534 Killian Road
Stanley, NC 28164
( 704) 822-9518
e-mail: mountainislandESF.DFR@ncdenr.gov
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Work is begun on a management plan for the forest.
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Work is started on 3 of 10 stream crossings that need to be improved.
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A permanent gate is installed on the main access road to the forest.
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Soil stabilization on two streambanks is encouraged with the planting of Buttonbush.
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Ranger Shidal meets with several local and state groups providing assistance to the forest, including the NC Department of Transportation, Duke Power Company, the Charlotte Observer, and the City of Gastonia.
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Two fences are erected and a secondary gate.
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Clearing is begun on an area of Kudzu infestation. A grass waterway is planned for the area to reduce erosion impact on nearby gullies.
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Stabilization of two roads is completed. Rolling dips are installed and turnouts are cleaned. A planting is established to further erosion control.
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A inoperative NCDFR helicopter is commited to the forest for use as an exhibit.
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The forest is awarded a $100,000 grant from the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund. The grant will be used to off-set costs of stabilization projects.
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A field trip for a workshop on new Catawba River buffer rules is held at the forest and includes a buffer demonstration.
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As part of the evolving forest management plan, the forest is divided into sections and named.
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A new gate is added to an access road to prevent unauthorized access.
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Planning for future stream stabilization projects begins after thorough field inspections of each potential site.
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A cut-over along Gobbler Road is drum-chopped and the tract of land undergoes a prescribed burn in preparation for its use for fire control exhibits and wildlife use.
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Presentations about the forest are given to local county commisioners and school principals. ESF program guides are distributed to the schools.
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Trees are felled across some trails to eliminate vehicular access.
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Ranger Shidal meets with the advisory group representing Lincoln and Gaston counties.