Attachment_J3_to_J7_Exhibit_2_to_6_Only_All_Docs_One_File.pdf

FY 2015 PSI CSE 2015-SOPA Stand Exam Contract

Exhibit 2 –SAMPLE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS – New Plots

REGION: _ PROC. FOREST: _ _ DISTRICT: _ LOCATION: ____ STAND NO.___________

Form

Sample Selection Method

XXX

Sample Expansion

Factor

XXXXX.X

Starting Azimuth

XXX

Subpop.

Filter

XXXXXXXX

Selection Criteria Number

XX

Variable

Minimum

Value

XXXX.X

Subpop.

Maximum

Value

XXXX.X

TREE BAF 10 ALL 1 DBH 5.0 999.9

ALL 2 DRC 5.0 999.9

TREE FRQ 100 LIVE 5 DBH 0.1 4.9

LIVE 6 HGT 0.5 4.4

LIVE 7 DRC 0.1 4.9

DNWDY TRN 12 DOWN 8 DIA .01 .24

DOWN 9 DIA .25 .99

DNWDY TRN 24 DOWN 10 DIA 1.00 2.99

DNWDY TRN 100 DOWN 11 DIA 3.00 99.9

VEGCOM FRQ 10 LIVE 12 CVR 1 100

SURCOV FRQ 10 13 SVC 1 100

1. Using a XX BAF, sample standing live and dead trees 5.0” DBH/DRC and larger

2. Using 3, 300 th acre plots, sample DBH live trees between 0.1” and 4.9 “ DBH, DBH live trees between 0.5’ and 4.4’ in height, and

DRC live trees between 0.1” and 4.9” DRC

3. On 2, 6 foot transects measure dead down woody material .01 to .24 inches in diameter or .24 to .99 inches in diameter.

4. On 2, 12 foot transects measure dead down woody material 1 to 2.99 inches in diameter.

5. On 2, 50 foot transects measure dead down woody material 3 to 99.9 inches in diameter.

6. On 1, 1/10 acre plots measure vegetation composition by lifeform, and all species listed in Appendix 10.

7. On 1, 1/10 acre plots measure the ground surface cover for all cover types that cover 1% or more of the plot.

Exhibit 3 – CSE DATA FORMS

{FOLLOWING 8 PAGES}

Setting Form

Project Name:_________________________________________________________(25 characters total)

Region*

XX

Proc.

Forest*

District*

Location*

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Stand # *

XXXX

Owner

State

County

Admin.

Forest

Admin.

Region

Date*

MM/DD/YYYY

Photo ID

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Exam

Level*

Exam

Purpose

Stratum

XXXXXX

Exist. Veg.

Ref.

Existing

Vegetation

Potential Veg.

Ref

Potential

Structure

Capable

Growing

Fuel

Model

Elevation

XXXXX

Aspect

Slope

Position

Acres

Radial Growth

Interval

Radial Growth

Interval 2

Height Growth

Interval

Fuel Photo Reference

Precision Protocol

XXXXXX

Examiner

XXXXXXXXXXXX

Remarks

(242 characters)

Damage Category

Damage Agent

Damage Severity

Species of Management Interest

User Code

Sample Design Form

REGION:__________ PROCLAIMED FOREST:__________ DISTRICT:__________

LOCATION:_______________ STAND NO.:_______________

Sample Selection

Method*

Sample Expansion

Factor*

XXXXX.X

Starting Azimuth

Subpop. Filter

Selection Criteria

Number*

Variable

Subpop. Min.

Value

XXXX.XX

Subpop. Max. Value

XXXX.XX

Sample Design Remarks: (242 characters)

Plot Data Form

REGION:________ PROC. FOREST:________ DISTRICT:________ LOCATION:____________________ STAND NUMBER:________

Plot # *

Lat.

DDDMMSS

Long.

DDDMMSS

Cap

Grow

Area

Asp

Pos.

Horz.

Shape

Vert.

Shape

Elev

Existing

Potential

Mod

Residue Desc.

Code

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Dist.

Seed

Wall

Hist

Hist

Date

YYYY

User

Plot Remarks (255 Characters)

Tree Data Form

BAF:_____ FIXED PLOT SIZE:_______ MIN. DBH:______ LOCATION:____________________ STAND NUMBER:________

Plot

Ta g

Tree

Status

X

Class

Site/

GST

Species

Count

DRC

Stems

DBH/

DRC

XXX.X

Height

Height to

Crown

Rad

Rad

HGT

XX.X

Age

Ratio

Width

Wildl.

