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i <br /> ~ <br /> Management Unit ! <br /> Descriptions ~ i~ ' ~ <br /> Habitat Units (H1 - H10) <br /> H1: North Skinner Butte Forest j <br /> Native forest ecosystem management is <br /> the top priority for this area. Management ~ ~ ~ <br /> <br /> I, should support succession towards a ~ - ~;f=, t <br /> <br /> ~ healthy, old growth forest characterized by ti <br /> a multi-story stand of bigleaf maple, r ~ ~ x <br /> Douglas fir, grand fir, and other mixed ~ G <br /> conifer and hardwood species native to the ~ Y~~ : ~ ~ ; , .1~ 5 <br /> Willamette Valley. Middle and understory ~ <br /> vegetation shall also be managed fora <br /> maximum diversity of native species. The <br /> generally-applicable resource The North Skinner8utte <br /> management objectives and strategies Forest(H1)unitis <br /> outlined in the HPFMP for the Douglas Fir characterized by several ~ <br /> Mana ement Unit FMU area ro riate layers of native plants, as well <br /> g ~ ) pp p as rapidly spreading areas of <br /> for thlS Unlt, invasive English ivy. <br /> _ , <br /> Special appropriate uses include the <br /> designation of a significant pedestrian Plan. This area is also covered by the Bird <br /> route from the summit of the butte, Migration Overlay Zone that encourages <br /> approximately following the route of <br /> the long-term maintenance of a significant, <br /> existing trails, to the historic picnic area at native tree canopy. <br /> the northern foot of the butte. This <br /> pedestrian route will include the use of Special appropriate uses include the <br /> natural materials such as stone masonry, designation of a significant pedestrian route <br /> stairways, benches, and some areas of from the southern foot of the butte near the <br /> railings to control short cutting and erosion. Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, t~ <br /> approximately following the route of existing <br /> trails, to the summit of the butte. This <br /> H2: South Skinner Butte Mixed pedestrian route will include the use of I- ' <br /> Transitional Forest <br /> natural materials such as stone masonry, ~ <br /> Native forest ecosystem management is stairways, benches, and some areas of <br /> the top priority for this area. Removal of railings to control short-cutting and erosion. ~ <br /> invasive species and directing forest <br /> Low-level pedestrian lighting will be allowed E <br /> succession towards a healthy native along this route. <br /> system of higher diversity and greater Special uses that are <br /> habitat function is a key management goal. H3: Oak Savanna Transition Area considered F~ <br /> Diverse forest types should be allowed to Native oak savanna ecosystem appropriate for each <br /> develop naturally within the unit. management is the top priority for this area. habitat unit are listed <br /> The band of oak and dense undergrowth in the unit <br /> Multiple master plan management goals that defines the northern edge of existing descriptions { <br /> affect this area, and need to be upland prairie and managed meadow <br /> accommodated. In particular, the Critical areas should be preserved near its current <br /> Viewshed Overlay Zones predominantly condition. This band generally reaches ` ` <br /> F~ <br /> affects this area, and shall be applied from the western edge of the butte to the <br /> according to the Viewshed Management eastern ed e, and rovides a ke transition <br /> g p Y <br /> area from the more o en habitats to the ~ ' <br /> P ' <br /> 62 Chapter 5: Master Plan <br /> <br />