A005_IRTC Example_K Provisions.pdf

Contract Name: IRTC Page: 43a

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN AND SPECIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO G.3.3 SAFETY

Unless otherwise agreed, the following measures are required to provide adequate warning of hazards for users of roads and trails adjacent to Contractor's Operations.

Part I. Signing and Other Warning Methods:

(a) Signs. The following signs are required when Contractor's Operations are in progress adjacent to or on Forest Service controlled roads and trails:

MINIMUM LETTER

SIZE AND LEGEND

MINIMUM SIZE

AND SHAPE

WHEN AND WHERE REQUIRED

1. LOGGING

OPERATIONS

NEXT <> MILES

(4" letters)

24" (rectangle) 36" Min. 100 ft. outside of any continuous work areas, on roads listed in K-F.3.1# and trails listed in Part II below.

2. LOGGING

OPERATIONS

(3" letters)

24" (diamond) 24" To be used in conjunction with "Logging Operations Next <> Miles" and where work area is not continuous.

3. FOR LOGGING

USE ONLY

(3" letters)

24" (diamond) 24" Required where roads listed in K-F.3.1# and temporary roads intersect. Install a cross ditch to discourage use when sign is covered or removed for extended periods.

4. TRUCKS

(4" letters)

24" (diamond) 24" At critical intersections on roads listed in K-F.3.1# when traffic is heavy or otherwise exceeds volumes stated in Part II below.

Remove or cover when the sign is not applicable.

5. END

LOGGING

OPERATIONS

(4" letters)

24" (rectangle) 36" Use in conjunction with "Logging Operations Next <> Miles" and "Logging Operations."

6. TREE

FELLING

AHEAD

(3" letters)

24" (diamond) 24" Required 200 feet in advance of danger area where timber is being felled adjacent to all roads (including temporary roads) and trails.

7. ROAD

MACHINERY

AHEAD

(3" letters)

24" (diamond) 24" Required at least 200 feet in advance of Contractor road maintenance operations on roads listed in Schedule K-F.3.1#. IR

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TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN AND SPECIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO G.3.3 SAFETY (continued)

All signs shall meet requirements as specified in Parts I and VI of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Sign borders and lettering shall be black. Borders are 1/2 inch wide, inset 1/2 inch from outside edge of sign. All sign backgrounds shall be orange, except signs #1 and 5 which shall be reflectorized orange.

Signs shall be installed on posts with a 5-foot minimum ground clearance or on temporary supports complying with MUTCD standards.

All signs are to be removed or covered when operations are interrupted for seasonal nonuse or other extended periods.

Contractor shall furnish flag personnel and advance warning signs when cable or helicopter logging above roads or trails, felling adjacent to roads or trails, where logs being bucked may roll into roads or trails, and in areas where fallout from blasting may occur. On roads listed in K- F.3.1# and temporary roads, Contractor may temporarily block the road in lieu of furnishing flag personnel.

(b) Barricades. On roads listed in K-F.3.1#, if Contractor's Operations cause the traveled way or road shoulders to be constricted overnight or longer, by such obstructions as decked logs, parked equipment, or piled slash, Contractor shall place barricades on both sides of the encroaching obstruction to safely channel traffic around such obstructions. Barricades shall remain in place until the obstruction is removed.

Barricades shall be Type II and meet specifications in MUTCD, Part VI. Barricades must be at least 3 feet high. Rails must be at least 2 feet long. Striping shall be alternating orange and white, sloping at a 45 degree angle, and reflectorized. For rails 2 feet to 3 feet long, striping shall be 4 inches wide. For rails longer than 3 feet, striping shall be 6 inches wide. Two rails, 8-12 inches in width, must face each direction.

Barricades shall be equipped with warning lights which shall be Type A low intensity flashing and shall be maintained so as to be capable of being visible on a clear night from a distance of 3,000 feet.

(c) Other Traffic Control Methods. The posting of CB channel signs may be authorized.

On roads listed in K-F.3.1#, Contractor may be authorized to install temporary gates, barricades (except cables), or natural barriers. The devices must be installed with the necessary hazard markers, be reasonably passable by Forest Service, and be removed prior to acceptance of the subdivision being served by the road.

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TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN AND SPECIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO G.3.3 SAFETY (continued)

Part II. Specific Requirements:

The traffic control plan applies to all roads impacted by Contractor’s operations, not just roads listed in K-F.3.1#.

All signs described within the traffic control plan shall meet US Department of Transportation MUTCD retroreflectivity standards for operations conducted before dawn or after dusk:

http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/roadway_dept/night_visib/policy_guide/fhwasa07020/fhwasa07020.pdf

Contractor and Forest Service agree to the above stated requirements of the Traffic Control Plan:

Name Name

Contractor Title Forest Service Title

Date Date

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K-C.1.1# - TIMBER SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT (09/2004)

In addition, there is within Contract Area an unestimated quantity of:

Species Product

All Species Grn Bio Cv that shall be Included Timber upon written agreement.