Use

L/S

Decay

Cone

Serotiny

Damage

Category

Agent

Part

Severity

30 charact

User

Ttmnt.

Option

Alternate Tree Data Form

BAF: __________ Fixed Plot Size: _________ MIN. DBH: _______ Location: ___________ Stand Number: ____

P lo t #

T a g r ee

S ta tu s

T r ee

C la ss

S ite

/G S

S p e c ie s

T r ee

C o u n t

D R

C

S te m s

D B

H /D

R C

H eig h t

H eig h t to

C r o w n d ia l G ro th d ia l G ro w

H eig h t G ro

A g e

C r o w n

R tio o w n

C la ss

C r o w n

W id

W ild life U se

L /S

D e ca y o n e S e ro tin

D m a g e C a te g o

D m a g e A g e n t

T r ee

P a r t

D a m a g e S ev er ity ee

R em a r k s

U ser

C o d e

T r ea tm e n t

O p tio n

XXX XXX X X X XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX X XXX XXX XX XX XX X XXXX XXX XX XXX XX X X XX XXX XX XXXXX 30 Char. XXXX X

Vegetation Composition Form 3 – Cover by Species

REGION:________ PROC. FOREST:________ DISTRICT:________

LOCATION:_____________________ STAND #:_________

Plot #

Life Form*

Species

Canopy Cover (%)*

User Defined Data

20 character

Vegetation Composition Form 4 – Ground Surface Cover

REGION:________ PROC. FOREST:________ DISTRICT:________

LOCATION:_____________________ STAND #:_________

Ground Surface

Cover Type*

Cover

20 character

Down Woody Material Form

REGION:________ PROC. FOREST:__________ DISTRICT:________ LOCATION:_______________ STAND #:_________

1st

Duff

2nd

Duff

Depth

Twig1

0-.24

Twig2

.25 -.99

Twig3

1.0-2.99

Piece

Count

Decay

Diam.

Large

End

Small

End

Piece

Lngth

Vol. 1

XXXXXX.X

Weight

Vol. 2

XXXXXX X.

Vol. 3

Vol. 4

EXHIBIT 4 - COMMON STAND EXAM INSPECTION FORMS

side 1

PROJECT NAME --- CONTRACT NUMBER

FOREST / UNIT

DATE BLOCK RECEIVED

DATE BLOCK INSPECTED INSPECTORS

NUMBER OF SETTINGS: NUMBER OF SETTINGS INSPECTED: L.T. TREE RECORDS INSPECTED:

S.T. TREE RECORDS INSPECTED:

GSC RECORDS INSPECTED:

VEG. RECORDS INSPECTED:

DOWN WOODY RECORDS INSPECTED:

NUMBER OF PLOTS: NUMBER OF PLOTS INSPECTED:

OFFICE INSPECTION

ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE N/A

ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS RETURNED IN GOOD CONDITION

CORRECT NUMBER OF PLOTS COMPLETED IN EACH STAND

ALL REQUIRED FORMS AND FIELDS COMPLETED AND LEGIBLE

MIN. NO. OF SITE/GROWTH TREES COLLECTED FOR EACH SETTING

ALL SETTINGS MEET MINIMUM TREE PER PLOT AVERAGES

ELECTRONIC DATA COMPLETE AND ACCEPTABLE

FIELD INSPECTION

ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE N/A

ALL REFERENCE POINTS AND PLOT CENTERS RELOCATABLE

ALL PLOT LOCATIONS CORRECT AND UNBIASED

ALL STANDS HAVE A PLOT DISTRIBUTION THAT EQUALLY SAMPLES ALL

PORTIONS OF THE ENTIRE STAND

SUFFICIENT ERRORS ACCUMULATE TO INDICATE A DISCREPANCY TREND

ALL INFORMATION ON SAMPLE DESIGN FORMS COMPLETE AND CORRECT

ALL SETTINGS AND PLOTS HAVE CORRECT SETTING ID

TOTAL FORM SCORE CALCULATION

Field Verification Polygon Data Form Score

Setting Form Score

Sample Design Form Score

Plot Form Score

Total Tree Form Score

Ground Surface Cover Form Score

Vegetation Composition Form Score

Downed Woody Form Score

TOTAL SCORE (sum of all scores)

