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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 663 RESOLUTION NO. C� A RESOLUTION adopting a Management Plan for Anacortes Forest Lands. WHEREAS, the City of Anacortes owns substantial property both inside and outside of the City, which property is largely forested; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Anacortes to provide a Management Plan for said property making provision for diverse interests and uses of the citizens of Anacortes; and WHEREAS, a committee has been appointed to prepare such a Management Plan and the City Council has reviewed the plan presented by said committee and finds the adoption of said plan to be in the best interests of the City of Anacortes; now, therefore, That certain Management Plan for the management of Anacortes Community Forest Lands , a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof , be and it is adopted as the official Management Plan for the City of Anacortes Forest Lands described therein. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of June , 1981. CIT N 0 ES b K. S. g nshow, ayor Atte George hta an Citt Clerk-Treasurer (CORPORATE SEAL) ANACORTES COMMUNITY FOREST LANDS MANAGEMENT 'PLAN Prepared for the Anacortes Forest Land Advisory Committee Ralph Edwards Bill Ellin Neil Foss Bob Harr Bob Keller Charles Kiel Robert Olander Scott Richards Del Taylor Bob Rose, Chairman February 27 , 1981 • II "Game management and JonestAy grow natuna2 .species in an env.vcovrment not greasy aUeAed 4otc the puhpobe in hand, tety-i.ng on pandat controt o6 a bew �aatoX6 to enhance the yieed above what unguided nature wound produce. Thur. controt,6 ane bateey visibte; an obsetveA, uneeu he were an expert, wound zee no diijenence between managed and unmanaged terrain. Hence theiA .6uccess depends mote on the exeAc ins e ob .6kitt in the .setect on o6 the kight bactoAz, than on heavy inve6tment3 of tabot on mateA a 6." Aldo Leopold, Game Management, 1947 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION adopting a Management Plan for Anacortes Forest Lands . WHEREAS , the City of Anacortes owns substantial property both inside and outside of the City, which property is largely forested; and WHEREAS , it is in the best interests of the City of Anacortes to provide a Management Plan for said property making provision for diverse interests and uses of the citizens of Anacortes ; and WHEREAS , a committee has been appointed to prepare such a Management Plan and the City Council has reviewed the plan presented .-by said committee and finds the adoption of said plan to be in the `best interests of the City of Anacortes; now, therefore, That certain Management Plan for the management of Anacortes Community Forest Lands , a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof , be and it is adopted as the official Management Plan for the City of Anacortes Forest Lands described therein. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of June , 1981 . CITY N 0 ES - 1 b K. S. g nshow/ Mayor Atte: George hta an Citt Clerk-Treasurer (CORPORATE SEAL) DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ANACORTES COMMUNITY FOREST LANDS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. Introduction 1 II. Summary of Recommendations 3 Management Units 3 Management of Resources 5 Management of Recreational Activities 5 Management Procedures 6 IIT. Management Units 9 . Little Cranberry 11 South Cranberry 14 Fidalgo Ridge 16 West Whistle Lake 18 Heart Lake 20 Heart Lake Road/Ray Auld Drive 22 Mt. Erie Conservancy/Forest Study 25 IV. Management of Resources Forest Management 27 Firewood Production' 33 .Flora Management 34 Wildlife Management 35 Water Resources 36 V1. Management of Recreational Activities Picnicking 37 Trail System 38 Horse Trails/Bridle Paths 40 Motorcycles/Trail Bikes 41 Motor Vehicles 43 Fishing 44 Hunting and Trapping 45 Other Activities 46 Education 47 °` ,I. Management Procedures Management Authority 48 Funding 50 Enforcement 51 Fire Protection 52 Signs and Boundary Markers 53 Cooperation with Adjacent Property Owners and Public Agencies 54 Future Acquisition Considerations 56 continued: Table of Contents--continued: Page V. Appendices 1. History History of Acquisition 58 History of Logging Activities 62 2 Maps Key to Timber' Type Numbers on ManagementUnit Maps 64 Topographical Maps Preliminary . Trail Maps 3. Comprehensive Trail System Plan (to be completed) I INTRODUCTION The City of Anacortes has been endowed with over 2 ,000 acres of forest lands within and adjacent to the City limits. This area includes Mount Erie, Whistle Lake, Little Cranberry Lake, wetlands, and forests. These community forest lands contain some of the most unique and complex living environments in the Puget Sound Resion. Few cities are so fortunate to have such a resource, coupled with the broad-based desire of its citizens to conserve and responsibly use these resources. The Anacortes Forest Land Advisory Committee has developed this management plan over the past year (Jan. 1980 - Jan. 1981) . Our purpose was to create a self-supporting comprehensive resource plan which "maintains and enhances aesthetic and recreational values" while allowing economic benefit through sound forest management practices. This is not a preservation plan or a "cut and get out" plan. The overriding goal is to make these lands more accessible to the people of Anacortes and to enhance these resources for the future. The guidelines in this plan derive from three constraints : deed restrictions, soil and timber type and the Goals and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan, 1977 . This plan consists of three parts. Part I is this Draft Management Plan which develops policies and guidelines for these Community Forest Lands. Part II is the City of Anacortes Conservation Plan prepared by the Soil Conservation Service, U.S.D.A. , under a cooperative agreement with the City. This report inventories soils, vegetative types, timber types , wildlife, watershed characteristics , wetlands and recreational sites. Part III is the Forest Inventory prepared by Robert Kline, Forest Management Consultant. This inventory provides information on timber volumes and grades, which is necessary for evaluating potential revenues and management practices. (2) Introduction - continued: This Draft Plan is a consensus of the Forest Land Management Committee. It is environmentally sound, economically sound and addresses the needs of the community. The guidelines contained in this Plan will allow the City of Anacortes to assume the steward- ship of these lands in a responsible and productive manner. Managed as a Trust, these lands will be available to the people of Anacortes in perpetuity. . II • (3) SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS The following is a summary of recommendations for management of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands (ACFL) . The complete recommendation for each section will be found in the body of this report. Maps will be found in Appendix No. 2. MANAGEMENT UNITS A) Little Cranberry Unit Current Conditions : Severe Problems around Cranberry Lake caused by motorcycles, vandalism and unrestricted entry. Projected Use: Local resident park use for low-impact recreational activities. Use will intensify as surrounding areas become urbanized. Recommendations: Develop a master plan for this basin and associated wetlands in conjunction with planning for 32nd Street. Restrict current intensive-use activities (allow motorcycle use south of proposed 32nd Street extension, camping, and after-dark access) . Repair existing damage. Vacate streets and alleys in Morrison Natural Park. Declare Morrison Park by City ordinance. Transfer responsibility for Cranberry Park to the Anacortes Community Forest Advisory Committee under the provisions and guidelines of this plan. B) South Cranberry Unit Current Conditions: Accessible by a major forest road begin- ning at old dump site. Primarily used by motorcyclists, equestrians and hikers. Projected Use: Develop a series of trail-bike trails in southern part of Section 26. Stand improvement and manage- ment activities as per Forest Management Guidelines. Recommendations : Improve main road and rehabilitate trails. Post property boundaries. Develop area for trail bikes. Begin forest management activities. C) Fidalgo Ridge Unit Current Conditions: Uncontrolled four-wheel drive and motor- cycle access. Very little other recreational use. Projected Use: Manage for watershed/forest land and low-impact recreational use. Develop a walk-in picnic area. • • (4) Summary of Recommendations--continued: Recommendations : Acquire a guaranteed access into this area. Restrict unauthorized traffic. Repair damage to trails and lakeshore. Design all forest management activities to protect water quality. D) West Whistle Lake Unit Current Conditions : Accessible by firewood cutters from Heart Lake Road. Some trails, mostly used by motorcyclists and equestrians. Projected Use: Low intensity recreational use. Forest improvement activities. Recommendations : Repair trail damage caused by motorcycles. Prohibit vehicular access. Design all forest management activities to protect water quality. Promote local use only. E) Heart Lake Unit Current Conditions: Intensive recreation area on shores of Heart Lake, adjacent to Heart Lake Road. Projected Use: To be developed in conjunction with Heart Lake State Park. Recommendations : Negotiate a Joint Cooperative Agreement with State Park Department. F) Heart Lake Road/Ray Auld Drive Unit Current Conditions : This area is already intensive'ly-'-.used as a multiple-use park. The Heart Lake Road and drive to Mt. Erie summit are regional attractions. Anacortes has no police jurisdiction in this unit. Projected Use: With the development of Heart Lake Park as a satellite of Deception Pass and the closeness of this area to dense urban areas, use of this area will increase during the next decade. There is no Master Plan for the summit. Recommendations : Negotiate a Joint Cooperative Agreement with State Parks for this unit. Develop a Master Plan for the summit of Mt. Erie. Close all unnecessary access points along Heart Lake Road and Ray Auld Drive. • (5) Summary of Recommendations - continued: G) Mt. Erie Conservancy/Forest Study Unit Current Use: Relatively inaccessible except for trail bikes. Very sensitive habitat area. Little merchantable timber. Projected Use: Low-intensity dispersed recreation. Conservancy/study area. Recommendations : Restrict high-intensity use. Repair trails. Work with trail-bike users to direct their use to South Cranberry Unit. MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES A) Forest Management: Anacortes Community Forest Lands have .some potential commercial timberland value. This plan provides carefully defined guidelines for harvesting of forest products in order to maintain or enhance the scenic and recreational potential of the land. These policies will maintain and improve the indigenous vegetation. This plan favors a mixed age class, Douglas Fir-association forest. Selective harvest- ing, leaving healthy trees, will be the preferred practice. B) Firewood Management: Provide firewood, under specified conditions , for residents of Anacortes, in conjunction with the sustained yield forest management program. C) Flora Management: No taking of trees, shrubs, bushes, flowers or other vegetation without a permit. D) Wildlife: Anacortes Community Forest Lands should be managed to enhance and maintain current populations of wildlife. Citizens should be made aware of the diversity of this resource. E) Water Resources : Every effort should be made to maintain and enhance the water quality of Little Cranberry and Whistle Lake and their associated marshlands and wetlands. MANAGEMENT. OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES A) Picnicking Develop at least one walk-in picnic site, for local use only. • • (6) Summary of Recommendations - continued.. B) Trails For. the present, restrict obviously destructive .. activities from specific trails. Make available a map of trails on City land. Develop a full trails plan within the next six months. C) Horse Trails/Bridle Paths Develop separate trails for horse use. Work with riding clubs to repair trail damage. D) Motorcycles/Trail Bikes All motorcycles used on ACFL must conform to state code for noise levels and spark arrestors. Trail bike use will be restricted to specified areas in the Sugarloaf/Mt. Erie area and south- of `proposed ,32nd Street road. ..