K-C.3# - RESERVE TREES (09/2004)

Notwithstanding the designations for cutting under C.3.1, C.3.2, C.3.3, or C.3.4, live or dead genetic reserve trees or groups of reserve trees within such cutting units or clearings shall be left uncut.

Reserve trees are identified by an orange painted band and/or by a yellow or aluminum ID tag and shall be protected in accordance with K-G.3.2#. Units with reserve trees are shown on Contract Area Map.

K-C.3.5.2# - DESIGNATION BY SPECIES AND DIAMETER (09/2004)

Trees that meet Utilization Standards are designated for cutting, as shown on the Tree Designation Table and Sale Area Map, except trees Marked with pink (unit 15) or orange (units 1, 20, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33.

52, 53, 54, 55, 130, 154, 187, 254) paint or described to be left uncut.

See Tree Designation Table.

Additional trees to be cut, if any, are Marked with blue paint.

All trees not meeting designated specifications shall be left as leave trees, unless Marked with blue paint. Leave N/A trees of the designated cut species, N/A inches stump diameter or greater, to avoid leave tree spacing greater than N/A feet. Cutting unit boundaries and other trees that shall be left uncut are

Marked with pink/orange (see above for cutting unit boundary color by unit) paint.

Distances are measured horizontal distance, outside bark stump height to outside bark stump height. Stump diameter is measured outside bark at stump height in a horizontal and is the average of a measurement across the short axis through the true center of the stump and a second measurement at right angles to the short axis.

Contractor and Forest Service shall agree to skid trail location under G.4.2.2. Skid trails shall be no greater than 12 feet wide with a 40 (forwarder) / 100 (tractor) foot spacing.IR

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TABLE PURSUANT TO K-C.3.5.2# – DESIGNATION BY SPECIES AND DIAMETER (09/2004)

Tree Designation Table

Subdivision(s) or Cutting Unit(s)

Designated Species 1/

More Than Stump Diameter (inches) 2/

Less Than Stump Diameter (inches) 2/

1* LP, GF, AF, RC, WH 6.0 23.0

1* DF, WL 6.0 12.0

15 LP, WH, RC, AF, GF 6.0 23.0

20 LP, WH, RC, GF 6.0 23.0

20 WL 6.0 10.0

25 LP, GF 6.0 23.0

26 LP, GF 6.0 23.0

30 LP, WH, RC, ES, AF, GF 6.0 23.0

30 WL, DF 6.0 12.0

31 LP, WH, RC, ES, AF, GF 6.0 23.0

31 WL, DF 6.0 12.0

32 LP, WH, RC, AF, GF 6.0 21.0

32 WL 6.0 11.0

33 LP, WH, RC, ES, AF, GF, DF 6.0 19

52 LP, WH, RC, ES, AF, GF 6.0 23.0

52 WL, DF 6.0 12.0

53 LP, WH, RC, ES, AF, GF 6.0 23.0

53 WL, DF 6.0 12.0

54 LP, WH, RC, AF, GF 6.0 23.0

55 LP, WH, RC, AF, GF 6.0 23.0

130 LP, WH, AF, GF, RC 6.0 23.0

154 LP, WH, AF, GF, RC 6.0 23.0

187 LP WH, AF, GF, RC, ES 6.0 23.0

187 WL 6.0 16.0

254 LP, WH, RC, AF, GF 6.0 23.0

254 DF 6.0 15.0

*Cut trees have been marked with blue tracer paint in addition to the above species designations.

1/ All live and recently dead (tight bark and fine limbs) trees of the designated species are to be cut and removed

2/ Stump diameters shall be measured 4 inches above the natural forest floor on the uphill side of the tree

AF – Alpine Fir DF – Douglas-fir ES – Engelmann Spruce GF – Grand Fir LP – Lodgepole Pine PP – Ponderosa Pine RC – Western Red Cedar WL – Western Larch WH – Western Hemlock WP – Western White Pine IR

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K-C.3.5.5# - DESIGNATION BY PRESCRIPTION (05/2015)

Within Subdivision(s) or Cutting Unit(s) 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 24, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 110, 190 and 195 , as shown on Contract Area Map, the following critera shall be used by Contractor to designate trees and other products for cutting and removal:

(a) 1/ See Description Pursuant to K-C.3.5.5#, pages (47a-47x) (b) Additional trees to be cut, if any, are marked by Forest Service with 2/ green tracer paint.

(c) Cutting unit boundaries and other trees that shall be left uncut are marked by Forest Service with

2/ pink (units 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 16, 18, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96, 110, 190, 195) or orange (units 12, 17, 24, 90, 93) tracer paint.

Contractor may select cut trees in cutting unit(s) 3/ 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 24, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 110, 190 and 195 without pre-harvest marking in accordance with the criteria in (a). If specified in (a), Contractor shall mark leave trees in cutting unit(s) 4/ N/A with Contractor's non-tracer

2/ N/A paint for inspection and approval by Forest Service prior to cutting.

