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CROW WING COUNTY Land Department

“Dedicated to Quality Resource Stewardship of

our Natural Environment”

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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................2 FINANCIAL REPORTS TAX FORFEITED EXPENSES ....................................................................................................................................3 TAX FORFEITED EXPENSES (Graph) .....................................................................................................................4 TAX FORFEITED INCOME/SURPLUS ....................................................................................................................5 TAX FORFEITED ACCOUNT (Graph) .....................................................................................................................6 TAX FORFEITED SETTLEMENT SUMMARY ......................................................................................................7 TAX FORFEITED SURPLUS TEN YEAR HISTORY (Graph) ..............................................................................8 TIMBER DEVELOPMENT FUND .............................................................................................................................9 GRANTS FUND ...........................................................................................................................................................10 RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT / RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY GRANT…..…..................................10 COUNTY FOREST ACCESS ROADS GRANT / GRANTS FUND SUMMARY...................................11 COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST FUND ........................................................................................................12 PARKS OPERATIONAL REVENUES/EXPENSES………………………………………………………………...13 PARKS DIVISION EXPENSES (Graph)……………………………………………………………………………..14 WEED AND SEED REVENUES/EXPENSES WITH GRAPH……………………………………………………..15 PARKS RESERVE FUND……………………………………………………………………………………………..16 TOTAL LAND DEPARTMENT EXPENSES (Graph) .............................................................................................17 TAX FORFEITED INCOME COMPARISON (Graph) ...........................................................................................18 TAX FORFEITED LAND & TIMBER SALES (Graph) ..........................................................................................19 SPECIAL REPORTS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ...................................................................................................................................20 FOREST CERTIFICATION…………………………………………………………………………………………..21 CROW WING COUNTY 2007 HARVEST PLAN ....................................................................................................22 TIMBER REPORT: TIMBER DRAIN REPORT – Timber Scaled ........................................................................23 TIMBER REPORT: ALL TIMBER SOLD (COMMERCIAL) ...............................................................................24 INVENTORY ACRES DRAINED BY HARVEST & NON-HARVEST .................................................................25 TIMBER REPORT: TIMBER SOLD INFORMALLY ............................................................................................26 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REPORTS SITE PREPARATION SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................27-28 RELEASE SUMMARY ...............................................................................................................................................28 TREE PLANTING SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................29 BUD CAPPING SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................30 PLANTATION MORTALITY SURVEYS .................................................................................................................31 2007 TRAIL MAINTENANCE REPORT ..................................................................................................................32 MN TREE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: JACK PINE SEED ORCHARD ..........................................................33 MN TREE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: SECOND GENERATION JACK PINE SEED ORCHARD….....34-35 GOPHER CONTROL REPORT .................................................................................................................................36 LAND EXCHANGE/FEE TITLE PURCHASE/PARTITION/SPECIAL USE DEEDS/EASEMENTS..........37-38 PARKS REPORT……………………………………………………………………………………………………....39 NOXIOUS WEED REPORT…………………………………………………………………………………………..40 COUNTY AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR REPORT………………………………………………….………41-43 RECREATIONAL REPORTS HUNTING STAND ORDINANCE ........................................................................................................................44-45 NON-MOTORIZED TRAIL SYSTEMS ....................................................................................................................46 TEMPORARY FOREST TRAIL CLOSURES ..........................................................................................................47 URBAN MANAGEMENT REPORT URBAN MANAGEMENT ...........................................................................................................................................48

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INTRODUCTION The Land Department is committed to the principles of sustainable forest management and will manage the lands in our care in accordance with those principles. The Land Department, in cooperation with four other northern Minnesota counties, have developed and are in the process of implementing a sustainable forest management system (SFMS) that will help us achieve and be environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable. Through our SFMS Crow Wing County commits to:

• Protect the integrity and longevity of forest lands under our management. • Comply with all applicable laws, regulations and voluntary guidelines. • Acquire and maintain third party certification to the Sustainable Forest

Management principles. • Plan and conduct forest management activities in a manner that:

Protects and maintains biodiversity across the forest ecosystem Prevents damage and protects forest health and productivity Minimizes chemical use Protects the integrity of riparian areas Minimizes aesthetic impact Protects threatened and endangered species and their habitat Conserves areas with special attributes such as cultural, ecological,

geological, economic or social attributes Promotes efficient utilization

• Promote and incorporate applied research and technology to improve sustainable forest management.

• Enhance public recreation values by providing opportunities for dispersed recreation on County lands.

• Provide public education on forest ecology, sustainable forest management and economic value of forests.

• Ensuring that the economic benefits and environmental integrity of the County's Natural Resources are available to both present and future generations.

The following report reveals the diverse management activities undertaken by the Land Department in 2007.

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FINANCIAL REPORTS

Per Diem $850.00

Permanent Salaries $266,526.32

Fringe Benefits $76,252.47

Other Employee Benefits, Workers Comp. $9,033.00

Communication/Transportation $2,360.47

Pub/Dues/Subscriptions/Photocopy $6,958.88

Utility Service $495.73

Contractor Fees $43,044.69

Repair & Maint. Serv. $0.00

Travel & Registration Fees $1,740.54

Self Insurance/Other Charges $0.00

Administrative Fees $15,000.00

Other Charges $430.00

Equipment Labor $1,896.17

Office Supplies $2,272.94

General Operating Supplies $35,005.28

Other Operating Supplies $7,243.14

Repair & Maint. Supplies $3,472.58

Rental & Serv. Agreement $1,036.00

Capital Outlay/Imprv Land/Vehicles $20,888.27

Misc Fees $4,914.34

TOTAL EXPENSE $499,420.82

TAX FORFEITED EXPENSES

Fiscal Year January 1, 2007 thru December 31, 2007

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FINANCIAL REPORTS

2007 TAX FORFEITED EXPENSES (GRAPH)

2007 Tax Forfeited Expenses $499,420.82

Admin. $15,000.00

3%

Contractor Fees $43,044.69

9%

Inter Dept. Chgs $1,896.17

0%

Cap. Outlay $20,888.27

4%

Supplies/Maint $49,029.94

10%

Misc. $16,899.96

3%

Sal/Fringe $352,661.79

71%

Sal/Fringe $352,661.79 Misc. $16,899.96

Supplies/Maint $49,029.94 Admin. $15,000.00

Cap. Outlay $20,888.27 Contractor Fees $43,044.69

Inter Dept. Chgs $1,896.17

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Class B Land Exchange $75.00

Duplicate Deed Fee $0.00

Easements $1,277.60

Firewood Permits $1,955.00

Timber Permits $551,821.99

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TAX FORFEITED INCOME IN 2007

e of Property - cash $282,514.26

e of Timber on Property $19,268.99

e of Property - contract $543,943.69

lding/Land Sales $0.00

scellaneous $22,065.57

nd Lease/Rentals $367.00

ase/Contract Interest $88,945.90

urchase $3,313.01

Total Revenues $1,515,548.01

ET SURPLUS TO BE DISTRIBUTED $1,016,127.19

TRIBUTION:

County Building Fund $308,063.60

County Parks $200,000.00

County General Revenue $203,225.58

wnships and Cities $101,612.59

ools $203,225.42

Total Distribution $1,016,127.19

2007 TAX FORFEITED SURPLUS TO BE APPORTIONED IN 2008

FINANCIAL REPORTS

TAX FORFEITED ACCOUNT

-$100,000

$100,000

$300,000

$500,000

$700,000

$900,000

$1,100,000

$1,300,000

$1,500,000

$1,700,000

$1,900,000

Income Expenses

Income $986,931 $874,899 $1,091,175 $1,729,621 $1,551,415 $1,864,024 $1,364,284 $1,601,932 $1,493,408 $1,515,548

Expenses $370,362 $426,655 $490,592 $495,310 $501,768 $554,902 $528,539 $503,539 $508,684 $499,421

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

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TAX FORFEITED ACCOUNT (GRAPH)

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Summary of Payments

ties TownshipsBaxter $12.74 1st Assessment $314.09Brainerd $267.67 Bay Lake $4,019.94Breezy Point $19,678.12 Center $2,509.93Crosby $190.82 Crow W ing $456.64Crosslake $990.90 Daggett Brook $339.92Cuyuna $983.95 2nd Assessment $0.00DeEmFiftForGaIronJeMaNisPeRivTroTo

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erwood City $0.00 Deerwood $0.00ily $7,628.97 Fairfield $1,553.68y Lakes $8,848.61 Fort Ripley $187.69t Ripley $0.00 Gail Lake -$34.57rrison $372.73 Garrison $640.79ton $545.89 Ideal $0.00

nkins $0.00 Irondale $2,711.29nhattan Beach $0.00 Jenkins $1,106.28swa $0.00 Lake Edward $113.08quot Lakes $51.76 Little Pine $1,420.72erton $0.00 Long Lake $0.00mmald $71.64 Maple Grove $0.00

tal Cities $39,643.80 Mission $5,472.94Nokay Lake $1,474.49Oak Lawn $849.91

hools Pelican $15,579.36 1 Aitkin $7,075.79 Perry Lake $3,723.73 181 Brainerd $13,383.74 Platte Lake $0.00 182 Crosby $56,820.74 Rabbit Lake $0.00 186 Pequot Lakes $80,263.61 Roosevelt $5,714.52 2174 Pine River $32,993.30 Ross Lake $3,537.91 480 Onamia $12,688.24 St. Mathias $4.09tal Schools $203,225.42 Sibley $0.00

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dg. Fund $308,063.60tal County $711,289.18

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2007 Tax Forfeited SurplusApportioned in March 2008

rand Total $1,016,127.19

FINANCIAL REPORTS

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$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000

$1,200,000

$1,400,000

Tax Forfeited Surplus

Series1 $649,260 $616,569 $448,244 $595,463 $1,234,311 $1,048,987 $1,309,122 $835,745 $1,098,393 $984,724 $1,016,127

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Note: Surplus generated is distributed in the following year.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

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FINANCIAL REPORTS

TIMBER DEVELOPMENT FUND

M.S. 282.08 Sub (3) (a) - Any county board may annually by resolution set aside no more than 30 percent of the receipts remaining to be used for Timber Development on tax-forfeited land and dedicated memorial forests, to be expended under the supervision of the County Board. It shall be expended on Projects approved by the Commissioner of Natural Resources.

