Exhibit 3_Camping stock use S-10-0292 Weed Free.doc

EXHIBIT 3

Camping; Stock Use and Weed Free Practices

BITTEROOT NATIONAL FOREST

Camping will be permitted at locations designated by the Contracting Officer's Representative. A camp management plan and work progress schedule must be submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to occupying any camp on National Forest land. This shall be given to the Contracting Officer prior to work start date. The plan shall address camp location, low impact methods, food storage, stock use and containment, and disposal of garbage and human and animal wastes. Garbage shall be hauled to the nearest authorized county dump or transfer station. Use of developed (full service facilities) Forest Service campgrounds and other high use areas will not be allowed unless authorized by the District Ranger (see section C-4). Camping under this contract may be limited to 14 days in some locations, and is subject to availability of a suitable site.

Camping is restricted to low impact camping methods:

(a) Select campsites in durable areas at least 200' from lakes, streams, trails. Do not construct lean-to's, bough beds, or drainage ditches. Self-supporting tents and foam pads are alternatives to using native material.

(b) The camp area shall be maintained to present a clean, neat and orderly appearance. It should be kept clean and free of litter at all times. Combustible and organic garbage will be completely burned. Metal, glass, plastic, aluminum and other non-combustible/organic material will be packed out.

(c) Nailing to live trees is prohibited. Use rope or twine and shims if you attach tent poles to trees temporarily.

(d) Equipment caches are prohibited. All equipment (including stoves, tables, beds, tools, dishes, etc.) and supplies (including camp gear, food and horse feed) will be packed out at the end of the project.

(e) Pit-type latrines are mandatory at all multi-night camps, and will be located over 200’ from water.

(f) Don't build rock fire rings. Use a fire pit or fire pan to contain warming/cooking fires. Dig a shallow pit. Remove and save the sod or topsoil by setting it aside away from disturbance. Burn dead and down material. Keep fires small; burn all wood to a fine ash. COR or his/her representative will designate any snag to be felled for camp wood if necessary. Felled trees will be low stumped at no more than 3" height ground level.

(g) Do not add soap to lakes or streams (bathing or washing dishes). Waste water will be disposed over 200’ from springs, streams, lakes.

Stock Use and Housing:

(a) Avoid tying stock directly to trees. Acceptable stock containment includes the use of grazing hobbles, pickets, high lines, rope hitch rails or electric fence systems in order to avoid scarring trees and compacting the soil. "Tree-saver" straps help avoid scarring when a rope hitch line is attached to a tree. Undeveloped, stock handling facilities will be located at least 200 feet from any water source. Manure will always be scattered at all camp and grazing sites to hasten decomposition. Salt will be in block form and be secured off the ground in a waterproof container. Remove salt when stock are moved.

(b) Allow stock to graze loose when possible, but under the direct care and control of handlers. Montana is a “fence out” state but that does not excuse handlers from containing and controlling their livestock while on National Forest lands, including system roads. Loose grazing is not authorized at developed recreation sites.

(c) Stock are not permitted within many developed recreation sites. However, stock handling facilities are provided at some developed trailheads for temporary use.

(d) Pack and saddle stock must be ridden or led and not permitted to run loose on trails (except for short time periods when animal becomes crippled or where safety dictates otherwise). Avoid cutting switchbacks to prevent erosion.

(e) In order to decrease chances for site degradation, the use of saddle and pack stock shall be kept to a minimum necessary to accomplish the project. A maximum 6-8 head per trip addresses the initial camp and tool supply. Once tools and camp are transported into the job site, use of stock should be limited to 3-4 head during the length of the project. At the end of the project and for complete camp movements during the project, stock shall not exceed 8 head. Stock not in use shall be removed from the National Forest until such time as they are required.

(f) Return all camp areas to their natural condition. Replace topsoil and sod removed for a fire pit. Carefully return logs, rocks, limbs, etc. displaced during camp set-up.

Weed Free Practices- Best management practices designed to prevent weed transport and establishment resulting from trail operations are outlined in FS Manual direction:

(a) Certified, weed-free horse feed is required on all National Forest lands. Utilize feed bags and hay netting to contain feed.

(b) Contractors are encouraged to use weed free horse feed 48 hours prior to arriving on National Forest lands.

(c) Stock hauling vehicles and trailers should be cleaned prior to initial entry on National Forest lands. Cleaning will remove both manure from inside and weed seed debris from outside equipment. Weed seed sources include accumulated soil, plant parts, seeds, vegetative matter and other debris that is contained on equipment undercarriage, grill, bumpers, wheel wells, and trailer tongue.

(d) Contractor equipment may receive a visual inspection at a place and time agreed to by CO and contractor, but must take place prior to reaching any trailheads.

(e) Stock transported in the above mentioned vehicles and trailers should be brushed and have saddle pads and feet cleaned prior to entry on National Forest lands.