4. Bull Meadow G-Z Appendix C - Road Mnt. Specs.pdf

Bull Meadow G-Z Stewardship IRSC Fremont-Winema National Forest

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Appendix C

TABLE PURSUANT TO C5.12# - USE OF ROADS BY PURCHASER (09/2004)

C5.31# – ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. (9/04) Contractor shall maintain roads in accordance with the following Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary:

CONTRACT ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY TABLE PURSUANT TO

C5.31# - ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS (09/04)

Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary

Road Termini

Miles

Applicable Prehaul Road Maintenance

Specifications

From To T 803 T 811 T 831 T 834 T 838 T 839 T 842

3623000 Maxwell Rd Jct 3613000 3.4 C C

3625125 Jct 3625116

Forest boundary

1.3 C

3625130 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.8 C

3625101 Jct 3625013 End of road 0.4 C

3613000 Jct 3623 Jct 3613011 6.0 C

3625126 Jct 3625000

Forest boundary

3.1

3613011 3613000

Forest boundary

3.4

3625116 Jct 3625000 Jct 3625118 1.7 C

3613103 Jct 3613000 End of road 3.5 C

3625118 Jct 3625116 Jct 3625097 0.5 C

3625098 Jct 3625118 End of road 0.3 C

3625131 Jct 3625000 Jct 3625130 0.7 C

3625132 Jct 3625126

Forest boundary

0.3

3625149 Jct 3625126 End of road 0.2 C

3625157 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.6 C

3625013 Jct 3625000

Forest boundary

1.0

3625129 Jct 3625000 Jct 3625126 1.5 C

3625000 Jct 3628000 Jct 3625130 11.7 C

3628000 Jct 3628018

Forest boundary

2.9

3625102 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.6 C

3613139 Jct 3613000 w/i unit 173 1.5 C

3625097 Jct 3625118 End of road 0.3 C

3613103 3613103 (class

2) End of road

0.4

3625115 Jct 3625000 End of road 2.0 C

3628012 Jct 3628018 End of road 1.3 C

3625096 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.3 C

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Miles

Applicable Prehaul Road Maintenance

Specifications

From To T 803 T 811 T 831 T 834 T 838 T 839 T 842

3613111 Jct 3613103 End of road 1.8 C

3628018 Jct 3628000 Jct 3628012 3.0 C

3613030 Jct 3613013 w/i unit 174 0.4 C

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Miles

Applicable During Haul Road Maintenance

Specifications

From To T 803 T 811 T 831 T 834 T 838 T 839 T 842 T 854

3623000 Maxwell Rd Jct 3613000 3.4 C C

3625125 Jct 3625116 Forest boundary 1.3 C

3625130 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.8 C

3625101 Jct 3625013 End of road 0.4 C

3613000 Jct 3623 Jct 3613011 6.0 C

3625126 Jct 3625000 Forest boundary 3.1 C

3613011 3613000 Forest boundary 3.4 C

3625116 Jct 3625000 Jct 3625118 1.7 C

3613103 Jct 3613000 End of road 3.5 C

3625118 Jct 3625116 Jct 3625097 0.5 C

3625098 Jct 3625118 End of road 0.3 C

3625131 Jct 3625000 Jct 3625130 0.7 C

3625132 Jct 3625126 Forest boundary 0.3 C

3625149 Jct 3625126 End of road 0.2 C

3625157 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.6 C

3625013 Jct 3625000 Forest boundary 1.0 C

3625129 Jct 3625000 Jct 3625126 1.5 C

3625000 Jct 3628000 Jct 3625130 11.7 C

3628000 Jct 3628018 Forest boundary 2.9 C

3625102 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.6 C

3613139 Jct 3613000 w/i unit 173 1.5 C

3625097 Jct 3625118 End of road 0.3 C

3613103 3613103 (class

2)