---Fiscal Year January 1, 2007 thru December 31, 2007---

REVENUES

Carryover from 2006

$20,420.43

Miscellaneous Revenues

$752.00

TOTAL REVENUES

$21,172.43

EXPENSES Miscellaneous Fee (Acquisition)

$0.00

Capital Outlay (Acquisition)

$0.00

Publishing/Dues/Subscriptions

$0.00

Equipment Rental

$0.00

Gen. Operating Supplies

$0.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$0.00

Ending Balance/Dec 31, 2007

$21,172.43

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Revenues

Expenditures

FINANCIAL REPORTS

GRANTS FUND

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (In-Lieu of tax - M S477A)

On each acre of county administered other natural resource land, one-half (1/2) of the payment shall be deposited in a resource development fund to be created with the county treasury for use in resource development, forest management, game and fish habitat improvement and recreational development and maintenance of county administered other natural resources land.


Carryover for Grants Account from 2006 $242,505.01 Income - In Lieu Payment $57,169.94 Timber Permit $10,462.80

TOTAL REVENUES $310,137.75

Equipment Labor $0.00 Gen. Operating Supplies $1,536.05 Contractor Fees $8,896.83 Misc. Fees $44,424.25

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $54,857.13

Ending Balance/Dec 31, 2007 $255,280.62

Revenues

Expenditures

RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY GRANT


Ruffed Grouse $0.00 TOTAL REVENUES $0.00

Contractor Fees $135.00 Equipment/Labor $0.00 Gen. Operating Supplies $0.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $135.00 Ending Balance/Dec 31, 2007 ($135.00)

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* Reserves to cover overage

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COUNTY FOREST ACCESS ROADS GRANT

Distributed to counties managing forest lands through a county land department under the jurisdiction of a land commissioner appointed under M.S. 282.12. For the purposes of constructing, reconstructing, acquiring and maintaining county management access roads, including the acquisition of right of way or easements as may be needed.


Forest Access Road Grant $11,426.33 TOTAL REVENUES $11,426.33

Contractor Fees $6,898.39 Gen. Operating Supplies $0.00 Equipment Labor $1,177.44

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $8,075.83 Ending Balance/Dec 31, 2007 $3,350.50

Expenditures

Revenues

Resource Development $67,632.74 Ruffed Grouse $0.00 Forest Access Road $11,426.33 White Pine Grant $0.00


Contractor Fees $15,930.22 Equipment/Labor $1,177.44 General Supplies $1,536.05 Culverts $0.00 Misc. Fees $44,424.25

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $63,067.96

2007 Revenues

2007 Expenditures

Grants Fund Summary

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FINANCIAL REPORTS

76 Environmental Trust Fund Recap 12/31/07 In accordance with legislative action of 1998, the Counties and State were directed to pursue a land exchange whereby counties would trade away tax forfeited land abutting protected water in exchange for the states lakeshore lease lots within each respective county. Upon completion of the trade, the counties were required to make a direct sale of each lakeshore lot to the current lessee. Monies generated from the sales were deposited into a county environmental trust fund, the principle, of which, cannot be spent. The interest accrued on these monies can be spent for the improvement of natural resources. The spreadsheet below shows the status of this process as of 12/31/07.

Net Principle to Date $1,861,925.38

EXPENDITURES AS OF 12-31-07

Payment to U of M paid in Nov 2002 -$57,229.02-$57,229.02-$57,229.02-$57,229.02-$57,229.02-$57,229.02

Payment to U of M paid in Nov 2003Payment to U of M paid in Nov 2004

Payment to U of M paid in Dec 2005

Payment to U of M paid in Dec 2006Payment to U of M paid in Oct 2007

2007 year end interest collected $109,741.34

Total as of 12-31-2007 $1,914,437.70

Net Principle

In 2001, Crow Wing County purchased 1,520 acres of University of Minnesota lands in Timothy Township for a price of $611,883.00. A down

payment of $50,000.00 along with the first annual installment of $57,229.02 was paid out of the Grants Fund, to be paid back when funds are

available. The balance of $561,883.00 to be paid on Contract for Deed for 20 years with payments of $57,229.02 annually.

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FINANCIAL REPORTS

Grants $653.20

TOTAL REVENUES $653.20

Per Diem $5,700.00



Other Employee Benefits, Workers Comp. $5,437.51

Communication/Transportation $936.5

Pub/Dues/Subscriptions/Photocopy $800.20

Utility Service $196.76

Consulting Fee $245.00

Repair & Maint. Serv. $0.00

Travel & Registration Fees $2,373.99

Self Insurance/Other Charges $0.00

Administrative Fees $0.00

Other Charges $30.00

Equipment Labor $0.00

Office Supplies $487.51

General Operating Supplies $2,758.59

Other Operating Supplies $6,049.82

Repair & Maint. Supplies $2,264.16


Capital Outlay/Imprv Land/Vehicles $4,917.86

Misc Fees $36.83

TOTAL EXPENSES $149,685.13

PARKS OPERATIONAL

Fiscal Year - January 1, 2007 thru December 31, 2007

REVENUES

EXPENSES

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FINANCIAL REPORTS

2007 PARKS DIVISION EXPENSES (GRAPH)

2007 Parks Division Expenses $149,685.13

Supplies/Maint$14,609.33

10%

Cap. Outlay$4,917.86

3%

Consulting Fees $245.00

0%

Misc. $4,374.36

3%


84%

Sal/Fringe $125,538.58Misc. $4,374.36Supplies/Maint $14,609.33Cap. Outlay $4,917.86Consulting Fees $245.00

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FINANCIAL REPORTS

Miscellaneous Revenues $9,020.60




Pub/Dues/Subscriptions/Photocopy $282.34

Travel & Registration Fees $169.48

Office Supplies $0.00

General Operating Supplies $0.00

Other Operating Supplies $67.56

Repair & Maint. Supplies $388.47



WEED AND SEED INSPECTOR


REVENUES

EXPENSES

2007 Weed & Seed Expenses $23,260.29

Supplies/Maint

$6,150.5626%

Misc. $451.82

2%


72%


Misc. $451.82

Supplies/Maint $6,150.56

FINANCIAL REPORTS

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Apportionment from 2006 Tax Forfeited Surplus $153,600.00

Grants $2,500.00

Miscellaneous Revenues $5,000.00


Site or Ground Improvements $143,895.80

PARKS RESERVE FUND BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 $446,582.22


PARKS RESERVE FUND


REVENUES

EXPENSES

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2007 Total Land Department Expenses

Weed & Seed - $23,260.29

2%

Parks Reserve Fund -

$143,895.8015%

Parks Division - $149,685.13

16%

1%$54,857.13

6%

rust Fund payment)

Forest Access Rd. - $8,075.83

Resource Dev. -

Env. T(U of M -

$57,229.026%

Tax Forfeit - $499,420.82

54%

Tax Forfeit - $499,420.82

Env. Trust Fund (U of M payment) - $57,229.02

Resource Dev. - $54,857.13

Forest Access Rd. - $8,075.83

Parks Division - $149,685.13

Weed & Seed - $23,260.29

Parks Reserve Fund - $143,895.80

FINANCIAL REPORTS

2007 TOTAL LAND DEPARTMENT EXPENSES = $936,424.02

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TAX FORFEITED INCOME COMPARISON

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$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

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200,000

$1,

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Timber Land Sales Miscellaneous

Timber $645,526 $461,263 $552,699 $839,375 $520,333 $1,113,807 $642,147 $987,926 $792,182 $551,822

Land Sales $319,020 $374,123 $514,857 $836,684 $943,390 $683,907 $641,971 $565,775 $645,984 $845,727

Miscellaneous $22,386 $39,513 $23,620 $53,561 $87,691 $66,311 $80,166 $48,232 $55,242 $117,999

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

FINANCIAL REPORTS TAX FORFEITED INCOME COMPARISON (GRAPH)

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Tax Forfeited Land Sales

$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000

3 2004 2005 2006 2007

$0

$200,000

$400,000

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 200

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Tax Forfeited Timb

$0

$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

1,000,000

1,200,000

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

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Land Commissioner

Thomas J. Cowell

Foresters

Forestry Technician Senior Technical Clerks

Scott Harmening Vickie Sullivan Heather Becker

Bryan Pike Jacob Frie

Parks Supervisor/Agricultural

Inspector

Mark Rudningen

Parks Maintenance Technicians

Alan Smith Michael Volk

Crow Wing County Land Department

Organizational Chart

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On September 25th, 2007, the Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners re-organized the Parks Department by creating a Parks Division within the Land Department with the Land Commissioner assuming responsibility for Parks related budgets and Parks employees.

