APPENDIX A TREATMENT ACTIVITIES BY ALTERNATIVE

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1 APPENDIX A TREATMENT ACTIVITIES BY ALTERNATIVE Table B-1: Summary of Activities by Alternative Activity Regeneration Harvest acres Intermediate Harvest acres Total Harvest Acres No Action Alt. 2 Proposed Action Alt. 3 Patch Retention Alt. 4 No Regen Harvest Comments Alt.3 drops unit 101 and alt.4 drops all regen units. PNV Value 0 $715,000 $705,000 $606,000 Appraised value minus costs Stewardship Costs 0 $974,000 $973,000 $974,000 Non-mitigation activities System Constr Alt.4 drops road to Unit 104 System Recon M (1.3 mi.) road will be reconstructed for watershed improvement in alts. 2-4 Temporary Obliterated following use Precommercial Thin / Fuel Analysed for mechanical acres Treatment thinning on suitable ground. Acres only covers vegetated side Fuel Treatment miles / 129 acres areas; does not include the (miles/acres) actual road width. Intermittent Stored miles Service Decommission (system and non-system) miles 6.5 miles system and 26.7 miles non-system 8 projects (installation of a fish passage culvert, installation of a mining Watershed Rehabilitation 0 sediment trap and six system roads with drainage improvements and/or Sites culvert replacements, Total costs = $974,000). Soil Rehab Acres Skidtrail Decompaction Decommissioning OHV Involves all or portions of the Route Clearwater Gulch wagon road Convert Decommission Existing road width would be miles s to OHV Trail narrowed to about 8. Convert Motorcycle trail to Change Trails 11 and 76 to miles OHV OHV; some reconstruction. OHV New Route Development Alt. 2 & 4 use Preacher Gulch route and Alt. 3 uses Clearwater Gulch route. OHV Trail Head Locations would require 0 4 sites Development minimal work. Non- Trail Clearwater Gulch Interpretive development Trail Proposed Access in Miles (109 total road miles within the Project Area; system and old temps) Open seasonally or yearlong to Travel access codes OYA and vehicles > 50" width OSA Travel access codes OYA Open seasonal or yearlong to OYS, OSA, OYM; about <50 vehicles miles are not travelable due to brush. Forest Plan Appendix K Amendment 0 Change Clearwater Gulch to Fish, B Channel and add cutthroat trout as the indicator species Preacher Dewey EA A-1 Appendix A

2 Table B-1: Harvest Unit Descriptions by Alternative Unit Acres Silvicultural Prescription Logging System Work * Slash Treatment Spec. Const Spec. Recon Temp method ALTERNATIVE Regeneration Skyline/Tractor 0.34 Broadcast burn Regeneration Skyline/Tractor 0.15 Broadcast burn Regeneration Skyline/Tractor Broadcast burn Regeneration Skyline/Tractor 0.05 Broadcast burn Comm. Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Regeneration Skyline/Tractor Broadcast burn Comm. Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor/skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor/Skyline 0.03 Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor/Skyline 0.24 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.17 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.04 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.16 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline 0.06 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.06 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Broadcast burn Logging System Work * Slash Treatment Spec. Spec. Temp method Const Recon Unit Acres Silvicultural Prescription ALTERNATIVE Regeneration Skyline/Tractor 0.15 Broadcast burn Regeneration Skyline/Tractor Broadcast burn Regeneration Skyline/Tractor 0.05 Broadcast burn Comm. Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Regeneration Skyline/Tractor Broadcast burn Comm. Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor/skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor/Skyline 0.03 Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor/Skyline 0.24 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.17 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.04 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Preacher Dewey EA A-2 Appendix A