OFFICE AND FIELD INSPECTION

-- ANY UNACCEPTABLE ITEM FAILS INSPECTION BLOCK

INSPECTION BLOCK

TOTAL FORM SCORE CALCULATION

All form scores < 5.0 and Total Score < 10.0 = pass (full payment) PASS

Any Form >= 5.0 = rework forms that fail for entire inspection unit

Total Score >= 10.0 = rework entire inspection unit FAIL

Errors in any field that has a Point Value of "unacceptable" will fail the block

INSPECTION CREW SIGNATURES:

DATE

DATE

COMMENTS AND FOLLOW-UP ACTION on side 2

COMMON STAND EXAM INSPECTION FORM

side 2

POINTS INSPECTED

LOCATION/WATERSHED ALIAS) STAND PLOT NUMBERS

COMMENTS -- OFFICE EDIT:

COMMENTS -- FIELD INSPECTIONS:

FOLLOW-UP ACTION:

SETTING INSPECTION FORM

A B C

FIELD

NUM

NAME ACCURACY STANDARD POINT

VALUE

# OF

ERRORS

DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Region no errors unacceptable

2 Proclaimed Forest no errors unacceptable

3 District no errors unacceptable

4 Location/Watsershed Alias no errors unacceptable

5 Stand Number no errors unacceptable

6 Ownership no errors unacceptable

7 State no errors unacceptable

8 County no errors unacceptable

9 Administrative Forest no errors unacceptable

10 Date no errors 2

11 Photo ID no errors 1

12 Exam Level no errors unacceptable

13 Exam Purpose no errors unacceptable

14 Stratum no errors 2

15 Existing Veg no errors 5

16 Potential Veg Reference no errors unacceptable

17 Potential Veg +/- phase 5

18 Structure no errors 2

19 Cap. Growing Area % +/- 10 units 1

20 Fuel Model no errors 2

21 Elevation +/- 2 contour intervals 3

22 Aspect +/- 45 degrees 3

23 Slope +/- 10 units 2

24 Slope Position +/- 1 class 2

25 Acres no errors unacceptable

26 Radial Growth Interval no errors unacceptable

27 Radial Growth Interval #2 no errors unacceptable

28 Height Growth Interval no errors unacceptable

29 Fuel Photo Reference no errors unacceptable

30 Precision Protocol no errors unacceptable

31 Examiner no errors 1

32 Setting Remarks complete and accurate 5

33 Damage Category no errors 2

34 Damage Agent no errors 1

35 Damage Severity no errors 1

36 Species of Mgt. Interest no errors 1

37 Sketch Map & Traverse Notes complete and accurate 10

Total Deductions (sum of Col ‘C’) D Number of Stands Inspected E

Setting Form Score (D / E) F

SAMPLE DESIGN INSPECTION FORM

FIELD

NUM

NAME ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE # OF

ERRORS

DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Selection Method Type no errors unacceptable

2 Sample Expansion Factor no errors unacceptable

3 Starting Azimuth no errors 7

4 Points Installed no errors unacceptable

5 Subpop Filter no errors unacceptable

6 Sample/Select Remarks complete and accurate 5

7 Selection Criteria no errors unacceptable

8 Subpop Variable no errors unacceptable

9 Subpop Min Value no errors unacceptable

10 Subpop Max Value no errors unacceptable

Total Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

Number of Stands Inspected E

Sample Design Form Score (D / E)

F

PLOT INSPECTION FORM

FIELD

NUM

NAME ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE # OF

ERRORS

DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Plot Number no errors unacceptable

2 Plot Latitude no errors unacceptable

3 Plot Longitude no errors unacceptable

4 Cap. Growing Area % +/- 10 % 2

5 Plot Aspect +/- 45 degrees 6

6 Plot Slope % +/- 10 units 6

7 Slope Position +/- 1 class 6

8 Slope Horizontal Shape +/- 1 class 2

9 Slope Vertical Shape +/- 1 class 2

10 Elevation +/- 2 contour intervals 6

11 Existing Veg no errors 10

12 Potential Veg no errors 5

13 Plot History no errors 6

14 Plot History Date 1) 2

15 Fuel Model no errors 2

16 Residue Descriptive Code no errors 2

17 Distance to Seed Wall no errors 2

18 Remarks complete and accurate 10

Total Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

Number of Plots Inspected E

Plot Form Score (D / E) F

1) Year required if field #13 is other than code 10 or blank

TREE INSPECTION FORM

SAMPLE PLOT for LARGE TREES (L.T.) -- Variable Radius and/or Fixed Area Plot/Transect