SPECIAL REPORTS

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SPECIAL REPORTS

FOREST CERTIFICATION

On February 27, 2007, the Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners approved a Minnesota Counties Sustainable Forest Management Certification Cooperative Agreement between the Counties of Crow Wing, Carlton, Clearwater, Beltrami, Becker and Koochiching. The purpose of the Cooperative is to undertake joint initiatives to develop a Sustainable Forest Management System (SFMS) which ensures the long-term integrity of all the forest resources under county administration while providing recreational and economic opportunities which are sensitive to environmental issues. The Cooperative, through implementation of the SFMS is charged with seeking, securing and maintaining dual forest certification under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) forest management standards which are recognized worldwide. Upon receiving a group certificate, the Cooperative will be recognized, globally, as an organization which manages its forests sustainably while being sensitive to environmental, social and economic values. In 2006, the Cooperative sought Requests for Proposals for an integrated third party audit of the Cooperative’s forest management practices according to the FSC and SFI Standards. Proposals were received from the following auditing firms: SGS Certification Services, SCS, QMI and Smartwood. The Cooperative conducted interviews and recommended contracting with SGS which is a recognized leader in forestry certification worldwide which was founded in 1878. On 10-10-06, the Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners accepted the Proposal submitted by SGS for Group audit services for FSC and SFI certification with preliminary and main audits to cost $7,560 per county and four annual surveillance audits to cost $1,740 per county per year plus travel expenses (costs based upon participation of six counties…..Becker County later declined participation, therefore total costs will be divided by five counties which will slightly increase costs for each of the five participating counties). Further, the County Board agreed to enter into a cooperative contract arrangement between the Counties of Crow Wing, Carlton, Clearwater, Beltrami, Becker and Koochiching with audit services conducted in Crow Wing County to be paid from the Forfeited Tax Sale Fund. From July 30 through August 3, 2007, SGS conducted a “Pre-Audit” of the Cooperative against the FSC and SFI Standards. The Auditor found that member counties of the Cooperative were not fully implementing its standard operating procedures and were therefore not ready to initiate the “Main Audit”. Minor and major non-conformances were noted which prompted the Cooperative to intensify training over the remainder of the year. Main Audit was conducted from August 4 through August 8, 2008. The Cooperative awaits the results.

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SPECIAL REPORTS

2007 HARVEST PLAN ON CROW WING COUNTY ADMINISTERED TAX FOFEITED LAND

COVER TYPE

ACRES Aspen

650+/-

Birch

355+/-

Oak

313+/-

Jack Pine

84+/-

* Red Pine

275+/-

* Northern Hardwoods

100+- TOTAL 1777 acres+-

*Includes selective cut acres SPECIAL REPORTS

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SPECIES/PRODUCT CDS MBFAMOUNT SCALED

VALUE ($)AVERAGE PRICE($)

Aspen Cords * 9,029.33 $350,347.60 $38.80

Balsam Fir * 50.00 $1,250.40 $25.01

Basswood Cords * 111.00 $1,575.00 $14.19

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TIMBER REPORT: 2007 TIMBER DRAIN REPORT - (TIMBER SCALED)(All Timber Scaled includes Area Estimate)

ch Cords * 2,442.42 $41,937.02 $17.17

ck Pine Cords * 371.57 $16,296.69 $43.86

ple Cords * 575.00 $5,588.45 $9.72

sc. Fuel * 6.00 $36.00 $6.00

k Cords * 1,176.00 $19,844.00 $16.87

ed Pine Pulp * 5.00 $100.00 $20.00

marack Cords * 1,400.00 $1,400.00 $1.00

hite Spruce Cords * 1.00 $35.00 $35.00

OTAL CORDS & VALUE 15,167.32 $438,410.16OTAL MBF & VALUE 0.00 $0.00

RAND TOTAL (Commercial) *15,167.32 $438,410.16

SPECIES/PRODUCT CDS AMOUNT VALUE ($)

Home Use Firewood Permits 640 $1,955.00mber Sold/Scaled with Land $19,268.99

42 - Regular Auction Timber Permits Sold - (96% sold by Volume)- Informal Timber Permits Sold - (4% sold by Volume)

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SPECIES/PRODUCT CDS MBFAMOUNT SCALED

VALUE ($)AVERAGE PRICE($)

Aspen Cords * 9,029.33 $350,347.60 $38.80

Balsam Fir * 50.00 $1,250.40 $25.01

Basswood Cords * 111.00 $1,575.00 $14.19

Birch Cords * 2,442.42 $41,937.02 $17.17

Jack Pine Cords * 371.57 $16,296.69 $43.86

Maple Cords * 575.00 $5,588.45 $9.72

Misc. Fuel * 6.00 $36.00 $6.00

Oak Cords * 1,176.00 $19,844.00 $16.87

Red Pine Pulp * 5.00 $100.00 $20.00

Tamarack Cords * 1,400.00 $1,400.00 $1.00

White Spruce Cords * 1.00 $35.00 $35.00

TOTAL CORDS & VALUE 15,167.32 $438,410.16TOTAL MBF & VALUE 0.00 $0.00

GRAND TOTAL (Commercial) *15,167.32 $438,410.16

SPECIES/PRODUCT CDS AMOUNT VALUE ($)

75 Home Use Firewood Permits 640 $1,955.00Timber Sold/Scaled with Land $19,268.99

42 - Regular Auction Timber Permits Sold - (96% sold by Volume) 6 - Informal Timber Permits Sold - (4% sold by Volume)

TIMBER REPORT: 2007 TIMBER DRAIN REPORT - (TIMBER SCALED)(All Timber Scaled includes Area Estimate)

Species/Product NEW Volume Cords

RESOLD Volume Cords

TOTAL Volume Cords

NEW Volume MBF

RESOLD Volume MBF

TOTAL Volume MBF

Value Average Price

Ash Cords 55 100 155 $1,450.00 $9.35

Aspen Cords 14,075 9,505 23,580 $618,124.20 $26.21

Balsam Fir 218 170 388 $9,147.60 $23.58

Basswood Cords 498 175 673 $7,460.00 $11.08

Birch Cords 2,420 2,082 4,502 $55,333.50 $12.29

Jack Pine Cords 300 750 1,050 $44,908.50 $42.77

Maple Cords 1,147 737 1,884 $16,436.99 $8.72

Misc. Fuel 3 13 16 $151.00 $9.44

Oak Cords 2,379 955 3,334 $47,581.90 $14.27

Red Pine Cords 10 170 180 $5,101.20 $28.34

Red Pine Logs 17.5 34 51.50 $7,725.00 $150.00

Red Pine Pulp 1 5 6 $112.00 $18.67

White Spruce Cords 22 12 34 $684.00 $20.12

Total Cords 21,128.00 14,674.00 35,802.00 $806,490.89 Number of Sales 42

Total MBF 17.50 34.00 51.50 $7,725.00 1,582.00

Grand Total Cords 21,167.38 14,750.50 35,917.88 $814,215.89 Total Value per Acre 514.68

Total Number of Cut Acres (Based on New and Resold Volume)

TIMBER REPORT: ALL TIMBER SOLD (COMMERCIAL) - 2007

New Volume

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SPECIAL REPORTS

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C lear C ut 750.70C over Type Cha nge 39.00R eser ve 9.00

798.70

C lear C ut 19.0019.00

C lear C ut 89.50C over Type Cha nge 17.50

Inve nto ry Acre s Dr ained by H ar ves t & N on-H arve st 1/1/2 007 to 12/ 31/2007

Aspen

Birc h

B alsam F ir

R eser ve 22.00129.00

C lear C ut 13.0013.00

C lear C ut 77.00S elec tive C ut 25.00

102.00

C lear C ut 183.00S elec tive C ut 6.00

189.00

C lear C ut 4.004.00

C lear C ut 71.0071.00

T otal C le ar Cut 1207.20T otal S ele ctive 31.00T otal A ge Chan ge 0.00T otal R eser ve 31.00T otal E xte nd ed R otation 0 .00T otal C over T ype C han ge 56 .50T otal O th er 0 .00

G ran d T otal 1325 .70

Ta ma rac k

Oak

Re d P ine Logs

Jac k P ine

Norther n Ha rdwoods

SPECIAL REPORTS

NOTE

Harvest plans are based upon the timber inventory database. Because the timber inventory was designed to require minimal sample plots, data is, often times, weak in reflecting the actual components / condition of the stand. With the passing of time, as foresters conduct field inspections of the stands, the reliability of the data is improved as corrections are made. The table, above, reflects how inventory acres of various species were “drained” or “dealt with” following actual on-the-ground inspections. In the case of aspen, the harvest plan called for 635 acres of aspen. This, as you will note, does not necessarily mean that 635 acres of aspen will be harvested, but rather, 635 acres of the “worst-first” stands will be “dealt with.” “Dealing with” can result in a variety of outcomes, as follows: 1.) inventory is accurate and harvest is prescribed, or; 2.) inspection reveals an error in age, so, stand is “dealt with” by correcting the age in the database, or; 3.) inspection reveals an inaccurate main species, so, stand is “dealt with” by correcting the main species, or; 4.) inspection reveals that timber stand is inoperable for timber harvest for a variety of reasons e.g. size, terrain, recreational sensitivities, volumes, private access, high conservation values, road building, etc., so, stand is “dealt with” by removing the stand from the “timberland” category and placing the stand in a “reserve” category which will result in no future consideration for timber harvest.

