessities a camper may have forgotten to bring along. • On one of the maps, in the building it states there will be living space, can you explain what that will entail? In this case, a living space means a communal area for campers to socialize and gather. • Because the stormwater basin will be on the parcel to the north, we will need to include that parcel in the request. We will need to update the application to add that parcel. Additionally, do you have any approvals from the DNR for the stormwater plan? We are working with the DNR now to adjust, and keep everything on the original parcel. • An item to consider: the drainfield is close to the infiltration basin... if there's a large rain event, this may affect the functionality of the drainfield. Noted. Thanks, ColeVernon 1^| NORTHERN CLEARING IN C P] 715,682.6646 F]7I.3.6S2.9405 28190 STATE HIGHWff 137 ASHLAND, m 54«06 WWW.NOItTHERNCI.EARING.COM 13 Mckenzie Slack From: Mckenzie Slack Sent: Friday, April 12, 2024 8:43 AM To: mfurtak11@gmail.com Cc: 'Craig Vernon' Subject: 58765 Yderstad Rd Conditional Use Permit Good Morning, We had the opportunity to review your conditional use permit for the proposed campground and need the following: Can you please provide the campsite dimensions? Can you showthe 15' separation between RV pads? Please label and numberthe parking spots on the site plan Please show the setbacks to the campground (40' from lot lines) Please provide the vegetation species that will be in the buffer- there are screening requirements that we need to confirm Will the proposed building service the general public or only the campers? In the proposed building, can you describe the "light retail"? On one of the maps, in the building it states there will be living space, can you explain what that will entail? Because the stormwater basin will be on the parcel to the north, we will need to include that parcel in the request. We will need to update the application to add that parcel. Additionally, do you have any approvals from the DNR for the stormwater plan? An item to consider: the drainfield is close to the infiltration basin... if there's a large rain event, this may affect the functionality of the drainfietd. Please let me know of any questions. Best, McKenzie Slack Assistant Zoning Administrator Bayfield County Planning & Zoning 117 E Fifth Street PO Box 58 Washbum,WI 54891 P: 715-373-3511 E: mckenzie.slack@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov B^y FIELD B^-VFIELD PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT 117 E 5th Street PO Box 58 Washburn, Wl 54891 (715)373-6138 Fax: (715)373-0114 zoning@bavfieldcountv.wi.gov www.bavfieldcounty.wi.gov/zoning July 1,2024 WHITE RIVER AG PRODUCTS INC 38355 NELSON RD MASON, Wl 54856 We are sending you this letter to advise you of the upcoming Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee Public Hearing and Meeting. This notice is also being sent to adjoining landowners; owners of land within 300 feet of the proposed use; the town clerk of the town in which the property is located, and the town clerk of any other town within 300 feet of the proposed use. This written notice is in regard to a Conditional Use Application for a Campflround (Public) operation submitted by White River An Products Inc. To obtain information regarding this request: please visit our web site: httD://www.bavfieldcountv.wi.ciov/198/Plannina-Zoning-Committee. Scroll down to Agendas & Minutes. Click on Most Recent Agenda. This matter will be addressed by the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee at their meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm in the County Board Room of the Bayfield County Courthouse, Washburn Wisconsin. Be advised; the Town of Kelly will consider this application prior to the Planning and Zoning Committee meeting (please call the Town Clerk to verify the date and time of their meeting and the date and time of the Plan Commission Meeting). If you wish to comment on this matter, you are invited to attend the hearing or write to the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department. If any person planning to attend this meeting has a disability requiring special accommodations, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department 24 hours before the scheduled meeting, so appropriate arrangements can be made. Note: Written and digital input pertaining to any agenda items will be accepted until noon the day prior to the Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting (Section 13-1-41(b)(1) and 13-1-41A(b)(2)). Subsequent input must be delivered in person at the meeting. Any aggrieved party may appeal the Planning and Zoning Committee's decision to the Board of Adjustment within 30-days of the final decision. Sincerely, Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department enc. public hearing notice ec: Jackie Roguski, Town Clerk, 63705 Vranes Rd, Ashland, Wl 54806 Mike Furtak, Authorized Agent, 6173 Iron Lake Rd, Iron River, Wl 54847 Adjacent Property Owners (10) Planning and Zoning Committee Members (5) Office File (Sent by Zoning) Application Packet (cover letter and notice) ** Please Note: Receiving approval from the Planning and Zoning Committee at the meeting does not authorize the beginning of construction or land use; you must first obtain land use application/permit card(s) from the Planning and Zoning Department. k/debsdata/zc/coverletter/2024/#7Ju]y re h Sent out: (7/1/2024) Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee Public Hearing and Public Meeting Thursday, July 18, 2024 4:00 P.M. Board Room, County Courthouse, Washburn, WI This meeting will be held in the Bayfield County Board Room. The public will be able to participate in the meeting in person or via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. Microsoft Teams Meeting Join the meetina now Meeting ID: 249 555 793 936 Passcode: YmmuYe Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,830148496# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 830 148 496# Committee Members: Charly Ray-Chalr, Fred Strand-Vice Chair, Dennis Pocemich, James Crandall, & Madelaine Rekemeyer 1. Call to Order of Public Hearing: 2. Roll Call: 3. Affidavit of Publication: 4. Public Comment - [3 minutes per citizen] 5. Review of Meeting Format - (Hand-Out Slips to Audience) 6. Public Hearing: (open for public comment) A. Paul Albert Isaksson (Port Wing) - reclamation plan B. Paul Albert Isaksson (Port Wing) - [Conditional Use] - Non-metallic mining renewal (sand & gravel) in an F-l zoning district C. Bolder Point LLC (Russell) - reclamation plan D. Bolder Point LLC (Russell) - [Conditional Use] - Nonmetallic mining renewal in a F-l zoning district E. White River Ag Products Inc., owner & Cole Vernon/Mike Furtak, agents (Kelly) - [Conditional Use] - Campground [Public] and EIA (44 site seasonal campground with an office/shower house/restroom/laundry building) in a F-1 zoning district 7. Adjournment of Public Hearing: 8. Call to Order of Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting: 9. Roll Call: k/debsdata/zc/agenda/#2024/#7julyPrepared by: reh (6/28/2024-6:51 am)Proofed By: Zoning Committee 10. New Business: (public comments at discretion of Committee) A. Paul Albert Isaksson (Port Wing) - reclamation plan B. Paul Albert Isaksson (Port Wing) - [Conditional Use] - Nonmetallic mining renewal (sand & gravel) in a F-l zoning district C. Bolder Point LLC (Russell) - reclamation plan D. Bolder Point LLC (Russell) - [Conditional Use] - Nonmetallic mining renewal in a F-l zoning district E. White River Ag Products Inc., owner & Cole Vernon/Mike Furtak, agents (Kelly) [Conditional Use] - Campground [Public] and EIA (44 site seasonal campground with an office/shower house/restroom/laundry building) in a F-1 zoning district F. Charles A & Darla K Humpal (Barnes) - [Special Use B] - Residential garage in a C zoning district and shoreland zone G. Kurt Brandt (Grand View) - [Special Use B] - Residential garage in a C zoning district and shoreland zone H. Jason & Amy Baldwin (Delta) - [Special Use B] - Home-based business (ATV/UTV rentals) in a R-l zoning district and shoreland zone with wetlands ll.Other Business D. Minutes of Previous Minutes: (June 20, 2024) E. Committee Members discussion(s) regarding matters of the P & Z Dept. 13. Monthly Report / Budget and Revenue 14-Adjournment Ruth Hulstrom, AICP / Director Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department Note: Any aggrieved party may appeal the Planning and Zoning Committee's decision to the Board of Adjustment within 30-days of the final decision. Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should contact the Planning and Zoning office at 373-6138, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made. Please Note: Receiving approval from the Planning and Zoning Committee does not authorize the beginning of construction or land use; you must first obtain land use application/permit card(s) from the Planning and Zoning Department. k/debsdata/zc/agenda/#2024/#7july Prepared by: reh (6/28/2024-6:51 am) Proofed By; Zoning Committee ^d jl 1^ P© ^ 1ffT:in Mi K ^ ^? T'F [iWi ?!':S BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE JULY 18. 2024, AT 4:00 P.M. BOARD ROOM, COUNTY COURTHOUSE WASHBURN, WISCONSIN The Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee of the County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. in the Board Room of the Bayfield County Courthouse in Washburn Wisconsin relative to the following: Paul Albert Isaksson request a conditional use permit to continue operating the existing non- metallic mine (consisting of sand and gravel). Property is a Forestry-1 zoning district; a 20-acre parcel (Tax ID# 28167), described as E 1/2 of SE % of the SE 1/4 less highway in Doc # 337418, in Section 12, Township 50 North, Range 8 West, Town of Port Wing, Bavfield County, Wl. Included in this request will be the requirement(s) of the reclamation plan, which will be addressed separately. Bolder Point LLC request a conditional use permit to continue operating the existing non-metallic mine. Property is two (2) parcels. Parcel #1 is a Forestry-1 zoning district; a 13.36-acre parcel (Tax ID# 38850); described as a parcel in SE % of the NE 1A less parcels in Doc # 2016R-565223 & 2022R-595287; and Parcel #2 is a Forestry-1 zoning district; a 6.192-acre parcel (Tax ID# 38851); described as a parcel in SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 in Doc # 2024R-603303. Both parcels are in Section 22, Township 51 North, Range 4 West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wl. Included in this request will be the requirement(s) of the reclamation plan, which will be addressed separately. White River Ag Products Inc., owner & Cole Vernon/Mike Furtak, agents request a conditional use permit to construct and operate a [Campground, [Public] (*EIA required)] consisting of a 44 site seasonal campground with an office/shower house/restroom/laundry building. Property is a Forestry-1 zoning district; a 5-acre parcel (Tax ID# 21533), described as S 1/^ of SE % of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 in Doc # 2022R-596946, in Section 32, Township 46 North, Range 5 West, Town of Kelly, Bayfield County, Wl. Included in this request will be the reguirement(s) of the Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA). Immediately following the public hearing, the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee may approve, modify and approve, or disapprove the proposed items and/or amendments and formulate and adopt its recommendations to the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors with respect thereto (if applicable). Copies of all items, petition(s) and/or proposed amendments are available online at (https://www. bavfieldcountv.wi.gov/198/Planninfl-Zoninfl-Committee). Scroll down to Agendas & Minutes. Click on Most Recent Agenda. All interested parties are invited to attend said hearing to be heard. Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should contact the Planning and Zoning office at 373-6138, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made. Immediately after the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning k/debsdata/zc/phnotice/2022/#4apr21 Proofed by:. Prepared by: dak (3/18/2022-4:53 pm)Zoning Committee Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting. If further information is desired, please contact the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department, at the Courthouse, Washburn, Wisconsin - Telephone (715) 373-6138 or visit our website: http://www.baYfieldcountv.wi.flov/zoninfl. Ruth Hulstrom, AICP / Director Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department k/debsdata/zc/phnotice/2022/#4apr21 Proofed by:. Prepared by: dak (3/18/2022-4:53 pm)Zoning Committee Planning and Zoning Committee B-A-YFIELD StaffReport Meeting Date: July 18, 2024 Agenda Item: White River Ag Products Inc., owner & Cole Vemon/Mike Furtak, agents (Kelly) - [Conditional Use] - Campground [Public] and EIA (44 site seasonal campground with an office/shower house/restroom/laundry building) in a F-1 zoning district Report Date: July 17, 2024 Prepared by: Ruth Hulstrom, AICP - Director Request Summary: White River Ag Products Inc., owner, and Cole Vemon and Mike Furtak, agents, are requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Campground on a 5-acre parcel that is F-l, Forestry-1 and identified as Tax ID 21533. The owner would like to construct a 44-site seasonal RV campground with an office building/shower house/restroom/laundry building. The use of the property and the EIA submitted with the request appears to appropriately address the concerns of the Ordinance. The Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance requires the following: Creation and Management. The following requirements shall apply to the creation and management of all parks: (1) The minimum size of a campground or camping resort shall be three (3) acres. (2) The maximum number of sites shall be ten ( 10) per acre and the maximum number of camping units shall be one (1) per site, except that ten percent (10%) of the total number of sites can be constmcted and used as dual sites. (3) Each site shall be plainly marked and surfaced with compacted sand, gravel, blacktop, or concrete, except for tent sites. (4) Each camping unit shall be separated from other camping units by a yard not less than fifteen (15) feet. (5) There shall be one (1) automobile parking space for each site, plus one extra parking space for every three (3) sites. (6) Unless opaquely screened by existing vegetative cover, all parks shall be screened by a temporary planting offast-growing material capable of reaching a height of fifteen (15) feet or more, such as hybrid poplar, and a permanent evergreen planting such as Norway pine, the individual trees to be such a number and so arranged that within ten (10) years of planting to be such a number and so arranged that within ten (10) years of planting they will have formed an opaque screen. Such permanent planting shall be grown or maintained at a height of no less than fifteen (15) feet. (7) All campgrounds and camping resorts shall conform to the requirements ofCh. ATCP 79, Wis. Adm. Code. Campground and Park Setbacks. There shall be a minimum yard setback of forty (40) feet at all lot lines of the park and the park shall conform to the normal setback for permanent structures from highways, roads, and shorelines. This setback shall not apply to internal access roads within a park. The Town has approved the request, giving the following reasoning, "Meet our comprehensive plan. May provide a housing source for seasonal workers". The Health Department will need to be contacted to secure the appropriate licenses. above expectationsP^FIELD PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT 117 East fiifth Street PO Box 58 Washbum, Wl 54891(715) 373-6138 Fax: (715)373-0114 E-mail:zoninct<8>bavfieldcountv.wLgoy Web Site: www.bavfieldcountv.wi.yov August 29, 2024 r --^^-^White River Ag Products Inc. c/o Cole Vernon 38355 Nelson Rd Mason, Wl 54856 .„, • _ Note: Incomplete and/or unfinished applications expire 4 months from the date of this letter. RE: Conditional Use Application (Classification List: a [Campground, [Public] (*EIA required)] / Ordinance: Section 13-1-28) requesting EIA review and a campground consisting of a 44-site seasonal campground with an office/shower house/restroom/laundry building. Property is a Forestry-1 zoning district; a 5-acre parcel (Tax ID# 21533), described as S 1/2 of SE % of the NE % oftheNE%inDoc#2022R-596946, in Section 32, Township 46 North, Range 5 West, Town of Kelly, Bayfield County, Wl. Mr. Vernon: Apologies for the delay in communication. As you know, the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee conducted a public hearing / meeting on July 18, 2024, where your agent, Michael Furtak, informed the Committee of your application for the above mentioned. After discussion and review, the Planning and Zoning Committee approved your request with condition(s) based upon consistency with the Bayfield County Zoning ordinance related to community welfare and economic impacts. The approval includes the following: > Classification List: [Campground, [Public] (*EIA required)] / Ordinance: Title 13, Section 13-1-28) o Granted: A campground with an office/shower house/restroom/laundry building in a Forestry-1 district. Additional Conditions placed by (Planning and Zoning Dept) *:* Comply with requirements of the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance •:* Land use permits shall be required for any new residence, any building or structure erected, relocated, rebuilt, or structurally altered »:» Land use permits shall be obtained prior to the initiation of construction or a change in land use <:< Must Meet and Maintain Setbacks »:* Requirements (e.g., permits/licensing/tax) of Local Town, Village, City, State or Federal agencies must be met •:» You are responsible for complying with state and federal laws concerning construction near or on wetlands, lakes, and streams »:» Building may not be used for Human Habitation or Living Space. »:» Sanitation requirements must be met (if applicable) «:* Additional conditions may be placed and need to be adhered to at the time of permit issuance Congratulations on obtaining this approval. Be advised any aggrieved party has the right to appeal this decision to the Board of Adjustment within thirty (30) days. Enclosed is a copy of the affidavit prepared by this Dept. setting forth the terms and conditions of your permit. Your $30 check and the original affidavit will be taken to the Reg. of Deeds Office for recording. After recordation, your permit card will be mailed to you provided all requirements have been met and/or submitted. Please note, receiving approval from the Planning and Zoning Committee at the meeting, does not authorize the beginning of construction or land use, you must first obtain individual land use application(s) / permit(s) from the Planning and Zoning Department. Terms and conditions of your permit shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, all current and future owners of such property. Also, this permit entitles you to the work specifically described in the application and plans, and as limited by any conditions of this permit. No changes in the project or plans may be made without prior approval of the Bayfield County Zonins Committee. The issuance of this permit does not relieve you of your responsibility to obtain a permit or approval required by your township, State of Wl, or federal authority (i.e., US Army Corps of Engineers). Be advised your Conditional Use permit shall automatically terminate 24 months from its date of issuance if the authorized building activity, land alteration or use has not begun within such time. If your Conditional Use is discontinued for 36 consecutive months, the permit authorizing it shall automatically terminate, and any future use of the building(s) or property to which the permit pertained shall conform to Ordinance. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Planning and Zoning Director and/or Planning and Zoning Committee, may request a public hearing before the Board of Adjustment. The appeal notice shall be filed with the Planning and Zoning Director within thirty (30) days after written notice of the order or decision appealed from was sent by first class mail to the aggrieved party. Thank you for your cooperation and please let our office know if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely,^Ruth Hulstrom, Director Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department enc: copy of affidavit ec: Michael Furtak, agent, 6173 Iron Lake Rd, Iron River, Wl 54847 Jackie Roguski, Town Clerk, 63705 Vranes Rd, Ashland, Wl 54806 Office File Drafted by: Bayfield Co Planning and Zoning Dept (dak-8/16/2024-7:43am) k:zc/letters/2024/#7july182024/whiteriverag/furtak Proofed by: REH AFFIDAVIT DOCUMENT NUMBER2024R-60453SOn July 18, 2024, the owner(s) were granted by the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee a: Conditional Use 13-1-41 Classification List Campground, [Public] (*EIA required) Ordinance Title 13, Section 13-1-28 | Bayfield County Zoning DANIEL J. HEFFNER REGISTER OF DEEDS BAYFIELD COUNTY. Wl RECORDED 08/30/2024 AT 8:00 AM RECORDING FEE: $30.00 PAGES: 3 Requested Requesting EIA review and a campground consisting of a 44-site seasonal campground with an office/shower house/restroom/laundry building Property Owner: White River Ag Products Inc./ c/o Cole Vernon Property Description: See Exhibit A attached This use of the property is subject to the following terms and conditions: > Classification List: [Campground, [Public] (*EIA required)] / Ordinance: Title 13, Section 13-1-28) o Granted: A campground with an office/shower house/restroom/laundry building in a Forestry-1 district. Additional Conditions placed by (Planning and Zoning Dept) *:* Comply with requirements of the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance *:* Land use permits shall be required for any new residence, any building or structure erected, relocated, rebuilt, or structurally altered *:* Land use permits shall be obtained prior to the initiation of construction or a change in land use *:* Must Meet and Maintain Setbacks *:* Requirements (e.g., permits/licensing/tax) of Local Town, Village, City, State or Federal agencies must be met *:* You are responsible for complying with state and federal laws concerning construction near or on wetlands, lakes, and streams *:* Building may not be used for Human Habitation or Living Space. *:* Sanitation requirements must be met (if applicable) *:* Additional conditions may be placed and need to be adhered to at the time of permit issuance The purpose of this affidavit is to make the foregoing a matter of public record in the office of the Bayfield County Register of Deeds, per Bayfield County Plannino & Zoninci Ordinance, Title 1_3, Chapter 1_^_Article_C, Section J 3-1-41: "If a conditional use permit is approved with conditions, an appropriate record shall be made of the land use and structures permitted, and prior to the issuance of the permit the Zoning Department shall record with the Bayfield County Register of Deeds an affidavit prepared by the Zoning Department setting forth the terms and conditions of the permit and a legal description of the property to which they pertain. The recording fee shall be paid by the applicant. The terms and conditions of the permit shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of all current and future owners of the property to which it pertains un/ess othenwise expressly provided by the permit, or unless the permit terminates under subsection (d) of this section." Also, this permit entitles you to the work specifically described in the application and plans, and as limited by any conditions of this permit. No changes in the project or plans may be made without prior approval of the Bayfield County Zoning Committee. The issuance of this permit does not relieve you of your responsibility to obtain a permit or approval required by your township, State of Wl, or federal authority (i. e., US Army Corps of Engineers). Be advised your conditional use permit shall automatically terminate 24 months from its date of issuance if the authorized building activity, land alteration or use has not begun within such time. If your conditional use is discontinued for 36 Drafted by: Bayfield Co Planning & Zoning Dept/ (dak-8/16/2024) k/affidavit/2024/#7july182024/whiteriverag/vernon/furtak Proofed by: REH cansecutive months, the permit authorizing it shall automatically terminate, and any future use of the building(s) or property to which the permit pertained shall conform to Ordinance. Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Dept. Governmental Official Printed Name and Title: Ruth E Hulstrom, Director Signature of Governmental Official:^t£: On this -2^ day of (^_, 2024 This instrument was signed before me in the State of Wisconsin, County of Bayfield on this S^lV^_day of Fktc'An-J- 2024. by: v^rr<V^^ ' fcn. njum .v^y OTotary Public; J- My commission expires on: -^^rt\\'0<0 \i:^X?€E>'. Receiving approval from the Planning and Zoning Committee at the meeting does not authorize the beginning of construction or land use; you must first obtain land use apDlication/permit card(s) from the Zoning Department. Drafted by: Bayfield Co Planning & Zoning Dept / (dak-8/16/2024) k/affidavit/2024/#7july182024/whiteriverag/vernon/furtak Proofed by: REH Exhibit A The South Half of (he Southeast Quarter of (tie Nortfaeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (S l/2.-SBI/4-NEl/^NBl/4). Section Thlrty-two (32), Towniihjp Rirty-sk (4€) North, Range Five (5) WesE.Town of KdJy, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. ^w,^TTE ^«slMIIB?"l(r*"te^ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS 9mA Yderstad Rd Campground Town ofKelly, Bayfield County, Wisconsin ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS YDERSTAD RD CAMPGROUND PREPARED FOR: WHITE RIVER AG PRODUCTS INC PREPARED BY:WESLIE ENGINEERING GROUP 65635 SHADY LANE IRON RIVER, Wl 54847 ,-•>•" """««„ Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) for Yderstad Rd Campground Page i Table of Contents Title Page Table of Contents Page 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION ........................................................................................ 1 2.0 SUMMARY STATEMENT...................................................................................................................... 1 3.0 NATURE OF THE SITE AND SURROUNDING AREAS ...................................................................... 2 4.0 THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNED ALTERATIONS................................................ 3 5.0 IMPACT OF THE DEVELOPMENT ON THE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS....................................... 4 6.0 ALTERNATIVES TO PROPOSED ACTION ......................................................................................... 4 7.0 ECONOMIC-SOCIAL IMPACT.............................................................................................................^ List of Appendices Appendix A Ownership Information Appendix B Photos Appendix C Figures Appendix D Soil Test Pits Appendix E Grading Plans Appendix F Wisconsin 2020 Statewide Forest Action Plan and Wiscland PDFs Appendix G Endangered Resources Review Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) Yderstad Rd Campground Page iii March 4, 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANAYLIS Yderstad Road Campground, Town of Kelly, Wisconsin Prepared for White River Ag Products Inc 1.0 Project Description and Location The area analyzed herein is the proposed location ofYderstad Rd Public Campground consisting of 46 RV sites with water and sewer hook ups and a main office building. The property is an Fl-Forestry zoning district and a 5-acre parcel located in Section 32, Township 46 North, Range 5 West, Town ofKelly in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The property address is 58765 Yderstad Rd, Mason, WI 54856. The property is owned by White River Ag Products Inc. The property is bordered on the north and west by agricultural land owned by White River Ag Products Inc, to the south by agricultural land owned by Superior Ag Products Inc and Nancy J Iverson, and to the east by Yderstad Rd and beyond that agricultural land owned by White River Ag Products Inc. See Appendix A for ownership and riparian ownership information. The following sections answer the questions specified in Bayfield County Ordinance Title 13, Article C, Section 13-1-42 Environmental Impact Analysis. Questions are copied verbatim and are shown in blue. See Appendix B for site photos. 2.0 Summary Statement a. What is the overall anticipated impact of the projects on the environment? Based on this question, prepare a summary statement from the results of the following impact analysis. The impacts from the proposed campground project will have effects typical of grading projects. Soil erosion during construction and increased runofffrom added impervious areas and loss of habitat are some concerns. The site will be required to obtain a construction site stormwater permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The stormwater permit will require that best management practices be installed prior to and during land disturbing activities. The best management practices will mitigate concerns of soil erosion. Peak flow and post construction sediment removal will also be required by WDNR. NR151 requires peak flow attenuation for the lyr-24hr and 2yr-24hr storm events, an 80% reduction ofTSS, and infiltration ofstormwater runoff. The performance standards of NR151 will be met by the development of a stonnwater management plan that is submitted and reviewed by WDNR staff. While some impact to upland habitat will occur as a result of Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) for Yderstad Rd Campground Page 1 the project, the impacts are consistent with previous campground projects within Bayfield County. 3.0 Nature of the Site and Surrounding Areas b. Characterize the local and regional topography and geology, especially those factors pertinent to the proposed development. The proposed campground ground surface elevation varies from lOOOfit to 1024ft with slopes ranging from 2% to 9%. c. Describe the soil types of the area to be developed and include a soils map from the Soil Conservation Service. The soil type of the area is primarily made up ofNeconish loamy fine sand soil with 0-3% slopes, and a hydrologic group A rating. See NRCS Soils Maps in Appendix C, along with other figures. d. Provide the results ofpercolation tests and core samples and list all foreseen limitations for streets and roads, dwellings and foundations. See Appendix D for test pit data and Appendix E for test pit locations. e. Describe the water resources of the region, including pertinent information on lakes (size, shape, location, important chemical-physical data if requested), streams and groundwater. The closest body of water is an unnamed stream approximately 800ft southwest of the southwest comer of the project boundaries. The unnamed stream has not data available on the WDNR surface water data viewer (SWDV). The unnamed stream is not shown to be an ORW/ERW and is not on the 303d list of impaired waters. f. Characterize the existing vegetation of the area to be developed, showing the distribution of the vegetative types on an attached map. The project area is located in the Superior Coastal Plain region of Wisconsin, an agriculture region ofBayfield County, and vegetative cover in the area is approximately 15% tree covered and 85% grasses and old farmstead. Poplar and Boxelder dominate the tree population along with scattered white and red pine, and birch. A handful ofspmce and fir are present. Grasses dominate the smaller vegetation population and are present on 100% of the property. Some scattered ferns, wild strawberry, mushrooms, mullein, tansy, milkweed, and goldenrod are also present. The Wiscland2 data set and available pdfmap was reviewed and a site visit confirmed the site to be mostly grassland. The Wiscland2 data set is too large to attach, but is publicly available through the WDNR's website https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/maps/WISCLAND. See Appendix F for the Wisconsin 2020 Statewide Forest Action Plan and Wiscland PDFs. g. Summarize present land use patterns, indicating both the nature and the extent of land use in the proposed site and in the surrounding area. The project area is an old farmstead with scattered trees. The surrounding areas to the north, west and south are in agricukural use. East of the property lies Yderstad Rd. Across the road to the east is property owned by White River Ag Products Inc which is also in agricultural use. See Appendix B for site photos. See Appendix C for figures including aerial photo, topographic map, WWI map, soil survey, WDNR remediation site map, and ground water - source water protection area map. Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) for Yderstad Rd Campground Page 2 4.0 The Proposed Development and Planned Alterations a. Provide a map showing the proposed lot locations and boundaries, as well as other important data such as locations of proposed buildings, roads, and easements. See grading plans in Appendix F. b. Describe in detail, all proposed land alterations and provide a large scale topographic map (contour interval 10 feet or less, preferably 2 feet) of those proposed alterations. Consider landscaping details (list all provisions for limiting soil erosion), draining or filling of wetlands, shoreland alterations, and whether the proposed alterations comply with this chapter. The proposed campground consists primarily of 46 RV campsites, a parking lot with approximately 16 parking spots, an office building, and one access point from the town road. The site will have two drinking wells installed, one near the additional parking lot to supply the campsites and one near the northeast comer of the proposed office building to supply the office building as well as sewer lines that will connect to a conventional septic system. See attached drawings in Appendix F for location of the proposed wells and septic. c. Describe proposed alterations of the existing vegetation, and include any provisions being made to preserve or supplement the existing vegetation. Debris from the old homestead and any dead trees and shrubs will be removed from the entire site. Trees, shrubs, any forest understory, grasses, and topsoil will be removed from RV campsite locations, internal driveways, office building and parking lot areas. Vegetation will be preserved in areas not identified for development. Revegetation of disturbed areas will generally be accomplished through placement of salvaged topsoil and seeding and mulching the disturbed areas. Trees will be planted to create a buffer screen. d. Describe plans to dispose of storm and melt water runoff. Stormwater and melt water runoffwill be treated onsite to the requirements of NR151 and NR216 code via an infiltration basin. The development area is not tributary to any navigable waterways. e. Describe the proposed waste disposal system: a. What type of sewage disposal system is anticipated? There are 46 campsites proposed each with onsite sanitary sewer hookup. Sanitary sewer will be treated onsite through a conventional septic drain field system. b. What is the anticipated volume of sewerage to be generated? An average of 30 gallons per day (GPD) ofwastewater flow would be generated per site. There are 46 sites proposed. At full capacity, the campground would generate an average of 1380 GPD ofwastewater flow. c. What are the proposed plans for solid waste disposal? A dumpster will be provided on site for garbage and solid waste disposal. d. Describe the locations and estimated demands of proposed wells. An average of 30 gallons per day (GPD) ofwastewater flow would be generated per site. There are 46 sites proposed. At full capacity, the campground would require an average of 1380 GPD of fresh water. The construction of two wells is proposed for the project. One well will supply the proposed office building and the second well will supply the campsites. Proposed well locations can be viewed on the site plans in Appendix E. Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) for Yderstad Rd Campground Page 3 5.0 Impact of the Development on the Natural Surroundings. a. List the species of fish, fowl, or land animals common to the area and their required habitats. What measures will be taken to preserve these habitat areas? Land animals common to this area include but not limited to deer, bear, rabbits, raccoon, skunks, turkey, and squirrel. An endangered resources assessment through the NHI Public Portal was conducted. This project is considered to be included in the no/low impact table, Activity 2-A6, which specifies that all species are exempt from needing an endangered resources review with exception to the Wood Turtle. Since this project is located more than 200ft from a suitable waterway, no further action is required by WDNR or US Fish and Wildlife Service. Habitat preservation is accomplished by minimizing the land disturbance foot-print. b. If the site has frontage on the navigable water: The site has no navigable water frontage. a. What allowances will be made for natural erosion processes? NA e. What provisions will be made to retard shoreline or bank erosion? NA f. What provisions will be made to avoid enrichment of the water bodies due to sewerage or runoff? NA g. How will surplus runofffrom fertilized lawns or fields or from roads be directed off the property? NA h. List any irreversible or irretrievable commitments or of resources that would be involved. None. 6.0 Alternatives to Proposed Action a. Possible alternatives to potentially problem causing aspects of the project should be discussed. The feasibility of the alternatives should also be brought out. One identified potential issue is erosion on disturbed slopes. There is no alternative to disturbing these slopes as the grading on these slopes is necessary for construction of the project and the stormwater BMPs required to provide TSS reduction and peak flow attenuation required by NR151 and NR216. The slopes founds on this site are not high risk. Proper installation and maintenance of erosion control devices will mitigate risk of sediment loss. Two alternatives to the project were considered. The first alternative is not building the campground at all. This option does not meet the project goals, does not improve the site and was therefore rejected. The second alternative was to locate the project elsewhere. Other land in that area currently owned White River Ag Products Inc is being used for agricultural purposes. This alternative was therefore rejected. 7.0 Economic-Social Impact a. Population: a. What is the maximum anticipated population of the development? Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) for Yderstad Rd Campground Page 4 The proposed campground consists of 46 RV sites. Generally, 4-8 people can sleep comfortably in a Class A and Class C RV, while Class B can comfortably sleep 2-4. Using a value of 8 people per RV site, the maximum anticipated population would be approximately 368 people. b. Estimate the total user days per year. The campground will be open seasonally as weather permits. Typically May through October. At full capacity the campground would be expected to hold 240 people an average of 4 days per week during the months of May through October (26 weeks) resulting in 24,960 user days estimated per year. c. Economic Benefits - Assessment of the expected economic benefits the community will receive. 1. Inputs into construction trade. 2. Increases in assessed property values. 3. Total anticipated tax revenue. 4. Increased retail sales. Tourism is a large part of the economy in the area. Outdoor sports attract visitors year-round. Restaurant, grocery, retail, and adventure service owners within a 15 mile radius of Mason depend on tourists. Increasing the availability of camping in the area would benefit all local restaurant, retail, grocery, and other small business owners, and m turn the local government and taxpayers in the area. Local construction and utility companies will also benefit. The surrounding communities will see the economic impact of 46 new families enjoying the natural resources and supporting the local businesses. As an example, if the campground is at an average of 75% capacity for the season, and on a low average each person spends $30 anywhere in the community during one weekend for 16 weeks, that's an additional $60,000.00 spent in the community for the season at a minimum. This would have a significant impact. Construction costs are going to be in the $500,000 dollar range and the economic impact to the campground alone should be $225,000 per year. Current land value would be taxed at a much higher rate dependmg on final assessments. b. Services: 1. Total length of proposed roads. No additional public roads are constructed as part of this project. 2. Estimated annual cost of snow plowing. The campground will not require any snow plowing as it won't be open during the winter season. 3. Assessment of potential traffic loads on roads leading from the subdivision to commercial centers. Yderstad Rd is a 20ft gravel road with an ADT of 15-20 vehicles. The campground would add traffic from up to 46 RV sites. 4. Estimated annual amount of solid waste generated. Using 0.921bs per person per day rate for solid waste production in campgrounds, an estimated 11 tons of solid waste would be generated annually. Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) for Yderstad Rd Campground Page 5 5. Estimated annual cost for schools. There would be no effect on the annual cost for schools. 6. Distance from the nearest hospital, responsible fire department, and full-time police headquarters. Ashland is home to Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. It's the closest hospital at 20 miles away. Ashland Police Station is also the closest police station. The Mason EMS and Ambulance is 5 miles away. 7. Distance to the nearest fire department. The Mason Fire Department and EMS, 5 miles away, is the nearest fire department. c. Assessment of the potential pressure placed on public recreational facilities and any provision for reducing such pressure within the development itself. ATV trails, public boat launches and parks, fishing areas, public hunting land, and other public recreational facilities in the area are accustomed to tourism traffic and the increased traffic from 46 sites will not overwhehn what is available. Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) for Yderstad Rd Campground Page 6 APPENDIX A Ownership Information Real Estate Bayfield County Property Listing Today's Date: 2/16/2024 Property Status: Current Created On: 3/15/2006 1:15:39 PM ^? Description Tax ID: PIN: Legacy PIN: Map ID: Municipality: STR: Description: Recorded Acres: Calculated Acres: Lottery Claims: First Dollar: Zoning: ESN: ^ Tax Districts 1 04 026 041491 001700 Updated: 12/4/2022 21533 04-026-2-46-05-32-1 01-000-20000 026106508000 (026) TOWN OF KELLY S32 T46N R05W S 1/2 SE NE NE IN DOC 2022R-596946 648 5.000 5.101 0 Yes (AG-1) Agricultural-1 119 Updated: 3/15/2006 STATE COUNTi' TOWN OF KELLY SCHL-DRUMMOND TECHNICAL COLLEGE « Recorded Documents Updated: 3/15/2006 Q PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES DEED Date Recorded:2022R-596946 Ownership WHITE RIVER AG PRODUCTS INC Billing Address: Updated Mailing Address: : 12/4/2022 MASON WI WHITE RIVER AG PRODUCTS WHITE RIVER AG PRODUCTSINC38355 NELSON RDMASON WI 54856 Site Address * indicates 58765 YDERSTAD RD Property Assessment 2024 Assessment Detail Code Gl-RESIDENTIAL 2-Year Comparison Land: Improved: Total: -!B Property History N/A INC38355 NELSON RDMASON WI ; Private Road Acres 5.000 2023 13,000 31,100 44,100 54856 MASON 54856 Updated: Land 13,000 2024 13,000 31,100 44,100 4/10/2019 Imp. 31,100 Change 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 63 CONVERSION Date Recorded: 447-17;469-311+ 63 TERMINATION OF DECEDENT'S INTEREST Date Recorded: 6/3/2003 2003R-482570 858-436 Bayfield County, Wl Parcel Map ®(EjSSI)?f>w:kl!H:ini;!|B3(n^!f^(^^%0(ED 86333 '^©^3?25! 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Yderstad Rd Campground Project - 02-07-2024 South side of property, white and red pine.South side of the property, mushrooms, fern, moss. South side of property, strawberry, grasses.North/central area of the property, facing south. APPENDIX C Bayfield County Original Vegetation Map Bayfield County Trail Map Figure 1 - Aerial Map Figure 2 - Topographic Map Figure 3-WWI Map Figure 4 - NRCS Soil Survey Map Figure 5 - NRCS Hydrologic Group Map Figure 6 - WDNR Remediation Site Map Figure 7 - GW-SWPA Figure 8-ANSRI Map Figure 9 - Impaired Waters Map Figure 10 - FEMA Floodplain Map Original Vegetation - General Description Mixed coniferous-decjduous forest Grasslands and brush ii-i^j Wetland vegetation Deciduous forest Boreal forest Water ^«'y^s.^1.JS! % ^tC^ /; 0 ^.^' •^^\ '.iT\ '%%»j^ mi^IiSK SSgSi ?i@; ^••' ^,^y:' .:iif.^" .^.^ ^.yswV- ^.^•^Ss IS m ?^ S)U!'t.0g,;. 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For more information, see the DNR Legal Notices web page: http://dnr.wi.gov/iegal/ Notes Yderstad Rd Campground ProjectTown of Kelly Bayfield County, Wisconsin Figure 2: Topographic Map ••-. r- l...^: ,.Q '. ^ •. ^•-•-\wr ,-.--•/ v ^. ^ -„.•''-•*" '^-^~'-'k—' y''.' 7 - • '-s^y :^-^'^ , - ,^d t ^ ;-.^*N-. .'.J.\ Legend Municipality State Boundaries i~] County Boundaries Major Roads Interstate Highway State Highway US Highway County and Local Roads County HWY Local Road Railroads Tribal Lands Railroads Rivers and Streams Intermittent Streams Lakes and Open water 1:3,960 DISCLAIMER: The information shown on these maps has been obtained from varioussources, and are of varying age, reiiabitily and resolution. These maps are not intended to be used for navigation, nor are these maps an authoritative source of information about lega! land ownership or public access. 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For more information, see the DNR Legal Notices web page: http://dnr.wi.gov/iega!/ Notes Yderstad Rd Campground ProjectTown of Kelly Bayfield County, Wisconsin LegendFigure 3: WWI Map ;u._'>;~.. -R3,-L^•:HTf;Tli ?4(n^—Tff£c3fflS&?ti/ ^,*.,''•qp^y.^p,^'':^^^^--^j..?.y! £T-L2~1^vy't^"',y•rt^^Ui'l'^••^.^i^^^?-if NAD 1983 HARN Wisconsin TM Wetland Indicators Lake Class Areas Riverine/ditch Class Areas Wetland Class Areas Wetland Class Points /;^ Dammed pond Excavated pond Fllled/drained wetland Wetland too small to delineate-w- Filled excavated pond Filled Points Wetland Class Areas Filled Areas Lake Class Areas Riverine/ditch Class Areas Wetland Class Areas Wetland Class Points /,\ Dammed pond Q Excavated pond Filled/drained wetland Wetland too small to delineate Filled excavated pond Filled Points Wetland Class Areas Filled Areas Wetland Identifications and Confirmations NRCSWetspots County Boundary Cities, Towns & Villages City Village Civil Town Municipality J-s*;'o r\3 -e->- 1:3,960 DISCLAIMER: The information shown on these maps has been obtained from varioussources, and are of varying age, reliabili-ty and resolution. These maps are not intended to be used for navigation, nor are these maps an authoritative source of information about legal landownership or public access. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy, applicability for a particular use, completeness, or legality of the information depicted on this map. For more information, see the DNR Legal Notices web page: http://dnr.wi.gov/iegal/ r~~o C-.r~oNotes Yderstad Rd Campground ProjectTown of Ketly Bayfield County, Wisconsin Soil Map—Bayfield County, Wisconsin (Figure 4 - NRCS Soil Survey Map - Yderstad Rd) 6S3030 653050 653070 Map Scale: 1:1,090 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet A 30 60 i Meters90 3 feet0 50 100 200 300 MapprojedioniWebMerator Corner aoonjinatES: WGS84 Edgetks:UTM2bnel5NWGS84 LJSDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 2/6/2024 Page 1 of 3 Soil Map—Bayfield County, Wisconsin (Figure 4 - NRCS Soil Survey Map - Yderstad Rd) MAP Area of Interest (AOI) Soilsn ^uf • Area of Interest (AOI) Soil Map Unit Polygons Soil Map Unit Lines Special Point Features M B x \-f 4- Blowout Borrow Pit Clay Spot Closed Depression Gravel Pit Gravelly Spot Landfill Lava Flow Marsh or swamp Mine or Quarry Miscellaneous Water Perennial Water Rock Outarop Saline Spot Sandy Spot Severely Eroded Spot Sinkhole Slide or Slip Sodic Spot LEGEND Spoil Area Stony Spot Very Stony Spot Wet Spot Other f Special Line Features Streams and Canals Transportation ^,4^4 Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Local Roads Background MAP INFORMATION The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:12,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Bayfield County, Wisconsin Sun/ey Area Data: Version 25, Sep 8, 2023 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Apr 1,2021—Oct 1,2021 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 2/6/2024 Page 2 of 3 Soil Map—Bayfield County, Wisconsin Figure 4 - NRCS Soil Survey Map - Yderstad Rd Map Unit Legend Map Unit Symbol 339C 481 C 639A Map Unit Name Rousseau loamy fine sand, 6 to 15 percent slopes Cornucopia silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes Neconish loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes Totals for Area of Interest Acres in AOI 0.3 0.1 4.8 5.2 Percent of AOI 6.2% 1.1% 92.7% 100.0% USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 2/6/2024 Page 3 of 3 Hydrologic Soil Group—Bayfield County, Wisconsin (Figure 5 - Hydrologic Soil Group - Yderstad Rd) Map Scale: 1:1,090 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet A 30 60 i Meters90 iFeet0 50 100 200 300 MappnojecUoniWfebMercator Coma-a»idinatES:WGS84 Edgette:UTMZbnel5NWGS84 USI Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 2/6/21324 Page 1 of 4 Hydrologic Soil Group—Bayfield County, Wisconsin (Figure 5 - Hydrologic Soil Group - Yderstad Rd) MAP LEGEND Area of Interest (AOI)a Soils Area of Interest (AOI) Soil Rating Polygonsa aa aaa A A/D B B/D c C/D D Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines ^v ^^r ,-w ^-^' ,.*^^ -*- ,^ ^^f * » A/D B B/D c C/D D Not rated or not available Soil Rating Points • a • A A/D B B/D D c a C/D a D Q Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation (-M Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography MAP INFORMATION The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:12,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Bayfield County, Wisconsin Survey Area Data: Version 25, Sep 8, 2023 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Apr 1, 2021—Oct 1,2021 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 2/6/2024 Page 2 of 4 Hydrologic Soil Group—Bayfield County, Wisconsin Figure 5 - Hydrologic Soil Group - Yderstad Rd Hydrologic Soil Group Map unit symbol 339C 481 C 639A Map unit name Rousseau loamy fine sand, 6 to 15 percent slopes Cornucopia silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes Neconish loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes Rating A c A Totals for Area of Interest Acres in AOI 0.3 0.1 4.8 5.2 Percent of AOI 6.2% 1.1% 92.7% 100.0% Description Hydrologic soil groups are based on estimates of runoff potential. Soils are assigned to one of four groups according to the rate of water infiltration when the soils are not protected by vegetation, are thoroughly wet, and receive precipitation from long-duration storms. The soils in the United States are assigned to four groups (A, B, C, and D) and three dual classes (A/D, B/D, and C/D). The groups are defined as follows: Group A. Soils having a high infiltration rate (low runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist mainly of deep, well drained to excessively drained sands or gravelly sands. These soils have a high rate of water transmission. Group B. Soils having a moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of moderately deep or deep, moderately well drained or well drained soils that have moderately fine texture to moderately coarse texture. These soils have a moderate rate of water transmission. Group C. Soils having a slow infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of soils having a layer that impedes the downward movement of water or soils of moderately fine texture or fine texture. These soils have a slow rate of water transmission. Group D. Soils having a very slow infiltration rate (high runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of clays that have a high shrink-swell potential, soils that have a high water table, soils that have a claypan or clay layer at or near the surface, and soils that are shallow over nearly impervious material. These soils have a very slow rate of water transmission. If a soil is assigned to a dual hydrologic group (A/D, B/D, or C/D), the first letter is for drained areas and the second is for undrained areas. Only the soils that in their natural condition are in group D are assigned to dual classes. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 2/6/2024 Page 3 of 4 Hydrologic Soil Group—Bayfield County, Wisconsin Figure 5 - Hydrologic Soil Group - Yderstad Rd Rating Options Aggregation Method: Dominant Condition Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified Tie-break Rule: Higher USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 2/6/2024 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 4 of 4 Figure 6: Remediation Site Map ^kS'-'nAK.i'TlS2.J. B^iii)DrCNTyiHVimOEBTi Legend • Open Site • Closed Site 0 Continuing Obligations Apply Q Affected Another Property or Right-of-Wi ^ Facility-wide Site • Affected by Contamination from Another Property 0.7 0.37 1 0.7 Miles NAD_1983_HARN_Wisconsin_TM 1:23,760 0 DiSCLASMER: The infonmation shown on these maps has been obtained from various sources,and are of varying age, reiiability and resolution. These maps are not intended to be used fornavigation, nor are these maps an authoritative source of information about legal iand ownership or public access. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made aregarding accuracy.applicabiijty for a partscufar use, compietemenss, or legality of the information depicted on thismap. For more informatfon, see the DNR Legal Notices web page; http;//dnr,wi.gov/or3/le3al/ Note; Not all sites are mapped. Notes Yderstad Rd Campground Project Town of Kelly Bayfield County, Wisconsin Figure?: GW-SWPAMap ,-y Legend • Waterway and Wetland Alterations 0 Formal/lnformal Actions A Exemption Determinations • Ordinary High Water Mark Determinations Navigability Determinations <| Yes <| Yes with Agricultural Exemption • No A Surface Water Outfalls D Groundwater Protection Areas County Boundary Cities, Towns & Villages City Village Civil Town Municipality State Boundaries ^_j County Boundaries Major Roads Interstate Highway State Highway US Highway County and Local Roads County HWY Local Road Railroads Tribal Lands Rivers and Streams Intermittent Streartis Lakes and Open water 0.3 0.13 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_HARN_Wisconsin_TM 1:7,920 DISCLAIMER: The information shown on these maps has been obtained from various sources, and are of varying age. reliability and resoiution. These maps are not intended to beused for navigation, nor are these maps an authoritative source of information about legal iand ownership or public access. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy, applicabitity for a particular use, completeness, or iegaiity of the information depicted on thismap. For more information, see the DNR Legal Notices web page: http://dnr.wi.gov/leg9l/ Notes Yderstad Rd Campground ProjectTown of Kelly Bayfield County, Wisconsin ..-,--"f[S^-.,,^7-lrU:^-r,,f^:^SA,,f—i_^—]—lj_i_ ._L, ^;7 .,-!—rrf~~H::^LV*J-^^.j-^^yy'"3§if6SS't"i — t--V_^L^.I ;n^MM^:;j^--;SU^[ Figure 8: ANSRI Map Legend El PNW-ASNRI Sensitive Areas of Lakes PNW-ASNRI Wild and Scenic Rivers PNW-ASNRI Outstanding and Exceptional Streams PNW-ASNRI Trout Streams PNW-ASNRI Wild Rice Streams PNW-ASNRI Outstanding and Exceptional Lakes PNW-ASNRI Special Area Management Plan Streams PNW-ASNRI Special Wetlands Inventory Study Streams PNW-ASNRI Coastal Wisconsin Wetlands Streams PNW-ASNRI Special Area Management Plan Areas PNW-ASNRI Special Wetlands Inventory Study Areas PNW-ASNRI Coastal Wisconsin Wetlands Areas PNW-ASNRI Wild Rice Areas PNW-ASNRI Trout Spring Ponds PNW-ASNRI State Natural Areas PNW-PRF Other Public Rights Features >J PNW Musky Streams'- PNW Sturgeon Streams PNW Musky Areasr PNW Sturgeon Areas PNWWalleye Areas 1:3,960 DfSCLAtMER; The information shown on these maps has been obtained from various sources, and are of varying age, reliabifily and resolution. These maps are not intended to beused for navigation, nor are these maps an authoritative source of information about legat fand ownership or public access. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy,applicability for a particular use, completeness, or legality of the information depicted on this map. For more information, see the DNR Legal Notices web page: http://dnr.wi.gov/iega(/ Notes Yderstad Rd Campground ProjectTown of Kelly Bayfield County, Wisconsin Figure 9: Impaired Waters Map ..-.-- fLJf^^..S'Tr---.>r^.T'~"n~ %,iTy?-^4-"•^M^^ss& •/^IVSS?T~i-a-,'b[u/'•:~] i ,; iv-u~ii/^y'"-?r''r"'>i:rjp~E"7T~ T~n-:'^<f —! < i S.. i .' 1d -. b-!-¥Kr-^—Lj^JL.^'.J^.I ^ Legend Impaired Rivers and Streams B Impaired Lakes Stream Assessments B Lake Assessments County Boundary Cities, Towns & Villages City Village Civil Town Municipality i ; State Boundaries [._J County Boundaries Major Roads Interstate Highway State Highway US Highway County and Local Roads County HWY Local Road Railroads Tribal Lands Railroads Rivers and Streams Intermittent Streams Lakes and Open water L- . r- ' 0.1 0.06 0.1 Miles NAD_1983_HARN_Wisconsin_TM 1:3,960 DiSCLAfMER: The information shown on these maps has been obtained from various sources, and are of varying age, reliabilily and resolution. These maps are not intended to beused for navigation, nor are these maps an authoritative source of information about legal fand ownership or public access. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy,applicability for a particular use, completeness, or legality of the information depicted on this map. For more information, see the DNR Legal Notices web page: http://dnr.wi.gov/iegal/ Notes Yderstad Rd Campground ProjectTown of Kelly Bayfield County, Wisconsin Figure 10: FEMA Floodplain Boundary ,-^MSfc?,-.,-'"" !K i~ri^—v'!'~^. 'r^&Si•-H-f? NAD_1983_HARN_Wisconsin_TM 2D Water Surface Elevation Grid High: 937.629 Low; 853.184 Dams Dam FERC and FERC Exempt Dam Cranberry Dam Removed Dam Structure not on Waterway <all other values> Levees + Geomarks Floodplain Analysis Lines Case by Case Analysis forDevelopment in Floodplain Dam Failure Analysis Encroachment Analysis Flood Insurance Sfaidy Flood Storage Analysis Floodplain Study (LocallyFunded) Hydrology/Hydraulics developedat a Dam <all other values> D Floodplain Analysis Catchments Floodplain Analysis Points ® Case by Case Analysis for :.Development In Floodplaln ;..< Dam Failure Analysis p-.. Encroachment Analysis Flood Insurance Study ' Flood Storage Analysis <| Floodplain Study (LocallyFunded) a Hydrology/Hydraulics developed 1:3,960 DISCLAIMER: The information shown on these maps has been obtained from various sources, and are of varying age, reliability and resolution. These maps are not intended to beused for navigation, nor are these maps an authoritative source of information about legal land ownership or public access. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy,applicability for a particular use, completeness, or legality of the information depicted on this map. For more information, see the DNR Legal Notices web page: http://dnr.wi.gov/legaf/ Notes Yderstad Rd Campground ProjectTown of Kelly Bayfield County, Wisconsin Figure 11: Closest Water Body rl-* ^;FPNISf NAD_1983_HARN_Wisconsin_TM 1:3,960 DISCLAIMER: The information shown on these maps has been obtained from various sources, and are of var/ing age, reliability and resolution. These maps are not intended to be used for navigation, nor are these maps an authoritative source of information about legal landownership or public access. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy, applicabiiity for a particular use, completeness, or legality of the information depicted on this map. For more information, see the DNR Legal Notices web page: http://dnr.wi.gov/legal/ Legend Municipality i ; State Boundaries [_i County Boundaries Major Roads Interstate Highway State Highway US Highway County and Local Roads County HWY Local Road Railroads Tribal Lands Railroads Rivers and Streams Intermittent Streams Lakes and Open water Notes Yderstad Rd CampgroundTown of Mason Bayfleld County, Wl APPENDIX D Soil Test Pits WiSSSiSSm aiEcmo«»a»miu««. r~1sn" EVALUATION Scala.'f'-W0 <*>_ CMW»»'MMWW»t_-D SYSTEM page. Wisconsin Oapartment of Safety and professional ServicesOMsfon of tntfusfry Sen/ices SOIL EVALUATION REPORT in accordance with SPS 38S. Ms Mm. 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Snow was removed with bulfdozer. 8M is Lathe with [ orange ribbon on East side of 81 adjacent to Ust tree in fence row. Soring »Soring Ground suriaov elev. S'10- It.Depth to limiting factor 120 in. / efev._99.5_ft. tyHcrim,IS?' 1^" m Borfngt Depth (n, .3 ia> Oominanl CotorMunsell Redox Description Qu. Az. Cont. Color YR3--2 QFja mu/i i-jlfin WfOlNAl. 'R^'3 KV4 QBorfng Texture re •s .FS s Structure Gr. 82. Sh ISO MO SG so Consistence (L II. [L 1- L Boundary iW s iW s 'A Roots ;! !VP »u ;A <A Soil Application Rate GPDfFf •EW1 5 5 s 5 s •EfWZ .0 .0 .0 .0 ,.0 QPt Omund surface elm.SlSLJ.Depth to limiting factor 143 in/elBu 99.5 Structure Sr.Sz. Sh, g'NamefPfessePrtnl) >TO420A 'Elauen<"SBOD>^^r^ f^^oncond^.3/2€>p23 30si50mg/i. Boundary CST Number SP0180001 Telephone Numbe7 2!5f85^4io Roots Mf CI fiA NA Soil Aoolk an Rate _GPDff't2 'Eflj»( 5 5 3 5 'E(B2 .0 .0 .0 ..0 "E("ue'w-BOO.^/Lan^; Page Boring 1 Horteon Depth -5 t6 6-34 M 35 0 BoringQP» ~ Ground surface elm.££ —N. 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Woodlands provide vast ecological, economic and social benefits to residents. The forests of Wisconsin are dynamic, living systems that respond to human influences and change through natural processes such as succession, severe weather events, climate change, fire, insect infestations and disease. This section focuses on the current state of Wisconsin's forest resources, how they have changed over time, and what those changes might mean for the future. This portion of the assessment will provide succinct, comprehensive and scientifically-based information that supports and informs the goals and strategies for sustainability. WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN 9 Wisconsin's forests can be divided into two provinces as defined by the National Hierarchical Framework of Ecolog- ical Units (NHFEU), the Laurentian Mixed Forest (Northern Wisconsin) and the Eastern Broadleaf Forest (Southern Wisconsin). These two provinces exist in Wisconsin because they adapted to the different soil types and climates that have supported them over thousands of years. In addition to these two broad categories of forests, the state can be divided into 16 ecological landscapes with different ecolog- ical attributes and management opportunities (Wisconsin DNR, 2018) (Map 1). The ecological landscapes encompass 16 eco-regions of Wisconsin, each defined by similar ecological attributes and management opportunities. (Map 1). They can be used to identify the best areas of the state to manage for different natural communities, key habitats, aquatic features and native plants and animals from an ecosystem management perspective. The following briefly describes the ecological and forest conditions for each ecological landscape. More information on Wisconsin's ecological landscapes, including information about environment and ecology, management opportunities for important ecological features, socioeco- nomic characteristics, and integrated management oppor- tunities can be found by visiting dnr.wi.gov and searching: Landscapes. Central Lake Michigan Coastal: Unusual plant communi- ties can be found here. A moderate climate and the region's bedrock, which is comprised of limestone and dolomite, support their growth. Historically, 96 percent of this area was forested. The dominant land use today is agriculture, with only 20 percent remaining in forested cover types. Nearly two percent of the entire ecological landscape is in public ownership. According to Forest Inventory and Anal- ysis data summarized in 201 7, approximately 81 percent of land area in the Central Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape is non-forested. About 19 percent is forested (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). The predominant forest cover type group is elm/ash/cottonwood (47 percent), followed by oak/hickory (21 percent) and maple/beech/birch (10 percent). Central Sand Hills: Sandy soils are prevalent in this area, and the topography is characterized by glacial moraines and extensive wetlands. The landcover in this area is split predominantly between agriculture, forest and grasslands. Public ownership makes up approximately four percent of this ecological landscape. According to FIA data summarized in 2017, approximately 54 percent of land area in the Central Sand Hills Ecological Landscape was non-forested and about 46 percent was forested. The predominant forest cover type group is oak/hickory (51 percent of the forested area), followed by white/red/jack pine (21 percent). Central Sand Plains: Glacial outwash deposited much of this ecological landscape's sand into Glacial Lake Wisconsin. The western portion of this area is mostly forest and wetland. Public access to recreational lands is vital to all types of outdoor activity. About 30 percent of the Central Sand Plains Ecological Landscape - amounting to 655,200 acres - is publicly owned (Wisconsin DNR, 2005). This is higher than the statewide average of 20 percent and ranks this ecological landscape sixth out of 16 in the proportion of public ownership. There are about 184,300 acres of state lands and 39,450 acres of federal lands. County land accounts for 339,200 acres. Surface water adds another 92,000 acres. Of the 1 .25 million acres of forestland in this ecological landscape, 42 percent is in public ownership (U.S. Forest Service, 2009). According to FIA data summarized in 2017, approximately 43 percent of land area in the Central Sand Plains is non-forested and about 57 percent is forested (U.S. Forest Service, 2007). The predominant forest cover type group is oak/hickory (35 percent of the forested area), followed by white/red/jack pine (29 percent) and aspenA)irch (12 percent). Forest Transition: This ecological landscape extends to the east and west for 200 miles, and therefore has a variable climate. This landscape was entirely glaciated; thus, glacial till is the primary type of material found at the surface. The area once was almost entirely forested. Now, the largest blocks of forests within this landscape are limited to certain areas. According to FIA data summarized in 2017, approxi- mately 44 percent of the land area in the Forest Transition Ecological Landscape was forested. The predominant forest cover type groups are maple/beech/birch (42 percent), oak/ hickory (23 percent), and aspen/birch (17 percent). North Central Forest: This area has the shortest growing season of all ecological landscapes. The topography is char- acterized by many lakes, rivers and ground moraines. Forest covers approximately 75 percent of this landscape, which is primarily made up of mesic northern hardwood forest and aspen-birch forest types. Forty-two percent of the North Central Forest Ecological Landscape is publicly owned, mostly by federal, state and county governments. According to FIA data summarized in 2017, approximately 21 percent of the land area is non-forested and about 79 percent is forested (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). The predominant forest cover type group is maple/beech/birch (42 percent of the forested area), followed by aspen/birch (22 percent) and spruce/fir (13 percent). Northeast Sands: The retreat of the Green Bay Lobe during the last part of the Wisconsin glaciation molded this landscape into a flat, sandy outwash plain. Forests are the predominant landcover type, comprising almost 86 percent of the landscape. Aspen and birch are the most abundant cover type group. There is more public land by percentage in the Northeast Sands than in other parts of Wisconsin. Approximately 38 percent of all forested land is in public ownership with three percent under state control, eight percent federally owned, and 27 percent belonging to county and municipal governments (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). According to FIA data summarized in 2017, approximately 86 10 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN percent of the total area in the Northeast Sands Ecological Landscape is forested and about 14 percent is non-forested. The predominant forest cover type group is aspenAiirch (23 percent of the forested land area), followed by oak/hickor/ (20 percent) and maple/beech/birch (17 percent). Northern Highland: This area is characterized by gently- rolling glacial outwash plains and a typical northern Wisconsin climate. The most extensive pineries are located in this landscape. Eastern white pines specifically have made their greatest recovery here since the cutover. Approx- imately 26 percent of land area in the Northern Highland Ecological Landscape is non-forested and about 74 percent is forested (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). The predominant forest cover type group is aspen/birch (26 percent of the forested area), followed by spruce/fir (21 percent) and white/ red/jack pine (20 percent). Northern Lake Michigan Coastal: This area boasts diverse geology and landforms, with exposed bedrock shorelines and a climate moderated by Lake Michigan. Most of the landscape is now agricultural but, historically, it was almost entirely forested. More than 13 percent of the forested land in the Northern Lake Coastal Ecological Landscape is in public ownership. Approximately 59 percent of land area is non-forested and about 41 percent is forested (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). The predominant forest cover type group is elm/ash/cottonwood (29 percent), followed by maple/beech/ birch (18 percent) and spruce/fir (17 percent). Northwest Lowlands: The cool climate and large acid peat- lands lead to the boreal-like conditions in parts of this land- scape. Forests here are extensive and relatively unbroken, covering 78 percent of the landscape. Fifty-eight percent of the forestland in the Northwest Lowlands Ecological Land- scape is in public ownership. The predominant forest cover type group is aspen/birch (44 percent of the forested area), followed by elm/ash/cottonwood (19 percent) and maple/ beech/birch (16 percent). Northwest Sands: The topography of this landscape is heavily influenced by glacial outwash. Lakes cover roughly five percent of this area, the third highest percentage among all ecological landscapes in Wisconsin. This area contains a mix of dry forests, barrens, grasslands, agriculture and wetlands which alone occupy significant area. Almost 50 percent of the forestland in the Northwest Sands Ecolog- icai Landscape is public land. In the forested area, which represents 81 percent