End of road 0.4

3625115 Jct 3625000 End of road 2.0 C

3628012 Jct 3628018 End of road 1.3 C

3625096 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.3 C

3613111 Jct 3613103 End of road 1.8 C

3628018 Jct 3628000 Jct 3628012 3.0 C

3613030 Jct 3613013 w/i unit 174 0.4 C

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Miles

Applicable Post Haul Road Maintenance

Specifications

From To T 803 T 811 T 831 T 834 T 838 T 839 T 842

3623000 Maxwell Rd Jct 3613000 3.4 C C

3625125 Jct 3625116 Forest boundary 1.3 C

3625130 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.8 C

3625101 Jct 3625013 End of road 0.4 C

3613000 Jct 3623 Jct 3613011 6.0 C

3625126 Jct 3625000 Forest boundary 3.1 C

3613011 3613000 Forest boundary 3.4 C

3625116 Jct 3625000 Jct 3625118 1.7 C

3613103 Jct 3613000 End of road 3.5 C

3625118 Jct 3625116 Jct 3625097 0.5 C

3625098 Jct 3625118 End of road 0.3 C

3625131 Jct 3625000 Jct 3625130 0.7 C

3625132 Jct 3625126 Forest boundary 0.3 C

3625149 Jct 3625126 End of road 0.2 C

3625157 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.6 C

3625013 Jct 3625000 Forest boundary 1.0 C

3625129 Jct 3625000 Jct 3625126 1.5 C

3625000 Jct 3628000 Jct 3625130 11.7 C

3628000 Jct 3628018 Forest boundary 2.9 C

3625102 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.6 C

3613139 Jct 3613000 w/i unit 173 1.5

3625097 Jct 3625118 End of road 0.3

3613103 3613103 (class

2)

End of road 0.4

3625115 Jct 3625000 End of road 2.0

3628012 Jct 3628018 End of road 1.3

3625096 Jct 3625000 End of road 0.3

3613111 Jct 3613103 End of road 1.8

3628018 Jct 3628000 Jct 3628012 3.0

3613030 Jct 3613013 w/i unit 174 0.4

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FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN

STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTS

PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION EM 7730-20

08/2020

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ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC# SUBJECT DESCRIPTION DATE

T-803 Snow Removal 05/2007

T-811 Blading 10/2007

T-831 Ditch Maintenance 10/2007

T-834 Drainage Structure Maintenance 10/2007

T-838 Maintenance for High Clearance Vehicle Use 05/2007

T-839 Maintenance for Project Use 05/2007

T-842 Cutting Roadway Vegetation 10/2007

T-854 Treatment and Disposal of Danger Trees 05/2007

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PREFACE 03/08

The Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service has developed this book for use in the preparation and administration of maintenance requirements included in Timber Sale and Stewardship Contracts.

Included are the Standard Specifications (Sections) that commonly apply in Timber Sale Contracts.

Conditions and requirements specific to individual projects are identified in the Supplemental Project

Specifications.

Supplemental Project Specifications, which do not change the intent of the parent section, may be approved by the Forests.

This book is available from the Supervisor's Office of any National Forest in Region 6.

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Maintenance Level Requirements

Maintenance Levels - The following are abbreviated descriptions of maintenance levels.

1. Maintenance Level II- Conditions are suitable for high clearance vehicle travel at prudent driving speeds less than 15 mph. Road is maintained in accordance with Section T-836.

2. Maintenance Level III - Minimum conditions are provided for passenger car use. Surface provides moderately convenient travel at prudent driving speeds between 15 and 25 mph with corresponding surface roughness tolerated. The surface meets the following conditions.

a. Potholes or washboard in wheel tracks normally do not exceed 2 inches in depth, and should not be of such frequency that traffic tends to widen traveled way to avoid the deformities.

b. Surface is drained and substantially retains its cross slope or crown.

c. Wheel ruts caused by use shall not be in excess of 3 inches in depth on horizontal curves.

3. Maintenance Level IV - Higher consideration than in Level III is given to comfort and convenience of the passenger car and commercial user at prudent driving speeds above 25 mph. The surface will meet the following conditions:

a. Substantially free of chuckholes, wheel ruts, or washboard corrugations. Surface is drained and retains its cross slope or crown.

b. Berms of loose surfacing caused by use do not generally exist, except on horizontal curves berms up to 2 inches in depth may be present.