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SPECIAL REPORTS

TIMBER REPORT: TIMBER SOLD INFORMALLY - 2007

Cds MBF

1817S Hettver 50 5 5 60 0 $1,210.0

0

1824S Sawyer 3 1 4 0 $66.00

1829S Wagner 1,400 1,400 0 $1,400.00

1839S Spitzack 3 25 28 0 $190.00 1853S Rahto 1 5 1 2 5 $215.00

1856SKB Processing, Inc. 48 2 50 0 $50.00

Total 101 0 0 4 30 8 0 5 0 0 0 0 1,400 1 1,544 5 $ 3,131.00

Black Spruce

White Spruce

Jack Pine Cds

Total ValueTotal VolumeTamarack Cds

Maple Misc Fuel

Oak Cds

R & W Pine Cds

Birch/ Maple

Balsam/ Basswood

Cds

Red Pine Logs MBF

Red Pine Pulp

Permit Name Aspen Cds

Ash Cds

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Site Sec/Twp/Tge

Proposed Acres

Actual Acres Sprayed

Application Rate per Acre

Application Cost per

Acre

Applilcation Cost

Chemical Cost

Sub-Total Application &

Chemical

Actual Acres Trenched

Trench Cost Per

Acre

Sub-Total Trench Cost

Accord Concentrate

Accord XRT Oust Entry

Project # CM-07-1 SE 34-137-27 24 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Project # SP-07-2 SESE 12-136-28 12.5 12

2.25 qts Accord XRT

0.5 oz Oust$57.00 $684.00 6.75 gal 6 oz $282.00 $966.00 12 $79.00 $948.00

Total 36.5 12 $684.00 9.25 gal 6.75 gal 21 oz 2.35 gal $282.00 $966.00 12 $948.00

Average Application and Chemical Cost per Acre= $80.50

Average Trenching Cost per Acre= $79.00

Total Site Preparation Cost per Acre= $159.50

Actual Chemical Used

Site Preparation – Herbicide/TTS Disk TrencherContractor: FUTURE FORESTS, INC.

Herbicide Application

Funding: Forfeited Tax Sale Fund

Disk Trencher Grand Total Costs

Herbicide and/or Trench

$0.00

$1,914.00

$1,914.00

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REPORTS SITE PREPARATION SUMMARY In 2007, Future Forests, Inc., George Swanson, of Askov, MN, provided Crow Wing County with chemical and mechanical site preparation services utilizing herbicides and a TTS power disk trencher. See below:

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REPORTS In 2007, Pequot Sand & Gravel of Pequot Lakes, MN, provided Crow Wing County with mechanical site preparation services utilizing a Dozer with shear for winter shearing. See below:

Site Acres Mechanical Treatment Hours Cost / hour Total

12-136-28 12.5 Dozer with shear blade na na $2,295.00

Total 12.5 $2,295.00

Average Cost Per Acre = $183.60


Mechanical Site Preparation – Winter ShearingContractor: PEQUOT SAND & GRAVEL

RELEASE SUMMARY In 2007, Future Forests, Inc., George Swanson, of Askov, MN, provided Crow Wing County with chemical release services. See below:

Site Proposed per acre application Chemical Cost Total Cost

Sec/Twp/Rge Accord (gal)

Garlon 4 (gal)

Oust (oz)

Surfactant (gal)

1/2-136-27 16 16 $57.00 $912.00 1 qt.Accord +surf.& 0.5 oz. Oust 4 8 1.25 $309.25 $1,221.25

3/11-136-27 16 14 $57.00 $798.00 1 qt.Accord +surf.& 0.5 oz. Oust 5.25 7 1.1 $332.25 $1,130.25

34-137-27 24 0 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00 $0.00

Total 56 30 $1,710.00 9.25 0 15 2.35 $641.50 $2,351.50

Sites released 9-5-07Average Cost Per Acre = $78.38

Chemical Conifer Release - SkidderContractor: FUTURE FORESTS, INC.


Proposed Acres

Actual Acres

Treated

Application Cost/Acre

Application Cost

Chemical Used

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REPORTS

TREE PLANTING SUMMARY

Site Description Sec. & Twp

Name

Acres Species Total Quantity Planted

Seedling Cost/m

Seedling Cost

Seedling Type

Planting Cost/M

Planting Cost

Total Cost

17-Perry Lake 6 White Spruce 4,680 $165.00 $772.20 Containers $57.66 $269.85 $1,042.05

30-Wolford 4 Red Pine 4,320 $165.00 $712.80 Containers $57.66 $249.09 $961.89

8-Fairfield 8.5 White Spruce 7,830 $165.00 $1,291.95 Containers $57.66 $451.48 $1,743.43

9-Fairfield 7.2 Jack Pine 7,960 $367.00 $2,921.32 Containers $57.66 $458.97 $3,380.29

17-Fairfield 9.2 Red Pine 9,250 $165.00 $1,526.25 Containers $57.66 $533.36 $2,059.61

17, 18-Fairfield 29.2 White Spruce 21,870 $165.00 $3,608.55 Containers $57.66 $1,261.02 $4,869.57

33-Nokay Lake 4 Red Pine 2,880 $165.00 $475.20 Containers $57.66 $166.06 $641.26

21-Crow Wing 19 Red Pine 8,820 $165.00 $1,455.30 Containers $57.66 $508.56 $1,963.86

1, 2-Mission 16.3 Red Pine 12,240 $165.00 $2,019.60 Containers $57.66 $705.76 $2,725.36

4-Mission 12 Red Pine 11,520 $165.00 $1,900.80 Containers $57.66 $664.24 $2,565.04

4-Mission 4 White Spruce 2,160 $165.00 $356.40 Containers $57.66 $124.55 $480.95

12-Pelican 10 Red Pine 7,625 $165.00 $1,258.13 Containers $57.66 $439.66 $1,697.79

19-Pelican 16.5 Red Pine 15,300 $165.00 $2,524.50 Containers $57.66 $882.20 $3,406.70

11-Crosslake 14 Red Pine 9,250 $165.00 $1,526.25 Containers $57.66 $533.36 $2,059.61

23-Crosslake 22 Red Pine 15,000 $165.00 $2,475.00 Containers $57.66 $864.90 $3,339.90

4-Crosslake 8 White Spruce 5,760 $165.00 $950.40 Containers $57.66 $332.12 $1,282.52

34-Unorganized 10.5 Red Pine 7,200 $165.00 $1,188.00 Containers $57.66 $415.15 $1,603.15

TOTAL 200.4 153,665 $26,962.65 $8,860.33 $35,822.98

$178.76Hand Plt -AveCost Per Acre =

2007 Hand Tree Planting Contractor: Superior Forestry Service Inc, PO Box 25, Tilly AR 72679

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REPORTS BUD CAPPING SUMMARY Each year our Department undertakes a bud capping effort to help protect young conifer seedlings from animal damage. Although it is recognized that a bud cap is not completely effective, it is believed that the positive benefits out-weigh the negative. A summary of 2007 bud capping activities is listed below:

SITE # SEC/TWP ACRES SPECIES PRUNED BUD CAP QUOTE/THO

USAND

BUD CAP INSTALLATION

COST

APPROX. NO. OF CAPS

CAP COST ($2.40/m)

MESH TUBE QUOTE/100

TUBES

NO. OF MESH TUBES

MESH TUBE INSTALLATION

COST

TOTAL COST

YES NO (Installed) (Installed)

1 2-133-29 - Baxter 16.5 Red/White Pine X $49.00 $280.97 5,734 $13.76 $0.00 $294.73

2 34-134-29 - Unorganized 10 Red Pine X $49.00 $407.58 8,318 $19.96 $0.00 $427.55

3 33-45-29 - Nokay Lake 4 Red Pine X $49.00 $215.94 4,407 $10.58 $0.00 $226.52

4 21-44-31 - Crow Wing 19 Red Pine X $49.00 $441.00 9,000 $21.60 $0.00 $462.60

5 22-43-32 - Fort Ripley 6 White Pine X $49.00 $138.08 2,818 $6.76 $0.00 $144.85

SUB TOTAL 55.5 $1,483.57 30,277 $72.66 0 $0.00 $1,556.24


USAND


COST

APPROX. NO. OF CAPS

CAP COST ($2.40/m)

MESH TUBE QUOTE/100

TUBES

NO. OF MESH TUBES


COST

TOTAL COST

YES NO (Installed) (Installed)6 30-47-29 - Wolford 4 Red Pine X $50.00 $175.00 3,500 $8.40 $0.00 $183.40

7 30-47-29 - Wolford 27 Red/Jack Pine X $50.00 $1,012.50 20,250 $48.60 $0.00 $1,061.10

8 20-47-29 - Wolford 3 Red Pine X $50.00 $15.00 300 $0.72 $0.00 $15.72

9 32-136-26 - Perry Lake 23 Red Pine X $50.00 $435.00 8,700 $20.88 $0.00 $455.88

10 9-136-27 - Mission 9 Red/Jack Pine X $50.00 $305.00 6,100 $14.64 $0.00 $319.64