--Motorcycles can cause resource damage. Their use must be directed to areas which will have minimal impact on other users. (See attached maps for trail-bike trails) E) Motor Vehicles No unauthorized motor vehicles will be allowed on ACFL roads. All access points to be gated and/or bermed and ditched. F) Fishing In conjunction with the Game Department, the lakes in the ACFL should be managed for fishing. Develop a long- range sports fishing plan with the Game Department. G) Hunting and Trapping Hunting with rifles is prohibited. Shotgun and bow-and-arrow are permitted as per Game Department regulations. These activities are a management tool to con- trol game population levels. H) Other Activities Other, more facility-intensive activities should be developed on existing park lands. I) Education ACFL should be made available to the Anacortes School System and institutions of higher learning for environ- mental education and research. These lands are invaluable for instilling a conservation ethic in our young people. MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES A) Management Authority A five-member advisory committee is established to be known as the Anacortes Community Forest Land Advisory Committee. Members will provide technical • (7) Summary of Recommendations - - continued advice, policy guidelines, review procedures and act as a liaison with the community on all forest land matters. B) Funding This management plan is a self-supporting activity with no additional burden to the general taxpayer. The proceeds from forest product sales will be deposited in a separate account to be used for maintenance and enhancement of the forest resource. C) Enforcement The City of Anacortes Police Department shall obtain limited enforcement powers on ACFL. Where appropriate, Joint Enforcement Agreements will be developed with the Washington State Park and Recreation Commission. (consider an- nexation for municipal purposes of certain portions of these lands) D) Fire Protection Develop a comprehensive fire plan in con- junction with the Anacortes Fire Department, State Parks and the Department of Natural Resources. E) Signs and Boundary Markers The boundary of ACFL should be clearly marked. All access and egress points should be posted. Private property lines should be posted with appropriate warnings. F) Cooperation with Adjacent Land Owners and Other Public Agencies City subdivision ordinances should reflect the sensitive nature of these forest lands and review all future subdivision activity adjacent to these areas with this in mind. The City should develop cooperative agreements with adjacent owners, and other agencies such as DNR. Skagit County and State Park Department, to insure compatibility on land-use decisions. G) Future Acquisition Considerations Specific areas are identified for acquisition in order to insure continued public access to the ACFL. III MANAGEMENT UNITS • • (8) INTRODUCTION These sections of the plan propose, management units, defined by topographical features, deed limitation and timber type, in order to simplify decision making. In effect, this is a kind of "zoning" for the forest lands. By identifying primary, secondary and prohibited uses in each unit, we hope to minimize present and future conflicts, protect the resource and prevent further damage from occurring in critical habitat areas. When applicable, management activities on lands proposed for acquisition are included. The Recommendations for Management of these lands will be presented with the fewest possible restrictions on user groups and yet consistent with. pr.otection of the forest against damage,. the observance of essential sanitary/safety measures and the prevention of actions by individuals or groups which unduly conflict with the enjoyment of the area by all citizens. • • (9) MANAGEMENT UNITS This section of the Management Plan is governed by the following statements in the Comprehensive Plan (1977) , Conservation Section: Goal : . "The provision of recreation/tourist sites and activities (1) for visitors should be planned and coordinated to not result in denial of opportunity for residents to have access to undeveloped natural areas. (unique areas with no special tourist potential and fragile or pristine environments - whistle and Cranberry Lakes - should be preserved for use by residents. ) " Policy:" Status of City property should be reviewed to establish which properties are most fragile and least tolerant to intensive use. Those areas having no unique tourist attraction are to be identified in the Land Use Plan and managed so as to preserve their existing low-intensity use." Goal: " The City' s timber resources should be managed with the (4) principal goal to maintain and enhance aesthetic and recreational values. This does not prevent deriving economic benefit from the resource." Policy: "Timber management policies should be a part of the total land-management program and should designate those areas most susceptible and those least susceptible to the adverse impacts of logging. Policies should also clearly define restrictions and requirements controlling logging operations." The Recreation/Tourism section of the same document states : Goal : " Minimize conflicts between tourists and residents arising (6) over demand for facilities and services." Policies : " Outline in the Land Use Plan those recreation areas • (10) most and least appropriate for non-resident use, and recommend to the Park Board planning and signing which would be compatible with such designations." Note: See Appendices for maps of management unit boundaries. PLANNING UNIT: LITTLE CRANBERRY (Approx. 360 acres) Boundaries : Entire area dedicated as Little Cranberry Park (1964) , John M. Morrison Natural Park and associated wetlands, including the proposed 32nd Street route and dedicated parkland buffers. Restrictions : The majority of this area is land dedicated for "public park purposes only" . The Morrison Natural Park was given with the stipulation that "timber and land never be alienated. " The City attorney advises that this restriction would allow salvage, sanitation and a light stand improvement timber management. In addition, Cranberry Lake is still technically a back- up water supply for the City. (see Acquisition section) . Its -:- dedication as Cranberry Park in 1964 and the need to maintain water quality argue for very sensitive and careful management. The draft EIS for extension of 32nd Street is a review of the conditions and impending problems with the Cran- berry Basin. Even without the proposed roadway, intensive residential development on the north and west flanks of the basin portend future difficulties in maintaining of urban pressures, water quality. As a result/ human impacts will markedly increase. The marshes which feed the lake provide an important habitat for waterfowl and other animal life. In addition, the presence of scattered old growth and mature second growth timber create a very rich and • • , , (12) diverse biological zone. Current Little Cranberry receives "on call" maintenance by City Conditions Park crews. There is $1, 000 budgeted for f.i.scal: +.year. 1981 for the area. "Vandalism of improvements (and even trees) in the area is a critical problem, and requires consideration prior to any substantial development. " (Park Plan, 1977, p. 30) There is also intensive motor- cycle use of the basin and nearby wetlands , resulting in some severe erosion problems in lakeshore areas and on rocky knobs. There is a posted restriction on motoboat use. The lake is intensively used for fishing and crayfish gathering. The poorly designed access road allows vehicular entry 24 hours a day. There is much evidence of cedar salvage and some wood cutting along the old logging roads and skid roads around the marshlands. These access roads and smaller foot and motorcycle trails are often poorly located in terms of drainage, access to scenic vistas and proximity to wetlands. Projected The easement for the Fidalgo Lake Forest Trail (cross- Uses island) granted by the City Council (Feb. , 1979) , was specifically designed to avoid using Cranberry Lake as an area for intense non-local use. This trail easement skirts the southwest corner of Cranberry Park then loops around the marshlands , using existing logging roads. The lake basin should be reserved primarily for local • • (13) resident use. Current low impact uses , such as hiking, fishing, picnicking, nature observation and non-motorized boating and canoeing should continue. High impact use such as motorcycles, horses near the lakeshore, and use of the lake after dark should be discontinued. Recommendations In light of the heavy urban pressures on this area, the current levels of vandalism and the probable impacts from the 32nd Street extension, a master plan for this specific area should be developed. Responsibility for the Cranberry Lake Basin should be transferred from the Park Board to the Anacortes Community Forest Land Advisory Committee (see Management Authority .Section) . This would insure harmonious policies consistent with the provisions and guidelines of this plan. In addition, the City Council should, by ordinance vacate all streets and alleys in the Morrison Natural Park and officially dedicate this area as Mr. Allmond wished when this land was given to the City. In the interim, the following measures should be instituted: 1) Post this area for no motorcycles . north of proposed .32nd street road and restricted horse use; 2) Gate and lock the access road 2 hours after sunset; 3) Post directional signs for hiking trails; 4) Block or obliterate trails in areas which need to be re-vegetated; 5) Arrange with one of the community service clubs to take care of the area on a volunteer basis; 6) Make arrangements to develop a Master Plan for the Cranberry Basin and associated wetlands; 7) Horse logging and light motorized equipment should be considered for any necessary salvage, sanitation or thinning operations in this Unit. • • (14) SOUTH CRANBERRY UNIT (Approx. 