4. Maintenance Level V - the highest degree of consideration is given to user comfort and convenience.

Roads are commonly paved or continually dust controlled for travel at speeds of nominally 35 mph.

Generally, the surface will meet the following conditions:

a. Level IV plus: Surface is consolidated except for limited periods immediately preceding maintenance performance.

b. Berms are not acceptable.

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ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

T-803 - SNOW REMOVAL (05/07)

803.01 Description

This Section provides for removal of snow from roads to facilitate logging operations and safe use.

803.02 Maintenance Requirements

(1) Erect signs required by the Sign Plan in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.

(2) Perform work in a manner to preserve and protect roads and appurtenances, and prevent erosion damage to roads, streams, and other Forest values.

(3) Do not undercut banks. Do not blade gravel or other surfacing material off the road.

(4) Keep roadbed drainage ditches, drain dips, and culverts functional when needed during operations and upon completion of operations.

(5) Control snow removal to identify the usable traveled way having roadbed support. Reshape over-width plowing as necessary to define the usable width.

(6) Space, construct, and maintain drainage holes in the dike of snow or berm caused by snow removal operations. Place drain holes to obtain surface drainage without discharging on erodible fills.

(7) Close roads to wheeled vehicles at times and in the manner specified in K-F.5.12# or the Road Rules document.

(8) Upon seasonal completion of Contractor's Operations, effectively block the road by a snow barricade, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

(9) Remove snow for either public access or project use as established in the SUPPLEMENTAL

SPECIFICATIONS and meet the following requirements:

(a) Removal for Public Access (Method JU) - Remove snow from all of the traveled way, including turnouts, for safe and efficient use for both timber transportation and the public.

Remove intruding windfalls, debris, or slough and slide material for the full width of the traveled way and deposit out of drainage’s at locations designated by the Contracting

Officer.

(b) Removal for Project Use (Method TS) - Remove snow from all or part of the traveled way, including sufficient turnouts for safe and efficient use for timber transportation and to protect the road. Remove intruding windfalls, debris or slough and slide material and dispose of only as necessary to provide passage for timber transportation. Removed materials may be deposited off the traveled way or outside the traveled way at locations designated by the Contracting Officer.

(10) When directed by the Contracting Officer, replace in kind, within sixty (60) days after the start of

Normal Operating Season, any surfacing material which has been bladed off the road, unless otherwise agreed. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing as to the cubic yard equivalent of bladed off material by the start of the normal operating season.

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803.03 Equipment

Contractor may use any type of equipment to remove snow, providing:

A. Type or use of equipment is not restricted in K-F.5.12# or Road Rules document.

B. Equipment is of the size and type commonly used to remove snow and will not cause damage to the road.

C. The use of plows or dozers to remove snow requires written approval by the Contracting Officer. Equip plows or dozers with shoes or runners to keep the dozer blade a minimum of 2 inches above the road surface unless otherwise approved by the Contractor Officer.

803.04 Ice Control

Ice control may be performed by Contractor when approved by the Contracting Officer in writing. Such approval will include ice control materials, application rates, and any specific requirements of use.

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T-831 DITCH MAINTENANCE (10/07)

831.01 Description

This Section provides for routine maintenance of various types of ditches to provide a waterway which is unobstructed, as shown on the ROAD LISTING or DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND.

831.02 Maintenance Requirements

A. Maintain ditches by removing rock, soil, wood, and other materials. Maintained ditches shall function to meet the intent of the original design.

B. Undercutting backslopes during removal operations is not permitted.

C. Suitable material up to 4 inches in greatest dimension removed from the ditches may be blended into existing native road surface and shoulder or placed in designated berm.

D. Do not blend material from ditch cleaning operations into aggregate surfaced roads. Do not blade material across aggregate or bituminous surfaced roads, unless approved in writing by the Contracting

E. Haul material in excess of 831.02 D or subject to 831.02 E to a designated waste area under Section

T-832. Remove excess materials temporarily stored on the ditch slope or edge of the shoulder daily.

F. Remove limbs and wood chunks in excess of 12 inches in length or 3 inches in diameter from ditches and place outside the roadway.

