Commission frames recent 18‑acre harvest as targeted step toward a more resilient forest
At a logging walk-through the commission and staff described a roughly 18‑acre harvest done to create age and species diversity, keep woody debris for habitat, and reduce pest vulnerability; officials emphasized the operation prioritized soil and trail protection and will be followed by planting and invasive-species control.
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At a post‑logging walk‑through summarized in the minutes, Hannah reported the operation earned an overall grade of 95% for how it protected trails and soils during harvesting. The minutes state, "A total of 18 acres was cleared (or thinned in the old growth mimic stand)," and described the work as an intentional move to create small openings that will allow light‑demanding hardwoods to regenerate.
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