3 124 2 Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.16 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline 0.06 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.06 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Broadcast burn Unit Acres Silvicultural Prescription Logging System Work * Slash Treatment Spec. Const Spec. Recon Temp method ALTERNATIVE Comm. Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor/skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor/Skyline 0.03 Yard Slash and Pile Comm. Thin Tractor/Skyline 0.24 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.17 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.04 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.16 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline 0.06 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor 0.06 Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Yard Slash and Pile Comm.Thin Skyline/Tractor Broadcast burn *The 5160-M road (1.0 miles) will be reconstructed as a watershed project with all alternatives. Table B-2: side Fuel Abatement Alternatives 2-4 Miles Clearing Width Including Treatment Method Mechanical and Hand treatment Mechanical and Hand treatment Mechanical and Hand treatment Mechanical and Hand treatment Mechanical and Hand treatment Mechanical and Hand treatment Mechanical and Hand treatment Mechanical and Hand treatment 23.2 Preacher Dewey EA A-3 Appendix A

4 Table B-3: Precommercial Thin Stands/ Fuel Abatement Alts. 2-4 Unit ID Stand Acres Treatment Type Treatment Method A Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical Precommercial Thin Hand Precommercial Thin Hand Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical 65 B Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical Precommercial Thin Hand 46 C Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical Precommercial Thin Hand 87 E Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical F Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical G Precommercial Thin Hand/Mechanical 272 Table B-4: Watershed Improvement Projects Item ID Activity Description Comments W1 Jeep road drainage improvement Relocate the bottom portion of the old wagon/jeep/ohv road to eliminate soil erosion. This route is proposed to be converted into a non- trail. W2 Mine sediment trap Install sediment trap between active mine in Clearwater Gulch and stream (UTM northing, easting). W road fish passage Replace culvert at 5160 road crossing of Clearwater Gulch with fish passage culvert. W culvert Replace failing culvert on 5160 rd west of Clearwater Gulch (UTM northing, easting). W M culverts Reconstruct road 5160-M to replace log culverts. The road is useable for haul now, but is a threat to soil stability. W6 W7 538 road drainage improvements 5180 road drainage improvements Fix drainage problems on the 538 rd in Section 5. is rutted with water running down ruts. Reconstruct the steep portion of road 5180, just north of its junction with the 5161-D road, to remedy drainage problem. The steep section will also require some surfacing. W road culverts Replace failing culvert on the 5145 road in the NE corner of Section 20 (UTM Northing, Easting). Also, apply spot surfacing where needed to control erosion on steeper road portions. Preacher Dewey EA A-4 Appendix A

5 Table B-5: Intermittent Stored Service s (ISS) Total Begin Point End Point ISS Current OHV Use 1/ Comments Store east part and convert western part to ATV 542-C 1.39 RD 542 RD trail to private land N 0.97 RD 5160 M SE SEC decom to Unit 104 than store rest A 1.25 RD 5163 NW SEC Moderate Store east end and decom west to Armstrong Gulch J 0.58 RD 5173 SE SEC Moderate Store western portion in old CC 5278-A 1.11 RD 5278 SW SEC Store all; old clearcut Unit terrain break EOL 0.13 Unit 128 new construction; store steeper ending 300' RD 5160-K NW SEC Old clearcut RD 5160 NE SEC Store from Unit 107 timber to decom RD 5180 NW SEC Moderate Store all of road RD 5145 SW SEC Old clearcut RD 5145-F SE SEC Old clearcut RD 5160 SE SEC Old temp road RD 5160 SW SEC store western end where it connects to SW SEC RD (RD ) 0.44 Old clearcut SW SEC RD 5160 (RD 5160) 0.33 Old clearcut RD 5278 SE SEC Old clearcut 7.80 Table B-6: Decommission s Total Decom. Begin Point Decom. End Point Decom Current OHV Use 1/ Comments System roads moderate Decom portion in NW corner of Section that connects private lands to west and north. 542-C Decom western end and convert to OHV trail 5160-C Decommission 5160-E Keep first 0.1 miles, decommission remainder 5160-H Decommission 5160-N water over road at crossing- decommission first 0.50 miles- keep remainder and store after timber sale is complete 5160-P Decommission Decom stream area and convert to OHV trail E Decommission 600 feet on the west end of the road and convert this piece to OHV trail Decommission west 1.03 miles in old CC Decommission middle portion in Section A Moderate Decommission last 0.38 miles near Armstrong Gulch Decommission last 0.22 miles near Armstrong Gulch 5180-C Y Decommision following road use on sale Z Decommission west 0.26 miles near Preacher Dewey EA A-5 Appendix A