Prescriptive Criteria/Associated Cutting Units

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DESCRIPTION PURSUANT TO K-C.3.5.5# - DESIGNATION BY PRESCRIPTION (05/2015)

The end result is to retain the best available trees to the specified stocking level and/or other desired condition as summarized below.

Within their technical proposal, the contractor shall specify how they will meet the specified stocking level for each DxPre unit. Units can be grouped by end result basal area per acre.

Subdivisions 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 24, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 110, 190 and 195 (1054 acres)

Abbreviations: Rx = Silvicultural Prescription; TPA = Trees per acre. BA = Basal area, expressed as square feet per acre (ft2/ac); SP = Species including PP (ponderosa pine), WL(western larch), DF (Douglas fir), WP (western white pine), RC (western red cedar) ES(Engelmann spruce), GF (grand fir), WH (western hemlock), AF (subalpine fir), LP(lodgepole pine), QA (quaking aspen), PB (paper birch); MPB (Mountain Pine Beetle); NFS = National Forest System.

Definitions:

Basal Area (BA): the cross section area of a tree stem in square feet commonly measured at breast height (4.5' above ground) and inclusive of bark, usually computed by using dbh or tallied through the use of basal area factor angle gauge or a factored prism. Only trees with 10.0” stump diameter and above will be counted when determining leave basal area. Do not include any hardwoods when determining leave basal area unless noted in exceptions in individual unit cutting guide.

Clumps: 2-5 > 10.0” stump diameter leave trees (unless otherwise noted in individual prescription) with boles within 0-20’ measured stem face to stem face at stump height.

Codominant: Trees with crowns forming the general level of the main canopy in even-aged stands or, in uneven-aged stands, the main canopy of the trees immediate neighbors, receiving full light from above and comparatively little from the sides.

Created Openings: 3 or more contiguous acres with less than 20 TPA. Boundary of opening will be measured from last leave tree at opening edge to determine acreage of opening.

Diameter at Breast Height (dbh): measured at 4.5 feet above the natural forest floor on the high side of the tree, rounded down to the nearest 1/10th inch.

Dry site (dominated): An area is typed as dry site when the majority of the basal area consists of PP, DF, LP or WL and these species occupy mid or overstory canopy positions.

Dominant Tree: Trees with crowns extending above the general level of the main canopy of even-aged stands or, in uneven-aged stands, above the crowns of the trees immediate neighbors, and receiving full light from above and partly from the sides.

Grouping: contiguous areas of unthinned less desirable trees (that may contain suitable trees within these groupings) with or without interlocking branches that are used to meet minimum stand TPA requirements that do not exceed ½ acre in size.

Hardwood Trees: includes aspen, birch, and black cottonwood.

Height to diameter ratio (H:D)- H:D is characterized as height (expressed in inches) divided by diameter (in inches). For example, a 10 inch diameter tree at 96 feet tall = (96 X 12)/10 = 115.

Trees with H:D ratios greater than 100 are more susceptible to wind and snow breakage.

Intermediate Tree: a tree whose crown extends into the lower portion of the main canopy of even-aged stands or, in uneven-aged stands, into the lower portion of the canopy formed by the tree's immediate neighbors, but shorter in height than the codominants and receiving little direct light from above and none from the sides.

Live crown Ratio (LCR): the length of the live crown divided by tree height. Live crown length is assessed from the uppermost live leader or branch to the lowest live branch. Visually adjust large openings in the crown or lopsided crowns by transferring lower branches to fill in the holes. Compressing the live crown length because the crown appears "sparse" or contains "unhealthy" foliage is not appropriate.

Mesic site (dominated): Occurs where there is a mixture of a variety of shade-intolerant and shade-tolerant species such as PP or WL with WP, DF, ES, GF, RC, WH. An area is dominated by

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Contract Name: IRTC Page 47b these species when BA of RC, GF, or WH is at least 50% of total BA, and these species occupy overstory canopy positions (grown in full or mostly-full sunlight for most of their growth).

Poor form: Trees with any of the following characteristics: crooks, sweeps, forks, breakage, other physical deformities, or H:D ratio > 100:1.

Shelterwood Harvest: Residual stand retains 12-30+ TPA in the overstory.

Selection Harvest: Selection of individual trees or small groups of trees to retain a stand with high forest cover while simultaneously providing for an orderly development of trees with a range of ages. Generally uneven aged management.

Stump Diameter: Measured 4 inches above the natural forest floor on the uphill side of the tree.

Suppressed (overtopped): a tree whose crown is completely overtopped by the crowns of one or more neighboring trees — note the vigor of overtopped (suppressed) trees varies from high to low depending on individual circumstances

The following STANDARD CUTTING GUIDLINES apply to all units. Any exceptions will be noted in individual unit cutting guides.

To meet cutting guidelines, first leave trees defined as Most Desirable (A-C), followed by Less Desirable Leave Trees also Suitable (D-I).

Do not leave DO NOT LEAVE (Unsuitable) trees, unless noted in individual unit prescription.

All live trees ≥ 23.0” stump diameter shall be left.