11 12-136-28 - Pelican 10 Red Pine X $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

12 19-136-28 - Pelican 16.5 Red Pine X $50.00 $585.00 11,700 $28.08 $0.00 $613.08

SUB TOTAL 92.5 $2,527.50 50,550 $121.32 0 $0.00 $2,648.82


USAND


COST

APPROX. NO. OF CAPS

CAP COST ($2.40/m)

MESH TUBE QUOTE/100

TUBES

NO. OF MESH TUBES


COST

TOTAL COST

YES NO (Installed) (Installed)13 1, 2-136-27 - Mission 16 Jack/Red Pine X $50.00 $522.50 10,450 $25.08 $0.00 $547.58

14 4-136-27 - Mission 12 Red Pine X $50.00 $450.00 9,000 $21.60 $0.00 $471.60

15 11-136-27 - Mission 16 Red Pine X $50.00 $450.00 9,000 $21.60 $0.00 $471.60

16 17-137-26 - Fairfield 9 Red Pine X $50.00 $400.00 8,000 $19.20 $0.00 $419.20

17 11-137-27 - Crosslake 14 Red Pine X $50.00 $275.00 5,500 $13.20 $0.00 $288.20

18 23-137-27 - Crosslake 22 Red Pine X $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

SUB TOTAL 89 $2,097.50 41,950 $100.68 0 $0.00 $2,198.18

SITE # SEC/TWP ACRES SPECIES PRUNED BUD CAP QUOTE/ACRE


COST

APPROX. NO. OF CAPS

CAP COST ($2.40/m)

MESH TUBE QUOTE/100

TUBES

NO. OF MESH TUBES


COST

TOTAL COST

YES NO (Installed) (Installed)19 9-137-26 - Fairfield 7 Jack Pine X $0.00 $0.00 $37.00 2,750 $1,017.50 $1,017.50

20 6-45-29 - Nokay Lake 8 White Pine X $70.00 $560.00 $0.00 $0.00 $560.00

SUB TOTAL 15 $560.00 0 $0.00 2,750 $1,017.50 $1,577.50

Average Cost Per Acre = $31.67

$6,668.57 122,777 $294.66TOTAL

GROUP C - (NORTHERN CWC) - Contractor: ARTIC EVERGREENS

GROUP A - (SOUTHERN CWC) - Contractor: OBAY SERVICES

GROUP B - (CENTRAL CWC) - Contractor: ARTIC EVERGREENS

252 $7,980.74

GROUP D - (MESH TUBE INSTALLATION AND BUD CAPPING) - Contractor: SNOWY PINES REFORESTATION

2,750 $1,017.50

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P LA NTATION M ORTALITY SUR VEYS This is an annual effort performed by Crow W ing County’s Fores try T echn ician . The survey prov ides importan t s tatus reports o f developing p lan tations du ring the firs t crit ical five-year period . Info rmation gathered is valuab le as resou rce p rojects are planned , spot p lan ting, release, si te p reparation , gopher con tro l, budcapping and others. T he following p lantations wer e su rveyed in 2007 :

Trees Year Last Yr. In itial C urrent Anima lPlanted Established Planted Stocking Stocking Browse

2-133-29 Baxter 1332902 01 5.70 3.8M W P 2 004 20 04 1000 1000 M2-133-29 Baxter 1332902 02 1.60 1.8M RP 2 004 20 04 1125 8 00 L2-133-29 Baxter 1332902 03 1.00 .9M RP/WP 2 004 20 04 900 1000 L2-133-29 Baxter 1332902 04 8.30 7.2M RP 2 004 20 04 867 9 60 L4-137-27 Cr osslake 137270418 8 .00 7.2M W S 2004 2004 900 1150 L

11-137-27 Cr osslake 137271101 14 .00 11 .2M W S 2005 2005 800 600 L

11-137-27 Cr osslake 137271104 13 .00 11 .2M W S 2005 2005 800 743 L

11-137-27 Cr osslake 137271122 8 .00 6M W S 2003 2004 800 700 H23-137-27 Cr osslake 137272302 22 .00 900 RP 2007 2007 900 266 H

34-137-27 Cr osslake 137273413 24 .00 10 .5M RP 1999 2005 800 66 H

14-44-31 Crow Wing 44311408 31 .50 28.35M RP 2004 2004 900 600 L14-44-31 Crow Wing 44311413 17 .00 10M RP 2002 2004 890 750 L

Me

14-44-31 Crow Wing 44311415 8 .00 3.2M RP 1994 2005 900 800 L

21-44-31 Crow Wing 44312108 6 .50 5M W S 1992 2005 800 400 L

21-44-31 Crow Wing 44312113 5 .00 4.5M W S 1992 2007 900 560 L21-44-31 Crow Wing 44312114 6 .00 5.4M RP 2000 2005 900 1067 L

21-44-31 Crow Wing 44312124 8 .00 3.2M RP 1994 2005 900 600 L

21-44-31 Crow Wing 44312128 1 .00 .8M RP 1996 2000 800 400 L8-137-26 Fairfield 137260801 3 .40 2.4 W S 2006 2007 900 960 L

8-137-26 Fairfield 137260815 10 .00 9M W S 2007 2007 900 933 L

9-137-26 Fairfield 137260905 9 .20 3M W S 2003 2005 800 711 L

9-137-26 Fairfield 137260912 14 .40 5M W S 2003 2005 800 657 L9-137-26 Fairfield 137260913 8 .00 8M JP/RP 2007 2007 1000 400 H

17-137-26 Fairfield 137261702 7 .50 7M W S 2006 2007 900 840 L

17-137-26 Fairfield 137261705 10 .50 9M RP 2007 2007 900 756 L17-137-26 Fairfield 137261707 16 .00 6M RP 1996 2005 800 725 L

17-137-26 Fairfield 137261709 3 .50 3M W S 2006 2007 900 933 L

18-137-26 Fairfield 137261801 12 .00 10 .8M W S 2000 2000 900 734 L3-138-27 Fifty L akes 138270333 6 .00 5.4M W S 2005 2006 900 300 L

14-43-32 Ft. Rip ley 43321402 5 .00 3M RP 2002 2002 800 800 L

22-43-32 Ft. Rip ley 43322204 6 .00 6M WP 2001 2001 1000 748 L

36-43-32 Ft. Rip ley 43323601 2 .00 2.7M RP 1999 2004 900 750 L30-46-29 Irondale 46293031 3 .50 2.7M RP 2001 2004 800 700 L

1-136-27 Mission 136270108 7 .30 6M JP/RP 2000 2007 800 114 H

1-136-27 Mission 136270125 5 .00 2.4M JP/RP 2000 2007 800 240 H2-136-27 Mission 136270224 4 .00 3M JP/RP 2000 2001 800 400 H

4-136-27 Mission 136270401 6 .00 5.4M W S 1996 2007 900 1000 L

4-136-27 Mission 136270406 12 .20 10M RP/WS 1996 2007 800 500 H9-136-27 Mission 136270908 9 .00 6M R P/JP 2002 2004 800 800 H

11-136-27 Mission 136271102 19 .00 15 .2M RP 2006 2006 800 120 H

2-45-29 N okay Lake 45290201 35 .00 28M RP 1983 2003 800 648 L

6-45-29 N okay Lake 45290611 8 .00 7.2M WP /W S 2000 2005 900 1000 H6-45-29 N okay Lake 45290613 5 .00 4.5M W S 2005 2005 900 640 L

24-45-26 N okay Lake 45292425 4 .00 4M WP /W S 1998 1998 1000 500 H

24-45-29 N okay Lake 45292426 2 .00 1.3M RP 2001 2004 800 800 L33-45-29 N okay Lake 45293303 4 .00 3.6M RP 2006 2007 900 1300 H

12-136-28 Pelican 136281201 7 .00 5.5M RP 1989 2004 900 750 L

12-136-28 Pelican 136281206 10 .00 5.5M RP/WS 2000 2007 840 920 L19-136-28 Pelican 136281902 16 .00 14 .4M RP/WS 2000 2007 900 799 H

17-136-26 P erry L ake 136261719 6 .00 5.4M W S 2006 2007 900 650 L

32-136-26 P erry L ake 136263203 23 .00 18 .5M RP 2003 2006 800 933 L

34-134-29 Unor gan ized 134293402 10 .50 9M RP 1999 2007 900 1160 L20-47-29 Wolford 47292001 3 .40 1.5M RP 2004 2005 900 100 H

30-47-29 Wolford 472930 4 .00 4M RP 2007 2007 1000 1666 L

30-47-29 Wolford 47293029 27 .90 24M JP 1999 2004 800 700 HTOT AL 533.90

dium Browse (M) 25% - 49%w Brow se (L) 0% - 24 %

gh Browse (H) 50% - 100 %

Lo

H i

SpeciesLeg al Tw p P la nt # Acres


Date Description Balance Balance Balance Balance5,000.00$ 15,500.00$ 12,000.00$ 500.00$ 5,000.00$ 15,162.95$ -$ 12,000.00$ -$ 500.00$