320 acres) Boundaries : All of Section 26 exclusive of those areas in the Little Cranberry Unit. Bounded by "A" Avenue on the east and City boundary on the south. Restrictions : This unit is comprised entirely of land purchased from the Washington Water Company in 1919 . There are no restrictions attached to the deeds. The only restrictions on use would be those included in the Timber Management section regarding wetlands. The major wetland in this unit (in the southeast corner) drains south, towards Havekost Road and Alexander Beach. Most of this unit is not in the Little Cranberry drainage basin. Current Use: This area, including the old City dump, is used exten- sively by trail bikes, horseback riders and hikers. There is a major forest road in this area which begins at the dump, circles the southern marsh, then heads north toward Cranberry Lake. This road has allowed extensive salvage and wood-cutting operations in the past. Proje'ct'ed This unit is most capable of handling the stress of trail Uses : bike activity, especially if wetland areas are protected. We recommend that a series of trail bike trails be developed in this unit . Much of this unit was logged during the late 1940 ' s. There is a great opportunity for stand improvement and reforestation to conifer species. The combination of road access, the fact that most of the area is not particularly visually sensitive, the timber inventory and the soil type are all persuasive reasons to begin management in this unit. Reccomendations : I) The main road should be bladed and rocked where necessary to make it a walking trail as well as forest management road. 2) Trails should be rehabilitated .(and redesigned where necessary) to serve the ends of this plan. • • (15) Boundaries of adjacent private property ownerships should be posted. 4) Local trail bike users should be contacted and a design and construction strategy developed for the intensive trail bike areas. 5) There is a unique stand of timber (type 6) at the property corner of 41st and "A" . This is the only stand of mature Cedar, Hemlock, White Fir and Douglas Fir in the Anacortes forest lands. • (16) FIDALGO RIDGE UNIT (approx. 260 acres) Boundaries : This unit includes all land east of the Whistle Lake access road and the east shore of Whistle Lake. The southern boundary is an .alder bottom which drains into the southeast corner of Whistle Lake. Restrictions Whistle Lake is a former City reservoir, acquired when Douglas Allmond sold the Washington Water :Company to the City in 1919 . Until recently, the lake was used as a storage reservoir for water pumped from the Skagit. In case of a future water emergency, it may become necessary to use this source again. Consequently, all efforts should be made to maintain the water quality and the wilderness quality of the basin.. ',Th6re are no deed restrictions. This unit includes the major ridge seen when travelling west along Highway 20 into Anacortes. All forest practices should take visual impacts and watershed management impacts into account when designing timber sales in this unit. The lake basin is an extraordinary echo chamber. As a result, noise, especially trail bike motors,shattersan otherwise pristine quiet. Current Use: Except for the access road itself and a walking trail at the edge of the lake and a few motorcycle trails, this unit has seen very little use. Recently, four-wheel- drive vehicles have achieved access via adjacent . property. The north end of the lake (near the old pump house) is well trodden with evidence of vandalism to the pump building and surrounding vegetation. Most of this • (17) unit is visually buffered from the lake shore. Projected Uses : Whistle Lake should .be reserved for local resident, low impact use. There is the opportunity for careful timber harvesting outside of the 200 foot lake side buffer and the visual corridor of the access road. Consideration should be given to a walk-in p :criic" 'site : . for local residents. All efforts should be made to maintain water quality and the wildland as part of this area. Primarily, this unit should be managed as watershed/forest land and/.for low density recreational use. Recommendation; 1) Acquire secure public access into this area (or by way of the West Whistle Lake Unit) ; 2) Securely gate or block all entry points against unauthorized traffic; 3) All forest practices and recreational activities shall be deignedto protect water quality; 4) Repair damage to existing areas of intensive use; 5) Encourage low-impact recreational use by local residents. 6) Consider the easternmost 40 acres of this unit for sale or trade in order to acquire more critical and/or necessary properties (see Future Acquisition Section) . • (18) WEST WHISTLE LAKE UNIT (Approx. 350 acres) Boundaries : This unit is bounded on the east and south by the access road and west shore of Whistle Lake. The northern boundary is the property line parallel to Spradley Road, and the eastern boundary is the east side of Section 6 . Restrictions; Same as for Fidalgo Ridge Unit regarding water quality and visual impacts. Parts of this unit are also visible from the summit of Mt. Erie and on the descent along Ray Auld Drive. There are no deed restrictions. Current Use: The major use of this area is for trail-bike riding. The southern corner of the unit is accessible by the old jeep road from Heart Lake. The right-of-way has been systematically savaged by firewood cutters. Over the past few years, the area has become increasingly popular for walkers. The west shore of the lake has some small bluffs which people use for diving and swimming. The western end of the lake is a large marshy area. The lakeshore is rimmed with old-growth Fir left from previous timber harvesting because of difficult access or by Council stipulation. Projected The lake lends itself. to fishing and swimming activities. Uses : Like the Fidalgo Ridge Unit, this area should be reserved for local use. There is ample opportunity here for forest improvement with the same guidelines as the Fidalgo Ridge Unit. Low-intensity recreational use and timber management are the major uses for this unit. • • (19) Recommendations : 1) Prohibit trail bikes along the lake shore, but allow them to continue to use designated trails. (see attached map) 2) Repair trail damage caused by motorcycles, especially in the perennial drainage course into the west end of the lake. 3) Secure all access points to prevent further four-wheel drive degradation. 4) Design all forest practices and recreational activities to protect and maintain water quality. 5) Encourage local-resident use of .this area for low-impact recreational use. • (20) HEART LAKE UNIT Boundaries: 80-acre unit at the north end of Heart Lake. Restrictions : This land was acquired by the City from the State of Washington to assure access to the outflow from Heart Lake for reservoir purposes. There are no deed restrictions. In the past, the City allowed this unit to be logged "except for 300 feet along the road to preserve the scenic beauty" . Visually, this unit is the entry to the magnificent Heatt Lake Road corridor. Current Use: Until recently, there was free access into this parcel from Heart Lake Road. Areas near the lake shore have been developed as camp sites; people have dumped large amounts of household garbage;and numerous trees, live and dead, have been cut down. Much of this destructive activity ceased when the City erected a sturdy steel gate across the entry road. The north end of the lake is accessible by a trail which circles the lake shore, allowing spect- acular views of Mt. Erie, Sugarloaf and the surrounding ridges. This unit is also currently used by trail":b=ikes, horses, swimmers, fishermen, boaters and bird watchers. During the winter, eagles and ospreys often perch on the large old--growth snags on the lake shore. Anacortes has no police jurisdiction at this time outside City limits. Projected Because most of the Heart Lake area is an undeveloped Uses : State Park and this area is essentially part of that acquisition by virtue of common access, lake frontage and use patterns, this unit should be managed with the State Parks System under a Joint Cooperative Agreement. There • • (21) would be no change of title or sale of property. Those areas previously cut over would be the subject of salvage and sanitation cuttings and firewood cutting in a controlled working forest environment. Eventually, in conjunction with State Parks plans for the lake (day use only at this time) , Parks and the City can develop a working interpretive area, where people can see the results of sensitive forest practices benefitting wildlife, the forest and the community. The soils in this unit are highly productive, but this must be balanced with the highly visible nature of this area. Use of State Park biologists and planners will assure environmentally sound management. Recommendation: Reach a Joint Cooperative Agreement with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission to assure that management of this unit will be in harmony with State Park plans for Heart Lake. • 0 (22) HEART LAKE ROAD/RAY AULD DRIVE UNIT Boundaries : All City property adjacent to Heart Lake Road and Ray Auld Drive and those lands dedicated for "Park Purposes" on the summit of Mt. Erie. (approx. 500 acres) Restrictions : As with Heart Lake Unit, parts of this area were logged in the past between 1940 and 1950 with the stip- ulation that a 300-foot buffer be left along Heart Lake Road. The 160 acres at the top of Mt. Erie was given to the City for "park purposes" by Gus Hensler and the Kiwanis Club. Mr. Hensler stipulated that the 120 acres be a"haven for birds and/or animals" (i.e. , a wildlife sanctuary) . Current Use: Heart Lake Road (formerly Lake Forest Road) is a scenic corridor of regional renown. The thoughtful stipulations of past City Councils have preserved a feeling of passage through primeval forests. It is important to realize, however, as the history . indicates, that it is only by previous restrictions that this corridor remains. 