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US Department of Agriculture Forest Service Klamath National Forest 1312 Fairlane Road Yreka, CA 96097

TEMPORARY ROAD USE AGREEMENT

This agreement is between The Wildlands Conservancy, a California nonprofit Corporation.

owner of the Beaver Valley Headwaters/Hayden Ranch. hereinafter called --Grantor .. and the

United States of Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, hereinafter called ·'Grantee ...

The purpose of this agreement is to provide temporary road access to National Forest System lands for harvest. chip and log hauling, and post-harvest fuel treatment activities for the East

Fork Scott Project on the Scott River Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest.

Private Road Section in the NW1/4NW1/4SE1/4 of Section 14, Township 40 North, Range 8

West, Mt. Diablo Meridian (Assessor parcel number (APN) 031-250-340)

The right-of-way for such authorized use is an estimated 0.12 miles in length, sixty-six (66) feet in width, thirty-three (33) feet on each side of the centerline, containing approximately 9/10 acres (.94) acres.

This agreement allows the Grantee, its contractors and other authorized agents to use and maintain the road.

This agreement will include the existing road alignment except where re-alignment is necessary for chip hauling, any reconstruction needed, and routine maintenance commensurate with use.

Portions of the roadbed may be covered with rock to prevent erosion or damage to the surface.

The Grantor agrees to allow the Grantee or its contractors to increase the width of the roadbed as needed for chip van access. Trees needing to be felled for the chip haul re-alignment will be limbed and left on site or removed at landowner's request.

The Grantee:

I. will prevent damage to the Grantor's adjacent property, timber, soil, water, improvements, and other resources.

2. will ensure its operations on these roads will not interfere with the Grantor's use of the roads.

3. will ensure that the road is signed as not open to the public.

4. will gate the property at the entry. or whereas requested by Grantor to ensure security and continued functionality of the Grantor's property for its current application (i.e. open space. ranching and hunting).

The Wildlands Conservancy

Beaver Valley Headwaters/Hayden Ranch

5. Will have a designated person stationed at the gate entrance during hauling as requested by Grantor to prevent cattle or other wildlife from entering the highway. This will be achieved by opening and closing gate in between Hauls or as needed.

6. apply for an encroachment permit if needed from Siskiyou County for access onto

Gazelle Callahan Road. The Grantee agrees to indemnify and hold the Grantor harmless in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Tort Claims Act.

7. Grantee's operations on the Grantor's property shall be subject to all environmental and land use laws and regulations, and any other federal, state, or local laws and regulations applicable to federal agencies operating in their sovereign capacity.

It is agreed and understood by and between the parties that the Grantee will maintain the road in good repair during the term of this Agreement. A joint physical survey and inspection shall be made of the road as of the effective date of the Agreement describing the then present condition and shall be signed on behalf of the parties hereto.

The term of this agreement will begin immediately and terminate upon completion of all work associated with the East Fork Scott Project, but in any case, no later than December 31, 2023.

Upon termination of this Agreement, the Grantee shall return the land to the Grantor with the

Agreement area returned as closely to its prior condition as possible and to the satisfaction of the

Gran tor. If the Grantee determines the road is no longer needed prior to December 31, 2023, the

Grantee shall so notify the Gran tor, and this Agreement shall terminate as of the date of

Grantee· s notice of termination

The Wildlands Conservancy

Christina Sanchez, Chief Financial Officer

Ruth Damico District Ranger, Salmon River & Scott River Ranger District Klamath National Forest

The Wildlands Conservancy

Beaver Valley Headwaters/Hayden Ranch

Date

May 4, 2021

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Agreement PDF Final Audit Report 2021-05-04

Created: 2021-05-04

By: Judi Dennistoun Uvdi.d@twc-ca.org)

Status: Signed

Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAA62_rdjH_eaSiKpvfhZ7almDsVkfgwta_

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