of the total area, the predominant forest cover type groups are oak/hickory (27 percent), white/ red/jack pine (25 percent), and aspen/birch (23 percent). Southeast Glacial Plains: The Southeast Glacial Plains features extensive wetlands and the area is predominantly covered with agricultural croplands. About 12 percent of the land is forested. The Kettle Moraine State Forest argu- ably comprises the largest and most ecologically important landholding in this part of the state. This area is a major breeding site for forest interior species, especially birds. Four percent - or 226,230 acres - is in public ownership, About 58 percent of that public land is wetland and 42 percent is upland. According to FIA data summarized in 2017, forests cover 12 percent of the land area (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). The predominant forest cover type group is oak/hickory (39 percent), followed by elm/ash/cottonwood (24 percent) and maple/beech/birch (18 percent). Southern Lake Michigan Coastal: This area has the warmest climate and is the most urbanized of any ecolog- ical landscape in the state. Public ownership is very low, encompassing only one percent of the ecological landscape. The vast majority (91 percent) of this ecological landscape is non-forested, while nine percent is forested (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). Within the small percentage of land that is still forested, 48 percent is oak/hickory, 24 percent is elm/ ash/cottonwood, and 12 percent is maple/beech/birch. These should be considered rough estimates, as the rela- tively small number of FIA plots in this ecological landscape presents a high probability of sampling errors. Southwest Savannah: The fertile soils of this landscape lend themselves to the agricultural fields and pastures that cover 80 percent of the area. Pastured savannahs and prairies also host large populations of native plant species. Fewer than four percent of the ecological landscape is in public ownership. According to FIA data summarized in 2017, forestland occupies 13 percent of the total area and the predominant forest cover type group is oak/hickory (67 percent of the forested area), followed by maple/beech/birch (16 percent) and elm/ash/cottonwood (10 percent) (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). Superior Coastal Plain: The Superior Coastal Plain includes the Bayfield Peninsula and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. This varied landscape allows for diverse vegete- tion and land cover types. Old-growth forest remnants can be found on the Apostle Islands. Approximately 29 percent of all forestland is in public ownership with seven percent under state control, three percent federally owned, and 19 percent belonging to county and municipal governments (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). In the Superior Coastal Plain Ecological Landscape, almost 191,100 acres—or 21 percent - of all land and water is publicly owned. According to FIA data summarized in 2017, approximately 26 percent of land area is non-forested and about 74 percent is forested. The predominant forest cover type group is aspen/birch (45 percent of the forested area), followed by maple/beech/birch (16 percent) and oak/hickory (12 percent). Western Coulees and Ridges: This ecological landscape is the largest in the state. The area has variable climate and topography, leading to a wide range of diverse plants and animals. Forests comprises 42 percent of the land cover in this landscape, while agriculture accounts for 36 percent. Public ownership is only about three percent and much of it is associated with the large rivers. As of 2017,, approxi- WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN 11 mateiy 42 percent of the land area is forested (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). The predominant forest cover type group is oak/hickory (61 percent of the forested land area), followed by maple/beech/birch (13 percent) and elm/ash/cottonwood (11 percent). Western Prairie: Once entirely glaciated, this productive area now is mostly used for agriculture. The forest compo- nent of this landscape is mainly made up of oak-hickory and pine forest types. Three percent of the Western Prairie is in public ownership, much of which is associated with the St. Croix, Kinnickinnic and Willow rivers. Approximately 75 percent of the area in the Western Prairie Ecological Land- scape is non-forested and about 25 percent is forested (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). The predominant forest cover type group is oak/hickory (48 percent), followed by white/red/jack pine (13 percent) and aspen/birch (12 percent). Wisconsin is unusual because it contains large areas of pre-Cambrian bedrock outcrops that are aged at 1,640 million years. Their unique structure, which has been preserved by erosion-resistant caprock, has garnered the attention of scientists around the world. Prominent bedrock features of Wisconsin include the Gogebic Range, Baraboo Range, Barron Hills, Rib Mountain, McCaslin Mountain Silurian "Niagara" escarpment in the east. Blue Mounds, and the dolomite escarpment that forms Military Ridge in the southwest. Bedrock affects mineral composition of soils locally and the eight major soil regions of Wisconsin relate closely to landforms and geologic mate- rials. Glaciation has largely determined the surface and topog- raphy of the state. Glaciers repeatedly advanced into and retreated from the area that is now Wisconsin. About 11,000 years ago, close to two-thirds of the state was covered by glacial ice. When the last glaciers receded from northern Wisconsin between 10,000 and 12,000 years ago, a complex array of habitats supported the colonization of plants, wildlife and humans. When the most recent glaciers melted, they left a rolling terrain covered in layers of glacial till and outwash. Among the characteristic landforms left behind by the glaciers are moraines, till plains, drumlins, outwash plains, eskers, kames and lacustrine plains. During glacial retreat, loess was deposited by wind on the surface of many adjoining areas, whether recently glaciated or not. The profusion of lakes, spring ponds, headwater streams and wetlands found throughout the northern portion of the state are the result of glacial action, which interrupted the normally dendritic drainage pattern of the streams. Though glacial deposits covered most of the bedrock in the eastern portion of the state, outcrops of dolomite, lime- stone, sandstone, basalt, granite, quartzite and serpentine also occur. Such outcrops can be biologically significant because they provide a substrate for several plants including some that are rare. Another geographic region of interest is the Driftless portion of the Central Plain, also known as the Central Sands. Many processes contributed to its topography. One formative agent was Glacial Lake Wisconsin. Within the Driftless Area of the Western Upland, the primary geomorphic processes are fluvial erosion (erosion by flowing water), mass-wasting (weathering of bedrock in place), and Karst formation (the dissolution and deposition of carbon- ates). Karst landforms include caves. Mineral Resources Mining for metals such as copper, lead, iron and zinc shaped the history of several regions of Wisconsin beginning with the Old Copper Culture, spanning 4000 to 1000 BC, to the lead mining activities of the early European settlers. The first permanent European settlers in Wisconsin were lead prospectors and miners who sought out deposits of lead and zinc in the southwestern part of the state in Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties. Mineral Point, located just west of Madison, was an early mining town. Other important mineral mining activity occurs, and has occurred, around the rest of the state. Iron ore is found in Jackson County. There are large deposits in Ashland and Iron counties. Zinc deposits are found in northern Wisconsin. Sulfide deposits containing large amounts of copper and zinc are found in Forest, Oneida and Rusk counties. The sulfide deposits at Crandon in Forest County are believed to include one of the five largest supplies of zinc ever discovered in North America. Rich soils are mined in Wisconsin in addition to mineral, stone, gravel, basalt, clay, quartzite, sandstone, sand, silica sand, shale and peat. Stone, such as dolomite and granite, is a valuable resource in Wisconsin. Dolomite is found mainly in the southern part of the state and granite in the central and northern areas. Red granite became the state rock in 1971. Red granite was selected because of its beauty, economic value as a construction material, historical signif- icance,and because it is unique to the state of Wisconsin. Almost all of the counties in Wisconsin have sand and gravel deposits because gravel once was bound up in the conti- nental glaciers that moved across the state. The southwest corner of the state has the smallest gravel resource. As the glacial ice melted, the sand and gravel were released in streams of outwash and the material was sorted by stream action. These outwash plains are rich sources of sand and gravel and have been mined since the days of early settle- ment. The sand and gravel were important to settlers and loggers during the early years of road construction. 12 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN MAP 1 - ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPES d.. ^\ ^Superior Coastal .^•-•C^C^i/ Plain ,.-</"~ Northwest lowlands I Miles 50 Southern Lake Michigan Coastal A to Jan 28, 2020 PA Division of Forestry Map 1: Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin. Black line indicates the southern boundary of the Laurentian Mixed Forest (Northern Wisconsin) and the northern boundary of the Eastern Broadleaf Forest (Southern Wisconsin) WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 13 Mining Mining has shaped the landscape in some parts of the state and continues to do so at present. Where mining could present an impact on the sustainability of the forest within a legacy tract, easement language and management plan recommendations will reflect the need to protect and sustain the forest systems first and foremost. In some cases where a high potential for conversion to active surface mining exists in a proposed legacy tract, the purchase on mineral rights will be part of the conservation easement. Mining activities are regulated by state and local authorities. Environmental concerns include air quality, water quality, soil erosion and site reclamation. Mining has long played a role in Wisconsin's development. From 4000 to 1000 BC, during the Old Copper Culture, Native Americans mined copper along the shores of Lake Superior to use for spear points, knives, axes and other implements. More recently, the first permanent European settlers in Wisconsin were miners and prospectors who sought out deposits of lead and zinc in southwestern Wisconsin. There are no metal mines operating in Wisconsin, but deposits of iron ore are still found in Jackson, Ashland and Iron counties. In addition, sulfide deposits containing copper and zinc are documented in northern Wisconsin. The sulfide deposits in Forest County are believed to include one of the largest supplies of zinc ever discovered in North America. There are an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 active nonmetallic mines in the state. Nonmetallic mines are generally rock quarries and gravel pits. Sand and gravel deposits can be found throughout the state. Small gravel pits are commonly found in state and county forests for road surfacing and other projects. In addition, when purchasing new lands or conservation easements, ownership of mineral rights is investigated. On state forests, the mineral rights are retained by the state. FOREST CHARACTERISTICS,ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT Understanding the structure, growth and function of the forest ecosystems through continuous monitoring and assessment allows for the sustainable management of our forests so that they can provide a wide range of economic, ecological, and social benefits. FOREST AREA, LAND COVER, & LAND USE Wisconsin's landscape has been shaped by a blend of both agricultural and forest uses over time. Historically, our forests were more diverse and structurally complex due to frequent fire disturbance processes that affected forests at the stand level (Meunier, Holoubek, Brown, & Sebasky, 2019). This diversity and complexity have been declining since before the European American settlement (Olden, J. D., Poff, 2003; Schulte, L. A., D. J. Mladenoff, T. R., Crow, L. C. Merrick, 2007), which is a global issue and evidence that heterogeneity created by fire disturbances is critical for maintaining species diversity and ecosystem resilience (Binkley, Sisk, Chambers, Springer, & Block, 2007). Of Wisconsin's 35 million acres of land, about 17 million acres are forested (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). Forest area in Wisconsin has steadily increased since 1968, mostly due to the conversion of marginal agricultural land into forests (Figure 1). Since 1983, forestland has increased almost 11.2 percent, or 1.7 million acres. However, the high point of forest area came in 2013 when Wisconsin recorded more than 17.1 million acres. This total may suggest that the increasing trend of forest area since the 1960s has peaked and is flattening out. According to the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) defi- nition (Oswalt, Smith, Miles, & Pugh, 2019), forestland is defined as land that is at least 120 feet (37 meters) wide and 1 acre (0.4 hectare) in size, with at least 10 percent cover (or equivalent stocking) by live trees. This definition includes land that formerly had such tree cover and will be naturally or artificially regenerated. Timberland is a subset of forestland. It is defined as forestland that is producing, or is capable of producing, crops of industrial wood (more than 20 cubic feet per acre per year) and is not withdrawn from timber utilization. Nearly all of Wisconsin's forestland also is considered timberland (Figure 1). Measures of forestland use and land cover describe the amount of forested area in Wisconsin. Land use indicates how the land is used, whereas land cover describes the on-the-ground conditions, as seen in remotely-sensed data. While closely related, assessments of land use and land cover may offer different interpretations. For example, a 14 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN recently harvested area that is starting to regenerate to forest would not have experienced a land use change. However, the land cover could be interpreted as shrub-cov- ered, resulting in a land cover change. In 2017, FIA shows forestland use makes up 48 percent of the land use in Wisconsin. As of 2014, Wiscland 2.0 (Appendix E) reports forest as the dominant land cover in Wisconsin, making up 40 percent of the land cover, followed by agriculture and wetlands (Figure 2, Map 2). Every year forestland is converted to non-forested land uses (developed), and some non-forest land is afforested, which is the conversion of previously non-forested land to forested land. As the abandonment of marginal agricultural lands contributed to the increase in forest area throughout the state over the past several decades, changes in popu- lation, economic conditions, and energy production and consumption will have a great effect on the area of Wiscon- sin's forests in the coming decades. Population increases are projected to cause roughly 352,000 acres of Wisconsin forestland to be converted to urban land by 2050 (D. J. Nowak & Walton, 2005). 17.5 13.5 13.0 1936 1946 1956 1966 1976 •Forest land 1986 2016 2026 Figure 1: Area of forest land and timberland, Wisconsin, 1936 to 2017. Error bars represent the 68 percent confidence interval. Source: Forest Inventory Analysis. Source: U.S. Forest Service, 2017 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN 15 MAP 2 - WISCONSIN LAND COVER Urban/Developed Agriculture Grassland Forest I L| Open Water Wetland Barren Shrubland Miles 50 A AS Feb 04, 2020 Jpk Division of Forestry Map 2: Wisconsin's land cover map, level 1. (Wisconsin DNR, 2016) 16 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN Open Watern Urtan/Developed4% Grassland121t "25%' Figure 2: Percentage of level 1 classes for Wiscland 2. Shrubland and Barren not labeled because they make up less than 0.2 percent of the landscape. Source: Wl DNR, 2016 Coinciding with the prediction that urbanization will be the major threat to forestlands in the coming decade, there also continues to be an increase in housing development in non-urban areas. The construction of houses and asso- ciated roads removes and fragments habitat, and changes the structure and composition of remaining vegetation (Carter et al., 2019; Dale, Archer, Chang, & Ojima, 2005; Hansen et al., 2005)but such information is rarely included in conservation plans. In the U.S., recently updated State Wildlife Action Plans identify Conservation Opportunity Areas (COAs. Understanding changes in population and housing are important as communities grapple with their future. According to the U.S. Census, there were 2.6 million housing units in Wisconsin in 2010. This number was esti- mated to have increased to about 2.7 million housing unite in 2018 (Figure 3). With the increase in both urbanization and housing density, it is important to note the spatial distribution of these changes across the state. Under a dynamic forest scenario, there is potential for greater change within forests located in southern Wisconsin than in northern Wisconsin, according to a 2012 study titled "Past and Potential Future Land Cover Change Around Wisconsin's State Forests." The primary threat to southern forests is that of conversion to urban land uses (Rittenhouse, Padley, Martin, & Rissman, 2012). More urbanized areas of the state are projected to see additional households. Meanwhile remote, rural areas and older indus- trial communities are projected to lose households (Haines, A., Markham, L, McFarlane, D., Olson, E., Roberts, R., & Stoll, 2015). In Wisconsin, higher housing densities can be found in the southeastern part and in the Fox Valley (Curtis & Lessem, 2014). WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 17 2.740.000 2.720,000 2.700,000 2,660.000 I 2.640,000 '«UJ 2.620.000 2.600,000 2.580,000 2.5BD.OOO 2010 Census 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Figure 3: Estimated total housing units for Wisconsin between 2010 and 2018. Source: Wl DOA, 2018 Road density also has increased over the last 10 years and this trend is projected to continue. Roads fragment land- scapes and facilitate the development of housing. As road and housing density increases, forest landscapes become increasingly fragmented and interior forest patches shrink (Gucinski et al, 2001). Roads are a necessary component of our society and the management of forests. They provide access for housing, recreational activities, hunting, fishing, research, fire control, forest improvement activities, timber harvesting and other uses. Roads also have well-documented short- and long-term effects on the environment and can be highly controversial as society balances the benefits of biodiversity against social and economic needs. An increase in road density affects biodiversity by removing and fragmenting habitat; altering composition, structure and function of adjacent ecosystems; increasing edge and decreasing interior forest; providing avenues and sources of invasion for exotic species; altering hydrological networks; and increasing ecosystem distur- bance through human access and activity. These impacts are both direct (e.g., road kills and potential overhunting) and indirect (e.g., habitat alteration and wildlife behavioral changes). Another key contributor to fragmentation of the forested landscape is the reduction in the size of ownerships as individual land parcels are divided and sold to multiple owners. Parcelization continues to occur in Wisconsin and is evidenced by the increased number of landowners and the smaller average parcel sizes (Table 1; Table 2). In addition to concerns of habitat connectivity, a decrease in forest parcel size could make loggers less likely to place bids on land. (Gobster & Rickenbach, 2004; Haines, Kennedy, & McFar- lane, 2011; Kelty, Kittredge Jr., Kyker-Snowman, & Leighton, 2003; Sampson & DeCoster, 2000) A drop in business from loggers could have negative economic consequences for landowners (see the Forest Socioeconomics section). 18 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN Ownership Private Forest Non-lndustrial Private Forest Year I ; ! • , .. , :,: 1997 41 37 2006 30 28 2013 29 26 Table 1: Privately-owned Forest Land Average Parcel Size (Acres). Source: Butler et al., 2016; U.S. Forest Service, 2017 Parcel Size (Acres) 1-9 10-19 20-49 50-99 100-199 200-499 500 - 999 1,000-4,999 >5,000 # Owners (thousands) 1997 92 40 69 37 17 7 1 <1 <1 2006 176 46 66 33 14 5 <1 <1 <1 2013 208 52 76 33 16 4 <1 <1 <1 2018 189 36 61 33 17 6 <1 <1 <1 Change (2013- 2018) 19 16 15 -1 -2 <f Acres (thousands) 1997 339 518 2157 2290 2111 1569 435 316 1077 2006 529 574 2021 2308 1836 1322 203 132 108 2013 764 636 2393 2291 2113 1145 356 76 2018 680 507 1907 2315 2164 1496 434 107 70 Change (2013- 2018) 84 129 486 -24 -51 -351 -78 -31 Table 2: Number of Owners & Acres by Parcel Size. Source: Butler et al.. In review; U.S. Forest Service, 2017 Forest Area, Land Cover & Land Use: CONDITIONS & TRENDS Wisconsin's forests have seen large-scale changes since Euro-American settlement. After the cutover period, Wiscon- sin's forests have grown to 17 million acres. Over the last 10 years or so, forest area in Wisconsin appears to be stabi- iizing, with annual acreages of afforestation and deforestation being nearly equal.1'3 Urbanization and other land use changes will potentially lead to a loss of forest land in the future.2 Parcelization and fragmentation decrease the quality and scale of forested habitats and may make management goals more costly, and difficult to achieve.2 FOREST COMPOSITION, STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS Forest composition and structure are dynamic, changing over time within stands of trees and across forested land- scapes. Many factors combine to influence forest dynamics, including: the ecological context; climate; soil; forest disturbances such as fires, storms, insects, diseases, and harvesting; regenerative ability of tree species; presence of other plants and animals; and other forest management decisions. Change in forest composition and structure are generally slow but can be abrupt and drastic if conditions change rapidly due to disease or disturbance. Trends of forest composition analyzed here are generalized and may differ locally or regionally across the state. One way to evaluate forest composition is by looking at forest type groups, which are combinations of forest types that share closely associated species or site requirements. Although the names of the groups are comprised of 2-3 species, this does not indicate that the groups include only those species in the group name (Appendix D}. As reported in the Forest Inventory and Analysis for Wisconsin, six forest type groups cover nearly 95 percent of Wisconsin's forest land. The dominant forest type groups are oak/hickory (26 percent), maple/beech/birch (22 percent), and aspen/birch (18 percent), while elm/ash/cottonwood (10 percent), white/ red/jack pine (10 percent), and spruce/fir (8 percent) each also cover over a million acres of land (Figure 4). Since 2009, the most notable changes in forest type group composition are an increase in the oak/hickory group and white/red/jack WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 19 pine group and a decrease in the aspen/birch group (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). Across forest type groups, the volume of growing-stock trees in different diameter classes varies greatly. In the aspen/birch and spruce/fir groups, trees with diameters from 5-9.9 inches make up about half of growing-stock volume, and volume decreases steadily as diameter class increases (Figure 5), whereas the maple/beech/birch, oak/hickory, and white/red/jack pine groups have the greatest concentration of volume in trees with diameters from 10-14.9 inches. In the elm/ash/cottonwood group, 5-9.9 inches is the diameter class with the most volume, but volume does not decrease as drastically as diameter class increases. The oak/pine group is evenly distributed from 5-20+ inches (Figure 5). These diameter distributions are not surprising in that the early successional forest type groups (Aspen/birch and spruce/fir) hold their volume in the smaller size classes, while later successional or longer-lived forest type groups (maple/beech/birch and oak/hickory) tend to hold larger volumes in the larger size classes. 