A B C

FIELD

NUM NAME

ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE # OF ERRORS DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Plot Number no errors unacceptable

2 Tag ID Number no errors 10

3 Tree Status no errors 50

4 Tree Class no errors 2

5 Site Tree/GST - field correct no errors 50

5 Site Tree -- Selection no errors 20

6 Tree Species no errors 50

7 Tree Count (live/dead) 1) 75

7 Tree Count (stumps/down) 2) 20

8 Number of Stems no errors for DRC species 2

9 DBH/DRC 3) 17

10 Tree Height 4) 10

11 Height to Crown +/- 10 % 2

12 Radial Growth +/- 1/20 inch 5

13 Radial Growth #2 +/- 1/20 inch 5

14 Height Growth +/- 1 foot 5

15 Tree Age +/- 10 % 10

16 Crown Ratio +/- 10 units 5

17 Crown Class +/- 1 class 5

18 Crown Width +/- 20% 5

19 Wildlife Use no errors 2

20 Log/Snag Decay +/- 1 class 5

21 Cone Serotiny no errors for PICO, PIBA 5

22 Damage Category no errors 10

23 Damage Agent no errors 2

24 Damage Part no errors 2

25 Damage Severity no errors 5

26 Tree Remarks complete and accurate 10

L.T. Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

L.T. Tree Records Inspected E

L.T. Sample Score (D / E) F

1)Tree Count 2) Tree Count (stumps/down) Accuracy

Standard

Intensive/Extensive Exam no errors All Exam Levels

Quick Plot +/1 tree Stumps/Down

1 - 5 No Errors

3) DBH/DRC Accuracy Standards 6 - 10 +/- 1 tree

Intensive/Extensive Exam Levels >= 11 +/- 3 trees

a. subpop min value to 13.9 inches +/- 0.1 inch 4) Height

b. 14.0 inches to 23.9 inches +/- 0.2 inch All Exam Levels

c. 24.0 inches - 34.9 inches +/- 0.3 inch Site Trees +/- 10%

d. > 35.0 inches +/- 0.5 inch GST +/- 10%

e. Borderline variable plot trees +/- 0.1 inch All other +/- 10%

Quick Plot

a. All Trees +/- 1.0 inch (for the purpose of determining trees in or out)

TREE INSPECTION FORM

SAMPLE PLOT for SMALL TREES (S.T.) -- Fixed Area Plot/Transect

FIELD

NUM NAME

ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE # OF ERRORS DEDUCTION (A X

B)

1 Plot Number no errors unacceptable

2 Tag ID Number no errors 10

3 Tree Status no errors 20

4 Tree Class no errors 2

5 Site Tree/GST - field correct no errors 10

6 Tree Species no errors 10

7 Tree Count 1) 20

8 Number of Stems no errors for DRC species 2

9 DBH/DRC 2) 10

10 Tree Height +/- 10 % 10

11 Height to Crown +/- 10 % 2

12 Radial Growth +/- 1/20 inch 5

13 Radial Growth #2 +/- 1/20 inch 5

14 Height Growth Height > 6 ft +/- 1.0 foot 5

Height <= 6 ft+/- 0.1 foot

15 Tree Age +/- 10 % 10

16 Crown Ratio +/- 10 units 5

17 Crown Class no errors 5

18 Crown Width +/- 20% 5

19 Wildlife Use no errors 2

20 Log/Snag Decay no errors 5

21 Cone Serotiny no errors for PICO, PIBA 5

22 Damage Category no errors 10

23 Damage Agent no errors 2

24 Damage Part no errors 2

24 Damage Severity +/- 10 % or +/- 1 class 5

25 Tree Remarks complete and accurate 10

S.T. Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

S.T. Tree Records Inspected E

S.T. Sample Score (D / E)

F

Total Tree Form Score (Sum of L.T. score and S.T.

score)

(ST) + (LT)

1) Tree Count Accuracy Stds:

All Exam Levels

2) DBH/DRC Accuracy Standards:

Height Diameter Actual Trees Accuracy Intensive/Extensive Exam Level

Range/Grouping Range/Grouping On Plot Standard a. < 0.5 inch no errors

*All All 0 0 trees b. 0.5 inch to subpop max +/- 0.1 inch

*If non-stocked and tree is recorded, this is an error.

