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Design With Nature How to Create an Old Growth Forest
copy 2006 Earth Sanctuary I LLC
Chuck Pettis Earth Sanctuaryreg
1385 Raden Pl Freeland WA 98249 (360) 331-6667 cpettisearthsanctuaryorg wwwearthsanctuaryorg
The Problem As many as 137 species disappear
from the Earth each day Since the beginning of the industrial
revolution atmospheric concentra- tions of carbon dioxide have increased nearly 30 The 20th centurys 10 warmest years all occurred within the last 15 years
Sept 8 2000 -- A NASA spectrometer has detected an Antarctic ozone hole that is three times larger than the entire land mass of the United States - the largest such area ever observed
For every 100 pounds of product we manufacture in the United States we create at least 3200 pounds of waste
Practical solutions to saving the environment for future generations are urgently needed
How You Can Contribute to the Solution Take personal responsibility to enhance
biodiversity and create a sustainable society
Use practical methodologies for ecological design land use development and sustainability
Create inspiring amp unique environments for personal renewal and eco-education
Goals
Use an exemplary amp comprehensive ecological design process
Create a nature preserve with maximum wildlife diversity amp population
Restore land to mature old- growth forest with minimum impact to the environment
Benefit your community economically amp ecologically
Protect wetlands
The Fen a spring-fed peatland
Why a 500 Year Plan
Acknowledgement that ecological communities will take hundreds of years to recover from past land use practices before they develop into their fullest expression as a diverse and mature ecosystem
The expression 500-year plan acknowledges the human commitment necessary to preserve protect and restore the landscape over the long term
This commitment is being accomplished through the development of land conservation covenants and the design and implementation of the phased landscape and restoration plan
The Earth Sanctuary Ecological Development Process Goal
Create an ecosystem-based approach for ecological design and development ie let the land speak to us and tell us where to build Truly ldquoDesign with Naturerdquo
Develop the tools to monitor not only the environmental activities but also the legacy
Methodology 1 Conduct baseline ecosystem surveys of existing conditions
including wetlands streams vegetation fish and wildlifeand the environmental regulatory landscape (eg critical area regulatory buffers)
2 Conduct a reference ecosystem survey to serve as the basis for ecological restoration design and landscaping
3 Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) for design visualization data management and environmental education
4 Develop the ecological restoration design based on the baseline ecosystem survey and reference ecosystems survey
5 Design of site facilities roads paths etc
GPS Survey and Arcview GIS
Differential GPS ndash science in the field Criterion 400 ndash hand held laser Arcview Geographic Information System USGS Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Environmental Regulatory Landscape Designated as a ldquohabitat of local importancerdquo by the
Whidbey Audubon Society and Island County Critical Areas program
Jurisdictional delineation of waters (streams and ponds) and wetlands
Identify critical animal habitats
The Middle Pond
Vegetation Survey
Vegetation composition and structure
Sampling design
Peatland Bog complex
Earth Sanctuary Forest Stand Types Red alder Over story dominated by Red alder Shrub layer composed primarily
of salmonberry and elderberry Herbaceous layer dominated by sword fern stinging nettle and trailing blackberry
Douglas-firWestern hemlock
Stand dominated by Douglas fir and Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Under story vegetation of huckleberry stinging nettle and sword fern
Douglas-firWestern hemlockRed alder
Similar to Red Alder Stand with the addition of some mature Douglas fir and young under story Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Few huckleberries and sparse stinging nettle Much sword fern
Western hemlock Douglas-firRed alder
Stand nearly exclusively dominated by young Western hemlock Very small component of Douglas fir and western red cedar Shrub layer composed mostly of sword fern and huckleberry
Old-growth Reference The ldquoU-Groverdquo at South Whidbey State Park
Mature Douglas-firWestern Hemlock Stand Many canopy layers including legacy Douglas-firs and mid-story hemlock Abundant snags and downed logs of large diameter Under story of sword fern huckleberry Oregon grape and twinflower
Old Growth
Old growth forest
High degree of complexity in canopy levels age classes and tree dimensions
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
The Problem As many as 137 species disappear
from the Earth each day Since the beginning of the industrial