300 feet off the road, there are second and third-growth stands of timber which would benefit from some careful attention. In addition, the dirt roads which feed onto Heart Lake Road and the Mt. Erie Road allow ample opportunities for garbage dumping and camping. The summit of Mt. Erie is already a multiple-use park. On a sunny day, hundreds of people drive to the parking (23) ' r lot for rock climbing, hang-gliding, picnicking, sight- seeing, photography, hiking and nature study. The Seattle Mountaineers, Skagit Alpine Club and the Bellingham Mountain Rescue Unit all use the summit and south face for rock-climbing practice. Trail bikes have historically used the Sugarloaf area for trailriding. Projected Use : Most of the current uses should be allowed to continue. However, the lack of Anacortes enforcement .jurisdiction, the "on-call" basis on`-which maintenance work is done and the popularity of the summit as a recreational center have created a situation in need of a certain order and control. There is a lack of sanitary facilities for the large number of visitors. The area is littered with broken bottles, some of which are thrown at rock climbers down below. The radio towers , observation platforms, monuments and sculpture have each been placed without regard to any Master Plan. As the Anacortes area grows and as urban residents seek recreational opportunities closer to home, the use of the Heart Lake Road corridor/Mt. Erie Summit will increase markedly. Recommendation 1) The City should reach a Joint Cooperative Agree- ment with the State Parks for management of this unit. 2) A Master Plan for the Summit of Mt. Erie, honoring the covenants requested by the donors, should be developed. 3) All unnecessary access points from Heart Lake Road and along Mt. Erie Road should be ditched and bermed. Others should be gated. Ray Auld Drive should be closed two hours after sunset. • • (24) 4) Develop a Management Plan for the Heart Lake Road corridor including trailaccess to Lake Erie Viewpoint, a foot trail to the summit of Mt. Erie, interpretive trails off Ray Auld Drive and forest Management program. 5) Cut selected trees along Ray Auld Drive to allow views of Whistle Lake, the San Juan Islands, and Mt. Baker. At the present time, it is impossible to see some of the most spectacular views. 6) Post and sign key access points with appropriate notice of rules ,in effect. 7) Consider sale or trade of a portion of the .40-acre parcel in Section 2 south of Heart Lake and adjacent to Marine Asphalt quarry operations. • • (25) MT. ERIE CONSERVANCY UNIT (Approx. 340 acres) Boundaries : This unit is primarily defined by the southern boundary of City property on Mt. Erie, the south shore of Whistle Lake, and the east flanks of Mt. Erie. Restrictions : The marshes at the western and southern edges of the lake provide a relatively isolated habitat. Eagle and Osprey have been observed in this area. Much of this unit is timber-type 4 , mostly rock outcrop with thin soils. "Relatively small amount of commercial timber. . . Numerous locations in the unit provide unique visual viewpoints. . . .Vegetative condition provides a contrasting habitat type for wildlife species. " (S.C.S. Report, p. 5, Woodlands section) . There are no deed restrictions. Current Use: This is a relatively inaccessible area, especially the knobs southeast of Mt. Erie. There are some foot- paths and motorcycle trails. There have been some access problems by trail bikes from the Campbell Lake Road area. Trail-bike damage to trails and soils on the south Whistle Lake shore is severe, with deep ruts and erosion gulleys crossing perennial streams which feed Whistle Lake. Four-wheel-drive vehicles have had access to the northern corner of this area, with large-scale firewood harvesting as a result. • • (26) Projected Use: This area should be limited to low intensity use; hiking, nature observationand horseback riding on designated trails. Sensitive habitat, lack of merchant- able timber, difficult access and steep rocky slopes are all reasons to place this unit in a Conservancy/ Forest Study designation. Recommendation: 1) Post signs and erect suitable barriers to restrict intensive use of this area. 2) Repair trail-bike and horse-caused damage to trails. 3) Work with trail-bike users to help them understand the reasons for these restrictions and direct their use to the Sugarloaf ,.and west Whistle Lake area or to the South Cranberry area. IV MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES • • (27) FOREST MANAGE14ENT Goal : The forest lands of the City should be managed and protected in perpetuity to insure the maximum benefit and enjoyment to the citizens of Anacortes The following guidelines are provided to guide the managing authority in harvesting forest products from City land. These guidelines will provide the "restrictions and requirements controlling logging operations" called for under Goal 4 in the Conservation Section of the Anacortes Comprehensive Plan. "The City's t mben te6od&ces shoued be managed with the pxinci.pat goat to maintain and enhance authe ti.c and necAeati,onat vatuez. Thi.6 does not pnevent detri,ving economic beneb.it bnom the ne.sounces." A similar goal is indicated under Industry, Goal 7 , Policies : "Appt y modeAn conn envati.on pAac tices to maintain and .i.mphove 6otat asz et6 bon the ju tuAe." Policies : 1) The direct economic benefit realized in the management of this land should be reinvested to protect the resources. The area should be made more accessible and useful to the community by enhancing the esthetic timber, wildlife and water qualities. 2) The underlying policy must be one of sustained yield of wood- land "products" such as timber, firewood, wildlife, low-density recreational opportunities. Important "by-products" will include clean air and water and the availability of a forest- land setting for citizens physical and psychological wellbeing. For many. people, the knowledge that this opportunity exists, whether they ever avail themselves of it or not, is a source of great satisfaction and relief. The increasing urbanization of this area will make this "relief valve" principle a priceless community resource in coming decades. 3) Harvesting of forest products must always be done in a manner which will improve and maintain stands of indigenous vegetation species; for the conservation and enhancement of the wildlife resources; to insure a continuous yield of forest products and to enrich the natural beauty of the area without hampering the citizens ' use or enjoyment of the area. • • (28) 4) In those areas designated "parks" , the City Attorney advises that the level of management must be confined to timber stand improvement by removal of cull trees, insect or disease infestations , and blowdowns. The level of activity must reflect the desire of the various donors to leave these areas in a "natural state: . Healthy, live, standing timber will not be cut in these areas. 5) High priority should be given to harvesting timber products from those areas least susceptible to environmental damages and out of the visual horizon of visiting public. This would allow the public to become aware of the results of responsible forest practices while generating the necessary funds to begin properly managing these lands for multiple use. 6) The forest management policy will encourage a Douglas fir- species-association, all-age-class forest which can be con- tinually harvested by periodic removal or intermediate thinnings. This practice will gradually improve the existing forest, while developing stands composed of thrifty, well-spaced trees. Such a mixed forest is less subject to insect damage, disease and storms. And, in the long run, makes for better soil conditions. Frequent light cuttings bring better results than infrequent heavy ones. 7) Selective harvesting, leaving healthy trees will be the preferred practice. In cases where a site is capable. of growing conifers, but is currently stocked with brush and other undesirable hardwoods, irregular openings of approximately 5 acres in size will be created to benefit wildlife and will allow natural or artificial re-stocking of the area with the species which formed the original stand. Selective logging practices will minimize site disturbance, protect existing reproduction and minimize site preparation costs. 8) Alder will be considered as a valuable species in a species- 'r.otation scheme with Douglas Fir. Alder will be used in a unit to ::recharge soil nitrogen and minimize spread of root rot in Douglas Fir. • • (29) 9) Sites should be :!,replanted as soon after a harvesting activity as possible. Sites capable of conifer production should be managed for species in Douglas Fir-species-association. Areas which naturally grow alder and dedar (bottoms, swales and boggy areas) , should be managed for these species. Brush competition control should be considered in replanted stands until conifers become dominant. 10) Whenever wind and weather conditions create an excessive amount of blowdown, this timber should be removed as quickly as possible to minimize insect attack, to derive revenue, and to permit stand re-establishment. 11) Pest epidemic and various diseases are an unavoidable part of a growing forest. Removal of these affected trees is absolutely essential to prevent total loss and risk of further spread and consequent damage. 12) Leave snags unless they are a clear and present danger to the public safety (adjacent to roads or trails) or will sub- stantially deter fire control if left standing. This require- ment is covered under RCW 76 . 04. 120 and 222 . An amended law was passed last year in recognition of the important place that snags play in supplying habitat for cavity-nesting birds and mammals witch act as natural controls on insect infestation. 13) Large clearcuts will provoke intense public reaction and are unnecessary on a land base the size of the City of Anacortes. Openings will be planned to minimize blowdown and sunscald and to maximize edge effect for wildlife species. Openings should be no more than 600 feet in any dimension and all edges will be contoured to simulate natural openings. In addition, visual impacts should be a primary consideration in any sale design. 14) Reserve 200-foot buffers along visual corridors such as Heart Lake Road, Mt. Erie Road and "A" Avenue. Cut only those trees which are diseased, insect infested, or a clear public liability. It may be necessary to cut suppressed understory. • • (30) 15) Until further study of the critical areas surrounding wet- lands and lakes is completed, no timber will be harvested within 200 feet of any of these areas. If such harvest is necessary for any of the reasons listed above, all felling should be away from the water body. 16) Chemical brush control should be avoided wherever possible. 