G. Clean paved surfaces of all materials resulting from ditch maintenance work.

H. Shape lead-off ditches to drain away from the traveled way.

I. Where DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND, included in the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN

ON THE DRAWINGS or as ordered by the Contracting Officer invasive species of concern prevention practices shall be followed as listed below.

Invasive Species of Concern Prevention Practices

Conduct road blading, brushing and ditch cleaning in areas with high concentrations of invasive Plants in consultation with District or Forest-level invasive Plant specialists, incorporate invasive Plant Prevention

Practices as appropriate (Pacific Northwest Region Invasive Plant Program Preventing and Managing Invasive

Plants Record of Decision, 2005, Pg 18).

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T-834 DRAINAGE STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE (10/07)

834.01 Description

This work consists of cleaning and reconditioning culverts and other drainage structures.

834.02 Maintenance Requirements

A. Clean drainage structures, inlet structures, culverts, catch basins, and outlet channels specified in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS. Clean catch basins by removing the material within the area SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

B. Clean the transition from the ditch line to the catch basin a distance of 10 feet from the catch basin. Clean outlet channels and lead-off ditches a distance of 6 feet. Remove and place debris and vegetation so as to not enter the channel or ditch, or obstruct traffic. Haul debris and vegetation to a designated disposal area in accordance with Section T-832. Haul debris and vegetation to a designated disposal area or sidecast as agreed to by Forest Service.

C. Hydraulic flushing of drainage structures is not allowed unless provided for in the

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.

D. Cleaning and reconditioning are limited to the first 3 feet of inlet and outlet, determined along the top of the structure. Recondition culvert inlet and outlet by field methods such as jacking out or cutting away damaged metal which obstructs flow. Treat cut edges with a zinc rich coating, in accordance with AASHTO M 36M and ASTM A 849. Only those culverts with greater than 30% blockage of culvert circumference are required to be cleaned.

E. Where DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND, included in the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON

THE DRAWINGS or as ordered by the Contracting Officer invasive species of concern prevention practices shall be followed as listed below.

Conduct road blading, brushing and ditch cleaning in areas with high concentrations of invasive Plants in consultation with District or Forest-level invasive Plant specialists, incorporate invasive Plant Prevention

Practices as appropriate (Pacific Northwest Region Invasive Plant Program Preventing and Managing

Invasive Plants Record of Decision, 2005, Pg 18).

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T-838 MAINTENANCE FOR HIGH CLEARANCE VEHICLE USE (05/07)

838.01 Description

This work consists of making limited use roads passable for project use by Contractor and providing drainage from the traveled way and roadbed.

838.02 Maintenance Requirements

A. Traveled Way

Contractor may smooth or fill existing cross ditches and water bars and as approved by the Contracting Officer modify existing road junctions to enable vehicle access. The Contractor may perform the following work prior to beginning haul and resumption of haul after an extended stoppage:

1. Remove brush, fallen trees, rocks, and other debris from traveled way, including turnouts, turnarounds, and other locations that interfere with needed maintenance as follows:

a. No object extending over 4 inches above the road surface shall remain within the 12 feet usable traveled way. Center the usable width on the roadbed or position away from the fill slope.

b. Cut and remove standing or down trees, logs, brush, and limbs from within the area described in 1(a). Remove all encroaching limbs to a height of 14 feet above the traveled way surface. Scatter material not meeting utilization standards outside and below the roadbed on the fill side. Limb and remove timber that meets utilization standards or deck at locations approved by the Contracting Officer.

c. Place all removed materials away from drainages.

d. During use, maintain drainage structures including dips, ditches and culverts in a usable condition. Only those culverts with greater than 30% blockage of culvert circumference are required to be cleaned.

2. Clean and recondition drainage facilities in accordance with Section T-831 and T-834.

B. Slough and Slides

1. Slough and slides may be left in place, provided surface drainage is provided and at least 12 feet of width is available for vehicle passage.

2. Contractor may reposition or ramp over slides and slough when the traveled way width is less than 12 feet providing the material is capable of supporting vehicles. Limit out slope to no more than six percent.