revolution atmospheric concentra- tions of carbon dioxide have increased nearly 30 The 20th centurys 10 warmest years all occurred within the last 15 years
Sept 8 2000 -- A NASA spectrometer has detected an Antarctic ozone hole that is three times larger than the entire land mass of the United States - the largest such area ever observed
For every 100 pounds of product we manufacture in the United States we create at least 3200 pounds of waste
Practical solutions to saving the environment for future generations are urgently needed
How You Can Contribute to the Solution Take personal responsibility to enhance
biodiversity and create a sustainable society
Use practical methodologies for ecological design land use development and sustainability
Create inspiring amp unique environments for personal renewal and eco-education
Goals
Use an exemplary amp comprehensive ecological design process
Create a nature preserve with maximum wildlife diversity amp population
Restore land to mature old- growth forest with minimum impact to the environment
Benefit your community economically amp ecologically
Protect wetlands
The Fen a spring-fed peatland
Why a 500 Year Plan
Acknowledgement that ecological communities will take hundreds of years to recover from past land use practices before they develop into their fullest expression as a diverse and mature ecosystem
The expression 500-year plan acknowledges the human commitment necessary to preserve protect and restore the landscape over the long term
This commitment is being accomplished through the development of land conservation covenants and the design and implementation of the phased landscape and restoration plan
The Earth Sanctuary Ecological Development Process Goal
Create an ecosystem-based approach for ecological design and development ie let the land speak to us and tell us where to build Truly ldquoDesign with Naturerdquo
Develop the tools to monitor not only the environmental activities but also the legacy
Methodology 1 Conduct baseline ecosystem surveys of existing conditions
including wetlands streams vegetation fish and wildlifeand the environmental regulatory landscape (eg critical area regulatory buffers)
2 Conduct a reference ecosystem survey to serve as the basis for ecological restoration design and landscaping
3 Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) for design visualization data management and environmental education
4 Develop the ecological restoration design based on the baseline ecosystem survey and reference ecosystems survey
5 Design of site facilities roads paths etc
GPS Survey and Arcview GIS
Differential GPS ndash science in the field Criterion 400 ndash hand held laser Arcview Geographic Information System USGS Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Environmental Regulatory Landscape Designated as a ldquohabitat of local importancerdquo by the
Whidbey Audubon Society and Island County Critical Areas program
Jurisdictional delineation of waters (streams and ponds) and wetlands
Identify critical animal habitats
The Middle Pond
Vegetation Survey
Vegetation composition and structure
Sampling design
Peatland Bog complex
Earth Sanctuary Forest Stand Types Red alder Over story dominated by Red alder Shrub layer composed primarily
of salmonberry and elderberry Herbaceous layer dominated by sword fern stinging nettle and trailing blackberry
Douglas-firWestern hemlock
Stand dominated by Douglas fir and Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Under story vegetation of huckleberry stinging nettle and sword fern
Douglas-firWestern hemlockRed alder
Similar to Red Alder Stand with the addition of some mature Douglas fir and young under story Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Few huckleberries and sparse stinging nettle Much sword fern
Western hemlock Douglas-firRed alder
Stand nearly exclusively dominated by young Western hemlock Very small component of Douglas fir and western red cedar Shrub layer composed mostly of sword fern and huckleberry
Old-growth Reference The ldquoU-Groverdquo at South Whidbey State Park
Mature Douglas-firWestern Hemlock Stand Many canopy layers including legacy Douglas-firs and mid-story hemlock Abundant snags and downed logs of large diameter Under story of sword fern huckleberry Oregon grape and twinflower
Old Growth
Old growth forest
High degree of complexity in canopy levels age classes and tree dimensions
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
How You Can Contribute to the Solution Take personal responsibility to enhance
biodiversity and create a sustainable society
Use practical methodologies for ecological design land use development and sustainability
Create inspiring amp unique environments for personal renewal and eco-education
Goals
Use an exemplary amp comprehensive ecological design process
Create a nature preserve with maximum wildlife diversity amp population