17) Slash Disposal. Selective harvesting would allow a lop and scatter method of slash disposal. If trees are cut to 3 or 4 inch tops and the limbs and tops cut up and left in place, the problem of disposal is minimized. This method also returns organic material to the forest floor and avoids the problems associated with slash burning and consequent depletion of the forest soil nutrient bank. 18) Landing areas will be kept to an absolute minimum and must be left without slash piles or remnants of unmerchantable materials. 19) All sales will be designed so that they are economically sound for a conscientious, reputable operator and trees marked with contractor in a manner which will not compromise the site' s environmental quality. 20) All sales will be designed with impacts on present and potential future multiple uses in mind. When necessary, appropriate technical advice will be sought from profession- als to minimize questions of environmental damage. 21) Road systems will be designed to use existing cat and skid trails as .much as possible. Clearing older skid trails will yield .alder for firewood and minimize the need for additional road construction and help to eliminate erosion created during new road developments. Main forest management roads should be upgraded so that they can be used for fire pro- tection access and for hiking, Temporary harvesting roads, skid trails and landings should be seeded with grass and "put to bed" . Harvesting roads will be constructed as dry-weather trail roads, approximately 8 feet wide, with adequate turnouts for equipment. • • (31) 22) Logging during excessively wet conditions will be controlled as it can cause soil compaction, rutting and changes in soil structure. 23) All timber sales will be marked and announced as required by law. Any questions or protests will be heard by the Anacortes Community Forest Land Advisory Committee (see Management Section) . The logging contracts should normally contain the following restrictions and stipulations : Note: Sample logging contracts are available from the Department of Natural Resources, State Parks and local operators which can serve as models to insure that the best interests of the City are protected. a) All stumps will be cut no higher from the ground than 12 inches; b) Logs should be cut to obtain highest value; C) All felled trees, cut to log length and to a 4-inch top, will be hauled to within 25 feet of the landing; d) - Damage to limbs, trunks and roots of more than 5% of the remaining stand not marked for removal (due to carelessness) shall be considered excessive damage, and penalties, based upon value, imposed; e) All refuse (cans, bottles, etc. ) shall be removed by operator from each unit upon completion; f) Suitable penalties included in the contract for violations of the above standards; g) Slash disposal in accordance with Item 17 above; h) Operator must realize that great care is needed in his operation in order to prevent injury to living and remaining trees, reduce fire hazard, plan for future operations, provide for regeneration of forest growth and to encourage health, stimulating growing conditions for the remaining timber; i) Type of logging equipment will be specified to minimize damage and degradation to the site. On flatter topo- graphy,- horse logging- should be -given active consideration. • • (32) j) Fall all trees toward the skid trails, lop and scatter branches and run over or otherwise reduce tops to inoffensive proportions. k) Before completion of operation, all broken-topped trees and rubbed trees shall be removed. These "catch the eye" of the critical observer. 24) This plan does not relieve the City of Anacortes from any of the requirements of the Hydraulics Act, the Shorelines Management Act, the Snag Felling law, the Snag Leave law, Forest Practices Act, or any other applicable state laws and/or regulations. 25) These conditions should be included in a program designed with a consulting forester who has experience and knowledge of forestry management in this area. Every effort should be made to select a reliable forester who can assure a continuity of management practice and build a relationship of trust between the City and the citizens of Anacortes. The managing authority should interview interested parties in order to recommend the most appropriate forest manager with whom to reach a long-term contract arrangement. 26) All monies generated from Forest Land Management should be deposited as outlined in the Funding Section. This account should be used for the purpose of funding future land manage- ment activities and the development of designated recreational facilities. Harvest yields must cover the costs of the pro- posed management program. Except in the case of disease or insect infestation, there should be no pressing need to harvest timber until monies are needed for specific management or development projects. Sales may also be set when there is an advantageous log-buying market. Summar Generally, a cautious, prudent course of action is recommended as timber prices historically increase at a faster rate than inflation. The City will do well to manage this growing asset with this in mind. • (33) FIREWOOD PRODUCTION Goal : To provide firewood for the citizens of Anacortes as part of a sustained yield forest-management program. Policies : 1) Except in selected and controlled situations, entry into the woodlands to cut firewood at random should be pro- hibited. In those selected and controlled situations, entry into designated areas of the woodlands for firewood cutting should be restricted to the cutting of only dead and/or down timber. Suitable penalties should be provided for the cutting of live trees. This would be in conjunction with stand improvement or stand conversion sales. 2) Firewood cutting opportunities can be best provided by arranging for removal of unmerchantable material over 3-inches in diameter to temporary wood lots located within easy access of existing roads and highways. This can be done in connection with logging, thinning or cleanup operations, often as a part of a contract. Upon establish- ment of a temporary woodlot, suitable public announcement of wood availability could be made. Then persons desiring to cut wood would obtain a permit from the City allowing gathering of a specific amount of wood. A permit fee per unit quantity of wood should be charged to defray the costs connected with the firewood sale. • • (34) FLORA MANAGEMENT Goal : To maintain, enhance and rehabilitate the native vegetation on City of Anacortes properties. Policies: 1) No taking of trees, shrubs , bushes, flowers or other vegetation from City land without a permit. 2) Encourage the use of City property for botanical research, field work and observation by local educational institutions. 3) Post access points with notice that taking of plans is contrary to the intent of this plan. 4) Identify those areas of particular and/or unique plant species or colonies and restrict use to an appropriate level. _ . - . c • • (35) WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Goal : To maintain, preserve and enhance the present diversity of wildlife on City of Anacortes forest lands. Policies : 1) This plan, including the Soil Conservation Service section on wildlife management, provides only a rough estimate of the species and habitats present on City land. 2) No other activity should be permitted which will significantly alter the mixture of habitats that provide a varied and abundant wildlife. population. (see Dr. Booth' s list in S.C.S. report) . 3) The stands of old-growth timber on City land provide a diminishing resource for wildlife and aesthetic enjoyment. The major stands of this timber type (3b) occur along Heart Lake Road, in association with the major stand on State land at the south end of Heart Lake. Any management along this corridor should be accompanied by a thorough inventory and evaluation. As stated in the Timber Management Section, proper design of sales will minimize questions of environmental impacts. 4) The City should reach some agreement with Western Washington State_.University,, the University of Washington and Skagit Valley College to encourage student use of , these lands in order to provide baseline data on wildlife populations and species diversity. 5) A list of wildlife species found on City land should be made available to the public. 6) Encourage local school districts to use City land for nature study. This could include building and setting nesting boxes, passive observation of seasonal wildlife and development of some site-specific curricula. (see Education Section) 7) Develop suitable wildlife observation sites in conjunction with recreational development. After a detailed study, observation boardwalks should be built in one or more of the marshes for the purposes of nature study and education. 0 0 (36) WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Goal: To maintain and enhance the. water quality of lakes, marshes and wetlands in the Anacortes Community Forests. Policies: 1) Until further study, all forest practices will be prohibited within 200 feet of wetlands and lakeshores. After proper evaluation, openings in tree cover planted back to native grasses or original species might provide a beneficial "edge" effect at certain points along the lakeshores. (see Wildlife Section of S. C. S. Report) 2) Relocate trails away from lakeshores and marsh edges in order to minimize impacts on water quality. Indentify areas where trails perpen- dicular to main trails can be built to shorelines with minimal impacts. 3) Improve existing trails to minimize erosion. Where necessary, obliterate trails which are causing undue resource damage. 4) Both Whistle Lake and Little Cranberry Lake are back-up supplies of water in case of an emergency. All management activities in the watersheds of these lakes must take this into account. 5) A monitoring program of Whistle Lake and Little Cranberry Lake should be instituted in conjunction with Western Washington University, the University of Washington, or Skagit Valley College. V MANAGEMENT OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES • • (37) PICNICKING Goal: To allow picnicking at designated walk-in areas. Policy: 1) Develop at least one walk-in camp in the Whistle Lake area for local resident day-use only. 2) Provide fire-pits and proper sanitary facilities. 3) Prohibit camping except under special conditions when a permit will be required from the managing authority. Groups with adult supervision, such as Scouts and Bluebirds, can make special arrangements. There has been a historic use of City lands for overnight camping by local residents. Numerous camp areas are obvious in walking around the Whistle Lake and Cranberry Lake basins. Without regulation and planning, this could become a very serious problem. By developing a specific site (or using an existing area) , this opportunity will still be available in the future. Ample oppor- tunities are available for a camping experience at Washington Park and Deception Pass State Park. No further opportunities need to be available on City property. at the present time. For the time being, walk-in camps should be in areas where there is already a Park Manager. • • (38) TRAIL SYSTEM Goals: Develop an . overall hiking trail system in City forest lands. Policies: 1) "Enhance parks through improvement of signing (remove unnecessary signs) , and establishment of an easily recognized park logo to identify City park sites and trail system. " (Action 'Program, No. 4 , Parks Compre- hensive Plan, 1977) 2) Make available at City Hall a map of existing main trails on City of Anacortes properties. This map should also summarize use policies outlined elsewhere in this plan. 3) Where necessary, rehabilitate trails where horses, trail-bike or erosion problems have developed. Seek involvement of user groups and community service organizations as much as possible. 