< 0.5 feet 1 - 5 +/- 2 trees c. Estimated DRC +/- 1.0 inch

< 0.5 feet >= 6 +/- 50%

>= 0.5 feet - <4.5 feet 1 - 5 +/- 1 tree

>= 0.5 feet - <4.5 feet >= 6 +/- 20% All 0.1" - subpop max dbh/drc 1 - 5 +/- 1 tree All 0.1" - subpop max dbh/drc >= 6 +/- 10%

VEGETATION COMPOSITION INSPECTION FORM 3 - Cover by Species

FIELD

NUM

NAME ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE # OF

ERRORS

DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Plot Number no errors unacceptable

2 Life Form no errors 5

3 Canopy Cover +/- 10 units 5

4 User Defined Data no errors 2

5 Remarks complete and accurate 1 or 5*

Species present but not recorded

Total Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

Number of Veg Records Inspected

E

Veg. Comp. Form Score (D / E)

F

Vegetation Composition FORM 4- Ground Surface Cover

FIELD

NUM

NAME ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE # OF ERRORS DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Plot Number no errors unacceptable

2 Surface Cover Type no errors 3

3 Surface Cover % +/- 10 units 3

4 Remarks complete and accurate 1 or 5*

Total Deductions (sum of column 'C') D

Number of Plots Inspected E

Ground Surface Cover Form Score (D C E) F

*if Remarks is a required field, point value = 5, else point value = 1

DOWNED WOODY INSPECTION FORM

FIELD

NUM

NAME ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE # OF

ERRORS

DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Plot Number no errors unacceptable

2 First Duff +/- 1/2 inch 3

3 Second Duff +/- 1/2 inch 3

4 Fuel Depth +/- 1 foot 3

5 Twig 0 - 0.24 +/- 40% 3

6 Twig 0.25 - 0.99 +/- 30% 3

7 Twig 1.0 - 2.99 +/- 20% 3

8+ Volume +/- 10 % 3

9+ Weight +/- 10 % 3

16 Piece Count 7) 15

17 Decay Class +/- 1 class 5

18 Diameter +/- 1 inch on measurements

19 Piece Length +/- 10% on measurements 3

Total Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

Number of Downed Woody Records Inspected

E

Downed Woody Form Score (D / E)

F

7) Down Piece Count Accuracy Standard

1 - 5 No error

6 - 10 +/- 1 pieces

>= 11 +/- 3 pieces

Exhibit 5 -- List of Acceptable Site Tree Species

Scientific Name Common Name Symbol

Abies concolor white fir ABCO

Abies lasiocarpa subalpine fir ABLA

Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica corkbark fir ABLAA

Picea engelmannii Englemann spruce PIEN

Picea pungens blue spruce PIPU

Pinus aristata bristlecone pine PIAR

Pinus contorta lodgepole pine PICO

Pinus edulis Common Pinyon Pine PIED

Pinus flexilis limber pine PIFL2

Pinus ponderosa ponderosa pine PIPO

Populus angustifolia narrowleaf cottonwood POAN3

Populus deltoides ssp. monilifera plains cottonwood PODEM

Populus tremuloides quaking aspen POTR5

Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas-fir PSME

Exhibit 6 -- List of Species of Concern that need to be recorded

Scientific Name Common Name Symbol

NOXIOUS/INVASIVE SPECIES

Bromus tectorum Cheatgrass BRTE

Carduus nutans Musk thistle CANU4

Centuarea diffusa Diffuse knapweed CEDI3

Centuarea maculosa Spotted knapweed CESTM

Cirsium arvense Canada thistle CIAR4

Euphorbia escula Leafy spurge EUES

Euphorbia myrsinites Myrtle spurge EUMY2

Euphorbia cyparissias Cypress spurge EUCY2

Linaria dalmatica Dalmation toadflax LIDA

Linaria vulgaris Butter-and-eggs LIVU2

Potentilla recta Sulfur cinquefoil PORE5

Verbascum thapsis Common mullein VETH