2009 •2017 Oak/Hickoiy Nlaple/Beech/Birch Aspen/Birch Elm/Ash/Cottonwood White/Red/Jack Pine Spmce/Fir Forest Type Groups Figure 4: Wisconsin forest type groups distribution in millions of acres in 2009 and 2017. Source: U.S. Forest Service, 2017 20 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 2,500 £• 2,000 1,500ut•g s 1.000 500 • 5.0-9.9 in. dbh •15.0-ig.9in.dbh •10.0-14.9in.dbh •20+in.dbh Oak/Hickoiy White/Red/Jack Pine Aspen/Bireh Elm/Ash/Cottonwood Spmce/Fir Oak/Pine Forest Type Group Figure 5: Net volume in million ft3 of growing-stock trees in 5-inches diameter classes by forest type group. Error bars estimate the 68 percent confi- dence interval. Source: U.S. Forest Service, 2017 Looking closer at tree species, the estimated number of growing-stock trees (S5 inches d.b.h.) on timberland has increased by 1.7 percent since 1983. In 2017, red maple was the most abundant tree species in Wisconsin's forests with 254 million growing-stock trees (12 percent of all stems), followed by quaking aspen (228 million, 11 percent of stems) and sugar maple (217 million, 10 percent of stems) (Figure 6); all of which occur mostly in northern and central Wisconsin. Of the 10 species that have the most volume across the state, eastern white pine and red pine have increased in number of stems by 21 percent and by 10 percent respectively since 2009. White oak, which occurs mostly in southern and central Wisconsin, was the only species that decreased in number of stems'by more than 10 percent since 2009, decreasing by 15 percent. In 2017, sugar maple had the largest volume of grow- ing-stock trees on timberland at 2.4 billion cubic feet (Figure 7). Between 1983 and 2017, the total volume for all species increased by 1.2 percent annually, whereas between 2009 and 2017, total volume increased by a more modest 0.6 percent annually. Of the 10 species that have the most volume across the state, eastern white pine (26 percent), red pine (16 percent), and northern red oak (13 percent) had the greatest increases in volume of growing-stock trees since 2009. None of the top 10 most voluminous species decreased in volume by more than 10 percent between 2009 and 2017, but several other important species, including paper birch, jack pine, and American elm, experi- enced such declines (Appendix F). WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN 21 • 2009 •2017 250 r 200JS 03 E .1 150 <->I a 100•s 50 Sugar maple Red maple Norton red Eastern white Red pine Quaking aspen American. Northern white- White oak Bigtoath aspenoak pine ' ~ ' basswood cedar Tree Species Figures: Number of growing-stock trees (millions) ontimberland of the 10 species that make up the most volume. Error bars represent the 68 percent confidence interval. Source: U.S. Forest Service, 2017 • 2009 • 2017 2500 1500 -s 1000 Sugar maple Red maple Northern red Eastern white Red pine Quaking aspen American Northern white- White oaknak pine ' " ' basswood cellar Tree Species Figure 7: Volume of growing-stock trees ontimberland (million ft3), of the 10 species that make up the most volume. Error bars represent the 68 percent confidence interval. Source: U.S. Forest Service, 2017 22 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN A notable pattern over the past few decades has been the increasing acreage of stands that are getting older in Wisconsin, in particular, the 60 to 100-year-old group (Figure 8). Illustrating the maturation of forest cohorts since the cutover, acreage of forest stands older than 60 years increased by nearly 80 percent between 1983 and 201 7. In the same time period, the acreage of forest stands younger than 60 years has decreased by 18 percent, while acreage of forests over 100 years had decreased by 24 percent. The acreage of forests at or near old growth clas- sification is decreasing. The current distribution of acreage of age classes skews towards 'middle-aged' forests. Ideally, there would be a more evenly distributed acreage between younger, middle-aged and older forests represented on the landscape, and a diversity of successional stages would be represented in different cover types. All age classes, seral stages and successional phases are important habitat for many species, but some of these classes are under-repre- sented on the landscape and difficult to maintain. It is important to note that part of this trend may be influenced by increasing utilization of uneven-aged forest management. Stands that are managed using these methods may have a stand age based on the oldest trees, but also contain cohorts of younger trees. Another factor to consider is that different forest types may be considered "old" at 60 to 80 years (e.g., aspen, jack pine) while others may be "young" or "middle-aged (e.g., oak, northern hard- woods). Looking at forest size class will also be important to accurately characterize the aging trend (Figure 9). As Wisconsin timberland acreage has increased overall, large diameter acreage has increased more than 50 percent since 1983. Meanwhile, small and medium diameter acreage have experienced a slight decrease. Here, large diameter size class is defined as when more than 50% of the basal area is in trees that are greater than 9 inches diameter at breast height (DBH) for softwoods, and greater than 11 inches DBH for hardwoods; medium diameter size class is defined as when more than 50% of the basal area is in trees between 5 and 9 inches DBH for softwoods, and between 5 and 11 inches DBH for hardwoods; small diam- eter size class is defined as when 50% of the basalareas is in trees smaller than 5 inches DBH. I -I. 11983 •2017 0 to 20 years 21 to 40 years 41 to 60 years 61 to 80 years 81 to 100 years 101 to 150 years 151 to 200 years 201+years Stand Age Figure 8: Total acreage of timberland between 1983 and 2017 distributed by stand age class. Error bars represent the 68 percent confidence interval. Source: U.S. Forest Service, 2017 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 23 11983 12017 -S3- S 5 fioea E- 4I 3 2 Nonstocked Small diameter (Seedling/Sapling) Diameter Class Large diameter (Sawtimber) Figure 9: Total acres of timberland in different diameter classes in Wisconsin in 1983 and 2017. Error bars represent the 68 percent confidence interval. Source: U.S. Forest Service, 2017 As a result of fire suppression, forest canopies tend to stay closed shading the forest floor, resulting in mesophication (Nowacki & Abrams, 2008). In the absence of major distur- bance such as fire, storms, or large-scale management, succession to shade-tolerant and longer-lived species has and will continue to take place. In Wisconsin's forests, tree species that depend on disturbance to regenerate are decreasing in number and/or volume. These include quaking aspen, bigtooth aspen, jack pine, paper birch, and some oak species. Species that are more shade-tolerant - and typically follow the early successional species - are increasing in number. These include sugar and red maples, eastern white pine, and American basswood. As new pests appear, or established ones become more widespread, some later successional species such as Amer- ican beech (beech bark disease) and red and white pines and spruces (Heterobasidion root disease [HRD], formerly known as annosum root rot), may begin to decline in number and volume. While species such as white, green, and black ash will see more wide spread mortality due to emerald ash barer, this may reset succession to a certain degree in certain forest types, but without intervention (e.g., invasive species control, under plantings, etc.) the compositional changes may not be desirable. As Wisconsin Forestry moves forward to face these challenges, some agencies are in the midst of developing plans to address the changes in forested landscapes. One program, the Forest Genetics Program in Wisconsin has two important goals: 1). The development of biologically sound tree improvement practices that lead to increases in forest productivity and forest health in Wisconsin; 2). The consen/ation of forest genetic resources in long-term breeding programs in order to maintain a broad genetic base that can provide future ecological benefits and accommo- date potential future changes in climate, pest pressures, forest management practices, or demand for products. For more information, visit dnr.wi.gov and search: tree planting genetics. 24 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN FOREST COMPOSITION STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS: CONDIT IONS & TRENDS As mesophication occurs across disturbance dependent forests, there will be a continuing shift to more shade tolerant species.1'2 Over the last 50 years, forests have been aging such that there is a 'bubble' of acre age in the middle age classes (60 100 years), with less acreage in younger and older forests.1'2 For most species, tree numbers and volume change slowly over time, but some species, such as paper birch, red maple , and red pine, are experiencing rapid changes in numbers and volume, which may be particularly important drivers for wildlife habitat and the forest products industry as species become more or less abundant on the land- scape.1'3 Pests and diseases may cause large scale successional changes, especially in single species forest types such as lowland black ash forests in northern Wisconsin.2 Absence of fire and other disturb ances in Wisconsin's forests and woodlands have contributed to a decline in the regeneration of important fire dependent species.1'2'3 FOREST PRODUCTIVIT/ The components of forest change - growth, removals, and mortality - are important indicators of forest productivity and sustainability. Tree growth data should always be considered with mortality and removals data in order to understand how forest composition may change in the future. An additional measure of forest productivity is tree and stand quality. Although minimal tree quality data is available in FIA, clas- sification systems are being developed by agencies to track this indicator. When looking at the top 10 species with the highest volume production in Wisconsin in 2017, each species is telling a different story. The different stories are caused by differences in supply, demand, biotic factors (e.g., pests and diseases), and environmental conditions '(e.g., drought, flooding, storm events, or longer or shorter winters). Main highlights are described in Table 3.Net growth to removal ratio of all species is often used as a broad indicator of sustainability. However, it is critically important to look at this ratio species by species, by area and over time to better understand if species are being over- or underutilized. It also does not give any indication of successful regeneration, recruitment or succession. With those caveats, it still can be useful as a general indicator of sustainability. A ratio greater than one indicates that more volume of net growth is occur- ring than volume of mortality, while a ratio less than one indi- cates that more mortality is occurring than net growth. The historic trend for this ratio in Wisconsin has remained steady around 2.0. The current ratio of 1.9 means that nearly two times the amount of volume is added by growth annually than is being harvested. The growth, removal and mortality rates of many tree species have remained stable over time; however, a few notable trends can be seen (Figure 10). 2017 Tree net growth (gross growth minus mortality) Tree mortality Tree removals Growth/removals ratio Average of 567 million ft3 (an increase of about 25 million ft3 since 2009). Species with an annual net growth > 50 million ft3: Eastern white pine, red maple, red pine, northern red oak, quaking aspen, sugar maple. Average mortality: 239 million ft3 (an increase of 31 million ft3 since 2009). Highest mortality volumes: quaking aspen, bigtooth aspen, American basswood, red maple, and northern red oak. Growing-stock volume: 288 million ft3 (decrease of 7 million ft3 from 2009). Sawtimber: 839 million board feet (70 million ft3) (decrease of 27 million board ft from 2009) Species with the largest volume of harvest removals: quaking aspen and red pine. Statewide ratio of 1.9 (1.7 in 2009). None of the top ten species by volume currently has a G/R ratio less than 1.0. Species with G/R ratios > 3.0 are northern white-cedar (18.0), eastern white pine (5.1), and northern red oak (4.1). Table 3: General highlights for tree growth, mortality, removals, and growth/removals ratio for 2017. Source: U.S. Forest Service, 2017 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 25 Quaking aspen and bigtooth aspen are short-lived pioneer species that colonize openings, grow quickly, and then senesce as the shade-tolerant, longer-lived species grow underneath. For this reason, it is not surprising that these species have the highest mortality rates among the top 10 commercially important species in Wisconsin. From 2009 to 2017, the growth to removal ratio for quaking aspen increased from 0.87 to 1.10, while the growth to removal ratio for bigtooth aspen increased from 0.84 to 1.09. In other words, aspen is currently growing at a rate slightly faster than it is being harvested, but it is still very close to even. This trend merits continued scrutiny (Figure 10). Species with relatively high net growth and low removal rates (e.g., eastern white pine and red maple) are increasing by volume in the state. These species grow well in many different nutrient and moisture regimes and have limited markets. Given these trends, these species will continue to gain in relative density and dominance in the future (Figure 10). Another species worth mentioning is northern white cedar. The data shows a very sharp increase in the growth to removals ratio (Figure 10). The volume has been increasing in existing trees, but cedar does not seem to be regener- ating successfully throughout its range. Sugar Maple Red Maple 80,000,000 60.000,000 40,000,000 20,000,000 0 6.00 4.00 2.00 0.00 I I I Northern Red Oak Eastern White Pine 1-1 I - - Tree Growth Mortality Removals Tree Growth Mortality Removals Tree Growth Mortality Removals Tree Growth Mortality Removals 2009 2009 2017 Red Pine Quaking Aspen American Basswood Northern White-cedar 80.000,000 60,000.000 40,000,000 20,000.000 0 6.00 4.00 z.ao 0.00 I I III Tree Growth Mortality Removals Tree Growth Mortality Removals Tree Growth Mortality Removals Tree Growth Mortality Removals 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 o.cn2009 2017 2009 2017 80,000,000 60,000,000 40,000.000 20,000,000 0 6.00 4.00 2.00 White Oak Bigtooth Aspen Tree Growth Mortality Tree Growth Mortality Removals 2017 Figure 10: Tree growth, mortality, removals (ft3), and growth-to-removal ratio of growing-stock trees in 2009 and 2017,for the 10 species with the highest volume in Wisconsin. Note that the y-axis for Northern white-cedar growth-to-removal ratio is different (0-20 than for the other species (0 to 6). Source: U.S. Forest Service, 2017 26 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN The composition and abundance of tree seedlings drives the sustainability of forest ecosystems in the early years of stand development and sets the stage for the future. The lack of sufficient regeneration is a problem in many forest types and can be due to a number of reasons, such as deer browse, competition from invasive species, exotic earthworms, lack of disturbance, and others. Poor oak regeneration and decreased volume for species that rely on disturbance to regenerate have been noted as issues (Perry, 2015). On average across all forest types, there is a shift occurring toward shade tolerant seedlings (maples and others) and away from shade intolerant seedlings (aspen and others). In many areas of the state, high deer densities have led to a lack of adequate regeneration of certain species (such as northern white cedar, northern red oak, hemlock, and yellow birch). Through selective and intensive browsing, deer affect the kinds and numbers of plants present in an area, impair the growth of new trees, delay regeneration, alter tree species and structure of the forest, both present and future. The effects of deer browsing on the composition and struc- ture of Wisconsin's forests can have long-lasting "legacy," effects that persist for decades impacting the economics of future forests. To more thoroughly investigate trends across the state, the Wisconsin DNR Forest Regeneration Monitoring Program (FRM) was launched in 2018. FRM data from approximately 160 different stands and nearly 1,000 plots located primarily on privately owned land within counties that are 30 percent or more forested, show that recently harvested stands being managed for oak are predominantly composed of non-oak species, and do not meet recommended regen- eration criteria on average. This suggests that current oak regeneration strategies may be inadequate and further investigation is needed. In addition, 35 percent of harvested oak stands had landowners shift their management objec- fives to another cover type post-harvest (primarily central hardwoods). Oak regeneration is less prolific in the Driftless area and northeastern Wisconsin, with lower average seed- ling densities. FRM data suggest deer browse has a larger impact on northeastern and west-central Wisconsin than other parts of the state, which loosely correlates to esti- mated statewide deer population densities. Forest Productivity: CONDITIONS & TRENDS Wisconsin's forest growth has consistently outpaced removals. This trend has contributed to the increasing total volume of trees in Wisconsin's forests, and indicates that more removals on average can be sustained in the long term. It is critically important to look at this trend species by species to better understand if species are being sustain- ably managed. 'I'3 Lack of oak regeneration signals the need to assess current management and regeneration tactics to ensure that oak remains a major component of Wisconsin's forests.1'3 Species with increasing rates of harvest but low regeneration numbers (such as red pine and white oak) could diminish on the landscape over time. ''•2'3 Market changes in the value of certain species or products may prompt changes in the focus of forest management. 1,2 Deer browse, native and exotic insects and pathogens, exotic earthworms, exotic invasive plants and altered distur- bance regimes, can result in inadequate forest regeneration or altered species compositions.2 In high deer density areas, deer browsing has long lasting impacts to forest structure, composition and economics.2 SOIL PRODUCTIVITY AND WATER QUALITY Soil productivity and water quality are essential to Wiscon- sin's economy and healthy ecosystem. Lakes, streams and wetlands provide habitat for wildlife, fish, and other aquatic species. Our forests play a vital role in maintaining clean water for streams, lakes, groundwater and is essential for clean drinking water. Forests also provide buffering during snow melt runoff and peak flooding events. Over 10 million acres of Wisconsin's forest land have a management focus to protect soil and water resources. Wisconsin's abundant waters extend over 330 watersheds and 32 basins. These are certified and forest service lands, required -to follow best management practices for soil and water quality. These acres include DNR forests and managed lands, national forests, county forests, private forests enrolled in the Managed Forest Law program. Forest Crop Law program, federal lands from U.S. Geological Survey Gap Dataset, Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) and Forest Legacy Easement lands. This mosaic of ownerships and how they manage their lands has an impact on water quality; therefore, it is essential to look at the whole context. When implemented, forest manage- ment commitments can prevent the degradation of soil resources and maintain the quality of water resources. WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 27 Forest cover plays a key role in the quantity and quality of water. Large forested areas provide water filtration and contribute to clean drinking water reservoirs. Changes in forest cover can have corresponding changes in the hydrologic cycle and the surrounding watershed. The FIA data above indicates that forest cover in Wisconsin is increasing and maturing which in turn can positively affect the hydrology through movement of water, transpiration and interception. However, some areas across the state such as the southeastern portion have less forested acreage with more urban and agricultural land cover. Guidelines designed to protect soil and water resources can be found in Wisconsin Forest Management Guidelines (FMGs), Wisconsin's Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality Field Manual (BMPs for Water Quality) and Wisconsin's Forest Land Woody Biomass Harvesting Guidelines (Bronson, Edge, Hardin, Herrick, & Knoot, 2009; Holaday, Wagner, & WIDNR, 2010; Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 2018). One of the more effective methods to assure that forestry operations do not adversely affect soil and water quality in Wisconsin is through use of the BMPs for Water Quality. The BMPs for Water Quality program has been implemented in Wisconsin since 1995 to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act. BMPs are manda- tory for landowners selling certified wood and are consistent generally accepted methods of protecting water quality. The use of BMPs for Water Quality by all forest landowners and land managers is strongly encouraged because of their high degree of effectiveness in protecting water quality when the BMPs are implemented correctly. The use and effectiveness of BMPs for Water Quality are monitored by different landowner categories on a five-year cycle. This provides information on BMPs for Water Quality application rates and how effective BMPs for Water Quality are when they are implemented. Since 1995, the Wisconsin DNR has worked with its partners to monitor the application and effectiveness of forestry BMPs for Water Quality on over 800 timber harvests on federal, state, county, -tribal, and private forest lands. BMPs for Water Quality are broken down into different monitoring categories: fuels, waste, lubricants, and spills, riparian management zones, forest roads, timber harvesting, and wetlands. Monitoring teams have found that soil and water resources are protected over 99 percent of the time when BMPs are used correctly when needed. However, when BMPs for Water Quality are not implemented, negative impacts to water quality can be observed 70 percent of the time. This demonstrates the value of following BMPs for Water Quality. As the user demands on forest roads continue to increase, especially on public land, the correct implemen- tation of BMPs becomes increasingly important to protect water quality especially with increased magnitude of precip- itation events making the roads vulnerable to degradation. Soil productivity is defined as the capacity of soil to support plant growth and is often measured in volume of trees produced. It is a major factor in determining the amount of timber harvesting that can be sustained over time. Forestry operations is one of the main factors that can affect soil quality. Since the soil can be disturbed by either compac- tion, rutting or erosion, the most effective way to maintain soil quality is to prevent and minimize these disturbances through careful administration, layout of road infrastructure and other planning measures. Soil disturbance can also encourage an invasion of non-native plants which can have an impact on forest productivity. Wisconsin's Forest Land Woody Biomass Harvesting Guidelines were designed to limit degradation of soil resources and to prevent soil erosion caused by biomass harvesting (whole tree harvesting) activities on sensitive soil types (nutrient poor soils, certain wetland soils, and soils in steep terrain) (Bronson et al., 2009; Holaday et al., 2010; Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 2018). The goals of these practices are not only to avoid loss of productivity, but also to protect lakes, streams, and wetlands from excessive sediment loads due to accelerated erosion. Conversely, restrictions on management operations may result in reduced ability to manage forest stands and may in fact hinder some species that rely on bare soil. When conducting timber sales on sensitive soils (often in wetlands), the timber sale contracts often require the ground to be frozen or dry in order to reduce the impacts to soils from harvesting equipment. With the length of frozen ground conditions potentially getting shorter due to climate change, the windows of opportunity to harvest on those sites may diminish (see Climate Change section). 