3. Reposition slough or slide materials, which are not capable of supporting a vehicle, on the roadbed to provide the 12 feet width. When directed by the Contracting Officer, slough or slide material will be removed under Section T-832.

C. Slumps and Washouts

1. Drain the roadbed immediately upgrade of slumps and longitudinal cracks to prevent water from entering slump area.

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2. Slumps and longitudinal cracks at the edge of the roadbed shall not be considered a part of the usable width. Usable width may be reduced to 10 feet in the area of the slump.

3. Unless the Contracting Officer approves material being placed on slumps, ramp the slumps on both ends into undisturbed roadbed to provide at least 10 feet usable width. Use removed materials to guide vehicles to the ramp location or to aid in draining the area.

4. Washouts may be filled with suitable material.

D. Post haul

At the end of hauling or prior to entering into seasonal shutdowns or a period of extended inactivity:

1. Shape the traveled way and disturbed roadbed to provide functional drainage.

2. Reinstall removed cross ditches and water bars and provide any additional drainage structures necessary to offset changes caused through use and maintenance.

3. Leave roads useable for high clearance vehicles. Remove or reshape Contractor modifications at road junctions to leave the entrance as it was before use, or as agreed at the time of improvement.

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T-839 MAINTENANCE FOR PROJECT USE (05/07)

839.01 Description

Work consists of providing minimum access required for Contractor's Operations and associated Forest Service contract administration and preventing unacceptable resource or road damage.

839.02 Maintenance Requirements

A. Contractor is authorized to perform the following maintenance to provide vehicle passage and drainage:

1. Removing log, earth, and rock barriers and/or improving existing road junctions to enable vehicle access as mutually agreed.

2. Smoothing or filling existing cross ditches and water bars.

3. Installing Contractor-furnished culverts or other temporary drainage structures for shallow stream crossings as approved by the Contracting Officer.

4. Removing brush, fallen trees, rocks, and other materials from the traveled way and other locations that interfere with needed maintenance:

a. Place all removed materials away from drainages.

b. Limb and remove timber which meets utilization standards or deck at locations approved by the Contracting Officer. Scatter other woody materials, including limbs, off of and below the roadbed without creating concentrations.

5. Clean and recondition drainage structures in accordance with Section T-831 and Section

T-834.

6. Reposition or ramp over slough and slides to provide adequate width of traveled way material.

7. Provide traveled way drainage above slumps and seal cracks in slump area. Ramp the slumps on both ends into undisturbed roadbed to provide usable width unless otherwise ordered by the Contracting Officer.

B. During use, the traveled way shall not channel water along the road. Prior to seasonal periods of anticipated rains and runoff, perform the following work:

1. Shape the traveled way and roadbed to drain.

2. Reinstall removed cross ditches and water bars and provide any additional drainage structures necessary to offset changes through use and maintenance.

3. Perform work outlined in 839.02 A (5), (6), and (7).

4. During periods of non use, replace original barrier or provide and maintain standard

MUTCD, Type 3, barricades unless alternate type barriers are approved by the Contracting

839.03 Post Haul Requirements

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A. Upon completion of project use perform such work as needed to reasonably conform to the character of the existing road prior to Contractor's maintenance for project use, unless otherwise provided in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS or the Road Listing. Work shall be in addition to requirements of 839.02 B and in accordance with 839.03 B and C.

B. Roads designated in the Road Listing to be blocked shall conform to the requirements of Section

T-835. Unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, remove Contractor-installed temporary structures from National Forest System land. Associated commercially-obtained materials shall remain the property of the Contractor.

C. Remove or reshape Contractor improvements at road junctions, as approved by the Contracting

Officer at the time of improvement.

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T-842 CUTTING ROADWAY VEGETATION (10/07)

842.01 Description

This work consists of cutting all vegetative growth, including trees and other vegetation less than 4 inches in diameter measured 6 inches above the ground, on roadway surfaces and roadsides.

842.02 Maintenance Requirements

A. General

1. Cut brush, trees, and other vegetation within each area treated to a maximum height of 6 inches above the ground surface or obstruction such as rocks or existing stumps.