Hardwood trees shall not be cut and will not be counted as leave BA, unless otherwise stated in unit cutting guide.

PRIORITY OF LEAVE TREES

Suitable: Trees that possess the following characteristics shall be the first choice for desirable leave trees:

Most Desirable:

A. Dominant and Co-dominant Preferred Species: The Preferred Species are in order of preference:

PP, WP, WL, DF and RC. RC is not a preferred species in areas where the overstory is dominated by PP. When the preferred species does not possess suitable tree characteristics, vigor/growth is given preference.

B. WL, PP, DF, or WP having Suitable characteristics. Trees with suitable characteristics that do not have any indicator of disease or poor form.

1. Healthy: With the exception of WL and WP, foliage shall be dark green in color. Live crown ratios will be 30% or higher with the exception of WL and height to diameter ratios will be < 100:1. A healthy WL will have long straight limbs all the way around the tree for 20% or more of its height. Healthy trees are free of severe insect or disease problems.

2. Straight Bole: The bole or stem of the tree shall be relatively straight and have a single terminal leader.

3. Free of Physical Damage: Trees shall not have physical damage from fire, animals or weather on more than one-fourth of the circumference of the bole or more than three feet of length of the bole.

4. In addition to above described healthy dominant/co-dominant preferred species, healthy WP > 10.0” stump diameter are also Suitable Trees.

C. Wildlife Trees having a stump diameter ≥ 17.0”: Live trees with physical defects, bird holes, large nests, broom rust and trees with more cull material than sawlog material. If there is > 20 tpa of these type trees including ≥ 23.0” stump diameter trees that are either cull or show wildlife use then the excess trees < 23.0” stump diameter may be removed, except where

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Less Desirable Leave Trees also Suitable: When the average basal area of most desirable leave trees cannot be achieved with trees that possess the most desirable characteristics, the contractor shall select trees with less desirable characteristics in the priority listed below:

D. Minor Defect: Preferred species with minor defect such as a minor crook (2’-4’ vertical), or a small amount of animal damage (less than 1/4 to 1/3 of the tree circumference).

E. Intermediate preferred species followed by dominant or co-dominant (in order of preference) ES, WH, having desirable tree characteristics.

F. Crowded Trees: Desirable trees within 0-10 feet of a dominant tree.

G. Other Live Trees: Trees other than insect or disease damaged trees with at least 30% live crown and height to diameter ratio < 100:1.

H. Forked Trees: Those trees with two or more terminal leaders.

I. Physical Damage: Trees that have physical damage on less than half the bole circumference and less than three feet in length. Physical damage may be caused by equipment, falling trees, lightning, wind, animals, etc.

DO NOT LEAVE (Unsuitable):

The following trees will not be left unless otherwise stated in individual unit cutting guide:

A. LP, GF and AF.

B. Trees that are growing within 20’ +5’ (stem face to stem face at stump height) of suitable Dominant or Codominant WL, PP, WP or DF will be cut, unless noted otherwise in unit prescriptions (i.e. clumping).

C. Trees with severe insect or disease problems, with severe physical defects or damage, or having less than 35% crown ratio with 25% of the foliage fading with yellow to red coloring (except western larch in Fall) that is not being left as a wildlife tree.

D. All LP, WH, RC, and GF within 30’ ±5’ (stem face to stem face at stump height) of healthy Dominant or Codominant PP, WL or WP.

E. Any tree within 50’ ±5’ of an Aspen or Birch clump. A clump is 4+ trees greater than 10.0” stump diameter within 20’ from stem face to stem face at stump height.

F. Any species with a > 100:1 H:D ratio.

G. RC in areas dominated by PP/DF dry sites.

H. Suppressed or codominant trees which are impeding the growth of or are competing for light with a more desirable tree. Suppressed can be recognized as having a live crown ratio less than 30% and/or a H:D ratio greater than 100.

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UNIT: 2 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: SHELTERWOOD WITH RESERVES ACRES: 19

End Result:

The main objective is to reduce stocking levels to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 per acre, create a variable stand structure, and promote WL and DF. Density across the unit will be variable depending on available leave trees.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Thin from below to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 /acre.

Retain all live WP.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WL, DF, ES, WH, GF, AF.

Remove root rot pockets of DF < 23.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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UNIT: 5 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: SHELTERWOOD WITH RESERVES ACRES: 56

End Result:

The main objective is to reduce stocking levels to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 per acre, create a variable stand structure, and promote WL and DF. Density across the unit will be variable depending on available leave trees.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Thin from below to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 /acre.

Retain all live WP.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WL, DF, ES, WH, GF, AF.

Remove root rot pockets of DF < 23.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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UNIT 6 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: SHELTERWOOD WITH RESERVES ACRES: 46

End Result:

The main objective is to reduce stocking levels to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 per acre, create a variable stand structure, and promote WL and DF. Density across the unit will be variable depending on available leave trees.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Thin from below to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 /acre.

Retain all live WP.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WL, DF, ES, WH, GF, AF.

