1. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland October 2011

2. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Situation currently exists that limits the land use options of Becket’s property due to safety concerns Situation currently exists that limits the land use options of Becket’s property due to safety concerns

3. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland 11.5-ac property with 2-3 acres compromising buildings and grounds 11.5-ac property with 2-3 acres compromising buildings and grounds Access potential to all portions of the property is reasonably good

4. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Timber Species include yellow-poplar, hard maple, soft maple, the oaks, hickory, ash, cherry Heavy Sawtimber High volume per acre Over-mature Many of the trees are dead or dying Most contain large dead limbs that constitute a significant hazard for recreational users Parking Lot Girl Scout fire ring

5. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Inspected property 30 years ago at the request of Ray Kessler Presumably, an offer of $40,000 was made last fall for the timber

6. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Not presenting a Forest Management Plan Forest Management Plan is based on the Owners’ management objectives (not yet established) Simply comments (not recommendations) on the timber resource and management options that exist

7. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Three management options Pros and Cons of each Discussion

8. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Option 1 – Do Nothing

9. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Option 1 – Do Nothing Pros No financial input Limited labor input No significant short-term changes in the landscape - visually, flora, & fauna

10. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Option 1 – Do Nothing Cons Limits recreational potential due to hazards Increases liability Forfeits any income potential Problems associated with old-growth hardwood timber increase over time

11. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Option 2 – Remove Only Dead and Dying Trees and Other Hazards

12. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Option 2 – Remove Only Dead and Dying Trees and Other Hazards Pros No significant short-term changes in the landscape Increases recreational potential Significantly reduces liability

13. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Option 2 – Remove Only Dead and Dying Trees and Other Hazards Cons Significant initial input of cash and labor On-going input of cash and labor No income potential

14. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Option 3 – Commercial Timber Harvest

15. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Option 3 – Commercial Timber Harvest Pros Income Limits future financial input Long-term liability reduced Healthier forest Improves visibility of the church

16. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Option 3 – Commercial Timber Harvest Cons Significant changes in the landscape Potential for problems with the driveway surface Short-term disruption Potentially divisive issue for the congregation

17. St. Thomas à Becket Church Timberland Discussion