SOW Willaby and Falls Creek Hazard Tree Removal.docx

APPENDIX A:

Statement of Work – Hazard Tree Removal within Willaby and Falls Creek Campgrounds

1. Project Summary

a. Fell 4 trees within the Forest Service Campgrounds Falls Creek and Willaby in Quinault, Washington.

i. 1 tree to be felled in Falls Creek Campground, Western Red Cedar, 70.0 Inches DBH (Diameter at Breast Height)

ii. 3 trees to be felled in Willaby Campground, 1 Douglas Fir, 100.0 Inches DBH, 2 Western Red Cedars 80.0 Inches DBH, 70.0 Inches DBH

iii. Trees will be marked with either tape or paint prior to felling.

iv. Buck trees into sections, maximizing lengths of 17 to 40 feet for trees that will be transported as usable material.

v. Contractor shall be Licensed and Bonded for this type of project.

b. Load and transport of usable material from 4 trees within the Forest Service Campgrounds Falls Creek and Willaby in Quinault, Washington to Taholah, Washington. Usable lengths will be determined onsite by the Quinault Indian Nation.

i. 2 trees to be transported from Falls Creek Campground, Western Red Cedars 80.0 Inches DBH, 70.0 Inches DBH

ii. 2 trees to be transported from Willaby Campground, Western Red Cedars 80.0 Inches DBH, 70.0 Inches DBH

c. Clean up of debris from felling of trees which has been deemed unusable by the Quinault Indian Nation.

d. Appendix A will offer maps of the project, Appendix B will offer images of the trees and Appendix C will give driving directions from Quinault to Taholah.

2. Project Area

a. The project is located within the Falls Creek and Willaby Campgrounds in Quinault, Washington. Each campground sits along the edge of Lake Quinault.

i. Directions: From Seattle Travel on 1-5 south to Olympia, take highway 101 N toward Aberdeen. Take State Highway 8, which will then turn into Highway 12 which will get you to Aberdeen. From Aberdeen, WA travel 40 miles north on Highway 101 to South Shore Road. Take South Shore Road 1.5 miles to Willaby Campground. Entrance to campground is just beyond the Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trailhead.

ii. Falls Creek Campground is further down South Shore Road just past the Forest Service Office at 353 South Shore Road.

iii. Each campground has a single entrance which then diverges into two single laned paved roads of 12ft width to keep for one way traffic. The entrance to Falls Creek Campground is narrow while the Willaby Campground entrance may offer more space at approximately 20ft in width. The tree to be felled in Falls Creek is in the center of the campground adjacent to the comfort station (See Map 2). The additional tree to be transported is adjacent to the lake and Picnic Shelter (See Map 2). All of the hazard trees within the Willaby Campground are located at the southern portion of the campground along the road and creek within the campground boundary. Numerous facilities and infrastructure are within the immediate vicinity. All facilities and infrastructure must be thoroughly reviewed (See Map 4). A synopsis of each tree’s unique attributes will be relayed in the descriptions below.

3. Falls Creek Specifics (See Map 1)

a. Felling of 1 Western Red Cedar (See Images 1 and 2) DBH 70.0 Inches.

i. This tree is between site 22 and the sign kiosk/pull through area (See Map 1, data point FALLS1). This tree has decay, a dead top and a significant lean with cracks forming. Potential infrastructure concerns include restrooms, bridge with ADA accessibility, sign kiosks, fee tube, road, parking area, dumpster area, and campsites 17, 21, and 22. The facilities and infrastructure should be avoided while felling if possible. If all targets cannot be avoided, the restrooms and bridge with ADA accessibility take precedence.

b. Transportation of usable materials from 2 Western Red Cedars (See Images 1, 2 and 3) DBH 80.0 inches, DBH 70.0 Inches

i. The tree described above will be included in transport of material to Taholah, Washington. Buck tree into sections, maximizing lengths of 17 to 40 feet. The additional Western Red Cedar will be felled prior to contract (see Map 1, data point FALLS3) but the usable material will be transferred to the Quinault Indian Nation in Taholah, Washington. No other clean-up is required.

4. Willaby Specifics (See Map 3)

a. Felling of 1 Douglas Fir, DBH 100.0 Inches and 2 Western Red Cedars, DBH 80.0 inches, DBH 70.0 Inches.

i. Douglas Fir (See Images 4 and 5) DBH 100.0 Inches is located 50 feet upslope from campsite 17 (See Map 3, data point 3598). The tree is infected with Schweinitzii, rotted, and exhibits minimal solid rind thickness. The rind is expected to fail during cutting. Potential infrastructure concerns include campsite 17, the campground road, the campground sign, fee tube as well as the lower restroom (See Map 4). These facilities and infrastructure shall be protected while felling. The restroom takes precedence for protection. The tree’s position suggests that the tree may fall onto a trail when cut. The trail is adjacent to the campground. Precautions must be taken to restrict traffic on the trail while felling occurs.

ii. Felling of Western Red Cedar (See Images 6 and 7) DBH 80.0 Inches is on the East side of the campground road approximately 60 feet downhill from campsite 17 (See Map 3, data point 3599). The tree has multiple cracks, wounds and an open decay column. Potential infrastructure concerns include the road, trailhead, lower restrooms and campsite 16 (See Map 4). These facilities and infrastructure shall be protected while felling. The restroom takes precedence for protection.

iii. Felling of Western Red Cedar (See Images 8 and 9) DBH 70.0 Inches is across from site 14 next to the power line pole (See Map 3, data point 3600). The tree has a fork with embedded bark, open wounds with decay present and a dying top. Potential targets include the road, power pole, power line, lower restrooms and campsites 14 and 15 (See Map 4). These facilities and infrastructure shall be protected while felling. If all targets cannot be avoided, the power line, power pole and restrooms take precedence for protection. Grays Harbor PUD must be called to safely secure the power line. A notice of 48 hours is required, 1 week is preferred. The awarded vendor is responsible for all communication and clearances with Grays Harbor PUD.

5. Usable material, salvage and transport (See Map 5)

a. Usable Material

i. Usable material is defined as any section of the Western Red Cedar trees containing sound wood that is at least 17’-40’ long, at least 4-5” thick, and 12” wide.

b. Salvage

i. On days in which trees are being felled, a member of the Quinault Indian Nation will be onsite to determine what cedar material is usable and will be salvaged for transport. Contractor will be responsible for transporting usable material within 5 days to the Quinault Indian Nation canoe shed located in Lower Taholah Village (See Map 5). The contractor shall offload the usable material in the location identified by a member of the Quinault Indian Nation. The contractor will provide safe access to member of the Quinault Indian Nation for the collection of boughs within 24 hours of felling of any Western Red Cedar.

ii. The contractor will be required to pause all activity for 10 days. The first 5 days of this pause will be to allow additional salvage by Quinault Indian Nation members. The last 5 days will allow for any firewood permit holders in the community to collect material.

6. Cleanup and disposal

a. After operational pause and salvage by the Quinault Indian Nation members and firewood permit holders, the contractor will be responsible for any remaining debris. Debris will be chipped and blown into designated areas or left onsite, scattered and moved at least 5 feet from any piece of infrastructure including but not limited to campsites, bathrooms, roads, and trails.

i. The Douglas Fir within Willaby Campground (See Map 3, data point 3598) is likely to fall across a trail and into the creek adjacent to the campground. Material may be left within the creek. Tree shall be bucked out of the trail to allow for access.