Restore land to mature old- growth forest with minimum impact to the environment
Benefit your community economically amp ecologically
Protect wetlands
The Fen a spring-fed peatland
Why a 500 Year Plan
Acknowledgement that ecological communities will take hundreds of years to recover from past land use practices before they develop into their fullest expression as a diverse and mature ecosystem
The expression 500-year plan acknowledges the human commitment necessary to preserve protect and restore the landscape over the long term
This commitment is being accomplished through the development of land conservation covenants and the design and implementation of the phased landscape and restoration plan
The Earth Sanctuary Ecological Development Process Goal
Create an ecosystem-based approach for ecological design and development ie let the land speak to us and tell us where to build Truly ldquoDesign with Naturerdquo
Develop the tools to monitor not only the environmental activities but also the legacy
Methodology 1 Conduct baseline ecosystem surveys of existing conditions
including wetlands streams vegetation fish and wildlifeand the environmental regulatory landscape (eg critical area regulatory buffers)
2 Conduct a reference ecosystem survey to serve as the basis for ecological restoration design and landscaping
3 Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) for design visualization data management and environmental education
4 Develop the ecological restoration design based on the baseline ecosystem survey and reference ecosystems survey
5 Design of site facilities roads paths etc
GPS Survey and Arcview GIS
Differential GPS ndash science in the field Criterion 400 ndash hand held laser Arcview Geographic Information System USGS Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Environmental Regulatory Landscape Designated as a ldquohabitat of local importancerdquo by the
Whidbey Audubon Society and Island County Critical Areas program
Jurisdictional delineation of waters (streams and ponds) and wetlands
Identify critical animal habitats
The Middle Pond
Vegetation Survey
Vegetation composition and structure
Sampling design
Peatland Bog complex
Earth Sanctuary Forest Stand Types Red alder Over story dominated by Red alder Shrub layer composed primarily
of salmonberry and elderberry Herbaceous layer dominated by sword fern stinging nettle and trailing blackberry
Douglas-firWestern hemlock
Stand dominated by Douglas fir and Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Under story vegetation of huckleberry stinging nettle and sword fern
Douglas-firWestern hemlockRed alder
Similar to Red Alder Stand with the addition of some mature Douglas fir and young under story Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Few huckleberries and sparse stinging nettle Much sword fern
Western hemlock Douglas-firRed alder
Stand nearly exclusively dominated by young Western hemlock Very small component of Douglas fir and western red cedar Shrub layer composed mostly of sword fern and huckleberry
Old-growth Reference The ldquoU-Groverdquo at South Whidbey State Park
Mature Douglas-firWestern Hemlock Stand Many canopy layers including legacy Douglas-firs and mid-story hemlock Abundant snags and downed logs of large diameter Under story of sword fern huckleberry Oregon grape and twinflower
Old Growth
Old growth forest
High degree of complexity in canopy levels age classes and tree dimensions
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Goals
Use an exemplary amp comprehensive ecological design process
Create a nature preserve with maximum wildlife diversity amp population
Restore land to mature old- growth forest with minimum impact to the environment
Benefit your community economically amp ecologically
Protect wetlands
The Fen a spring-fed peatland
Why a 500 Year Plan
Acknowledgement that ecological communities will take hundreds of years to recover from past land use practices before they develop into their fullest expression as a diverse and mature ecosystem
The expression 500-year plan acknowledges the human commitment necessary to preserve protect and restore the landscape over the long term
This commitment is being accomplished through the development of land conservation covenants and the design and implementation of the phased landscape and restoration plan
The Earth Sanctuary Ecological Development Process Goal
Create an ecosystem-based approach for ecological design and development ie let the land speak to us and tell us where to build Truly ldquoDesign with Naturerdquo
Develop the tools to monitor not only the environmental activities but also the legacy
Methodology 1 Conduct baseline ecosystem surveys of existing conditions
including wetlands streams vegetation fish and wildlifeand the environmental regulatory landscape (eg critical area regulatory buffers)
2 Conduct a reference ecosystem survey to serve as the basis for ecological restoration design and landscaping