28 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN Soil & Water Quality: CONDITIONS & TRENDS When applied correctly, guidelines designed to protect soil and water resources are effective and their continued implementation is critical. '1'3 The focus on limiting soil disturbances may affect regeneration of species which rely on bare, open soil, such as white and yellow birch and oak. 1'2 Although still applied at a high rate, implementation of BMPs for Water Quality related to forest roads could be increased to reduce impacts to water quality. 1'3 Forest cover plays a key role in maintaining water quality, watershed and drinking water.1'3 WILDLIFE The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan (WWAP) (visit dnr. wi.gov and search: Wildlife Action Plan) is the comprehen- sive resource for the conservation of rare and declining species and their habitats in our state. The WWAP was first published by the department in 2005 and updated in 2015 to satisfy funding eligibility through the State Wildlife Grant Program—the only nationwide program to prevent wildlife from becoming endangered. The WWAP should be looked at as the first resource for the conservation of rare and declining species and habitats, however this document will focus on a few forest specific wildlife issues. The WWAP identifies 131 vertebrate and 306 invertebrate Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Of these, about half of the vertebrates are associated with the 17 forested community types described in the plan. All but two of the forested community types are used by at least 15 vertebrate SGCN, and some SGCN are limited to only a single forested community type. Of these forested commu- nities, floodplain forests support the highest number of rare vertebrates, based on Wildlife Action Plan data. Wisconsin supports almost 700 species of vertebrates, well over 2,000 native plant taxa, and tens of thousands of invertebrates, along with numerous lichens and non-vascular plant species. Although not all these organisms use forested habitats, Wisconsin forests provide important, sometimes critical, habitat for many them. All stages of forest development provide habitat for wildlife and plant species that depend on forests at some point in their lives. As forests mature, certain stages of forest will become less common across the landscape as others become more common. In addition, certain types of forests or species dominance will fade as the canopy closes and sunlight-demanding or early successional species are replaced by shade-tolerant ones. In the absence of natural disturbance, active management in the form of harvesting, prescribed burning and/or artificial regeneration are required to maintain young forests in the landscape. If left mostly undisturbed, or managed for old-growth characteristics, mature or middle-aged stands will begin to show the char- acteristics of old-growth benefiting a wide array of plant and animal species. As large and old trees die, small trees will fill gaps in the canopy created by these trees creating a diverse, layered forest structure. As the stand ages, snags and dead woody debris will provide multiple benefits and habitat heterogeneity. Several of Wisconsin's key trends that impact forested communities include changes in overstory species compo- sition, relative lack of acreage of young early successional and old growth forests, forest simplification, lack of certain structural features in many forests, forest fragmentation, invasive species, intense deer herbivory, and expected climate change effects. Plant and animal species that are known or suspected to be rare are designated on the NHI Working List (https://dnr. wi.gov//org/land/er/wl/st/). The Working List includes those species protected by state and/or federal laws as threatened or endangered, as well as "special concern" species that may be at risk of becoming threatened or endangered in the future. For animals, the Working List species closely corre- spend to the SGCN described in WWAP. Wisconsin has 24 species that are federally threatened or endangered. State threatened or endangered species include 130 plants, 46 invertebrates, 24 birds, 20 fish, 7 reptiles, and 5 mammals. Some species have recovered sufficiently in Wisconsin to be removed from state and/ or federal listing in recent years. Others not yet listed as threatened or endangered have experienced substantial declines in numbers, either locally or across their ranges, and may require future protection; for animals, the WWAP is designed to outline steps to conserve these species before this happens. Avoiding take of threatened and endangered species is required by state and federal law. The department has developed several tools to help land managers interpret rare species information and avoid these species in cases where timber harvest is a desired management tool. There are mitigation strategies that can and have been employed that allow timber management to take place while ensuring Wisconsin's populations of listed species remain healthy. Namely, limiting the timing or type of management that can WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 29 occur and issuing harvesting permits. Taken individually, most of these strategies are not generally an economic burden on the forest industry as less than 10 percent of timber sales are constrained by the endangered/threatened species requirements (Demchik, Conrad, IV, McFarlane, & Vokoun, 2017)\nproductivity, and at-risk species. The objec- tives of this study were to\nidentify the most commonly imposed seasonal restrictions, investigate\nfactors that may be related to seasonal harvest restrictions, and\ ncompare the availability of timber sales by season. Timber sale cutting\nnotices, forest product permits, and other documentation were used to\ncollect information on 445 timber sales conducted on state, county, andViprivate land in Wisconsin. A logit model was used to determine whether\ nthere was a relationship between the likelihood of a timber sale being\nseasonally restricted and the soil category (SC. One tool that Wisconsin currently uses in forestry to protect and conserve regulated species while allowing activities that could impact the species or their habitat are Habitat Conser- vation Plans (HCP). HCPs are 10-year plans that provide a broad incident take permit for partners who agree to follow specific protocols to minimize impacts to the species and its habitat. Currently Wisconsin has an HCP for the Karner Blue Butterfly and is currently developing an HCP for the Northern Long-eared bat. The results of the particulars of the HCP in development will have implications to forest management, but to what extent is unclear at this point. Wildlife: CONDITIONS & TRENDS Changes in the structure and function of Wisconsin's forested communities can affect wildlife populations. Both young forests with particular habitat characteristics and old forests with more complex structure and species composi- tion provide important habitat benefits. 1'3 Management practices, including avoidance measures and habitat conservation plans, can benefit wildlife populations and maintain and enhance ecological diversity.1'3 Forest pests and diseases can alter wildlife habitat structure and composition. 2 Forest fragmentation, especially of large blocks, reduces habitat for some interior forest species, limits connectivity, and may limit daily and seasonal movement patterns and dispersal. 2 Habitat conservation plans can be effective in reducing the impacts to the rare species. It is not yet known to what extent the Northern Long-eared bat HCP in development will have on forest management if any. 1'2 GOALS AND STRATEGIES Goals and strategies are captured in subject areas throughout the plan. Many goals highlighted in one section of this document are pertinent to other sections. A list of all goals and strategies, including other goals related to Forest Characteristics, Ecology and Management, is included in the Summary of Goals and Strategies section. GOAL A: FORESTS ARE DIVERSE IN STRUCTURE, COMPOSITION, FUNCTION AND COMPLEXITY ACROSS ALL FORESTED LANDSCAPES. Strategies 1. Evaluate and revise silvicultural practices to ensure that they are adaptive and effectively maintaining, conserving, and enhancing diverse forest ecosys- tems, including structure, composition, function and complexity. 2. Manage for age class diversity including young and old forests. 3. Manage for successful regeneration and recruitment of tree species with an emphasis on shade intolerant and mid-tolerant species. 4. Develop an adaptive management framework to sustain healthy forests that are resilient to deer popu- lations. 5. Protect and enhance soil productivity and water quality. 6. Promote sustainable forest management that balances timber production and wildlife habitats, including rare and endangered species. 7. Manage forests in tandem with natural processes and natural disturbances across the landscape. GOAL B: FORESTED LANDSCAPES PROVIDE CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN PATCHES OF FORESTS OF ALL SERAL STAGES AND TYPES FOR FOREST- DEPENDENT SPECIES AND RELATED NATURAL COMMUNITIES. Strategies 1. Provide connectivity between patches of forests of all seral stages and types for forest-dependent species and related natural communities. 2. Slow the rate of forestland conversion by fostering state and local government collaboration. 3. Develop and support state, federal, -tribal, local and private programs that promote afforestation and refor- estation. 4. Enhance, protect, and connect larger tracts of forested land in appropriate locations consistent with ecological landscapes. 30 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN 5. Encourage collaborative, large-scale planning at the town, county, state, -tribal, and federal levels. 6. Increase the functional size of forest blocks by encour- aging management coordination of clusters of forest ownerships and utilize landscape tools for analysis. GOAL C. KEEP FORESTS AS FORESTS TO MAINTAIN THE LONG-TERM VALUE AND BENEFITS THEY PROVIDE. Strategies 1. Reduce the rate of parcelization of large forest blocks. 2. Consider forest fragmentation, connectivity, and patch distribution in management decisions. 3. Pursue the conservation and protection of large, unfragmented blocks of forest lands. 4. Continue to identify strategic opportunities to acquire land through fee simple purchases and conservation easements. 5. Develop and promote programs designed to incen- tivize and compensate landowners for keeping forests as forest rather than converting to non-forest uses. 6. Educate landowners and the public on short- and long- term values of forests. WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 31 FIRE MANAGEMENT Wildland fire management in Wisconsin includes both wildfire suppression and the intentional application of prescribed fire. Successful fire management is predicated on the cooperation of many partners: Wisconsin DNR - Division of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Army National Guard, Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact, tribal governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and many local fire departments. To support efficient and effective fire management, relationships must be developed between all the cooperating agencies. The trust and coop- eration fostered in these relationships form the basis for the interdependent work carried out to serve the public and meet statutory responsibilities. Wildfire suppression and prescribed fire programs are similar in the supportive actions needed and the elements that make them successful. Both programs need robust public, landowner, and property owner outreach and education. Extensive training, safety protocols and partner- ships enhance both initial attack operations and the safe, successful use of prescribed fire. Prescribed burning is vital to the ecological integrity of fire-dependent ecosystems and can play a key role in mitigating the intensity of wildfires that occur in areas that have recently burned. WILDFIRE Wildfires threaten people, property and natural resources, especially in areas where human development meet or inter- mingle with undeveloped wildland areas, referred to as the wildland urban interface (WUI). Between 1990 and 2010, the proportion ofWUI in Wisconsin increased from 14.5 percent of the landscape to 15.1 percent, with over 95 percent of this growth due to increases in housing (Radeloff et al., 2018). As reported in the "Forest Characteristics, Ecology and Management" section of this document, urbanization remains the biggest threat to land use conversion from forests, and housing and road densities have continued to increase over the last ten years. This trend is projected to continue. There are 1,850 cities, towns and villages in Wisconsin. A Communities at Risk assessment of forest fire hazards conducted by the DNR in 2008 indicates that 574 of these municipalities are at risk for a large-scale wildfire occurrence that would likely threaten people and property (Map 3). Wild- fire prevention, detection, preparedness and an adequate, organized suppression force are important tools in managing wildfires in Wisconsin and minimizing loss of property, natural resources and even lives. Forest fire management in Wisconsin is organized into three protection areas: intensive, extensive and cooperative (co-op) (Map 4). The intensive level of forest fire protection covers areas with more forest cover and high hazard fuel types. The Wisconsin DNR takes the lead in intensive areas, supplying a significant commitment of fire suppression equipment and staff, and local fire departments assist. Fire suppression responsibilities in the extensive area are a part- nership between the Wisconsin DNR and local fire depart- ments. There are 56 Fire Response Units in DNR protection areas outfitted with vehicles, radio communication towers, mechanic shops, dispatch centers, fire equipment and personal protective equipment caches, radios and other tools of the trade. In cooperative forest fire protection areas, local fire departments take the lead and the Wisconsin DNR assists when needed. Fire departments are a vital partner and look to the division for wildfire training and expertise. This partnership is strengthened using resources such as the Fire Department Advisory Council, memorandums of understanding, and the Forest Fire Protection grant program. The Wisconsin DNR has agreements concerning prescribed fire, fire suppression and fire prevention, detection, and billing with the U.S. Forest Service, Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs, and has border agreements with Minnesota, Michigan, Ontario and Mani- toba. Organizations responsible for fire suppression and prescribed burning must also maintain relationships with county dispatch, sheriff's offices, local police departments, Wisconsin State Patrol, local Emergency Medical Services, state and county Emergency Management, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Based on an analysis of the past 30 years of fire data in Wisconsin DNR protection areas, there has been a down- ward trend in the number of fires and acres burned. From 1989-2018, an average of 1,248 fires burned 3,234 acres annually; from 1999-2018, an average of 1,118 fires burned 3,098 acres annually; and from 2009-2018, an average of 912 fires burned 2,650 acres annually (Figure 11). The down- ward trend in fire occurrence and acres burned could be attributed to weather conditions less favorable for wildfires, a reduction in debris burning, increased public awareness of fire risk through public education efforts, and advances in technology (e.g., web-based burning permits, remote auto- mated weather systems, daily fire danger information, etc.). In addition, the downward trend in acres burned could be attributed to strategic fire equipment placement resulting in quick initial attack response times, coupled with an increase in aircraft patrols and citizen reporting of fire ignitions and illegal burning. 32 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN MAP 3 - COMMUNITIES AT RISK ,'rt'» r] Community-at-Risk, Very High Community-at-Risk, High I I Community of Concern Miles50 - te Feb 04, 2020 jpk Division of Forestry Map 3: Communities at risk for wildfire in Wisconsin. WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 33 s gs3 B3B*3I — Acres Burned Number of Fires 1989 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013 2016 Figure 11: Number of wildfires and acres burned from 1989-2018 in Wisconsin DNR protection areas The time of year when fires are most likely to occur has remained consistent over the years. Two-thirds of all wildfires occur during the spring months (March, April and May). Spring "fire season" begins shortly after the snow cover disappears and slows significantly when vegetation greens up in late May. Dry periods and drought conditions during summer (June - August) accounts for 18 percent of fires. Thirteen percent of fires occur in fall (September - November), particularly after frost and the curing of vege- tation occurs. The remaining 2 percent of wildfires occur in the winter months (December - February) when the ground is not snow-covered (Figure 12). Fire suppression affects the composition, structure and function of forests. Fire-dependent communities such as oak savannas and pine barrens are unable to maintain their open character and eventually lose the native species, which are not adapted to low disturbance habitats. A disruption of the frequency of fires in our forests can result in a buildup of down woody debris (fallen trees, branches, leaves, and duff). During times of drought and high fire danger, this material can result in high flame lengths, high heat output, and significant control problems. Very dense and crowded stands with older trees can also facilitate the movement of forest insects and diseases. March-May67% Juna-August18% Figure 12: Percent of wildfires by season in Wisconsin, average calcu- latedfrom 1989-2018. WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN 35 Debris Burning Debris burning is regulated through a burning permit system. In intensive protection areas (Map 4), an annual burning permit must be obtained if burning is to take place any time the ground is not completely snow-covered. In extensive areas, a burning permit is required anytime the ground is not completely snow-covered between January 1 - May 31. Restrictions on burning activity are determined daily and based on weather conditions. Permit holders must call a hotline number or check a website to find out the restrictions of the day. There is also a system of red flag warnings and emergency burning restrictions that can be implemented when fire weather conditions are elevated. Debris burning in co-op areas of the state follows any permitting requirements set by the local authority. Forest Fire Influences The fire environment includes many factors that affect the way a fire starts and behaves. In Wisconsin, the main components of the fire environment are weather, available fuels and human factors. Weather conditions include wind, relative humidity, precipitation patterns and drought. Fuel considerations include fuel type, fuel class, fuel condition and arrangement. Human factors include development patterns, human attitudes and activities, income levels and government controls. These components affect the likeli- hood of a fire start, speed and direction the fire will travel, intensity at a which a wildfire burns, and the ability to control and extinguish a wildfire. Although weather cannot be changed, fuels and human behavior can be modified. Conse- quently, many of our opportunities to reduce wildfire threat lie in proper management and manipulation of wildland vegetation and in changing people's behavior. Extreme weather events, such as tornadoes and straight-line winds, can cause immense damage to forested lands. Trees can be snapped off, uprooted, killed or damaged, leaving a mixture of dead and live trees across the landscape. Salvage operations can mitigate the fuel load and help minimize subsequent invasion of forest pests. Left in place, the material can be a substantial fuel load that has to potential to dramatically influence fire behavior. Fires in areas of heavy storm debris can be expected to have greater intensity, faster spread rates, and long-range spotting potential. Fire suppression can be considerably more dangerous and direct attack is often not a viable option. Structure protection will have added challenges, especially on properties where salvage harvesting has not occurred. Two extreme weather events occurred in the past decade: the 2011 blowdown that affected over 130,000 acres in northwest Wisconsin's Northwoods and the summer storms of 2019 that damaged over 200,000 acres, with Langlade, Oconto, Polk and Barren counties hit especially hard. The cleanup of storm debris takes years to accomplish, with areas of debris never being removed. The resulting heightened fire risk calls for a coordinated plan of action between wildfire management agencies. Fire causes have remained consistent over the past 30 years (1989-2018) (Figure 13). People and man-made objects cause 98 percent of wildfires in Wisconsin. Debris burning is the single most common cause, followed by equipment. There are numerous other causes, all 10 percent or less of the total. The relationship between human activity and fire starts also means wildfires often occur near struc- tures. More than 70 percent of wildfire-starts occur on private property. Each year an estimated 60 structures are destroyed by wildfires and another 500 structures are threat- ened yet saved with fire suppression efforts. Lightning Smoking 2% 3% Campfires Debris Burning33%Railroads Misc. 25% Figure 13: Wisconsin Wildfire Causes 1989-2018 The wildland urban interface can be thought of as the place where human development meets or intermingles with wildland vegetation. The proximity of people and man-made objects to wildland vegetation can result in a series of detri- ments to the natural environment, including fragmentation, movement of invasive species and an increased risk to life and property from wildfires, among other things. In the case 36 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN of wildfire risk, homes and property can become additional "fuel" for a wildfire to burn. There is great concern to fire officials when homes are built in areas of highly flammable vegetation, especially when the structures themselves are made of flammable materials. The concern increases when homes are built in remote areas or when roads and drive- ways are narrow or sandy, which may make it impossible for emergency vehicles to get to the structures. Vegetation growing or planted close to the sides of buildings is espe- daily troublesome. There are planning documents that address wildfire hazards in whole or in part: County All Hazards Plans, Comprehen- sive Land Use Plans, and Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP). The Wisconsin WUI initiatives map shows CWPP and Firewise site locations as of February 2020 (Map 5). The Wisconsin DNR leads the facilitation of CWPPs for communities listed on the state's Communities at Risk list. There are currently 21 CWPPs in the state and more in development. A CWPP is created by a core team that includes the town government, local fire department, and DNR. Federal partners are included when federal land is in a community. Other "interested parties" may also be involved in the planning, such as representatives from emergency management, local homeowner associations, industrial forest owners, county forest managers, etc. CWPPs address things such as wildfire response, hazard mitigation, commu- nity preparedness, and structure protection. The creation of a plan helps a community organize projects for mitigating hazards, including timeframes for projects and who will be responsible for managing each project. Plans give fire-prone communities an incentive to develop and implement wild- fire preparedness and hazardous fuels reduction projects; the USFS is giving funding priorities to communities that develop CWPPs. Wildfire: CONDITIONS & TRENDS Fire occurrence data are not consistently collected and reported in co-op areas.t2'3 Urbanization is increasing in co-op areas of the state; more people may result in an increase in fire ignitions in these areas.2'3 Woody debris buildup can result in more intense fire behavior, greater probability of property loss, and higher suppres- sion costs. 