Remove root rot pockets of DF < 23.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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UNIT: 7 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: SHELTERWOOD WITH RESERVES ACRES: 90

End Result:

The main objective is to reduce stocking levels to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 per acre, create a variable stand structure, and promote WL and DF. Density across the unit will be variable depending on available leave trees.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Thin from below to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 /acre.

Retain all live WP.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WL, DF, ES, WH, GF, AF.

Remove root rot pockets of DF < 23.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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UNIT 8 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: SHELTERWOOD WITH RESERVES ACRES: 42

End Result:

The main objective is to reduce stocking levels to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 per acre, create a variable stand structure, and promote WL and DF. Density across the unit will be variable depending on available leave trees.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Thin from below to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 /acre.

Retain all live WP.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WL, DF, ES, WH, GF, AF.

Remove root rot pockets of DF < 23.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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UNIT: 10 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: SHELTERWOOD WITH RESERVES ACRES: 16

End Result:

The main objective is to reduce stocking levels to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 per acre, create a variable stand structure, and promote WL and DF. Density across the unit will be variable depending on available leave trees.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Thin from below to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 /acre.

Retain all live WP.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WL, DF, ES, WH, GF, AF.

Remove root rot pockets of DF < 23.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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UNIT: 12 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 76

End Result:

The main objective is to remove unsuitable trees to provide more growing space to residual larger diameter suitable trees.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove LP, WH, AF, GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

Remove RC < 13.0” stump diameter.

Trees that are growing within 20’ +5’ of suitable codominant/dominant WL, PP, WP or DF will be cut.

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UNIT: 16 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 77

End Result:

The main objective is to create a variable stand structure and density and to maintain a desired species mix through a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 per acre with some clumps throughout the unit.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Hardwoods are to be included in the BA count.

Guidelines

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 /acre.

Remove LP, RC, ES, AF, WH, GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

In order of priority, retain healthy WP, PP, WL, DF > 14.0” stump diameter, then WP, PP, WL, DF < 14.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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UNIT: 17 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 61

End Result:

The main objective is to create a variable stand structure and density and to maintain a desired species mix through a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 per acre.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Thin from below to a target basal area of 60-80 ft2 /acre.

Remove LP, RC, ES, AF, WH, GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

In order of priority, retain healthy WP, PP, WL, DF > 14” stump diameter, then WP, PP, WL, DF < 14.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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UNIT: 18 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING/SHELTERWOOD WITH RESERVES ACRES: 68

End Result:

The main objective is to remove unsuitable species to return the stand back towards historical range of variation of a dry DF stand in the western half of the unit and mixed conifer through the remainder of the unit.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove LP, WH, AF and GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 60-80ft2 /acre.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WP, WL, DF, ES, RC.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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UNIT: 24 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 21

End Result:

The main objective is to promote a healthier, more fire tolerant stand by removing trees affected by forest health and promoting vigorous trees with higher crown ratios.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 /acre.

In order of priority, retain healthy WP, PP, WL, RC.

Remove root rot pockets of DF and GF by removing trees showing signs of root disease.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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UNIT: 90 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 7

End Result:

The main objective is to remove undesirable species to allocate more growing space to early seral species, but also to maintain a diversity of species in the unit. Some WL with dwarf mistletoe will be left.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove LP, GF, AF, WH < 23.0” stump diameter.

Remove RC and ES < 14.0” stump diameter.

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 60-80 ft2 /acre.

In order of priority, retain healthy WP, PP, WL, DF > 14.0” stump diameter, then WP, PP, WL, DF, < 14.0” stump diameter, then ES, RC > 14.0” stump diameter.

Where WL will be removed, prioritize to cut those with dwarf mistletoe or poor crowns.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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UNIT: 91 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 48

End Result:

The main objective is to remove unsuitable trees and to thin the WL and DF to provide more growing space to residual larger diameter trees of suitable characteristics.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove LP, WH, RC, AF, GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 /acre.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WP, WL, DF > 14.0” stump diameter, then PP, WP, WL, DF, < 14.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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Contract Name: IRTC Page 47q

UNIT: 92 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 43

End Result:

The main objective is to remove unsuitable trees and to thin the WL and DF to provide more growing space to residual larger diameter trees of suitable characteristics.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove LP, WH, RC, AF, GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 /acre.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WP, WL, DF > 14.0” stump diameter, then PP, WP, WL, DF, < 14.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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Contract Name: IRTC Page 47r

UNIT: 93 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 133

End Result:

The main objective is to remove unsuitable trees and to thin the WL and DF to provide more growing space to residual larger diameter trees of suitable characteristics.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove LP, WH, RC, AF, GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 60-80 ft2 /acre.

Remove all DF < 23.0” stump diameter within 50’ +5’ of root rot pockets.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WP, WL, DF, ES > 14.0” stump diameter, then PP, WP, WL, DF < 14.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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Contract Name: IRTC Page 47s

UNIT: 94 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 58

End Result:

The main objective is to remove unsuitable trees and to thin the WL and DF to provide more growing space to residual larger diameter trees of suitable characteristics.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove LP, WH, RC, AF, GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 60-80 ft2 /acre.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WP, WL, DF, ES, RC > 14.0” stump diameter, then PP, WP, WL, DF, ES, RC < 14.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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Contract Name: IRTC Page 47t

UNIT: 95 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 24

End Result:

The main objective is to remove unsuitable trees and to thin the WL and DF to provide more growing space to residual larger diameter trees of suitable characteristics.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove LP, WH, RC, AF, GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

Remove RC < 16.0” stump diameter.

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 60-80 ft2 /acre.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WP, WL, DF, ES > 14.0” stump diameter, then PP, WP, WL, DF, ES < 14.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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Contract Name: IRTC Page 47u

UNIT: 96 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 59

End Result:

The main objective is to remove unsuitable trees and to thin the WL and DF to provide more growing space to residual larger diameter trees of suitable characteristics.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove LP, WH, RC, AF, GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 60-80 ft2 /acre.

In order of priority, retain healthy WP, PP, WL, DF, ES > 14.0” stump diameter, then WP, PP, WL, DF, ES < 14.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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Contract Name: IRTC Page 47v

UNIT: 110 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: SHELTERWOOD WITH RESERVES ACRES: 18

End Result:

The main objective is to reduce stocking levels to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 per acre, create a variable stand structure, and promote WL and DF. Density across the unit will be variable depending on available leave trees.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 40-60 ft2 /acre.

Retain all live WP.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WL, DF, ES, WH, GF, AF.

Remove root rot pockets of DF < 23.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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Contract Name: IRTC Page 47w

UNIT: 190 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING ACRES: 19

End Result:

The main objective is to reduce stocking levels, create a variable stand structure and density and to promote WL, DF, and WP.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove LP, WH, AF, GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

Remove RC and ES < 14.0” stump diameter.

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 60-80 ft2 /acre.

In order of priority, retain healthy WP, PP, WL, DF > 14.0” stump diameter, then WP, PP, WL, DF < 14.0” stump diameter, then ES, RC < 14.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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Contract Name: IRTC Page 47x

UNIT: 195 UNIT CUTTING GUIDE

RX: COMMERCIAL THINNING/SHELTERWOOD WITH RESERVES ACRES: 52

End Result:

The main objective is to stimulate growth and development of the stand by removing unsuitable trees and thin the DF and WL. This will create a variable density stand.

EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD CUTTING GUIDELINES

Follow leave tree species preference listed below.

Guidelines

Remove LP, WH, RC, AF, GF < 23.0” stump diameter.

Remove trees from below to a target basal area of 60-80 ft2 /acre.

In order of priority, retain healthy PP, WP, WL, DF, ES > 14.0” stump diameter, then PP, WP, WL, DF, ES < 14.0” stump diameter.

The availability of healthy priority leave trees shall determine final basal area at most locations:

Target BA will not be achieved in areas that lack suitable leave trees.

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K-D.3.5# - SCHEDULED RATE REDETERMINATION (09/2004)

Contracting Officer shall redetermine rates to be made effective on 10/31/2024 . Redetermined rates for

Included Timber shall be used under D.1 for determination of Current Contract Rates. Rate redeterminations shall cover Included Timber in the entire contract. Base Indices and Required Deposits shall be redetermined. At the time of each rate redetermination, Forest Service shall also determine cost changes for stewardship projects not yet completed. Stewardship project costs shall be adjusted by cost changes to establish a revised A.4.3.

If rates established by a scheduled rate redetermination result in lower than Current Contract Rates determined from Bid Rates and Base Indices stated in A.4, such lower rates shall become effective only after at least 90000 Ton has been cut and Scaled. However, if the scheduled rate redetermination date is later than the beginning date of contract adjustment under I.2.1 or I.2.1.2, the rate redetermination shall be made as originally scheduled. If redetermined rates, plus Bid Premium Rates, are higher than rates in effect immediately prior to the rate redetermination date, the date on which the redetermined rates shall become effective shall be adjusted by the number of days of contract adjustment prior to the rate redetermination date. Rates and Required Deposits established under D.3.1, D.3.2, or D.3.3 shall be superceded by any subsequent scheduled rate redetermination.

In scheduled rate redeterminations, Contracting Officer may make modifications in minimum specifications for trees or products in A.2, road maintenance requirements or deposits in F.3.1 or F.3.2, logging methods in G.4, slash disposal in G.7, and fire precautionary measures in H.2 if, and to the extent that, such changes are reasonably necessary to protect the interest of the United States. Such modifications shall be limited to requirements generally being made in Forest Service contracts in the Region at the time of rate redetermination and with which Contractor can reasonably comply. Such changes shall be reflected in the rate redetermination, but changes affecting rates shall not be implemented until the redetermined rates become effective.

K-C.3.5.7# - INDIVIDUAL TREE DESIGNATION (OPTION 1) (06/2008)

All live and recently dead (tight bark and fine limbs) coniferous species marked in blue paint above and below stump height in ITM subdivision 999 (ROW) and all live and recently dead (tight bark and fine limbs) coniferous species not marked in orange paint above and below stump height in LTM subdivisions 23, 124 and

191 which meet the minimum tree diameter stated in A.2 are designated for cutting. Additional timber to be cut, if any, will be designated for cutting in accordance with C.3.7.

Leave trees, Marked with orange , or identified by, N/A , are not to be cut, unless designated by the

Forest Service.

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K-D.4.7# - ABNORMAL DELAY (05/2005)

Unless otherwise agreed, felled timber meeting Utilization Standards shall be removed by Contractor pursuant to C.2 and shall be presented for Scaling within the time period indicated in the following removal schedule. The number of days shown are consecutive calendar days.

Failure to remove and present such timber for Scaling within the required time limits will be considered abnormal delay, subject to D.4.7.

See attached removal schedule.

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REMOVAL SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO K-D.4.7# - ABNORMAL DELAY (05/2005)

Included Timber Time Limits

ALL 180 days after felling is started.

All timber decked during construction clearing

180 days after felling on each Specified Road constructed by Contractor is initiated.

Timber decked during road construction

180 days after Forest Service authorizes Contractor to use roads pursuant to F.2.

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K-E.2.2 - CHANGES IN STEWARDSHIP CREDITS (06/2008)

The Contracting Officer may at any time, by written order, make changes within the general scope of this contract in any one or more of the following:

(1) Specifications for Stewardship Projects listed in K-G.9#.

(2) Quantities of Stewardship Projects listed in A.4.3.

(3) Prices for Stewardship Projects listed in A.4.3.

(4) Place of performance of the Stewardship Projects as shown on the Contract Area Map.

In addition, by written agreement, new Stewardship Projects may be added to K-G.9# and A.4.3 as long as they are within the general scope of this contract. Contract Area may be expanded to add new stewardship projects.

If a written change order causes an increase in the time required for performing any part of the work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall make an adjustment in the Contract Termination Date and shall modify the contract accordingly.

The Contractor must assert their right to equitable adjustments under this provision within 30 days from receipt of the written order. However, if the Contracting Officer decides that the facts justify it, the

Contracting Officer may receive and act upon a proposal submitted before contract closure.

If the Contractor's proposal includes the cost of property made obsolete or excess by the change, the

Contracting Officer shall have the right to prescribe the manner of the disposition of the property.

Failure to agree to an adjustment under this provision shall be considered a dispute under J.2. However, nothing in this provision shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the contract as changed.

In addition, by written modification of the contract, new Stewardship Projects may be added to K-G.9# and

A.4.3, with or without expanding the Contract Area, as long as they are within the general scope of this contract.

K-E.2.1.5 - DEPOSITS WHEN PAYMENT GUARANTEED (05/2010)

To the extent payment guarantee is provided under E.3, requirements for advance cash deposits under E.2.1.2 shall be waived for the value of Included Timber removed except for:

(a) Base Rates,

(b) associated charges, and

(c) the value of Included Timber exceeding the sum of stewardship credits that have not been established under E.2.2 for mandatory stewardship projects listed in A.4.3 plus optional stewardship projects listed in A.4.3 authorized by Contracting Officer.

Charges for (a), (b) and (c) shall be waived for not more than a monthly billing period, subject to the provisions of E.4.

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K-E.4 - PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED (08/2012)

(a) Payments are due and payable on the date of issue indicated on the bill for collection. When a payment for timber cut and other charges is not received at the location designated by Forest Service by the date specified in the bill for collection, Contracting Officer will suspend all or any part of Contractor's

Operations until payment or acceptable payment guarantee is received. Other charges include, but are not limited to:

(i) Slash disposal, road maintenance, and contract scaling deposits;

(ii) Cooperative work at rates established by specific agreement under E.2.1.8;

(iii) Damages pursuant to J.4;

(iv) Road use fees;

(v) Restoration of downpayment pursuant to E.2.2;

(vi) Periodic payments pursuant to E.2.1.3;

(vii) Extension Deposits pursuant to E.2.1.7; and

(viii) Other mandatory deposits.

(b) Failure to pay amounts due by the date specified in the bill for collection shall be considered a breach under J.3. The 30-day notice period prescribed therein shall begin to run as of the end of business on the date specified for receipt of payments. If the performance or payment is guaranteed by surety bond, the surety will receive a copy of the written notification of breach. Demand will be made on the surety or other institution providing the guarantee or bond instrument for immediate payment 10 days after issuance of written notification of the breach.

(c) Pursuant to the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, as amended, if payment is not received by

Forest Service within 15 days after the date of issue indicated on the bill for collection:

(i) Simple interest shall be assessed at the Current Value of Funds Rate as established by the Secretary of the Treasury. Interest will begin to accrue as of the date of issue indicated on the initial bill for collection.

(ii) Debtors will be assessed administrative charges, in addition to the delinquent amount due.

Administrative charges are those additional costs incurred by the Government in processing, handling, and collecting delinquent debts.

(iii) A penalty charge of six (6) percent per annum will be assessed on any portion of a debt delinquent more than 90 days. This penalty charge is in addition to interest and administrative charges under paragraphs (c)(i) and (c)(ii). The penalty charge shall accrue from the date of issue indicated on the bill for collection and shall be assessed on all outstanding amounts, including interest and administrative costs assessed under paragraphs (c)(i) and (c)(ii).

(iv) Payments will be credited on the date received by the Federal Depository or Collection Officer designated on the bill for collection.

(d) Forest Service remedies for Contractor's failure to make payment for timber cut and other charges when due, except for accrual of interest, suspension of all or any part of Contractor's Operations, and administrative offset, shall be stayed for so long as:

(i) A bona fide dispute exists as to Contractor's obligation to make such payment and

(ii) Contractor files and prosecutes a timely Claim.

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K-F.1.0.1# - TEMPORARY ROAD AND LANDING CONSTRUCTION (OPTION 1) (06/2010)

In addition to the requirements of F.1 and G.6.3, Contractor and Forest Service will agree to the design, construction, maintenance, closure, and obliteration of all Temporary Roads.

Construction of Temporary Roads in areas shown on Contract Area Map shall be in accordance with the attached plans or criteria.

Unless otherwise agreed, if Contractor's Operations require more than N/A cubic yards of rock for Temporary

Roads, landings, or other temporary uses, such rock shall be obtained from commercial sources.

See attached Plans and/or Criteria.

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PLANS AND/OR CRITERIA PURSUANT TO K-F.1.0.1# - TEMPORARY ROAD AND LANDING CONSTRUCTION

(OPTION 1) (06/2010)

Temp Road Subdivision Accessed

Length (ft)

Road Work Road Closure

T7 7 2948 Construct new road to a 12’ width outsloped 2%- 4%.

Keep gate on system road 2712212 closed.

After all harvest operations are complete, obliterate road (see Temporary Road Obliteration page 54b).

T12 12, 93 3844 Construct new road to a 12’ width outsloped 2%- 4%. Install 18” x 30’ culvert at station 3513 or as otherwise agreed to with contract administrator.

Keep gate on system road 2700300 closed.

Temporary road is to remain open following harvest activities (See G.6.3.1).

T16 16 1007 Construct new road to a 12’ width outsloped 2%- 4%.

After all harvest operations are complete, obliterate road (see Temporary Road Obliteration page 54b).

T17 17 578 Construct new road to a 12’ width outsloped 2%- 4%. Utilize existing road prism where possible. Install 18” x 30’ culvert at station 162 or as otherwise agreed to with contract administrator.

Keep gate on system road 2712203 closed.

After all harvest operations are complete, obliterate road (see Temporary Road Obliteration page 54b).

T23 23 1071 Construct new road to a 12’ width outsloped 2%- 4%. Install 18” x 30’ culvert at station 560 or as otherwise agreed to with contract administrator.

Keep gate on system road 2700500 closed.

After all harvest operations are complete obliterate road (see Temporary Road Obliteration page 54b).

T26 26 373 Construct new road to a 12’ width outsloped 2%- 4%.

After all harvest operations are complete, obliterate road (see Temporary Road Obliteration page 54b).

T31 31 1874 Construct new road to a 12’ width outsloped 2%- 4%. Install contractor-provided 16’ gate with new construction. See “Closure Gate Installation” on page 54c.

Effectively close road with contractor-provided gate.

Temporary road is to remain open following harvest activities (See G.6.3.1). Gate is to remain in place to restrict public access.

T33 33 529 Construct new road to a 12’ width outsloped 2%- 4%.

After all harvest operations are complete, obliterate road (see Temporary Road Obliteration page 54b).

T91 91,92 2854 Construct new road to a 12’ width outsloped 2%- 4%. Install 2 18” x 30’ culverts at stations 2165 and 2653 or as otherwise agreed to with contract administrator.

Keep gate on system road 2700300 closed.

Temporary road is to remain open following harvest activities (See G.6.3.1).

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Temp Road Subdivision Accessed

Length (ft)

Road Work Road Closure

T191 254,191 3855 Construct new road to a 12’ width outsloped 2%- 4%.

Keep gate on system road 2700500 closed.

Temporary road is to remain open following harvest activities (See G.6.3.1).

Road closures may need to be completed outside the normal operating season as defined in A.16. Logging slash used to close roads shall contain dirt and/or other foreign material to discourage burning or firewood removal. Apply logging slash if available; if not, apply weed-free straw mulch in and around all stream crossing sites and grass seed all disturbed areas.

Temporary Road Obliteration: Unless otherwise agreed, temporary roads T7, T16, T17, T23, T26, and T33 constructed for use with this contract shall be obliterated after they have served their purpose. After or during decompaction to 18” minimum process, fill material will be returned to cut slope, and all excavated soil returned to original locations as much as feasible. Original land profiles, including stream channel crossing sites, will be re-established to the maximum extent possible.