3 Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) for design visualization data management and environmental education
4 Develop the ecological restoration design based on the baseline ecosystem survey and reference ecosystems survey
5 Design of site facilities roads paths etc
GPS Survey and Arcview GIS
Differential GPS ndash science in the field Criterion 400 ndash hand held laser Arcview Geographic Information System USGS Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Environmental Regulatory Landscape Designated as a ldquohabitat of local importancerdquo by the
Whidbey Audubon Society and Island County Critical Areas program
Jurisdictional delineation of waters (streams and ponds) and wetlands
Identify critical animal habitats
The Middle Pond
Vegetation Survey
Vegetation composition and structure
Sampling design
Peatland Bog complex
Earth Sanctuary Forest Stand Types Red alder Over story dominated by Red alder Shrub layer composed primarily
of salmonberry and elderberry Herbaceous layer dominated by sword fern stinging nettle and trailing blackberry
Douglas-firWestern hemlock
Stand dominated by Douglas fir and Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Under story vegetation of huckleberry stinging nettle and sword fern
Douglas-firWestern hemlockRed alder
Similar to Red Alder Stand with the addition of some mature Douglas fir and young under story Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Few huckleberries and sparse stinging nettle Much sword fern
Western hemlock Douglas-firRed alder
Stand nearly exclusively dominated by young Western hemlock Very small component of Douglas fir and western red cedar Shrub layer composed mostly of sword fern and huckleberry
Old-growth Reference The ldquoU-Groverdquo at South Whidbey State Park
Mature Douglas-firWestern Hemlock Stand Many canopy layers including legacy Douglas-firs and mid-story hemlock Abundant snags and downed logs of large diameter Under story of sword fern huckleberry Oregon grape and twinflower
Old Growth
Old growth forest
High degree of complexity in canopy levels age classes and tree dimensions
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Why a 500 Year Plan
Acknowledgement that ecological communities will take hundreds of years to recover from past land use practices before they develop into their fullest expression as a diverse and mature ecosystem
The expression 500-year plan acknowledges the human commitment necessary to preserve protect and restore the landscape over the long term
This commitment is being accomplished through the development of land conservation covenants and the design and implementation of the phased landscape and restoration plan
The Earth Sanctuary Ecological Development Process Goal
Create an ecosystem-based approach for ecological design and development ie let the land speak to us and tell us where to build Truly ldquoDesign with Naturerdquo
Develop the tools to monitor not only the environmental activities but also the legacy
Methodology 1 Conduct baseline ecosystem surveys of existing conditions
including wetlands streams vegetation fish and wildlifeand the environmental regulatory landscape (eg critical area regulatory buffers)
2 Conduct a reference ecosystem survey to serve as the basis for ecological restoration design and landscaping
3 Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) for design visualization data management and environmental education
4 Develop the ecological restoration design based on the baseline ecosystem survey and reference ecosystems survey
5 Design of site facilities roads paths etc
GPS Survey and Arcview GIS
Differential GPS ndash science in the field Criterion 400 ndash hand held laser Arcview Geographic Information System USGS Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Environmental Regulatory Landscape Designated as a ldquohabitat of local importancerdquo by the
Whidbey Audubon Society and Island County Critical Areas program
Jurisdictional delineation of waters (streams and ponds) and wetlands
Identify critical animal habitats
The Middle Pond
Vegetation Survey
Vegetation composition and structure
Sampling design
Peatland Bog complex
Earth Sanctuary Forest Stand Types Red alder Over story dominated by Red alder Shrub layer composed primarily
of salmonberry and elderberry Herbaceous layer dominated by sword fern stinging nettle and trailing blackberry
Douglas-firWestern hemlock
Stand dominated by Douglas fir and Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Under story vegetation of huckleberry stinging nettle and sword fern
Douglas-firWestern hemlockRed alder
Similar to Red Alder Stand with the addition of some mature Douglas fir and young under story Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Few huckleberries and sparse stinging nettle Much sword fern
Western hemlock Douglas-firRed alder