6 Total Decom. Begin Point Decom. End Point Decomm ission Comments Non-System s Decommission Decommission Partial Decom- keep first mile, decommission rest Decommission Decommission Partial Decom- keep first 0.23 miles, decom the rest Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission water over road, potential log culvert Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission non-private Decommission non-private Decommission non-private Decommission Decommission non-private Decommission non-private Decommission non-private /none Decommission Decommission Decommission non-private Decommission non-private Decommission Decommission portion between & rds. Decom with sale Decommission non-private Decommission Decommission non-private Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission non-private; convert west 400' to OHV trail Partial Decommission- keep approach on 542- north end (on private) for landing Partial Decommission- keep segment below 5145 (first 0.2 miles) Partial Decommission- keep first 0.2 miles after junction Preacher Dewey EA A-6 Appendix A

7 Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Partial Decommission- decom last 0.11 miles Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Partail Decommission- keep approach to Partial Decom- keep first 0.15 miles (from 5173) Decommission Decommission Decommission Partial Decom- keep 0.1 miles on west end Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission beginning.18 mile. ; convert to OHV trail. is also accessed from top Decommission Decommission; convert to OHV trail Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Decommission Convert to OHV following sale use Decommission System = 6.50 miles Non-system = miles Total Decom = miles Preacher Dewey EA A-7 Appendix A

8 Table B7; Access Changes Miles Existing Access Proposed Access 542-B C F F K N A J A Not listed in Access Guide Not listed in Access Guide Closed to over 50 width from Oct.1 to June 15 Not listed in Access guide Closed yearlong to over 50 width Closed yearlong to over 50 width Not listed in Access Guide Closed to over 50 width from Oct.1 to June 15 Open yearlong to all Closed to over 50 width from Oct.1 to June 15 Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Justification Current OHV Use 1/ Moderate High Moderate Moderate Old s Added to the Long Term Transportation System (currently not in access guide, but closed to all under New OHV Rule) 2/ Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Moderate 1.63 Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, 0.44 Preacher Dewey EA A-8 Appendix A

9 Miles Existing Access Proposed Access Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Closed yearlong to all, Justification Current OHV Use 1/ 1/ Current OHV use based on field reviews of roads and discussions with OHV groups. High Use: Good chance of encountering OHVs during summer and hunting season. Moderate Use: Recent use seen (tracks/cut logs); mostly during hunting season. Use: Appears to have been used in last 5 years, but no current use; no tracks or cut logs or brush seen. : Route brushed in making it impassible to ATVs. 2/ The old road number will be assigned a new system road number when they are moved into the system road database. Table B-8; Trail Access Changes Trail /Name Miles Existing Access #11 / Dan Lee Ridge 1.2 #76 / Trapper Gulch 1.0 Open to motorcycles and snowmobiles; Closed yearlong to all other vehicles Open to motorcycles and snowmobiles; Closed yearlong to all other vehicles Proposed Access restriction Open yearlong to small vehicles; less than or equal to 50 width. Open yearlong to small vehicles; less than or equal to 50 width. Preacher Dewey EA A-9 Appendix A

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING DISTRICT 3-0

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING DISTRICT 3-0 LYCOMING COUNTY S.R.15, SECTION C41 FINAL HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC REPORT STEAM VALLEY RUN STREAM RELOCATION DATE: June, 2006 REVISED: