Attch01_SILVICULTURAL_RXs_2015PCT.doc

AG-02RC-S-15-0105

Attachment 01

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 1.1; Location: Bristow; Map # 1 Stand Description

Stand Number: 554050130 Acres: 17

Avg. Slope: 20 % Elevation: 3600 ft.

Avg. Aspect: S Legal: Sec 9 T32N R29W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road# 4874, approximately 30 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 50%, #2 WL = 35 %, #3 DF = 5%, #4 LP = 10 B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3 and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Leave all hardwoods C. Keep roads, ditches, and culverts clear of slash, pull back 10 feet from culverts.

D. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub item 1.2; Location: Bristow; Map # 1 Stand Description

Stand Number: 55405131 Acres: 12

Avg. Slope: 25% Elevation: 3800 ft.

Legal: Sec 4 & 9, T32N R29W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road 4874 approximately 33 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 40%, #2 WL = 40%, #3 DF = 5%, #4 LP = 15%

· With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Leave all hardwoods.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 1.3; Location: Bristow; Map # 1 Stand Description

Stand Number: 55405133 Acres: 11

Avg. Slope: 25-35% Elevation: 3100 ft.

Avg. Aspect: E Legal: Sec 10, T32N R29W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road 863-2 approximately 32 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 30%, #2 WL = 35%, #3 DF = 30 %, #4 LP = 5%

· With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Leave all hardwoods

D. No thinning 10/15 – 11/1 for Big Game hunting

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 1.4; Location: Bristow Map # 1 Stand Description

Stand Number: 55405134 Acres: 5

Avg. Slope: 40% Elevation: 3900 ft.

Legal: Sec 4, T32N R29W, PMMT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road# 4874C approximately 33 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 70%, #2 WL = 15%, #3 DF = 5%, #4 LP = 10%,

· With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash, pull back 10 feet from culverts

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 1.5; Location: Bristow; Map # 1 Stand Description

Stand Number: 55405135 Acres: 14

Avg. Slope: 30% Elevation: 3700 ft.

Avg. Aspect: SE Legal: Sec 7&8, T32N R29W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road# 4851 approximately 31 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 45%, #2 WL = 40%, #3 DF = 10%, #4 LP = 5%

· With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash, pull back 10 feet from culverts

D. Leave all hardwoods

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 1.6; Location: Bristow; Map #1 Stand Description

Stand Number: 55401023 Acres: 31

Elevation: 3300 ft.

Avg. Aspect: NW Legal: Sec16, T32N R29W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary flagging Access: Access on road# 6191 approximately 30 miles from Libby Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 13%, #2 WL = 50%, #3 DF = 26%, #4 LP = 8%, #5 GF = 3%

· With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash, pull back 10 feet from culverts

D. Leave all hardwoods

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 1.7; Location: Bristow Map # 1 Stand Description

Stand Number: 55409076 & 77 Acres: 30

Elevation: 4000 ft.

Legal: Sec 2 &3 T32N R29W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road# 863-2 approximately 34 miles from Libby

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 40%, #2 WL = 40%, #3 DF = 10%, LP = 10%

· With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).]

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle all trees infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash, pull back 10 feet from culverts

D. Leave all hardwoods

E. No access 10/15-11/1 for big game hunting

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 2.1; Location: Barron; Map # 2 Stand Description

Stand Number: 55303020, 25, 27, 28 Acres: 33

Elevation: 3300 ft.

Legal: Sec 17 & 18, T32N R29W, PM MT Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road# 4817 walk in approximately 1.3 miles. Approximately 31 miles from Libby Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 225 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1, PP = 65%, #2 WL = 15%, #3 LP = 20%

· With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Leave all hardwoods

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 3.1; Location: Jackson; Map # 3

Stand Description

Stand Number: 55202042, 62, 66 Acres: 63

Avg. Aspect: SW Legal: Sec 36, T32N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging the rest Access: Access on road# 4828 approximately 25 miles from Libby Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 225 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 70%, #2 WL = 10%, #3 DF = 10%, #4 LP= 10%

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height fall slash away from private property.

C. Keep roads clear of slash; pull back from culverts 10 feet.

D. Leave all hardwoods E. Ghost all WP

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 4.1; Location: Upper Pipe; Map # 4

Stand Description

Stand Number: 50804013, 172, 173 Acres: 53

Avg. Slope: 15-30% Elevation: 3200 ft.

Avg. Aspect: South and North Legal: Sec 3 & 10, T32N R31W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road# 68 approximately 24 miles from Libby3/4 mile walk-in on the Noisy creek trail.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 300 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 60%, #2 DF = 25%, #3 LP = 15%

B. With an average of 300 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 5 trees or a maximum of 7 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep Noisy Creek trail clear of slash pull back from trail 6 feet. Also keep trail along west side of stand 50804172 clear of slash no –pullback along this trail D. Leave all hardwoods.

E. Pull slash back from private property 15 feet

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item4.2; Location: Upper Pipe; Map # 4

Stand Description

Stand Number: 5060280 Acres: 6

Avg. Slope: 10-25% Elevation: 2800 ft.

Legal: Sec 14 T32N R31W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access off road# 68 approximately 20 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WP = 42%, #2 WL = 14%, #3 DF = 20%, #4 LP = 13%, #5 GF = 8%, ES = 3%

PRUNE ALL LEAVE TREE WP TO 8 FEET OR 50% OF LIVE CROWN 90-100 per acre B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Prune all leave tree WP to 8 feet or 50% of live crown

D. Leave all hardwoods

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 4.3; Location: Lower Pipe; Map # 5 Stand Description

Stand Number: 51206008 Acres: 31

Avg. Slope: 50%

Legal: Sec 7 & 18 T31N R31W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access off road# 6144 approximately 10 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 52%, #2 DF = 48%, B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash; pull back from culverts 10 feet.

D. Leave all hardwoods

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 4.4; Location: Lower Pipe; Map # 5 Stand Description

Stand Number: 51404019 Acres: 35

Avg. Slope: 0-15% Elevation: 2200 ft.

Avg. Aspect: LR Legal: Sec 20 & 21 T32N R27W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access off road# 68 approximately 7 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 10%, #2 PP = 10%, #3 DF = 50%, #4 LP = 20%, #5 GF = 10%

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 18” in height, buck the slash to 12 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash; pull back from culverts 10 feet.

D. Keep trail in north end unit clear of slash pull back 6 feet E. Leave all hardwoods

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 5.1; Location: Crazy Bear; Map # 6 Stand Description

Stand Number: 53303012 & 33 Acres: 46

Avg. Slope: 30 % Elevation: 3900 ft.

Avg. Aspect: E to SW Legal: Sec 6, T28N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road# 14462 approximately 20 miles from Libby Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 32%, #2 WL = 50%, #3 LP = 1%, #4 DF = 17%

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash; pull back from culverts 10 feet.

D. Leave all hardwoods.

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 5.2; Location: Crazy Bear; Map # 6 Stand Description

Stand Number: 553301025 Acres: 25

Avg. Slope: 20%

Avg. Aspect: NE Legal: Sec 35, T29N R31W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road 6705. Approximately 15 miles from Libby Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

PRUNE ALL LEAVE TREE WP TO 8 FEET OR 50% OF LIVE CROWN 70-80 per acre Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP =5 %, #2 WP = 31%, #3 WL = 28%, #4 LP = 6%, DF = 21%, GF = 9% B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash; pull back from culverts 10 feet.

D. Leave all hardwoods

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 5.3; Location: Crazy Bear; Map # 6 Stand Description

Stand Number: 53301063 & 46 Acres: 27

Avg. Slope: 0-10% Elevation: 2800ft

Legal: Sec 23 & 26, T29N R31W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access off road# 278. Approximately 12 miles from Libby Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 PP = 40%, #2 WL = 40%, #3 DF = 10%, GF/ES WP = 10% B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 18” in height, buck the slash to 12 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash; pull back from culverts 10 feet.

D. Pull slash back from private land 15 feet E. Leave all hardwoods

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 6.1; Location: Farm to Market; Map # 7 Stand Description

Stand Number: 53103014 & 24 Acres: 58

Avg. Slope: 0% Elevation: 2200 ft.

Legal: Sec 20 & 21 T32N R27W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access off road# 482 approximately 12 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WP = 1%, #2 PP = 28%, #3 WL = 23%, #4 DF = 7%, #5 LP = 36%, others = 3

B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 18” in height except on four wheeler trail, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height do not buck on trail.

C. Fall slash over all closed roads and four wheeler trails D. Leave all hardwoods

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 6.2; Location: McMillan; Map # 8 Stand Description

Stand Number: 53101041 Acres: 14

Avg. Slope: 10-20% Elevation: 4100 ft

Avg. Aspect: W Legal: Sec 3 & 10 T29N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road 4768H approximately 25 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 8%, #2 PP = 65, #3 DF = 27 B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash; pull back from culverts 10 feet.

D. Leave all hardwoods E. No thinning 10/15-11/1 for big game hunting

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 7.1; Location: McGregor Lake; Map # 9 Stand Description

Stand Number: 59604016 Acres: 64

Avg. Slope: 15-30% Elevation: 4500 ft

Avg. Aspect: N Legal: Sec 18 T26N R25W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road 6770H approximately 55 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL =40%, #2 DF = 29%, #3 LP = 25%, #4 GF = 3%, #5AF = 2% B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary along private property to achieve required slash height.

C. Leave all hardwoods D. No thinning 10/15-11/1 for big game hunting

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 7.2; Location: McGregor Lake; Map # 9

Stand Description

Stand Number: 59605032 & 33 Acres: 34

Avg. Slope: 20-50% Elevation: 4700 ft

Avg. Aspect: NW Legal: Sec 20 T26N R25W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road 879 approximately 65-70 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WP = 1%, #2 WL = 56%, #3 DF = 36%, #4 LP = 7%, #5 GF/ES = 1% B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash; pull back from culverts 10 feet.

D. Leave all hardwoods

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 7.3; Location: McGregor Lake; Map # 9 Stand Description

Stand Number: 59604007 Acres: 52

Avg. Slope: 10-15% Elevation: 4200 ft.

Legal: Sec 8 T26N R25W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road 6794 approximately 70 miles from Libby.

Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 DF = 5%, #2 ES = 5, #3 WL = 65%, #4 LP = 25% B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height. Pull slash back from private land 15 feet C. Keep roads clear of slash; pull back from culverts 10 feet.

D. Leave all hardwoods E. No thinning 10/15-11/1 for big game hunting

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 7.4; Location: McGregor lake; Map # 9 Stand Description

Stand Number: 59604019 Acres: 23

Avg. Slope: 5-10% Elevation: 4000 ft

Avg. Aspect: NF Legal: Sec 3 & 10 T29N R30W, PM MT

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road 6794 approximately 70 miles from Libby. Walk in 1/2 of a mile Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select upright trees with straight stems to prevent future damage.

Western Gall Rust: -- All lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine with rust infection on the bole shall be cut. A tree with infection on the limbs may be considered as a leave tree if it a best tree and no other trees are available to leave.

Silvicultural Goal and Desired Condition

The stand shall be thinned to an average of 250 trees per acre, not counting trees less than a minimum cut height of 18 inches. All trees over 18” in height can be considered as leave trees if best for that species in the Competitive Area. The estimated percent of crop / leave tree selection as designated under Best Tree Thinning below is a guide and will be controlled by available trees, leave tree selection, and preference list, but should be a guide to a good species mix in the stand. Do not close up spacing or increase the number of trees next to openings.

Required Thinning Results

1. Best Tree Thinning

A. Best Tree in competitive area method (C.3.2.1.1) is being used in selecting leave trees with the Species preference as follows:

Species preference, priority and percent ( #1 WL = 35%, #2 DF = 4%, #3 ES = 4%, #4 LP = 57% B. With an average of 250 trees per acre, the plots should have a minimum of 4 trees or a maximum of 6 trees per 1/50th acre plot. Maximum number of Category C small trees per acre not to exceed 35 (C.3.2.3.3and C.4.4).

2. Special Treatments:

A. Girdle or cut, lop and scatter all trees between 7 inches and 12 inches DBH that are infected with dwarf mistletoe or considered culls.

B. Thinning slash not to exceed 24” in height, buck the slash to 15 foot lengths if necessary to achieve required slash height.

C. Keep roads clear of slash; pull back from culverts 10 feet.

D. Leave all hardwoods E. No thinning 10/15-11/1 for big game hunting

SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION

Sub-item 7.5; Location: McGregor; Map # 9 Stand Description

Stand Number: 59604020 Acres: 25

Avg. Slope: 0-5%

Boundary: Pink Thinning Boundary Flagging Access: Access on road 6794 approximately 70 miles from Libby. Walk in possibly ¾ mile depending on private land owner Insect, Disease and Animal Damage:

Dwarf mistletoe: -- Treatment is covered in the contract under "C.3.2.1 Selection of leave trees".

Snow Damage: -- Select…