High Value Conservation Areas
Unique cultural features, Threatened and Endangered species and their habitat, unique or under represented plant communities, and unique physical features will be protected. A high value conservation area will exhibit exceptional qualities not normally found in northwest Pennsylvania. Old growth communities, relic communities, threatened and endangered species, viewsheds, unique native tree species, and unique historical and cultural areas will qualify. Hickman Lumber Company and Hickman Timber Management believe in the protection of unique features of the forest and these areas will be maintained on the properties within the economic capabilities of the company. Specifics of managing these areas are included in the management unit plans for these properties. No markers or interpretive signs will be installed, to reduce the impact of additional traffic on the area. Unique areas will be noted during inventories, recommendations drafted, and the areas will be visited during the annual inspections of the property to note any changes. If one has been published, the Natural Diversity Inventory published by the Nature Conservancy for the area, local residents, and the CARGIS system will be consulted to see if any HVCA’s are known to exist. Local history publications have been consulted to note areas of significance.
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a no obligation site evaluation.1-800-867-9441
timbermanagement@hickmanwoods.com