Stand nearly exclusively dominated by young Western hemlock Very small component of Douglas fir and western red cedar Shrub layer composed mostly of sword fern and huckleberry
Old-growth Reference The ldquoU-Groverdquo at South Whidbey State Park
Mature Douglas-firWestern Hemlock Stand Many canopy layers including legacy Douglas-firs and mid-story hemlock Abundant snags and downed logs of large diameter Under story of sword fern huckleberry Oregon grape and twinflower
Old Growth
Old growth forest
High degree of complexity in canopy levels age classes and tree dimensions
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
The Earth Sanctuary Ecological Development Process Goal
Create an ecosystem-based approach for ecological design and development ie let the land speak to us and tell us where to build Truly ldquoDesign with Naturerdquo
Develop the tools to monitor not only the environmental activities but also the legacy
Methodology 1 Conduct baseline ecosystem surveys of existing conditions
including wetlands streams vegetation fish and wildlifeand the environmental regulatory landscape (eg critical area regulatory buffers)
2 Conduct a reference ecosystem survey to serve as the basis for ecological restoration design and landscaping
3 Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) for design visualization data management and environmental education
4 Develop the ecological restoration design based on the baseline ecosystem survey and reference ecosystems survey
5 Design of site facilities roads paths etc
GPS Survey and Arcview GIS
Differential GPS ndash science in the field Criterion 400 ndash hand held laser Arcview Geographic Information System USGS Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Environmental Regulatory Landscape Designated as a ldquohabitat of local importancerdquo by the
Whidbey Audubon Society and Island County Critical Areas program
Jurisdictional delineation of waters (streams and ponds) and wetlands
Identify critical animal habitats
The Middle Pond
Vegetation Survey
Vegetation composition and structure
Sampling design
Peatland Bog complex
Earth Sanctuary Forest Stand Types Red alder Over story dominated by Red alder Shrub layer composed primarily
of salmonberry and elderberry Herbaceous layer dominated by sword fern stinging nettle and trailing blackberry
Douglas-firWestern hemlock
Stand dominated by Douglas fir and Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Under story vegetation of huckleberry stinging nettle and sword fern
Douglas-firWestern hemlockRed alder
Similar to Red Alder Stand with the addition of some mature Douglas fir and young under story Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Few huckleberries and sparse stinging nettle Much sword fern
Western hemlock Douglas-firRed alder
Stand nearly exclusively dominated by young Western hemlock Very small component of Douglas fir and western red cedar Shrub layer composed mostly of sword fern and huckleberry
Old-growth Reference The ldquoU-Groverdquo at South Whidbey State Park
Mature Douglas-firWestern Hemlock Stand Many canopy layers including legacy Douglas-firs and mid-story hemlock Abundant snags and downed logs of large diameter Under story of sword fern huckleberry Oregon grape and twinflower
Old Growth
Old growth forest
High degree of complexity in canopy levels age classes and tree dimensions
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
GPS Survey and Arcview GIS
Differential GPS ndash science in the field Criterion 400 ndash hand held laser Arcview Geographic Information System USGS Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Environmental Regulatory Landscape Designated as a ldquohabitat of local importancerdquo by the
Whidbey Audubon Society and Island County Critical Areas program
Jurisdictional delineation of waters (streams and ponds) and wetlands
Identify critical animal habitats
The Middle Pond
Vegetation Survey
Vegetation composition and structure
Sampling design
Peatland Bog complex
Earth Sanctuary Forest Stand Types Red alder Over story dominated by Red alder Shrub layer composed primarily
of salmonberry and elderberry Herbaceous layer dominated by sword fern stinging nettle and trailing blackberry
Douglas-firWestern hemlock
Stand dominated by Douglas fir and Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Under story vegetation of huckleberry stinging nettle and sword fern
Douglas-firWestern hemlockRed alder
Similar to Red Alder Stand with the addition of some mature Douglas fir and young under story Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Few huckleberries and sparse stinging nettle Much sword fern
Western hemlock Douglas-firRed alder
Stand nearly exclusively dominated by young Western hemlock Very small component of Douglas fir and western red cedar Shrub layer composed mostly of sword fern and huckleberry
Old-growth Reference The ldquoU-Groverdquo at South Whidbey State Park