1/1/07 Beginning Balance8/24 Bjerga's Seed 150# MN DOT 500 -$ 337.05$ 9/13 BrockWhite-10straw blanket-pipeline road -$ 5,000.00$ 335.13$ 14,827.82$ -$ 12,000.00$ -$ 500.00$ 8/23 3-50# bags MNDOT500 seed-pipeline road -$ 5,000.00$ 337.05$ 14,490.77$ -$ 12,000.00$ -$ 500.00$ 8/31 Hwy billing - grade Ramsey Road - 4 hours -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 14,490.77$ 278.48$ 11,721.52$ -$ 500.00$ 10/15 10 yds tailings to Pipeline Rd -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 14,490.77$ 110.00$ 11,611.52$ -$ 500.00$ 10/15 55.5 yds tailings to Bass Lake Rd -$ 5,000.00$ 610.50$ 13,880.27$ -$ 11,611.52$ -$ 500.00$ 10/15 backhoe work on Bass Lake Road -$ 5,000.00$ 390.00$ 13,490.27$ -$ 11,611.52$ -$ 500.00$ 10/30 trap nuisance beavers - Bass Lake Road 4@$25 -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 100.00$ 11,511.52$ -$ 500.00$ 10/29 Holmvig-40 yds tailings to 13-46-30 -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 440.00$ 11,071.52$ -$ 500.00$ 10/3 Holmvig - grade Old Grade-Ramsey-Whitetail-Wol -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 1,423.50$ 9,648.02$ -$ 500.00$

10/12 Holmvig - grade Bass Lake Road -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 301.13$ 9,346.89$ -$ 500.00$ 10/24 Holmvig- grade Old Grade - level tailings -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 328.50$ 9,018.39$ -$ 500.00$ 10/24 Holmvig - deliver 74 yds tailings to Old Grade Rd -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 814.00$ 8,204.39$ -$ 500.00$ 10/29 Holmvig - grade Old Grade-Ramsey-Whitetail Ro

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a -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 1,423.50$ 6,780.89$ -$ 500.00$ 11/19 Holmvig - 20 yds tailings-13-46-30 -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 220.00$ 6,560.89$ -$ 500.00$ 11/19 Holmvig -grade Bass Lake-Old Grade Road -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 602.26$ 5,958.63$ -$ 500.00$ 10/12 Hwy Dept Work on Bass Lake Road-pit run -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 139.24$ 5,819.39$ -$ 500.00$ 10/12 Hwy Dept Work on Bass Lake Road-pit run -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 464.90$ 5,354.49$ -$ 500.00$ 10/26 Hwy Dept Work on Bass Lake Road-class 5 -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 294.82$ 5,059.67$ -$ 500.00$ 6/13 Fairfield Twp grading of Kalberg Road 26-137-27 -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ 125.00$ 4,934.67$ -$ 500.00$

-$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ -$ 4,934.67$ -$ 500.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ -$ 4,934.67$ -$ 500.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ -$ 4,934.67$ -$ 500.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ -$ 4,934.67$ -$ 500.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ -$ 4,934.67$ -$ 500.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ -$ 13,490.27$ -$ 4,934.67$ -$ 500.00$

TOTAL EXPENSES -$ 2,009.73$ 7,065.33$ -$

2007 Trail MaintenanceTF Grants

Tax Forfeited 68-656-901-0000

IN LIEU 25-855-960-0000

FOREST ROADS 25-855-963-0000

RUFFED GROUSE 25-855-961-0000

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REPORTS –

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MINNESOTA TREE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - JACK PINE SEED ORCHARD Location: Section 31-T46-R29 (Irondale Township) Crow Wing County has been a member of the Minnesota Tree Improvement Cooperative since the early 1980's. The purpose of the Cooperative is to increase the quantity and quality of timber yields through genetics. Crow Wing County's improvement efforts have focused upon Jack Pine, which is a variable species from a genetics standpoint. Due to this genetic variability, the chance of making improvements to growth, form, branching, disease resistance, etc. can be a reality with long-term effort and commitment. In June 1985, 2800 six (6) month old containerized seedlings were planted at a 4 x 4 foot spacing on approximately three acres. Since that time, the seedlings have been intensively guarded against damage from deer, gophers, insects, people, etc. Initial survival was excellent. Survival after one year was 100%. The orchard has been a complete success from the very beginning and received a "Showcase Orchard" award in 1987. A Summary of Cone Harvest is as follows:

MonthBushe ls Picked

Seeds Extrac ted

(# 's )G erm ina tion

Ra teT ree Age

(yea rs) Labo rSep -93 15.4 12 60% 8.5 Pa rks & Sen tence to S e rve C re wSep-94 8 .4 5.25 95% 9.5 Pa rks & Sen tence to S e rve C re wO ct-96 * 19.6 14 .38 84% 11 .5 Pa rks & Sen tence to S e rve C re wO ct-97 * 1 0 .6 96% 12 .5 Parks CrewSep-98 * 1 .8 0.36 13 .5 Pa rks & Sen tence to S e rve C re wNov-99 * 4 .3 2.98 99% 14 .5 Pa rks & Sen tence to S e rve C re wSep-00 * 24.3 14 .58 15 .5 Pa rks & Sen tence to S e rve C re wSep-01 * 16.5 5 .1 16 .5 Pa rks & Sen tence to S e rve C re wSep-02 * 6 .7 1 .9 17 .5 Pa rks & Sen tence to S e rve C re wSep-03 * 1 .4 0.42 18 .5 Pa rks & Sen tence to S e rve C re wSep-04 * 16.4 14 .88 19 .5 Pa rks & Sen tence to S e rve C re wSep-05 * 9 .5 2.88 20 .5 Sen te nce to Se rve C rew & CW C Fo reste rSep -06 * 8 ** 21 .5 Sen te nce to Se rve C rew & CW C Fo reste rSep -07 * 6 ** 22 .5 Sen te nce to Se rve C rew & CW C Fo reste r

* B lue tag ce rtified by M N Crop Im provem en t Ass ocia tion** Info rm a tion no t ye t ava ilable from nursery.

In 20 04 , bu sh els we re picked from 1st G eneratio n & 2nd G eneration Jack P ine Seed O rcha rd .In 20 05 we rem oved 21 trees in an effo rt to incre as e spacing from the first generation o rc ha rd .In 20 06 we rem oved 40 trees in an effo rt to incre as e spacing .

As a result of Crow Wing County’s efforts in conjunction with the Minnesota Tree Improvement Cooperative, Crow Wing County has the best possible jack pine seed source available for our use. Jack pine seedlings grown from seed harvested from Crow Wing County’s seed orchard is regularly being out-planted on Crow Wing County administered tax forfeited land.

Jack Pine Seed Orchard Sec 31-T46-R29

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MINNESOTA TREE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SECOND GENERATION JACK PINE SEED ORCHARD Location: Section 35-T43-R32 (Fort Ripley Township)

Crow Wing County, in cooperation with MNDNR and the MN Tree Improvement Cooperative, established a SECOND GENERATION JACK PINE SEED ORCHARD in Section 35 of Fort Ripley Township.

Intensive site preparation activities and fence installation took place in the fall of 1998. Hand planting of containerized stock was completed in the spring of 1999 utilizing Land Department Staff and DNR MCC Crew members. Survival during the first growing season was excellent; 95%+. The purpose of the fence was to protect the seedlings from predation from deer and rabbits; no predation has been witnessed. Gophers continue to be present in scattered locations which require quick response by County crews. The un-planted areas inside the fence and around the outside of the fence are periodically disked to deter gophers and to provide fire protection. The seedlings used for out-planting for this project were produced by controlled cross pollinations of superior trees from seed orchards developed in the mid 1980s. Seed produced from this orchard should produce a higher quality, more productive tree than trees produced from seed coming from our first generation seed orchard established in 1985.

Second Generation Jack Pine Seed Orchard

Sec 35-T43-R32

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See below, excerpts from the 2003 MNTREE Improvement Annual Report: Short and long-term planning Five-year measurements were collected from the two remaining second-generation plantings (Crow Wing County/MN DNR’s County Line and St. Louis/IRR’s Ellsburg Rd. East plantings). Data is currently being analyzed and tentative results are shown in Appendix C. Both second-generation sites had a substantial cone crop, and crossed will be made in these orchards as soon as 2004. Seed from these crossed will be planted as a progeny test in the future. A progeny test will serve to identify the best “general combiners,” or individuals that will make the best parents for an improved second-generation seed orchard. Jack pine regeneration has become limited by deer browse in many Counties in western Minnesota. However, the need for improved seed will increase as the DNR increases cutting of over-grown jack pine forests and utilizes artificial regeneration to reclaim them. In the past year demand for improved seed has outweighed availability for some Cooperators. Fifth year field measurements of jack pine second-generation population Introduction The need to progress into second-generation material led the Minnesota Tree Improvement Cooperative to begin an extensive breeding program of jack pine. Breeding work began in 1993 and was completed in 1997. In all, over two hundred full sib, unrelated crosses were produced from five different seedling-seed orchards across Minnesota. Seed was stored until all crosses were completed. In 1998, seed was germinated at IRR greenhouse, and seedlings were out-planted in May 1999 at two sites, one each in St. Louis Co. and Crow Wing Co. Sites were planted as a randomized complete block design with single-tree plots. Methods In 2003 (after three growing seasons in the field), tree heights were measured to the nearest centimeter using a height pole. In 2003, in addition to tree heights, tree diameters (outside bark) at breast height (1.3 meters) were measured using calipers to the nearest millimeter. Data collected in 2003 also included stem straightness (stem form) and the incidence of gall rust (Cronartium Quercuum or Cronartium harnessii). Stem form was assessed on a scale of 1-6 using a key provided by the New Brunswick Tree Improvement Council (Fullarton, 2001). Results Survival at both sites was excellent, exceeding 90%. Site means and maximum values for heights and diameters are shown in Table 1 for 2001 (three year data) and 2003 (five year data). Heights and diameters were generally larger at Crow Wing that at St. Louis.