When work is performed under this Section, remove all limbs which extend into the treated area, or over the roadbed, to a height of 14 feet above the traveled way surface elevation.

2. Items to remain will be DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND.

3. Work may be performed either by hand or mechanically unless specifically shown in the Road Listing. Self-propelled equipment is not allowed on cut and fill slopes or in ditches.

4. Correct damage to trunks of standing trees caused by Contractor's operation either by treatment with a commercial nursery sealer or by removing the tree as directed by the

Contracting Officer.

5. Limb trees within the cutting limits which are over 4 inches -measured at 6 inches above the ground in lieu of cutting.

6. When trees are limbed, cut limbs within 4 inches of the trunk.

B. Cutting Side Vegetation

1. Show the width of vegetation to be removed in the Road Listing.

2. Unless otherwise included in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS or

DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND:

a. Commence work at the edge of the traveled way and proceed away from the road centerline.

b. Roads without a defined traveled way: The starting point for cutting will be marked on the ground or defined in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.

3. The points for establishing cutting limits are as follows:

a. Fill and daylighted (wide roadbed) section cutting commences at the edge of the traveled way and proceeds away from the road center line.

b. Drainage ditched section cutting commences at the bottom of the existing ditch and proceeds away from the road center line. Cutting on ditch foreslopes is not required.

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c. Unditched cut section cutting commences at the intersection of the cutbank and the roadbed and proceeds away from center line.

4. Provide transitions between differing increments of cutting width. Accomplish transitions in a taper length of not less than 50 feet nor more than 70 feet.

C. Debris

1. Materials resulting from the cutting operation in excess of 12 inches in length or 3 inches in diameter is not allowed to remain on roadway slopes within the treated area, in ditches, or within water courses.

2. Remove limbs and chunks in excess of 3 inches in any dimension from the traveled way and shoulders.

3. Materials may be scattered down slope from the roadbed, outside of the work area and drainages unless otherwise listed in D, Invasive Species of Concern.

D. Invasive Species of Concern

Where DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND, included in the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON

THE DRAWINGS or as ordered by the Contracting Officer invasive species of concern prevention practices shall be followed as listed below.

Conduct road blading, brushing and ditch cleaning in areas with high concentrations of invasive

Plants in consultation with District or Forest-level invasive Plant specialists, incorporate invasive

Plant Prevention Practices as appropriate (Pacific Northwest Region Invasive Plant Program

Preventing and Managing Invasive Plants Record of Decision, 2005, Pg 18).

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T-854 – TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF DANGER TREES (5/07)

854.01 Description

This work consists of felling and disposal of designated live or dead danger trees sufficiently tall to reach roads used by the Contractor. Any removal of logs is subject to prior agreement between the Contractor Officer and the

Contractor.

854.02 Requirements

A. Designation of danger trees.

Danger trees to be felled will be designated in advance by the Contracting Officer. Trees to be removed will be

Marked.

B. Falling, bucking and treatment for disposal.

Use controlled felling to ensure the direction of fall and prevent damage to property, structures, roadway, residual trees, and traffic. Stump heights, measured on the side adjacent to the highest ground, must not exceed 12 inches or 1/3 of the stump diameter, whichever is greater. Higher stump heights are permitted when necessary for safety.

Felled snags and trees, which are not Marked for removal, will be left in a stable condition such that they will not roll or slide. Position logs away from standing trees so they will not roll, are not on top of one another, and are located out of roadway and drainage structures.

Fell, limb and, remove trees, which are Marked for removal, that equal or exceed the utilization standards as listed in the Stewardship Contract or SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS. Dispose of merchantable timber designated for removal in accordance with the Stewardship Contract, or as described in SUPPLEMENTAL

SPECIFICATIONS.

C. Slash treatment.

Within the roadway, remove limbs, chunks, and debris in excess of 12 inches in length and 3 inches in diameter, and concentrations that may plug ditches or culverts, and water courses.

Dispose of slash by scattering outside the roadway limits without damaging trees, or improvements.

Large accumulations of slash may be ordered hauled under T-832