Mature Douglas-firWestern Hemlock Stand Many canopy layers including legacy Douglas-firs and mid-story hemlock Abundant snags and downed logs of large diameter Under story of sword fern huckleberry Oregon grape and twinflower
Old Growth
Old growth forest
High degree of complexity in canopy levels age classes and tree dimensions
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Environmental Regulatory Landscape Designated as a ldquohabitat of local importancerdquo by the
Whidbey Audubon Society and Island County Critical Areas program
Jurisdictional delineation of waters (streams and ponds) and wetlands
Identify critical animal habitats
The Middle Pond
Vegetation Survey
Vegetation composition and structure
Sampling design
Peatland Bog complex
Earth Sanctuary Forest Stand Types Red alder Over story dominated by Red alder Shrub layer composed primarily
of salmonberry and elderberry Herbaceous layer dominated by sword fern stinging nettle and trailing blackberry
Douglas-firWestern hemlock
Stand dominated by Douglas fir and Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Under story vegetation of huckleberry stinging nettle and sword fern
Douglas-firWestern hemlockRed alder
Similar to Red Alder Stand with the addition of some mature Douglas fir and young under story Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Few huckleberries and sparse stinging nettle Much sword fern
Western hemlock Douglas-firRed alder
Stand nearly exclusively dominated by young Western hemlock Very small component of Douglas fir and western red cedar Shrub layer composed mostly of sword fern and huckleberry
Old-growth Reference The ldquoU-Groverdquo at South Whidbey State Park
Mature Douglas-firWestern Hemlock Stand Many canopy layers including legacy Douglas-firs and mid-story hemlock Abundant snags and downed logs of large diameter Under story of sword fern huckleberry Oregon grape and twinflower
Old Growth
Old growth forest
High degree of complexity in canopy levels age classes and tree dimensions
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Vegetation Survey
Vegetation composition and structure
Sampling design
Peatland Bog complex
Earth Sanctuary Forest Stand Types Red alder Over story dominated by Red alder Shrub layer composed primarily
of salmonberry and elderberry Herbaceous layer dominated by sword fern stinging nettle and trailing blackberry
Douglas-firWestern hemlock
Stand dominated by Douglas fir and Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Under story vegetation of huckleberry stinging nettle and sword fern
Douglas-firWestern hemlockRed alder
Similar to Red Alder Stand with the addition of some mature Douglas fir and young under story Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Few huckleberries and sparse stinging nettle Much sword fern
Western hemlock Douglas-firRed alder
Stand nearly exclusively dominated by young Western hemlock Very small component of Douglas fir and western red cedar Shrub layer composed mostly of sword fern and huckleberry
Old-growth Reference The ldquoU-Groverdquo at South Whidbey State Park
Mature Douglas-firWestern Hemlock Stand Many canopy layers including legacy Douglas-firs and mid-story hemlock Abundant snags and downed logs of large diameter Under story of sword fern huckleberry Oregon grape and twinflower
Old Growth
Old growth forest
High degree of complexity in canopy levels age classes and tree dimensions
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Earth Sanctuary Forest Stand Types Red alder Over story dominated by Red alder Shrub layer composed primarily
of salmonberry and elderberry Herbaceous layer dominated by sword fern stinging nettle and trailing blackberry
Douglas-firWestern hemlock
Stand dominated by Douglas fir and Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Under story vegetation of huckleberry stinging nettle and sword fern
Douglas-firWestern hemlockRed alder
Similar to Red Alder Stand with the addition of some mature Douglas fir and young under story Western hemlock Small component of western red cedar Few huckleberries and sparse stinging nettle Much sword fern
Western hemlock Douglas-firRed alder
Stand nearly exclusively dominated by young Western hemlock Very small component of Douglas fir and western red cedar Shrub layer composed mostly of sword fern and huckleberry
Old-growth Reference The ldquoU-Groverdquo at South Whidbey State Park
Mature Douglas-firWestern Hemlock Stand Many canopy layers including legacy Douglas-firs and mid-story hemlock Abundant snags and downed logs of large diameter Under story of sword fern huckleberry Oregon grape and twinflower
Old Growth
Old growth forest
High degree of complexity in canopy levels age classes and tree dimensions
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Old Growth
Old growth forest
High degree of complexity in canopy levels age classes and tree dimensions
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Logs in Old Growth Stand