4) Coordinate forest management activities with recreational trail use, especially along the easement granted to Washington State Parks for the cross-island trail (Fidalgo Lake Forest Trail) /Centennial Trail inside City limits. 5) For the present time, sign and post current-use main- access trails on City of Anacortes property. Except where posted, allow current use to continue. 6) Obtain easements for current-use trails where they cross onto private property. Work with adjacent owners to prohibit, control or allow current use. Minimize conflicts by working with user groups. 7) Post regulatory signs at all entry points and where trails cross. onto private property. 8) Design and/or renovate existing trails to serve the recreational objectives of this plan with a minimum amount of maintenance. Sign trails to serve the needs of local residents. Design loop trails and loop options as much as possible. All improvements should harmonize with the natural setting. • (39) 9) Interpretive trails should be developed (in conjunction with the recreational trail system) with self-guiding brochures available either at the trail-head or at City Hall. 10) Arrange with Outdoor Planning class at Western Washington State University or at the University of Washington to develop a full trail system plan for each potential trail user type. See Appendix. 11) The Acquisition Section elaborates on the necessity to obtain guaranteed public access into City properties. At present, all access to Whistle Lake is across private property. The City Forest lands are criss-crossed by numerous trails which follow old logging roads, skid trails, and game trails or have been deliberately created by horseback riders or trail-bikers. In the Parks Survey of 1977 , hiking was listed as the second most popular recreational activity after swimming (Survey Results, pg. 13) . This survey also placed a first priority .on "using existing City-owned timber and shoreline areas for recreation" (pg. 14) . The present use patterns, predominantly by trail=bikes dnd'- hor'ses, have created a situation of poorly designed trails, severe erosion problems, under.,:utilization of potential scenic opportunities and a serious under use by that group most eager to enjoy City land, walkers. Many Anacortes citizens have expressed the fear of getting lost for the lack of an available map. A map of the present trail system, in conjunction with a long range future plan, should encourage people to use these areas. • 0 (40) HORSE TRAILS/BRIDLE PATHS Goal: Allow current use of City forest lands for bridle trails to continue, with any restrictions necessary to reduce or eliminate damage to the environment. Policies: 1) Where possible, restrict horse use adjacent to wet- lands and lakeshores. 2) Develop separate trails for horse. use. 3) Work with riding clubs to develop new trails and rehabilitate trails damaged by past abuses. • • (41) MOTORCYCLES/TRAIL BIKES Goal: To allow trail-bike use to continue on City forest lands in designated areas and on designated trails. Policies : 1) The use of trail bikes on City of Anacortes properties will be governed by the following restrictions: a) The Revised Code of Washington' s defining noise limits. b) Must have spark arrestors. c) Careless, reckless or inconsiderate actions affecting other users will be cause of citation. 2) Trail bike use will be controlled so as to protect the resources, promote safety and minimize conflicts among other users. 3) Trail bikes will not be permitted to .travel cross- country (off designated trails) , or on designated hiking equestrian, bicycle, or interpretive trails. Entry points should be gated with horse-type barriers. 4) Involve trail-bike users in trail construction and maintenance. Under certain conditions, trail bikes can be severely damaging to forest soils. Channels formed in wet soils can become erosion gulleys. Sediments from erosion then end up in nearby lakes and marshes. These problems can be minimized by careful site selection and trail routes, hardening trails and restricting use in excessively wet weather. Puncheon, water-barring and culverts will also minimize damage. (42) 5) Trail bikes will be allowed to use the areas shown on the attached maps. 6) Post boundaries of management units where trail bike use is restricted. 7) Rallies, races, competitions and like events are not allowed on Anacortes Community Forest Lands without prior approval from the managing authority. 8) Seasonal, temporary or permanent restrictions on trail- bike use in specific areas may be necessary if severe impacts on other resources develop. The long-term productivity of our lands can be maintained by defin- ing areas and trails which can and cannot accomodate this type of use and by implementing appropriate controls. • • (43) MOTOR VEHICLES Goal: Prohibit the use of motor vehicles in City forest lands and parks except on designated roads. Policy: 1) All access points.Into City property shall be gated or blocked to prevent unauthorized vehicular access. 2) All entry points will be posted with this information and strict penalties invoked for non-compliance. 3) The other goals of this plan are incompatible with vehicular access. The land area is too small and potential and present abuses are reason enough to limit this use. Over the past years, vehicular access has become an increasingly difficult problem. Unprepared drivers enter City lands and need to be rescued by commercial towing outfits . More serious drivers in rigs equipped for cross-country or rough-road travel have taken considerable quantitites of standing timber, mostly alder, from City land. Access by other vehicles to the Whistle Lake Basin has allowed large and destructive parties to be held, for which the police and sheriff have had to be called in. In addition, adjacent private property owners have complained about unauthorized entry across their property by 4-wheel-drive vehicles. (44) FISHING Goal: Provide the opportunity for local residents to fish in Little Cranberry and Whistle Lake. Policy: 1) Develop or improve limited access points for fishing City-owned lakes. 2) Maintain .restrictions on motor boats in Little Cranberry. 3) Prohibit use of any boats in Whistle Lake. 4) At the present time, Whistle Lake will not be en- hanced for sport fishing. 5) Develop a long-range sport-fishing plan in conjunction with the State Game Department. 6) Monitor fish population in conjunction with water- quality monitoring program. There are seven major lakes on Fidalgo Island. Each has particular recreational and fisheries values. Heart Lake is a well-known trout-fishing lake on which motor boats are allowed. Campbell Lake and Lake Erie both have boat-launch facilities and are managed for spiny-ray and trout. Pass Lake is a fly-fishing-only lake adjacent to Highway 20. Trafton Lake (Crater Lake) is surrounded by private property. Little Cranberry is accessible by automobile and is actively used for fishing and crayfish diving. Whistle Lake is the only lake not impacted by automobile access. Whistle Lake will be reserved for a more "primitive" recreational experience. • • (45) HUNTING AND TRAPPING Goal: Hunting and .trapping is allowed on City land outside City limits as a management tool to control game population. Policy: 1) Use of firearms on Anacortes Community Forest Lands is prohibited except as stated below. 2) Hunting with rifles is prohibited. 3) Hunting with shotgun or with bow-and-arrow is permitted in accordance with State Game laws. 4) Trapping is allowed under appropriate Game Department guidelines. Alternatives : 1) Allow no hunting or trapping whatsoever. The local game warden feels that this would be detrimental, in the long run, to the wildlife population. 2) Allow hunting with bow-and-arrow only. This would eliminate the use of firearms completely. As the City engages in responsible manipulation of the forest resource, increased habitat will be available for browsing animals such as deer. Hunting and trapping are useful tools for assuring that the game population does not exceed the carrying capacity of the area. • (46) OTHER ACTIVITIES Goal: To use the Anacortes Community Forest Lands for dispersed low-intensity recreational activities. Policies: 1) Developed park sites in Anacortes allow the opportunity for group games and activities such as baseball, soccer, basketball, tennis and other sports. There is no need to develop these sorts of facilities on City Forest lands. 2) Deception Pass State Park and Washington Park offer ample opportunity for overnight recreational camping. There is no need to develop more facilities of this sort at this time. 3) Facilities needing utilities and/or extensive site improvements should be located in or near currently developed facilities. '1 • (47) EDUCATION Goal : The City forest lands should be made available to educate the Community in the stewardship of our natural resources. "Through information, attempt to maintain and improve a resource conservation attitude within the City. " (Goal 5, Conservation Section, Comprehensive Plan, 1977) "Promote conservation attitude through public dissemination of ecological information and descriptions of natural ' features of Fidalgo Island. " (Policies, Goal 5, Comprehen- sive Plan, Conservation Section, 1977) Policies : 1) Encourage joint cooperative arrangements with local colleges and universities to use these lands for ongoing research projects by students and faculty. Botany, Biology, Outdoor Recreation, Planning, Forestry and other academic disciplines will all find fruitful opportunity in the watersheds of our lakes and the surrounding forest lands. These "experts-in-training" could supply useful baseline and monitoring information to the managing authority. 2) Teaching our young people about the recreational and natural values of their land will develop an attitude of possession and care which can translate into less vandalism and destruction of park and forest areas in the future. 