2'3 Fire suppression may counter the needs of fire-dependent forests. 1' 2 Zoning codes lack wildland urban interface standards for landscape vegetation, building materials and emergency vehicle access.1'2'3 Suppressing wildland urban interface fires can require greater coordination between DNR and fire departments to limit damage to property and natural resources. 2'3 Local fire department response to wildfires requires proper training, equipment, and protective gear. 1'2' 3 Inconsistent debris burning restrictions between local enforcement authorities is confusing to the public. ''•2'3 Fire prevention strategies can reduce human-caused wildfires. 2'3 Wildfire risk reduction measures taken around homes can reduce structure loss during wildfires.2'3 Emergency vehicle access infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, etc.) can affect wildfire response.2'3 Opportunities for implementing a unified command structure are rare and may only happen at a local level. This is challenging when dealing with multiple resources on a large-scale wildfire. t2'3 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 3 7 MAP 5 - WISCONSIN WUI INITIATIVES /v- C-A-W6,,^TO%7;-•r. M" \ * Firewise Sites QActnre CWPP In-ProgressCWPP ^ hinactive CANPP Community of Concern"'Cominunity-at-Risk High Esa fCommunity-at-Risk Very High gS- w *f »Ki» map w»lf» wu r«0»."N*X>>»d"W»».. "••WU.j tO—»»W>1»»!N w-f'ais.-i-e s Map 5: Wisconsin WUI Initiatives - CWPP and Firewise site locations as of February 2020 38 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN PRESCRIBED FIRE Prescribed fire is the intentional application of fire to a set area of vegetation under specific environmental conditions to accomplish planned land management objectives. It is an important land management tool that mimics the benefits of historically-occurring natural fires, while being conducted during lower-risk conditions. To meet specific land manage- ment objectives, prescribed fire is conducted under weather conditions conducive to creating the desired fire behavior that will meet the objectives of the burn and ensure safety to surrounding public and private resources. Approximately 35,000 acres are treated with prescribed fires annually throughout the state (numbers derived from DNR Forestry Area dispatch centers), with roughly 25,000 acres conducted on state lands and the remainder occurring within the federal, county, private, and non-government organization (NGO) community (Table 4). At this time, there is no comprehensive reporting mechanism beyond what is communicated to DNR dispatch centers. No accurate data exists for the Cooperative areas of the state where the DNR does not hold primary jurisdiction. Therefore, 35,000 acres is considered an underestimation of the extent prescribed fire is used annually. Many federal, county, state, and NGOs promote the use of prescribed fire to efficiently achieve land management goals, including fuel reduction, site preparation, disease control, wildlife management, and biological community restoration and maintenance. The benefits of prescribed fire span across both flora and fauna in fire-dependent ecosystems and include effects such as revitalized growth of native plants and wildflowers, reduction of non-native and/or inva- sive plants, and regeneration of fire-dependent species such as oak, jack pine, and red pine. Most prescribed burns occur in non-forested communi- ties such as prairies and wetlands. However, a significant remaining portion of acreage burned is in oak savannas and woodlands, pine and oak barrens, and mixed hardwood and/or coniferous forests. Major regions of prescribed fire activity include the southern and western portions of the state, with pockets of prescribed burning taking place in the northwest, northeast, and central sands. According to the 2016 Wisconsin Statewide Fire Needs Assessment (Hmielowski et al., 2016), these prescribed burn activity regions are also considered to be the areas that would give the highest ecological benefit in relation to the costs associ- ated with prescribed burning. These areas, particularly the northeast, northwest, and central sands, hold a substantial percentage of the pine and oak barrens, oak savanna, and mixed hardwood forests in Wisconsin. Number ofPrescribed Burns Acreage Burned 2014 523 28,321 2015 631 30,222 2016 688 34,770 2017 742 33,650 2018 561 36,076 Table 4: Statewide Prescribed Burns and Acreage Prescribed burns are typically conducted during the spring and fall seasons but can occur outside these periods if conditions allow. In the spring, the window for prescribed burning typically occurs shortly after the snow has melted, but before significant green-up has occurred. In the late summer/fall, the prescribed burning window is typically after plant moisture levels have decreased and some good hard freezes have occurred before winter precipitation. Fire research conducted in-state has determined rough estimates of historic fire return intervals (time between fire events in a single location) for many forested areas of the state. It is widely accepted that, based on estimated historic fire return intervals, the current prescribed fire activity is insufficient to sustain all fire-dependent commu- nity acreage; but information on current fire return intervals is lacking. However, data collection has recently begun to determine current fire return intervals on state-managed land. Emerging research from Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota are also identifying summer burning as the most effective method of reducing woody plant species. As Wisconsin experiences effects from climate change such as increased annual rainfall, these windows may shift or close, making it difficult to conduct prescribed burns under the right weather prescription to achieve objectives. See more information on climate change in Wisconsin in the Climate Change Section. Approximately 82 percent of burns on state land are conducted for the purposes of reducing invasive woody species; however, local research is limited as to the specific fire behavior needed to reduce brush species in Wisconsin, and effects seen in other regions of the country do not always produce the same results in-state. Local knowledge of fire effects is not centralized or adequately shared. Prescribed fire can also reduce wildfire risk by consuming the build-up of fine and medium-sized surface fuels in forested areas. The removal of "ladder fuels" (lower branches, vines) during prescribed burning also helps miti- gate the ability for any fire to travel into the canopy, lowering the potential for crown fire. Removal of these fuels trans- lates to wildfires with more manageable fire behavior when these events inevitably do occur. WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 39 Prescribed fire is needed to maintain many of Wisconsin's native barrens plants and promote the natural regeneration of the state's fire-dependent tree species. Non-management of Wisconsin's forested lands, and especially an absence of prescribed fire, is a major concern for the future composition of these forests. Promoting regeneration in oak and pine forests using prescribed fire is crucial for ensuring the long- term vitality of these communities and the overwhelming number of wildlife species that depend on them. Despite how necessary this disturbance regime is for natural communities in Wisconsin, much of the public is unaware of how much prescribed burning is occurring around the state and how much it positively impacts the public land they use. Public education regarding fire and oak manage- ment is currently being conducted; however, similar efforts to promote red, jack, and white pine in the state have not occurred. Fire is rarely considered for natural pine regener- ation in much of the state, on both public and private land. Prescribed Fire: CONDITIONS & TRENDS • Absence of fire disturbance in Wisconsin's forests and woodlands has contributed to a decline in the regeneration of important fire-dependent species.2 • Factors, such as of lack of awareness, training availability, adequate suppression equipment, and liability concerns limit the use of prescribed fire by private landowners.2'3 • The cost of contracting prescribed burns and lack of private contractors in many parts of the state can make prescribed burning difficult for landowners who are unable to conduct burns themselves. 2'3 • There is a robust number of conservation organizations that support increasing the use of prescribed fire in Wiscon- sin's forested lands.1'3 • Prioritizing where and when to conduct prescribed fires is inadequate and many landowners and organizations experi- ence issues with capacity (i.e. personnel and equipment), which prevents more acres from being treated. 2'3 • Prescribed burning in forests that are managed for timber harvests may be limited by the perception that burns can damage the quality of saw -timber.1-2-3 40 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN The term "fire management" encapsulates a diverse spec- trum of activities and ideologies that may seem at odds at times. However, as the nationwide trend continues -to move away from the full suppression era of the 1900s, natural resource organizations across the country are finding a variety of ways in which wildfire suppression and prescribed fire practices can exist and benefit each other. For instance, prescribed fire is not only recognized the most cost-effective means of ecological management in fire-dependent ecosys- tems, but it is also recognized as an effective tool for hazard fuels reduction within surface and mid-story vegetation. Although there is a great overlap in the goals for prescribed fire and wildfire risk reduction, unique priorities and issues exist for each within the state. WILDFIRE RISK PRIORITY LANDSCAPE In order to suppress wildfires across the state and to protect human life and property and natural resources various methods are utilized, such as partnerships with fire depart- ments and other agencies. Fire risk within geographic areas help determine how and where state and federal resources are utilized (Map 6). Statewide, areas for wildfire risk reduc- tion projects are prioritized using the Communities-at-Risk analysis (Map 3). The 2010 Fire Risk Analysis (Map 6) devel- oped levels of fire risk for the state based on elements that could be used to determine the level of fire suppression resources needed. This in turn helps to guide resource deci- sions regarding facilities, equipment, personnel, prevention and preparedness education, communications, and other suppression and detection needs. The Fire Risk Analysis was conducted by overlaying data considered instrumental in predicting fire hazard (vegetation, ecological landscapes, soil, forest patch size, and parcel improvements). Wisconsin DNR cooperates with local fire departments, tribes and other agencies as part of our statewide fire suppression mandate; the Fire Risk Analysis is one tool that can be used to award vital funding for local fire departments. There are several datasete that are not included in this anal- ysis that would be beneficial when determining priorities. These include fire department locations, fire occurrence history, canopy characteristics, fire characteristics, weather data and areas affected by extreme weather events. State- wide data sources for fire department locations are difficult to obtain due to legal issues. Fire occurrence data only exists for part of the state. Canopy characteristics, fire char- acteristics, and weather data is variable. Maps and planning documents that are created in response to storm events should be referred to when determining the distribution and utilization of resources to mitigate storm fuels and ensure adequate response should a wildfire occur in the area. COMMUNITIES-AT-RISK PRIORITY LANDSCAPE Under the direction of the National Association of State Foresters, the Wisconsin DNR, in cooperation with its federal and tribal partners, began working on the statewide assessment of Communities at Risk in 2004 (Map 3). With communities at risk identified, local, state, and federal agen- cies, in cooperation with fire departments can begin devel- oping Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP). Once projects are identified in such plans for public education, hazardous fuels mitigation, and wildfire preparedness, these communities are given priority for federal funds to conduct wildfire risk reduction projects. Communities-at-Risk are identified by community/population weighted criteria (vege- tation, historic fire regime, wildiand-urban interface, popula- tion density, historic fire occurrence, and proximity to road or railroad). Municipalities identified as a Community-at-Risk, or Community-of-Concern are prioritized to receive federal grant funds based on their geographic location as well as criteria that measure a project's individual merits. As with Map 6, locations for fire departments across the state is difficult to obtain and is not included in Map 3. Fire departments response time is another valuable piece of data that would be used for Communities-at-Risk if it were available. PRIORITY ISSUES FOR PRESCRIBED BURNING Although much of our fire-dependent forested communities have experienced a decrease in acreage or integrity, there are many opportunities for restoration or maintenance of these systems. Multiple acreage assessments of existing forested fire-dependent communities all indicate that the current levels of prescribed fire are inadequate and are only a small fraction of what is necessary to manage these communities. Where prescribed fire is utilized, available resources are unable to maintain adequate fire return inter- vals for maintenance, much less a more aggressive schedule for restoration. Any substantial increase in acreage treated with fire is dependent upon how fire-dependent community management is prioritized in the organization, and resources it is willing to commit to that goal. Lack of capacity is considered a significant issue in prescribed burn programs throughout the country and continues to be a major issue for every prescribed fire organization in Wisconsin. Although other chemical and mechanical management practices may help to supplement prescribed burning, no other manage- ment tool provides the same robust ecological benefits to these natural communities. Ultimately, fire is crucial for their continued existence, and every effort should be made to increase the safe and effective use of prescribed fire in these systems. WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 41 MAP 6 - REDUCING WILDFIRE RISK .' •'• '. ' >• "I ;.. u I_ Fire Landscape Fire Risk Low 1 Miles 0 50 Very High ^ to feb 13,2020 jpk Division of Forestry Map 6: Reducing Wildfire Risk: Wisconsin Fire Risk Analysis 42 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN Prescribed burning is utilized by private landowners throughout the state; however, complete data only exists within the Fire Protection Areas. This issue is a barrier to understanding the full extent of where prescribed burn stakeholders exist in the state. To gain a more accurate picture of prescribed burners, and where opportunities exist for training, awareness/education, and private landowner collaboration, the full extent of prescribed burning needs to be determined. Data from all prescribed burning activities should be collected for both the Protection and Cooperative Areas of the state to establish a baseline and accurately capture prescribed burning trends over time. Table 5 illustrates the fire-dependent natural communities across the state that are considered highest priority, when and where prescribed fire can be used as a managemenV restoration tool. Scores for global and state rarity were given based on the ranking for each natural community. Higher scores indicate the rarest communities on a state and global scale (maximum 8 points = St and G1 ranking). Risk of Conversion is a subjective ranking of which natural commu- nity would most likely be lost on the landscape first, if fire were completely removed from the system. A collective of natural resource managers throughout the state provide a ranking based upon soil types, abundance, and other ecolog- ical factors, and the Risk of Conversion values are a combi- nation of their feedback. Effort (characterized by mean fire return interval) illustrates the average period of years that passed in between fire events in these communities prior to European settlement and indicate the level at which periodic fire (prescribed bums) would normally be needed to maintain these natural communities today. Note that fire return inter- vals used for restoration are typically smaller, and therefore more effort (fire) may be needed for restoration versus maintenance of a high-integrity site. Values for each of the 3 factors were converted to a 1-100 scale in order to provide a final score and guide to which natural communities should be given greater prioritization for management/restoration. This table can be used in conjunction with the statewide forested priority landscapes and to determine with the greatest opportunities for management of Wisconsin's forested fire-dependent communities across the state. Another tool to assist in prioritizing prescribed fire throughout the state is the Wisconsin Fire Needs Assess- ment (Hmielowski et al., 2016), which considers both forested and non-forested fire-dependent communities. An important consideration when determining priorities for prescribed burning is the multiple uses (timber extraction, recreation) landowners may need to balance in addition to ecological restoration and maintenance. Established research and abundant examples of working forests confirm these uses can exist harmoniously with prescribed fire and benefit significantly from it; however, proper timing of prescribed fire is crucial. These situations should be evalu- ated on a case-by-case basis. Natural Community Oak Opening Oak Barrens Pine Barrens Great Lakes Barrens Oak Woodland Pine Relict Central Sands Pine-Oak Forest Northern Dry Forest Southern Dry Forest Southern Dry-mesic Forest Northern Dry-mesic Forest Rarity (State + Global) 8 6 6 7 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 Relative Rarity (1-100) 100 75 75 88 63 50 50 50 38 38 38 Risk of Conversion 1 2 3 7 4 5 9 11 6 8 10 Relative Risk of Conversion (1-100) 100 87 74 34 79 49 38 13 49 40 19 Effort (MFRI) 5 5 5 5 12 11 9 8 16 24 27 Relative Effort (1-100) 100 100 100 100 56 59 66 70 41 11 0 Final Score (1-100) 300 262 249 222 198 158 154 133 128 89 57 Table 5: Prioritization among fire-dependent forested natural communities based on global/state rarity, risk of conversion, and restoration/management effort. WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 43 MAP 7 - FIRE-DEPENDENT FORESTED NATURAL COMMUNITIES .^-^p Data sources: Wisconsin's natural communities crosswalked to Biophysical settings (Bps) and Existing Vegetation Type (EVT) from LANDFIRE Current distribution Pre-settlement distribution A l Miles QQ Dec 17 2019 PA Dwsiw of Forestry Map 7: Fire-dependent forested natural communities: Pre-settlement and current distribution 44 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN MAP 8 - ESTIMATED EFFORT TO RESTORE/MAINTAIN FIRE-DEPENDENT, FORESTED NATURAL COMMUNITIES BASED ON PRE-SETTLEMENT MEAN FIRE-RETURN INTERVALS , °^A P Data sources: Wisconsin's natural communities crosswatked to Existing VegetationType (EVT) with Mean Fire Return Interval derived from Biophysical settings (Bps) from LANDFIRE Mean Fire Return Interval 3 to 5 years 6 to 10 years 11 to 20 years > 20 years AN3 Miles 5Q Dec 17. 20.19 PA Division of Forestry Map 8: Estimated effort to restore/maintain fire-dependent, forested natural communities based on pre-settlement mean fire-return intervals WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 45 Map 7 shows the extent (black) that Wisconsin's fire-depen- dent forested natural communities existed across the state prior to European settlement. The orange pixels indicate the current presence and distribution of these communities, and where the potential "work" exists across the state. Loss of these natural communities is due mostly to land conversion (agriculture, residential), but lack of fire has also significantly contributed to the decline of these disturbance-dependent communities. The current distribution of Wisconsin's fire-dependent forested natural communities is displayed on Map 8, along with the mean fire return inten/al (MFRI) of those communi- ties. The MFRI is the average number of years that occurred between fire events within each community in pre-settle- ment times (based on fire history research) and illustrates the degree that fire was present and played a role in shaping Wisconsin's landscapes. This map also indicates the esti- mated prescribed bum effort necessary to restore or main- lain the integrity of the communities in that area, should management opportunities exist. Depending on the quality of the site, prescribed fire may need to be supplemented with other mechanical/chemical activities over a period of time in order to reach restoration goals. Goals and strategies are captured in subject areas throughout the plan. Many goals highlighted in one section of this document are pertinent to other sections. A list of all goals and strategies, including other goals related to Fire Management, is included in the Summary of Goals and Strategies section. GOAL D: ALL AUTHORITIES MAKE AND IMPLEMENT SAFE, EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT RISK-BASED WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT DECISIONS. Strategies 1. Improve collaboration and communication within the wildfire suppression community. 