Nurse log providing substrate moisture and nutrients to a young generation of western hemlock as well as mosses lichens and fungi
Animals may use log as lookout travel corridor or refuge
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Complexity of Forest Types
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Mean Snag Volume
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Old Growth versus Earth Sanctuary Snag Volume Per Hectare
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Sensitive Ecological Restoration
Ecological goal To provide habitat for all creatures of South Whidbey Island by restoring the integrity beauty and diversity of the old growth forest wetlands streams and aquatic ecosystems
Maximize diversity and population of all animal and bird species
Combine art ecological restoration and spirit
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Earth Sanctuary Riparian Vegetation Restoration Goal of the riparian vegetation restoration design reestablish
diverse native plant communities and vegetation developmental processes in degraded aquatic-riparian zones around the West Pond Central Pond and Fen
Primary objectives Himalayan blackberry removal is accomplished by first cutting all
above ground stems On-going maintenance program where all new stem growth is cut
until blackberry dies out On-going blackberry removal efforts are expected to take 3+ years
Revegetate theses areas with native wetland and riparian plants Restore natural aquatic-riparian vegetation diversity structure and
ecological functions Annual monitoring report will document blackberry removal efforts
and survivorship of new nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Earth Sanctuary Forest Restoration Goal of the forest restoration design Restore natural forest
composition structure and ecological functions where historic logging practices have diminished forest plant diversity
Forest restoration efforts are focused in those forest stands with over story red alder and under story salmonberry dominance The primary objective of the red alder forest restoration is to increase conifer and shrub diversity
The restoration design includes the following methods Thinning of red alder forest canopy around existing under story
conifers to accelerate conifer growth Cutting of select red alder to create 30-50+ foot canopy gaps Removal of under story salmonberry above ground stems and
below ground rhizomes in 10 ft diameter planting plots Under planting conifers and shrubs in canopy gaps On-going weed removal to assure planting survival On-going maintenance program for 3-5 years Annual monitoring of survivorship and nonnative invasive plants
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Earth Sanctuary Ecological Design Phases Initial Design Phase - 0-2 years
Land use history investigations Wetlands streams amp ponds ndash mapping the regulatory
landscape Vegetation wildlife and fish surveys Landscape and restoration design Project regulatory permitting
Near-Term Phase - 2-5 years Plant native plants and conifers Remove invasive plants (eg Himalayan blackberry Ivy
English Holly) removal and forest and riparian restoration plantings
Installation of bird nesting boxes On-going monitoring and maintenance of restoration and
landscape plantings
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
A Place for Personal Renewal and Spiritual Growth A beautiful natural place to focus on personal growth
through meditation and retreat
Meditate enjoy nature walk hellip
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
A Place Where Nature is the Top Priority See feel smell touch amp hear nature 72 acres of green foliage and the reflective
water of three ponds In the center of the largest pond is a peat-land ndash or
fen ndash that dates from the retreat of the glaciers Trails for walking hiking
amp viewing nature An abundance of birds Wildlife sanctuary
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Inspiring Carefully Placed Environmental Artworks amp Sculptures
Spheres made of vines
Labyrinth
Sundial
Vines woven around trees Cairn ndash stacked rocks
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Earth Sanctuary Salal Hedge Labyrinth
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Earth Sanctuary Fen Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Earth Sanctuary Cottonwood Stone Circle
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Earth Sanctuary Dolmen
Vi Hilbert a revered Upper SkagitSalish Grandmother teacher and keeper of Native American wisdom offered words of gratitude to the spirits of the megalithic stones of Earth Sanctuaryrsquos dolmen Thanking them for their strength and serenity she added ldquoYou will be here long after we have been gone You will be here to do work for generation after generationrdquo
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
Thank You
Questions
Chuck Pettis cpettisearthsanctuaryorg