3) Areas of City forest land which need rehabilitation because of poor management in the past should be developed as "demonstration working forests" . Local students can take para by planting trees, monitoring growth and observing the consequences of responsible resource management. n vi MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES VII APPENDICES I. HISTORY OF LOGGING AND ACQUISITION II. MAPS Preliminary Trail Map Trail-Bike Loop Trail Map Topographical Map Timber Type and Management Units III. COMPREHENSIVE TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN (to be completed) y' r • (4g) MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Goal : To provide efficient and effective management of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands in order to implement the goals and policies of this report. Under the Council-Manager form of government, the City Council has ultimate legal authority and sets policy direction for the City. The City Manager is charged with management responsibility for administration of all City assets under the direction of the City Council. The City Council must approve all contracts, asset sales, and use policies. However, within the framework of these legal restrictions, it is recommended that an advisory board be established with broad authority to set use policies and effectively guide management of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Policy: 1) Establish an advisory board to be known as the "Anacortes Community Forest Advisory Board" . a) The Board should consist of five members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Membership should be one member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, one member of the Planning Commission and three citizen members. b) Terms of the Board members should be 5 years , with the initial terms staggered to provide for reappointment of one member each year. c) At least four members should be residents of the City of Anacortes, with it being permissable for the fifth member to reside on Fidalgo Island. The City Manager, or his designee, should serve as Executive Secretary to the Board. 2) The duties and responsibilities of the Anacortes Community Forest Advisory Board shall include the following: a) Setting use policies and guidelines, under the terms outlined in this report, for the ACF lands. Use policies requiring legal enforcement authority shall be confirmed by the City Council. Use policies not requiring legal- penalty provisions shall be set by the Board. • • (49) b) Securing additional studies, trail plans and surveys as deemed necessary by the Board. c) Recommending an annual budget to the City Manager and the City Council for management of the Anacortes Com- munity Forest Lands. d) Interviewing and recommending a Forest Management consultant to implement the forest resources section of this plan. e) Providing policy advice to the City Council for the long range use, enhancement and conservation of the resource. Conducting periodic reviews and recommendations for required changes in this plan. Providing technical advice to the City Manager for implementation of this plan. f) Managing all timber sales in conjunction with the consulting forester. Final sales contracts must be confirmed by the City Council. g) Serving as a liaison with interested citizens, user groups , educational institutions and volunteer service organizations. • • (50) FINANCE Goal: The management of City forest resources will be a self- supporting program. These lands will not be a burden to the general taxpayer. In the forseeable future, monies generated from resources will be used for land managemnt costs and recreational developments on Anacortes Community Forest Lands. In the long term, monies generated from resources which exceeds the cost of management purposes may be used for the general benefit of the City as determined by the City Council. Policy: 1) A special revenue fund, known as the "Anacortes Community Forest Land Management Fund" will be created by ordinance. This ordinance will specify the uses for which these monies may be expended. 2) Monies expended for Forest Land Management will come only from the above-mentioned fund. 3) This fund does .not require that a separate checking account be set up. 4) If necessary, special accounts may be set up within the Forest Land Management Fund. 5) All monies from sale of timberor other resources will be placed in this . special fund. 6) Continue and .expand existing efforts at coordinated planning and joint funding and maintenance of facilities among the various providers of park and recreation services. (State, County, School, City, private entities) The forest inventory completed by Robert Kline indicates that the 2, 200 acres of forest land owned by the City of Anacortes contains approximately 32 million board feet. About 70% is good quality Douglas Fir.. The remaining volumes are made up of Hemlock, Cedar, and Alder. The constraints of deed restrictions, soil types and the goals of this plan will still allow income to be generated from these forests consistent with good forest management techniques. • (51) ENFORCEMENT Goal: The policies and regulations developed in this plan will be enforced by the appropriate authority. Policies: 1) The Cranberry Lake area will be patrolled on a random basis by the City of Anacortes Police Department. 2) Develop an enforcement agreement with Washington State Parks for those areas identified as Joint-Cooperative Agreement areas. 3) Develop an awareness that vandalism and destruction are acts for which everyone in the community pays - both for facility repair and enforcement time. 4) Defensively plan facilities to minimize vandalism. Build and design rugged facilities to harmonize with surroundings. 5) Maintain facilities. Rundown areas promote vandalism and destructive behavior. 6) In order to accomplish the above policies, it is recom- mended that annexation for municipal purposes of certain portions of these lands be considered. (52) FIRE PROTECTION Goal : To protect the City forest lands from damage or destruction by fire. Policies: 1) In conjunction with other forest management activities, improve and map the existing road system to allow fire vehicle access. 2) Develop a fire plan in conjunction with local DNR office in Sedro Woolley and Washington State Parks. 3) Prohibit any fires on City property until designated fire pits at developed recreational sites are available. 4) Levy stiff fines, in addition to suppression costs, for violations. • • (53) SIGNS AND BOUNDARY MARKERS Goal : The boundaries of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands shall be clearly marked to indicate that users are entering publicly owned property. Policies : 1) Boundaries of areas likely to be impacted by recreational use or real estate development should be surveyed and posted as quickly as possible. In some cases, this should be done in cooperation with adjacent private owners. 2) All access and egress points should be posted with notification that use of the City of Anacortes lands is governed by certain rules and regulations. 3) Access roads should be blocked by sturdy gate, ditch and berm or other suitable barriers to prevent unauthorized garbage dumping, timber harvesting and creation of mayhem on City lands. Unauthorized uses_. should be punishable by stiff fines. 4) A distinctive, visible boundary tag should be used to indicate Anacortes ownership. • • (54) COOPERATION '.WITH' ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES Goal : All land management decisions should be compatible with adjacent land owners within Anacortes and on Fidalgo Island. "The department responsible for City land management should initiate a program of systematic cooperation and coordination with other public and private land-holding entities on Fidalgo Island to encourage compatibility in land use decisions and activities. " (Policy entry in Goal 3 of Conservation section, Anacortes Comprehensive Plan, 1977) "The City permit application process is to include a manual for applicants which will clearly define the requirements for shoreline and environmental impact consideration. This manual, incorporated with a shoreline inventory system, will, through graphics and text, alert the City and applicant to the natural conditions and unique characteristics in the area of the proposed activity. " (Policy under Goal 5 , Conservation section, Anacortes Comprehensive Plan, 1977) Policies: 1) City Ordinance No. 1807 (Land Clearing Ordinance) should be revised to better serve the City' s long-term interests. Areas of high potential for impact from land clearing should be clearly identified on a map available to City staff, Planning Commission and Council. . Impacts on City forest land and current use access points could be severe without "defensive planning" . Special areas of concern would be the area between "A" and "D" Avenues between 41st Street and 17th Street, the northern border of Cranberry Park and the western border of Section 26 adjacent to Skyline. A series of small clearings has the same cumulative effect as a large clearing. 0 0 (55) 2) On land outside the City limits, efforts should be made to contact adjacent private property owners and inform them of the intended use of the City land. Every attempt should be made, as early as possible, to resolve present and potential conflicts arising from timber harvesting, trespass, garbage dumping, etc. 3) Development adjacent to City forested lands 'and/or watersheds should provide buffers, erosion and drainage control measures and access control. This should be part of the review by the Planning Commission and City Council. " . . . .provide for flexibility to allow for attractive plat design in subdivision development. " (Goal 6, Housing Section, Comprehensive Plan, 1977) "Make a process available for residential development which allows for a tract of land to be developed as a coordinated unit according to an approved plan. " (Policy Section of Goal 6) 4) Whenever necessary, reach agreement with adjacent land owners to create, by easement, purchase or donation, buffer areas between developments and public use lands. This recommendation dep:efid,- upon the specific character- istics of the site. • • (56) FUTURE ACQUISITION CONSIDERATIONS Goal: Assure guaranteed public access to Anacortes Community Forest Lands. The parcels listed below would guarantee future access to areas already important for recreation. 1) Provide access for the public into the Whistle Lake basin. 2) Consider acquisition of a public access to the rock- climbing route to Mt. Erie. One of the primary recreational uses of Mt. Erie is by rock-climbing groups often numbering up to 100 people on any given day. Much of the route on the south face of the mountain crosses private property. The present trail follows a narrow, unbuildable parcel belonging to two private owners. The main concern is that this route does not become a trail- bike access point. 