Table 1. Survival, average and maximum heights and diameters of jack pine at Crow Wing/DNR (CW) and at St. Louis/IRR (St L).

Site Survival Avg. Height (meters) Ave DBH

(cm) Max Max 2001 2003 2001 2003 2003 Height (m) DBH (cm)

CW 95% 92% 1.16 2.17 2.12 3.40 4.90 St. L 92% 91% 0.83 1.97 1.75 2.90 4.80

For additional information see 2003 MNTREE Improvement Annual Report.

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Legal Description

Township/City Plantation Number

Date Established

Species Acres Gopher Bait

Applied

Labor Hours

Applicator

Sec 14-44-31 Crow Wing 44311404 2002 RP 8 2 oz. 2.5 SKH

Sec 14-44-31 Crow Wing 44311408 2004 RP 31.5 4 oz. 4 SKH

Sec 14-44-31 Crow Wing 44311415 2004 RP 17 3 oz. 3 SKH

Sec 21-44-31 Crow Wing 44311413 2000 JP 6 2 oz. 1 SKH

Sec 21-44-31 Crow Wing 44312128 2000 RP 1 1 oz. 0.5 SKH

Sec 21-44-31 Crow Wing 44312124 1994 RP 8 2 oz. 2 SKH

Sec 17-137-26 Fairfield 137261707 1999 RP 16 3 oz. 3 SKH

Sec 14-43-32 Ft. Ripley 43321402 2002 RP 5 1 oz. 1.5 SKH

Sec 35-43-32 Ft. Ripley 43323508 1999 JP 10 4 oz. 4 SKH

Sec 36-43-32 Ft. Ripley 43323601 1999 RP 2 1 oz. 1 SKH

Sec 1-136-27 Mission 136270125 2000 JP 5 2 oz. 2 SKH



Sec 4-136-27 Mission 136270406 1996 RP 12 3 oz. 3 SKH


Sec 12-136-28 Pelican 136281201 2002 RP 7 2 oz. 2 SKH

Sec 30-47-29 Wolford 47293029 1999 JP 11 3 oz. 3 SKH

TOTAL 159.5 41 oz. 38.5

2007 GOPHER CONTROL REPORT

* Product used: Martin’s Gopher Bait 50 – strychnine treated grain

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LAND EXCHANGE/FEE TITLE PURCHASE/PARTITION/SPECIAL USE DEED/EASEMENTS

CLASS B LAND EXCHANGES: Whitetail Investments, LLC

Whitetail Investments, LLC acquired SWNW & SENW Section 11-T137-R29 Jenkins Twp (80 acres) EMV $208,000

Crow Wing County acquired N1/2 of NWSW Section 35-T43-R28 Roosevelt Twp (20 acres) EMV $64,000

Crow Wing County acquired NWNW, SWNW & NWSW all together with an easement of record Section 24-T138-R25 Little Pine Twp (120 acres) EMV $127,000

Whitetail Investments, LLC paid the $17,000 difference in Estimated Market Value Department of Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources acquired SENE &NWSE Section 12-T136-R25 Dean Lake Twp (80 acres) EMV $100,000

Crow Wing County acquired NWNW Section 36-T46-R30 Oak Lawn Twp (40 acres) EMV $100,000

FEE TITLE PURCHASE: John C. & Carolyn M. Ott

Roosevelt Township Section 35-T43-R28 o E1/2 of E1/2 of SWSW

Purchase Price $41,918 Paid from Land Department Grants Fund

PARTITION ACTION: None SPECIAL USE DEEDS (SUD’s): Crow Wing County Solid Waste Department

NWNW Section 36-T46-R30 Use – Free conveyance for Sanitary Landfill

City of Emily

Part of Government Lot 7, Part of SESW, Part of SWSW Section 7-T138-R26 Use – Free conveyance for City Roadway Purposes

ROADWAY EASEMENTS:

Roadway/Utility Easement granted to City of Baxter Govt. Lot 6 Section 3-T133-R29 – City of Baxter

33’ Private Roadway Easement granted to Allen F. Sauer

Govt. Lot 3 Section 4-T134-R27 – Center Township

33’ Private Roadway Easement granted to Donald E. & Carole J. White SE Section 35-T44-R28 & SWSW Section 36-T44-R28 – Garrison Township NW Section 35-T44-R28 – Garrison Township

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33’ Private Roadway Easement granted to Richard J. & Diane J. Spears

SE Section 35-T44-R28 & SWSW Section 36-T44-R28 – Garrison Township

33’ Roadway Easement granted to Town of Nokay Lake NESE Section 23-T45-R29 – Nokay Lake Township

66’ Roadway Easement granted to City of Fifty Lakes

NE Section 22-T138-R27 & SWSE Section 15-T138-R27 – City of Fifty Lakes

33’ Roadway Easement granted to Steven D. & Patricia M. Swanson SWSW Section 30-T47-R29 – Wolford Township

33’ Reciprocal Roadway Easement granted to Crow Wing County from Steven D. & Patricia

M. Swanson SESE Section 25-T47-R30 – Wolford Township

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PARKS REPORT Administration of the Parks Division is one of the responsibilities of the Land Department. The maintenance crew is comprised of three full-time employees IE. one parks supervisor and two parks maintenance technicians. Major responsibilities include maintenance of the following public facilities: PUBLIC ACCESSES CITY/TWP FACILITIES

1.) Jones Bay Pelican Twp Two cement ramps, Handicap accessible toilet, dock, handicap parking

2.) South Pelican Pelican Twp Cement ramp, dock 3.) Gilbert Lake Unorganized Twp Two cement ramps, toilet, dock, picnic table 4.) Whipple Lake Unorganized Twp Cement ramp, dock 5.) Sebie Lake Fort Ripley Twp Cement ramp, dock 6.) Rabbit/Rowe Irondale Twp Cement ramps, toilet, dock 7.) Black Lake Deerwood Cement ramps, dock 8.) French Rapids Oak Lawn Twp Cement ramp 9.) Red Sand Lake Unorganized Twp Cement ramp 10.) South Long Lake Long Lake Twp Two docks, picnic tables, BBQ grills, toilet CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS 1.) Larson Lake Deerwood Twp Grant in Aid Trail Ski Pass required,

6 miles of groomed trails, toilet, shelters 2.) Wolf Lake Nokay Lake Twp & No Ski Pass required, 7 miles of groomed trails,

Irondale Twp & shelters available

Target Species Legend

Contractor: Central Applicators, Inc., PO Box 279, Foley, MN 56329

LaborAmine 2-4-D Tryclopyr 3 Nu -film Escort Grand Total Charges

Total Chemical Charges

Total of Subtotal Charges


NOXIOUS WEED REPORT

Pursuant to the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 18, Section 18.75 to 18.88), the purpose of this legislation is to protect the residents of this state “from the injurious effects of Noxious Weeds on public health, the environment, public roads, crops, livestock, and other property”. Section 8.78, Subd. 1 states, “a person owning land, a person occupying land, or a person responsible for the maintenance of public land shall control or eradicate all noxious weeds on the land at a time and in a manner ordered by the commissioner, a county agricultural inspector, or a local weed inspector.” Section 18.80, Subd. 1 states, “The county board shall appoint one or more county agricultural inspectors…” As a result of this mandate, Crow Wing County has employed a County Agricultural Inspector within the Land Commissioner’s Office/Parks Division over the last two decades. Crow Wing County’s involvement has primarily concentrated on eliminating noxious weeds within county road right of ways via application of approved herbicides by Certified Applicators. Additional effort is required by the County Agricultural Inspector to address noxious weed complaints and resolve those complaints according to law. Work performed in county road right of ways are paid by the Parks Division’s Weed & Seed Budget and later reimbursed by the County Highway Department. Total accomplishments and the County Agricultural Inspector’s Annual Report to the County Board as follows: 2007 County Road Noxious Weed Control