2. Increase the local response capacity for initial attack of wildfires. 3. Develop shared response capacity for extended attack and managing wildfire incidents with long-duration fire potential. 4. Reduce wildfire ignitions and minimize loss from fire. GOAL E: PEOPLE, PROPERTY, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FORESTED LANDS ARE RESILIENT TO WILDFIRE. Strategies 1. Promote and support fire-adapted community prac- tices, prioritizing the protection and preparedness of people, property, and natural resources, in that order. 2. Prioritize fuels treatment to protect WUI lands and high value landscapes (e.g. cultural/historical, social, ecolog- ical, and/or economic values). 3. Reduce hazardous fuel loading in forested stands to decrease wildfire risk/severity. 4. Create and support fire prevention programs and activ- ities. 5. Support practices that will help vegetation and the natural environment to regenerate and recover after a wildfire or blowdown event. 6. Promote public awareness and education on wildfire management. GOAL F: FIRE.DEPENDENT FORESTED LANDSCAPES ARE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY MANAGED WITH PRESCRIBED FIRE. Strategies 1. Restore and maintain high priority fire-dependent forest landscapes across all ownerships. 2. Promote landscape-level prescribed burning to restore connectivity between high-integrity fire-dependent communities. 3. Identify and prioritize areas to utilize prescribed fire that would provide the greatest return on investment. 4. Promote innovative partnerships to meaningfully increase the number of acres annually treated with prescribed fire. 5. Identify knowledge gaps and incorporate more fire effects research into the application of prescribed -fire. 6. Identify opportunities to increase the use of prescribed fire on private land. 7. Identify and fill training and qualification gaps to increase the number and depth of trained & knowl- edgeable practitioners. 8. Develop interagency prescribed fire burn crews with diverse funding pools to build workforce capacity. GOAL G: WISCONSIN'S FIRE CULTURE VALUES THE USE AND BENEFITS OF PRESCRIBED FIRE, AND WORKS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO INCREASE PRESCRIBED BURNING AMONG STAKEHOLDERS. Strategies 1. Identify barriers for using prescribed fire across land ownerships. 2. Recognize the extent that prescribed fire is needed across the state and work to increase workforce capacity to meet those needs. 3. Increase the use of safe and effective prescribed fire on the landscape to restore and maintain tire-depen- dent ecosystems. 4. Provide and promote education and outreach to enhance public understanding, support, and implemen- tation of prescribed fire. 5. Connect landowners with available prescribed burn resources and the information necessary to safely and legally conduct prescribed burns on their land. 6. Enhance the ability for private lands enrolled in conser- vation and incentive programs to utilize prescribed fire. 7. Support collaborative, research-based efforts that guide in identifying and prioritizing prescribed fire across all landscapes. 46 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN FOREST HEALTH The health of Wisconsin's forests depends on numerous factors including climate, fire, catastrophic weather events, and impacts of native and non-native insects, diseases, and plants. There are many experts within public, private and non-profit sectors that work together across the state to detect new and emerging pests and diseases, prevent and control infestations of invasive species and find flexible management solutions that maintain or restore forested ecosystem function. ASSESSMENT PESTS & DISEASES Pests and diseases play a variety of roles in forest ecosys- tems. Pest and disease outbreaks can increase tree mortality to a level that negatively affects forest stocking levels, clean water, wildlife habitat, and raw material for wood products, causing economic losses, or leading to undesirable management outcomes. Monitoring the inci- dence, severity, impact and location of forest insect and disease populations helps to focus mitigation strategies and increases the understanding of the influence that these organisms exact on forest ecosystems. Here, pests include native and non-native insects and worms. The activity of native insects and diseases kill suppressed, unhealthy trees, contributing to forest succes- sion and nutrient cycling. Larger outbreaks of native insects (e.g., native defoliators, bark beetles and wood borers) intermittently impact thousands of acres for several years before the population collapses. More than 450 non-native forest insects are established in the United States and cost billions of dollars in economic losses annually (Aukema et al., 2011); non-native tree diseases may cost additional billions. In Wisconsin, well-established non-natives, such as oak wilt and emerald ash barer, have major ecological and economic impacts on forests. Below are descriptions of some of the insects and diseases of greatest concern in Wisconsin currently. For more information about the numerous insects, diseases, plants and worms impacting Wisconsin forests visit dnr.wi.gov and search forest health. WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PUN 47 Emerald Ash Barer lAgrilus planipennis) 'rRP Map 9: Emerald Ash Sorer detections by county. Counties in red indicate presence of pest. Emerald Ash Barer (EAB) has been found in 51 of Wisconsin's 72 counties. EAB has yet to invade much of northern Wisconsin, where most of the ash resource is located. Nonetheless, ash mortality has increased 89 percent and removals during timber sales has gone up 72 percent since 2009(U.S. Forest Service, 2017) due to EAB-caused mortality in southern Wisconsin. Urban forests are also being significantly impacted (see Urban and Community Forestry section). Integrated pest management strategies, including insecticides and biological control, continue to be used to slow thespread and allow more time for urban and rural forest management to occur. Ash silviculture guidelines were updated in 2018 (available at dnr.wi.gov; search: emerald ash borei). The new guidance stresses that ash management now needs to occur as soon as practical statewide to increase management options, maximize economic value, and reduce future EAB impacts. However, removal of green and black ash may be difficult due to site access issues, as these standsare frequently in wet areas that require dry or frozen ground to be harvested. Maintaining and finding new markets for ash wood is also a priority. However, harvesting all ash is not necessary or practical. Retained ash trees provide opportunity to monitor remaining ash for resistant or tolerant genotypes. Ecological Landscapes of concern: Current: Southeast Glacial Plains (green ash) and Western Coulees and Ridges (green and white ash)Future: North Central Forest and Northwest Lowlands (black ash) Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) Map 10; Gypsy Moth quarantine by county. Coun- ties in red are quarantined for gypsy moth. Gypsy moth is established in the eastern two-thirds of Wisconsin, where 50 counties arequarantined. Gypsy moth's greatest impact has been in aging northern pin oak stands, which have seen decreased growth and increased mortality since 2009 (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). The Wisconsin DNR suppression program was deactivated in 2018 after eight years of low demand. The combined Forest Sen/ice, U.S. Department of Agriculture and DATCP Slow the Spread (STS) programcontinues to target isolated populations in western non-quarantined counties. Several biological control agents are well established in Wisconsin and play an important role in suppressing outbreaks. Learn more at https://gypsymoth.wi.gov/. Ecological Landscapes of concern: Dp/ hardwood forests of the Northeast Sands and Northwest Sands Heterobasidion Root Disease (Heterobasidion irregulare) Map 11: HRD detections by county. Counties in red indicate presence of pest. Heterobasidion Root Disease (HRD) has been found in 28 Wisconsin counties. Many of Wisconsin's conifer species are killed by HRD, including red, white and jack pines, white and Norway spruces, balsam fir and red cedar. Prevention is critical because there is no curative treatment to eliminateHRD from a stand once it is infested. Future impacts to infested stands may be significant if the site becomes unsuitable for conifers. HRD guidelines for management and preventative fungicide use are available st dnr.wi.gov; search: HRD. HRD's greatest impact to date has been in red and white pine plantations whose volumes have increased considerably as many stands age into larger size classes (U.S. Forest Service, 2017).Increased entries into these aging stands for thinnings and other management will increase the risk for further spread of HRD. Preventative fungicide use on private lands will be critically important considering that nearly two-thirds of all pine volume is on privately owned land (U.S. Forest Service,2017). Ecological Landscapes of concern: Conifer plantations of the Central Sand Plains Oak Wilt IBretziella fagacearum) Map 12: Oak Wilt detections by county. Counties in red indicate presence of pest. Oak wilt has been found in 64 Wisconsin counties. Oak wilt is still uncommon in northern Wisconsinwhere a large amount of oak resource is at risk as spread continues. Impacts may be greatest in northern pin oak stands, where growth has decreased, and mortality increased since 2009 (U.S. Forest Service, 2017), but northern red oak and black oak stands remain highly susceptible. Preventionof oak wilt is crucial. Updated oak harvesting guidelines and other information is available at dnr. wi.gov; search: oak wilt. Research into effective and affordable management methods is a continuing need, as suggested in a recently-published work (Meunier, Bronson, Scanlon, & Gray, 2019). Ecological Landscapes of concern: Areas with significant Northern red, black and Northern pin oak volume, including the NorthwestSands, Western Coulees and ridges, and Central Sand Plains. 48 WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN Beech Bark Disease (Cryptococcus fagisuga and Neonectria spp.) Map 13: Beech Bark Disease detections by county. Counties with Beech Scale are in red; counties with Beech Bark Disease are in blue. Beech scale insects 1C. fagisuga) have been detected in 1 1 Wisconsin counties but the Neonectria spp. fungi that contribute to tree mortality have only been detected in Door County. Eastern Wisconsin is the western edge of the range of American beech, but the loss of beech where it is common would dramatically change forest structure and negatively impact many wildlife species. Beech mortality andharvesting have decreased for several decades (U.S. Forest Service, 2017), but that is likely to change as beech bark disease spreads in Wisconsin. One to five percent of beech trees have been found to be resistant to C. fagisuga, so developing resistant stock for planting is critical to maintaining the beechcomponent of Wisconsin's forests. Learn more at dnr.wi.gov; search: beech bark disease. Ecological Landscapes of concern: Northern Lake Michigan Coastal and Central Lake Michigan Coastal Earthworms (Amynthas and other spp.) Map 14: Amynthas Earthworm detections by county. Counties in red indicate presence of pest. Non-native earthworms from Europe and Asia are a threat to forest regeneration because they disturb the soil and promote conditions favoring invasive plant establishment. Numerous European species are established throughout Wisconsin but several newly detected Asian jumping worm species in thegenus Amynthas have been detected in a growing number of counties in recent years. Jumping worms are replacing European species where they overlap and are even more destructive to forest soils. The Wisconsin DNR and others are currently funding research to determine the best methods to manage invasive earthworms. Learn more at dnr.wi.gov; search: jumping worm. Ecological Landscapes of concern: Deciduous forests, especially those dominated by maple such as North Central Forest INVASIVE PLANTS Invasive plants are a threat to forest sustainability because they reduce or eliminate native plant cover by forming dense colonies that limit light, nutrient, and water availability and by allelopathic effects. Invasive plants that cause these prob- lems are generally exotic invasive plants, however native plants such as prickly ash and others act like invasives and may need to be managed as well. They further harm forests by limiting forest regeneration, reducing plant diversity, and increasing management costs while reducing management and silvicultural options. Wisconsin completed a forestry best management practices for invasive species guide in 2009 (dnr.wi.gov; search: invasive species) and continues to train forest industry partners. FIA data since 2009 indicate that although the overall number of invasive plant species has only increased slightly, range expansion for multiple species including buckthorns, non-native bush honeysuckles, and others has increased dramatically (U.S. Forest Service, 2017). Of the FIA plots that have an invasive plant, 53 percent have more than one species, with some having as many as seven species. However, the actual number of invasive plants regulated in Wisconsin under NR40 is much greater (available at dnr. wi.gov; search: invasive plants) than what is monitored by FIA. With limited financial resources, agencies, landowners and others may often need to make the difficult decision to focus efforts on eliminating new and emerging invasive plants, rather than controlling widespread, common species. Often, landowners choose to control widespread, common invasive species only when regenerating stands because of cost and time constraints. Nonetheless, even common and widespread invasives like buckthorns and honeysuckles should be eliminated when they invade new areas if feasible. Cooperative weed management areas (CWMAs) have become critically important to completing invasive plant management, helping landowners and others with financial and technical resources. Mobile applications are a new development that allow users to submit geolocated data and photos that enable managers to find and control infestations more rapidly. Ecological Landscapes of Concern: Impacts Continue to Increase in all Ecological Landscapes. MONITORING Wisconsin receives federal funding and technical support from USDA to help with forest health surveys, management and research. Aerial and ground-based surveys and site visits are regularly conducted by forest health staff with DNR, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), USDA, tribes and many other partners WISCONSIN 2020 STATEWIDE FOREST ACTION PLAN 49 to track native pests and non-native pests not currently found or recently established in Wisconsin on federal, tribal, state, county, and private lands. Increasingly, private citizens play a major role in pest detection with mobile technology allowing for rapid submission of photos and geospatial data and an increased interest in citizen science projects. Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario and Manitoba state/provincial forest health staff recently joined the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact (https://sites.google.com/view/ glffc/) to provide an efficient mechanism to share resources when regional forest health events occur. Rules and regulations are an important tool for preventing introduction and establishment of new pests. The goal of these rules and regulations is to keep forests healthy and productive and minimize economic impacts. • DATCP Pest Abatement Authority of non-regulated species and regulated insect, disease and plant species: https://nationalplantboard.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/ summaries/wisconsin.pdf • DNR Invasive Species Rule and best management prac- tices - dnr.wi.gov; search: NR 40 • DNR firewood rule - dnr.wi.gov; search: firewood Forest Health: CONDITIONS & TRENDS • Forest disturbances, in the form of insects, diseases, invasive plants, and worms, can make regeneration or reforesta- tion practices more difficult and more likely to fail. ^ • Large outbreaks of insects or diseases can alter stand structure and function which may change the trajectory of forest succession. 2 • The impact of Emerald Ash Barer may be disproportionately large on monotypic swamp hardwood stands of black ash in northern Wisconsin.2 • Many invasive species are difficult to control and eradicate once established.2 GOALS AND STRATEGIES Goals and strategies are captured in subject areas throughout the plan. Many goals highlighted in one section of this document are pertinent to other sections. A list of all goals and strategies, including other goals related to Forest Health, is included in the Summary of Goals and Strategies section. GOAL H: FORESTED LAND AND ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONS ARE MAXIMIZED, WHILE LOSSES DUE TO FOREST HEALTH THREATS ARE MINIMIZED. Strategies 1. Maintain healthy, viable populations of native flora and fauna. 2. Rehabilitate and adapt forests impacted by insects, diseases, invasive plants, worms, and catastrophic weather events. 3. Monitor stressors that impact forest function. 4. Reduce impacts to regeneration from invasive species, deer, catastrophic weather events, and climate change. 5. Incentivize tree planting, invasive species manage- ment, and other activities that improve forest health. GOAL I: FOREST HEALTH THREATS ARE IDENTIFIED AND MANAGED IN A FASHION THAT IS ADAPTIVE AND RESPONSIVE TO MULTIPLE VALUES. Strategies 1. Expand and promote education and outreach on forest health threats. 2, Encourage and promote multi-sector forest health part- nerships and collaboration. 3. Implement effective invasive species regulatory controls and best management practices. 4. Strive to prevent infestations of invasive species before they arrive. 5. Work to detect new invasive species early and respond rapidly to minimize impacts to forests. 6. Control and manage existing infestations, where appropriate and feasible. 7. Incentivize forest industry involvement in pest management activities. 8. Track the socioeconomic costs and benefits of forest pest management. 9. Support research and science-based decision making that improves forest health. 10. Promote forest management plans to private land- owners and encourage them to use available funding sources to complete forestry work. 11. 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State of WisconsinDepartment of Natural ResourcesBureau of Natural Heritage ConservationEndangered Resources Review ProgramPO Box 7921, Madison Wl 53707-7921 httDS://dnr.wi.aov/toDic/ERReview/ DNRERReview0.wisconsin.aov Endangered Resources (ER) Review Verification Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization for No/Low Impact Activities Form 1700-079 (R 03/23) Page 1 of 2 Notice: This form is authorized by s. 29.604, Wis. Stats. This completed signed form, once submitted to DNRERReviewOwi.gov using the Submit by Email button at the bottom of the form, fulfills the requirement of an Endangered Resources Review and should be attached to other permits requiring an ER Review to show that Endangered Resources requirements have been met. Personal information collected on this formwill be used for administrative purposes and may be provided to requesters to the extent required by Wisconsin's Public Records law [ss. 19.31-19.39, Wis. Stats.]. Instructions: Complete this form if your project is covered under the Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization for No/Low Impact Activities and therefore does not require an Endangered Resources Review. Section 1: Applicant and Project Information Requester Name Trish Evans Organization or Agency Name Weyandt Engineering Services Project Name Yderstad Rd Campground Telephone Number (715)813-9448 [County |Bayfield Township 46 N Range QE 5 ® Section 32 Email Address trish@weyandtengineering. corn Project Description The project consists of transforming a 5 acre lot into a 46 site trailer campground with water and sewer hookups. Disturbance would include excavation, tree and shrub removal, and the construction of the gravel roadway and sites, a main office, and a sewer septic system with a drain field. Indicate who you are completing this form as: €•) DNR Staff 0 Certified Reviewer 0 Other: Section 2: Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization Coverage Information How is your project covered under the Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization for No/Low Impact Activities? It is included in the list of activities in Table 1 - No/Low Impact Table for Alt Species at All Times of the Year. ^ It is included in the list of activities in Table 2 - No/Low Impact Table by Taxa Group for DNR Staff and ER Certified Reviewers Only and the Taxa groups for the species of concern are covered. [^ It is included in the list of activities in Table 2 - No/Low Impact Table by Taxa Group for DNR Staff ER Certified Reviewers Only and the species of concern are covered by the Avoidance Measures document. Activity Number(s) Activity 2-A6, Any activity with all species exempt from needing an ER Review (covered by the no/low) except the Wood Turtle - this project is further than 200 feet from a suitable waterway. Section 3: Applicant Certification By my signature below, I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information stated above is complete and accurate. Angela White 2/8/2024 Signature Angela White Date Signed Requester/Submitter Name (please print) Trish EvansYderstad Rd Campground Endangered Resources (ER) Review Verification Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization for No/Low Impact Activities Form 1700-079 (R 03/23) Page 2 of 2 DNR Reviewer Name Melissa Tumbleson Leave Blank - DNR Use Only (•) Approved Q Denied Approve/Deny Form DNR Reviewer Date 02/08/2024 Town, City, Village, State or Federal Permits May Also Be Required LAND USE - SANITARY- SIGN - SPECIAL - CONDITIONAL - X (ZC Mtg: July 18,2024) (BT(?A°fKe"y ~ July °8' 2024) I ON THE PREMrSES DURING CONSTRUCTION BAYFIELD COUNTY PERMIT WEATHERIZE AND POST THIS PERMIT No. 24-0417 Tax ID: 21533 Issued To: WHITE RIVER AG PRODUCTS INC, Location: S32 - T46N - R05W Town of Kelly Legal Description: S 1/2 SE NE NE IN DOC 2022R-596946 For: [Campground, [Public] (*EIA required) 44 SITE SEASONAL CAMPGROUND WITH AN OFFICE/SHOWER HOUSE/RESTROOM/LAUNDRY BUILDING. Condition(s): Comply with requirements of the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance. Land use permits shall be required for any new residence, any building or structure erected, relocated, rebuilt, or structurally altered. Land use permits shall be obtained prior to the initiation of construction or a change in land use. Must Meet and Maintain Setbacks. Requirements (e.g., permits/licensing/tax) of Local Town, Village, City, State or Federal agencies must be met. You are responsible for complying with state and federal laws concerning construction near or on wetlands, lakes, and streams. Building may not be used for Human Habitation or Living Space. Sanitation requirements must be met (if applicable). Additional conditions may be placed and need to be adhered to at the time of permit issuance. NOTE: This permit expires two years from date of issuance if the authorized construction Ruth Hulstrom, Director work or land use has not begun. Authorized Issuing Official Changes in plans or specifications shall not be made without obtaining approval. This permit may be void or revoked if any of the application information is found to have been misrepresented, erroneous, or incomplete. September 03, 2024 This permit may be void or revoked if any performance conditions are not Date completed or if any prohibitory conditions are violated.