3) Consider acquisition of the 160-acre in-holding between Heart Lake State Park and the City property on Sugarloaf. According to the deed of 1940, this property was sup- posed to revert to. the City after logging operations were completed. For some unknown reason, this did not occur. The property changed hands a couple of times and in 1975 the City lost any interest in the property by passing a City Council resolution offering a Quit Claim Deed for $500 to clear the title. The property has since been logged with the consequent destruction of (57) many trails in the area and a slight visual impact on the Whistle Lake visual .basin. In addition, the old Mt. Erie Road crosses this property and has allowed an unfortunate amount of four-wheel-drive access into the area with a consequent amount of illegal firewood cutting at a substantial loss to the resource. • • C , N Appendix 1. HISTORY OF ACQUISITION AND LOGGING ACTIVITIES • • (58) HISTORY OF ACQUISITION Every land-use document prepared for' Anacortes has a standard history of the City, its - incorporation and growth. It is not necessary to repeat; once again, that scenario. There is, however, another history, more crucial to the responsible development of this management plan. The first half of this century, especially the period before 1930, was a time of growing civic awareness of the scenic resources of this area. As a result, numerous individuals deeded land to the City for "public park purposes" . What follows is a brief catalog of the major land parcels dealt with in this plan, the donor and the restrictions and .covenants these donors placed on the deeds. These donations are examples of what is called the "bequest motive" , or the desire of people to leave estates for their heirs or the public. The dedication of private properties for public parks is exemplary of this desire. Douglass Allmond, John M. Morrison, Gus Hensler, Havekost, and others all donated substantial holdings to the people of Anacortes to assure that future generations would have natural environments to enjoy and grow with. As .our population grows, these natural areas will increase in value and future utility. For many people, exploring these areas and using them for recreation is often secondary to the knowledge that they exist. This knowledge is a source. of personal satis- faction - that a part of the natural world still surrounds us, unpaved, -:.unlit and uunspoiled,in perpetuity. Cranberry Park was created by City Council on January 7 , 1964 , by Ordinance No. 1358 . These were Water Department lands which are to be used for .public park purposes and managed by the Park • • (59) Department. Cranberry Lake is approximately 25 acres and the park land is approximately 106 acres. "Said Park is created in order to preserve for public use and general welfare the natural beauty and recreational facilities of Little Cranberry Lake for such period of time as the said property is not required for actual use by the Water Department in the public interest. " John M. Morrison Natural Park Douglass and Cora Allmond donated this park to the City on February 25, 1928 and on March 12, 1928. Other owners, including L. Farmer and W. Odlin and E. English, also donated substantial holdings. This area includes the forested ridge seen from downtown Anacortes when looking west. The parcel donated on February 25th is in the Tuttle and Buckley Addition, including a portion of the large marsh which drains into Little Cranberry Lake. The parcel donated on March 12th (the ridge) is in the Northern Pacific Addition. Both areas are platted with streets and alleys. Although Douglass Allmond stipulated that these lands "for all time be named John M. Morrison Natural Park" , the City Council of Anacortes has never ordinanced these lands as Mr. Allmond wished. The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce advertisements from the 1935 ' s state that "J.M. Morrison Natural Park is a recent gift to the City by public-spirited citizens. . . .It is scenic and admirably adapt6d,". to park uses. " Morrison was a .former mayor of Anacortes at the beginning of the century who, with Allmond, "conceived of the idea of the peninsula forming the extreme northwesterly part of Fidalgo Island being secured to the .City for park purposes. (Sunset Park/Washington Park) " Morrison was also the President of the Chamber of Commerce when that organization led the effort to make Deception Pass a State Park, In Allmond ' s • • (60) words, "No man ever appreciated or loved the woods of Puget Sound more than Mr. Morrison. " (Aug. 5, 1925) Allmond donated these lands "with the absolute condition and proviso that said land and timber be never alienated by the grantee or used or permission given to use it for any other than strictly park purposes and that the park hereby created shall be for all time be named John M. Morrison Natural Park. " In the original .deed "property" was the original language but was changed to read "land and timber" . The City Attorney advises that this change, coupled with the naming .of the park "Natural Park, " are severely restrictive. Another 60 acres of land was also donated to the City directly south of Little Cranberry with the same restrictions, but without the designation, "Morrison.kPark" . Water Department Lands The major portion of these extensive holdings, including most of Section 26 (south of Cranberry Lake) , the Whistle Lake basin, and both sides of. Heart Lake Road, were obtained by the City on August 2, 1919 when Anacortes bought Douglass Allmond' s Washington Power, Light and Water Company for $135, 000. The assets included all equipment and these extensive land holdings. The 80 acres at the north end of Heart Lake was acquired from the State in order to control the outflow of the lake for public water purposes. The City still has the right to drain the lake or raise its: level by 4 feet. on November 26, 1952, F..: E. and Eva Foss donated 80 acres located adjacent to the Hensler/Kiwanis donation on Mt. Erie for $1. 00. There are no restrictions on use or sale of Water Department lands attached to the deeds. • • (61) Mt. Erie Park Gus Hensler donated 120 acres around the summit of Mt. Erie to the City on January 12, 1934 . His will states the -.following: "Said property to be deeded by my executors to the City of Anacortes for park purposes, it being my wish that same be a haven of safety for birds and/or animals. " On March 30, 1951 the Kiwanis Club, by way of Dr. Pinson, deeded the City the 40 acre summit of Bot. Erie. "The property herein conveyed shall be used for public park purposes only, and any other use by the Grantee shall render this instrument void and cause the title to revert to the Grantor, his successors and assigns. The Grantor hereby reserves the right to place, upon a prominent part of the property herein conveyed, a suitable plaque to inform the public that the land was donated by the Anacortes Kiwanis Club. " • • (62) HISTORY OF LOGGING ON CITY OF ANACORTES PROPERTIES During the time Bob Powell was the City Forester, he compiled, by way of City Council minutes and associated documents, a chronology of forest-related activities on City land from 1942 until 1975 . The record reveals that during the decade 1942-1952, 8 separate logging contracts were signed by the City Council. These sales, mostly to local businesses, including Anacortes Veneer and a local shipbuilding firm, encompassed most of the City forest land. All of Section 26 , south of Little Cranberry, except the John M. Morrison Natural Park area, was cut over during the late 19401s. During this .same period, the timber at the north end of Heart Lake was cut. F.E. Foss and Sons logged much of the timber at the north and south end of Whistle Lake and the east side of Mt. Erie. Also, during this period, the right-of-way for the -Mt. Erie Road was cleared and the south face of Sugarloaf was logged. In addition, many contracts for wood cutting and salvage logging were let by Council . All of these requests were granted "provided contractors stay 300 feet from the lake shore" or "provided a 300 foot strip be left along lake and road (.Heart Lake Road) to preserve scenic beauty. " The record makes clear that at no point in the past has the City had any long range management plan for these lands. It is most likely that much of this land had been previously logged, by horses or oxen, sometime around the":-turn of the century. In short, except for buffer strips expressly left in the past for scenic and aesthetic reasons, most of the City forest land has been logged at least once, perhaps twice; either clearcut or high-graded. There • • (63) was no conscious effort to reforest and as a result many areas grew up in brush and undesirable species. Forest fires have swept across much of this area. Past practice has left inferior or defective trees for seed sources. In addition, over the past 20 years, the City has allowed certain parties to work on City land salvaging dead and dying timber. A memorandum from Bob Powell indicates the kind of problems that can result from unsupervised forest practices when the City supposedly "knows" what is going. on. The potential loss of resources and revenues through unsupervised activities does not need to be elaborated upon. (See Forest Land Files) Hopefully, this short history will temper some of the emotional statements proposed in the past about the "old growth stands" on City land. Any residual large trees, not along visible road corridors or lake shores, remain because they were deemed . unmerchantable or inaccessable when surrounding timber was cut. Over the next 50 years, if the management recommendations of this plan are carried out, these forest lands will become gradually more productive and healthiar. By judicious selection, removing inferior trees and leaving the best and healthiest, the native genetic strains particular to Fidalgo Island soils will eventually be the dominant forest cover again. • (64) APPENDIX 2 to MANAGEMENT UNITS Key to Timber Type Numbers on Management Unit Maps 1) Primarily Douglas Fir 8-24" dbh (diameter at breast height, approx. 4h' ) Narrow bands of Alder. Patchy reproduction. la) 10-36" Douglas Fir. Alder, Cedar and Hemlock in wet depressions. 2) Alder bottoms and swales with some young Douglas Fir (4-11" dbh) 3) Douglas Fir 70-75 years old, some red Alder. Very little conifer reproduction. Very under-productive compared to soil-site correlation. 3a) Old-growth Douglas Fir adjacent to Heart Lake State Park. 3b) Mostly old-growth along Heart Lake Road corridor. Uniform reproduction of Douglas Fir, Cedar, Hemlock and Alder. 4) Open areas of grass, brush, rock outcrop. Some Douglas Fir and scattered Lodge Pole Pine. Small amount of commercial timber, sensitive habitat, soil limitations on use of logging equipment. 5) Old dump site - some hardwood and conifer seedlings. 6) Unique site on City land consisting of mixed Hemlock, Red Cedar, Douglas Fir and Grand Fir. 7) 10 - 25 year old reproductions on cutover area on south side of Sugarloaf. 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