DateTarget

Species

County Roads

TreatedMiles

TreatedUnits used Units cost Charge

Units used Unit Cost Charge



* Hours Charges Tax

9/27/2007 L/TH/P 2 2 0.375 26.5 gal $9.93 0.625 90 gal $56.25 0.022 35 gal $0.78 $66.96 1 $80.00 $146.96 $9.55 $156.519/27/2007 L/TH/P 11 10 3 26.5 gal $79.50 3 90 gal $270.00 0.65 35 gal $22.75 $0.00 $372.25 7 $560.00 $932.25 $60.59 $992.849/27/2007 L/TH/P 170 0.25 0.125 26.5 gal $3.31 0.125 90 gal $11.25 0.031 35 gal $1.08 $0.00 $15.64 1 $80.00 $95.64 $6.22 $101.869/28/2007 L/TH/P 16 3.5 0.875 26.5 gal $23.18 0.875 90 gal $78.75 0.219 35 gal $7.66 $0.00 $109.59 2 $160.00 $269.59 $17.52 $287.119/28/2007 L/TH/P 15 3 0.75 26.5 gal $19.87 0.5 90 gal $45.00 0.125 35 gal $4.37 $0.00 $69.24 2 $160.00 $229.24 $14.90 $244.149/28/2007 L/TH/P 1 0.25 0.125 26.5 gal $3.31 0.125 90 gal $11.25 0.031 35 gal $1.08 $0.00 $15.64 1 $80.00 $95.64 $6.22 $101.869/28/2007 L/TH/P 11 5 0.75 26.5 gal $19.87 0.75 90 gal $67.50 0.375 35 gal $13.12 $0.00 $100.49 3 $240.00 $340.49 $22.13 $362.6210/1/2007 L/TH/P 1 10 3 26.5 gal $79.50 3 90 gal $270.00 0.65 35 gal $22.75 $0.00 $372.25 7 $560.00 $932.25 $60.60 $992.8510/2/2007 L/TH/P/TY 44 1 0.25 26.5 gal $6.62 0.25 90 gal $22.50 0.063 35 gal $2.20 0.75 23 oz $17.25 $48.57 7 $560.00 $608.57 $39.56 $648.1310/2/2007 L/TH/P/TY 45 3 1.25 26.5 gal $33.12 1.25 90 gal $112.50 0.625 35 gal $21.87 3.75 23 oz $86.25 $253.74 2 $160.00 $413.74 $26.89 $440.6310/3/2007 L/TH/P/TY 45 9 3 26.5 gal $79.50 3 90 gal $270.00 0.75 35 gal $26.25 9 23 oz $207.00 $582.75 6 $480.00 $1,062.75 $69.08 $1,131.8310/3/2007 L/TH/P/TY 44 2 0.75 26.5 gal $19.87 0.75 90 gal $67.50 0.021 35 gal $0.74 2.25 23 oz $51.75 $139.86 1 $80.00 $219.86 $14.29 $234.15TOTALS 49 14.25 $377.59 14.25 $1,282.50 3.562 $124.65 15.75 $362.25 $2,146.98 40 $3,200.00 $5,346.98 $347.55 $5,694.53

L = Leafy Spurge * Hours allocated proportionally based on miles/roadTH = ThistleP = Poison IvyTY = Tansy

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RECREATIONAL REPORTS

September 3, 2003 The Crow Wing County Board

of Commissioners adopted the following ordinance - EFFECTIVE 8/1/2005. AN

ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF HUNTING STANDS ON COUNTY MANAGED PUBLIC LANDS

1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1 Authority. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authority vested in Crow Wing County pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 282. The Forest Management Plan for the Tax Forfeited Lands of Crow Wing County is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to minimize damage to

trees, minimize property damage to logging and mill processing equipment and bodily injury to the processors, promote public safety, promote fair and equitable public use of public lands, and enhance the aesthetic qualities of County managed public lands.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

The following words or terms as used in this Ordinance have the meaning given them in this section unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context. 2.1 “County Managed Public Lands” means tax forfeited lands and natural

resource lands located in Crow Wing County and owned in fee by the County.

2.2 The term “portable tree stand” means a device, designed for the

purpose of elevating a person while hunting, which is lightweight in design and is transported by a person to its destination and attached to a tree. Examples include, but are not limited to, platforms which strap-on or chain-on to the tree, climber stands and ladder stands.

2.3 The term “portable free standing stand” means a device, designed for

the purpose of elevating a person while hunting, which is transported to its destination and is capable of supporting itself without being attached to a tree.

3.0 HUNTING STAND USE

3.1 No person may construct, occupy or use any hunting stand on County Managed Public Land except portable tree stands or portable free standing stands. Permanently constructed or non-portable stands of any type are not allowed on County Managed Public Land.

3.2 Portable tree stands or portable free standing stands shall not be

placed earlier than one (1) week prior to the opening of Minnesota’s big game hunting season and must be removed no later than one (1) day following the close of the season.

3.3 Portable tree stands or portable free standing stands not removed as

required in Section 3.2 shall be considered abandoned personal property and dealt with pursuant to MN Statute 345.15 entitled, Counties, Unclaimed Property; Disposition; Duty of Sheriff.

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3.4 Persons wishing to use portable elevated devices on County Managed Public Land for recreational purposes, other than hunting, may do so if they first obtain a permit from the Land Commissioner’s Office.

4.0 DAMAGE TO TREES 4.1 No person may cause damage or injury to any tree by the placement or

erection of portable tree stands or portable free standing stands or by any other manner while climbing or hunting from a portable tree

free standing stand except that small lateral branches less than 1” in diameter may be removed.

4.2 No person may cause damage to trees by creating clear lanes for

shooting except as allowed in Section 4.1. 4.3 Screw-in steps and/or anchor bolts for portable tree stands are allowed

providing they are removed when the stand is removed. 5.0 ENFORCEMENT

5.1 This ordinance shall be enforced by Crow Wing County enforcement personnel and/or enforcement personnel of other jurisdictions through mutual enforcement agreements.

6.0 PENALTIES

6.1 Any person who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance, or who fails to comply with the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine with a maximum of $1,000 or by imprisonment for up to 90 days or both. A person who damages any tree in violation of this ordinance will also be responsible for restitution in the amount of the value of the tree.

6.2 Nothing in this Ordinance shall prohibit the County from pursuing

Criminal prosecution or civil remedies as provided pursuant to Federal law, State law or other County ordinances.

7.0 SEVERABILITY

7.1 If any section or portion of this Ordinance shall be found unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that finding shall not serve as invalidation or affect the validity and enforceability of any other section or provision of this Ordinance.

8.0 EFFECTIVE DATE

8.1 August 1, 2005 Approved by County Board of Commissioners on September 3, 2003

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RECREATIONAL REPORTS

Maps for Non-Motorized Trail Systems on County Managed Public Lands were posted at all Non-Motorized Trail Heads. The maps were also posted on the Crow Wing County WEB page.

NON-MOTORIZED TRAIL SYSTEMSNON-MOTORIZED TRAIL SYSTEMS

ONON COUNTY MANAGED PUBLIC LANDSCOUNTY MANAGED PUBLIC LANDS

In order to accommodate a diversity of forest users, Crow Wing County provides many non-motorized trail systems for public enjoyment.

Please abide by the regulations as stated at trailheads. Please pack out all garbage and litter. Be respectful of other non-motorized users. Enjoy your quiet time and all that the forest has to offer, however, please do not abuse the resource. Please report any violations to the Crow Wing County Land Commissioner’s Office at 218-824-1115.

Please refer to the Crow Wing County Land Department website for details and maps. (www.co.crow-wing.mn.us)

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ECREATIONAL REPORTS

EMPORARY FOREST TRAIL CLOSURES

o minimize damage to vulnerable trail surfaces during spring break-up, 12 trails were temporarily posted

ECREATIONAL REPORTS

EMPORARY FOREST TRAIL CLOSURES

o minimize damage to vulnerable trail surfaces during spring break-up, 12 trails were temporarily posted

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Timothy Buffalo Farm Road Big Aspen Snow TraFifty Lakes Wolf Lake Trail Pistol Lake Trail Whitetail Trail Emily Squaw/Papoose Buchite Lake Trail Fairfield Refuge Trail Ross Lake Thompson LaWolford Miller-Cole Lake TrailIrondale Weyseler Trail Blackbear Trail M Very Limited. If staff was close by doing other routine activities, they would check to see

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if the sign was in place. A resident who lives on the north side of Kego Lake helped to monitor the Wolf Lake East sign. E Unknown. We would estimate that this was minimally effective.

alls: C We did receive a few calls from folks which came upon the signs and wanted more

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information. Closure signs were installed at each trail to inform the traveling public. F : Do annually to minimize trail damage and subsequent maintenance costs.

Information was placed on Land

DNR Conservation Officers were notified

Department Website

http://www.co.crow-wing.mn.us/

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URBAN MANAGEMENT REPORT

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uses; occupied and vacant

Lake azardous wastes / junk cars / etc.

me o erties have been condemned by local government authorities who

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on School was abandoned in the mid 1970s and purchased by an failed

Alresponsibility of the Land Commissioner’s Office to administer. This inclproperties situated in an urban setting; city lots, platted properties, residentproperties, commercial properties. orfeited properties which contain strF

liability exposure to the County. Past examples of forfeited structures which haverequired significant effort to administer include:

• Bank building • Movie theatre • Gas stations • Residential ho• Recycling facility • Resort on Mille Lacs • Properties with garbage / h• Old School

So f these proprequire Crow Wing County to pursue asbestos abatement and subsequent demolition operations with all expenses paid from the Forfeited Tax Sale Fund. Abandoned gasstations have prompted Crow Wing County to pursue massive clean-up operations to remove structures, dispose of remaining fuels and underground tanks followed by soisampling, groundwater analysis and lengthy monitoring in accordance with State regulations. he old RivertT

individual with plans to convert the building into apartments. This effort and subsequently forfeited in 2001. Upon forfeiture, the County inherited a huge liability. The building was unstable, and filled with asbestos. Kids, looking for a “party” spot regularly broke through barriers entering the building which caused added concern for their safety. The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners, recognizing the danger, made a commitment to eradicate the danger by demolishing thebuilding. See pictures below. Riverton School

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