Attachment 5 Exhibits.pdf

Exhibit 01

Exhibit 02

Exhibit 03 – Planting Inspection Sheet USDA Forest Service R1-FS-2470-9 (6/2001)

PLANTING INSPECTION SHEET – CONTRACT AND FORCE ACCOUNT

(FSH 2409.17)

FOREST

DISTRICT

INSPECTOR

CONTRACT NUMBER

COR

PLOT

SIZE

STAND

NUMBER

CONTRACTOR

SUB ITEM

NUMBER

ACRES

AVERAGE

SPACING

MAX TREES/

PLOT SHEET

NUMBER OF

D

AT

E

Pl ot

N o.

(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)

Remarks Examine & Tally Planted Trees

D es ire d

No . o f Pl an ta bl e

Sp ot s

No . U np la nt ab le

Sp ot s

Ac tu al N

Pl an ta bl e Sp ot s

M ax im um

N

Al lo wa bl e

Tr ee s

No . P la nt ed

Tr ee s

No . W as te d Tr ee s

No . T re es

S ta tis

Ab ov eG ro un d

No . T re es

D ug

No .T re es

S ta tis

Be lo w G ro un d

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)

*First line for above ground.

Second line for below ground. TOTALS FINAL %

Exhibit 03 – Planting Inspection Sheet (Continued)

Instructions (side 2 of Planting Inspection Sheet)

1. Locate and mark the plot center on the ground.

2. Locate and examine planted trees for above ground criteria. Record results in column 2 of inspection form.

Above Ground

√ Satisfactory Planting spot selection C Scalping or clearing or planting spot preparation violation

S Spacing violation W Wrong species

P Planting spot selection T Cull tree

X Shade violation or protection (microsite) violation H Auxiliary hole

D Planting depth

A Stem position – improper angle

F Firmness, tree improperly tamped, loose

3. Determine from table 1 the average number of desired plantable spots for the plot based on the specified average spacing. Record results in column 3.

4. Determine and record in column 4 the number of spots void of planted trees that are unplantable due to acceptable existing natural regeneration or on-the-ground conditions.

5. Subtract column 4 from the average number of planting spots and record the difference as the actual number of plantable spots on which trees should be planted on the plot in column 5.

6. Determine the maximum number of allowable trees from table 2 and record in column 6.

7. Record the number of trees planted on the plot from column 2 in column 7.

8. Determine wasted trees by subtracting the maximum number of allowable trees in column 6 from those planted (column 7) and if more than zero, record in column 8.

9. Record the number of planted trees meeting the above-ground contract specifications from column 2 in column 9. The maximum number of satisfactory trees to be credited shall not exceed the maximum number recorded in column 6.

10. Determine and dig at least the minimum number of trees from those determined satisfactory above ground in accordance with table 3 and record in column 10. The trees will be dug starting with those closest to the plot center and progressing outwards.

11. Tabulate below ground results in column 2 and record the number of trees meeting below-ground contact specifications in column 11.

Below Ground

√ Satisfactory F Firmness – air pockets, tree improperly tamped, loose

R Roots configuration violation L Altered root length violation

M Foreign material in planting hole O Planting hole orientation violation

No. of satisfactory planted trees above ground No. of satisfactory trees below ground _______ (column 9) ______ X ________ (column 11) ____ X 100 = Quality % Actual No. of plantable spots on which trees No. of trees dug should have been planted (column 10) (column 5)

Exhibit 04

Planting Inspection Method

Planting contracts require intensive inspection. The quality control plan shall be consistent with the following procedures. There are two phases of contract inspection: (1) Inspection while work is in progress observing tree care, wasting of trees, and planting technique while planting is in progress, and (2) plot inspection where the inspector checks quality of planting using systematically placed plots.

Inspecting for Planting Quality. The primary factor in determining the contractor's payment is the plot inspection.

Use the following process and standard inspection form (R-1 FS-2470-9). Variations to this may be done only with the approval of the Contracting Officer. The inspector shall sign the inspection form and initial any changes. All inspectors should fully understand the inspection forms and procedures for completing the inspection.

A. Equipment Suggested.

(1) Clipboard and pencils.

(2) Inspection sheets

(3) Full contract (with exhibits) or knowledge of unit requirements

(4) Fifty-foot logger's tape.

(5) Plot pole or shovel with swivel on handle to attach the tape.

(6) Flagging.

(7) Screwdriver, ice-pick, or garden trowels that aid in below ground inspection.

(8) Tile spade, hog nose spade, planting hoe for hoe planting.

(9) Slope correction table.

(10) Clinometer or Abney.

B. Plot Design.

(1) Plot Size. Use either plot size specified by contract; if not specified use 1/50th- or 1/100th-acre plots for planting up to 10- by 10-foot spacing. At wider spacings, use the 1/50th-acre plot to ensure there are adequate trees per plot for statistical reliability.

Plot radius will vary depending on slope. After determining slope percent and adjusting for slope using the slope correction table, determine the plot radii to provide the necessary plot size. Use this radii for the full plot. Do not compensate by changing radius or raising and lowering the tape when going around the plot. Such adjustments have already been compensated for.

(2) Plot Placement. Establish plot location in a systematic manner, distributed uniformly over entire acreage.

A grid system is recommended.

(3) Quantity of Plots. The minimum sampling intensity is specified in the contract.

C. Inspection within the Plot. Mark the plot so that it can be relocated.. Inspect each plot in accordance with contract. Utilize the following inspection procedure in the described order for accurate inspection results.

(1) Locate and mark plot center on the ground. A pin flag with plot number or similar locator is recommended for the center point.

Above Ground Inspection

(2) Inspect and record the aboveground condition of each tree planted. Working in a clockwise direction from true north, locate, examine, and record the condition of planted trees in spaces under column 2 of the inspection form.

Use codes listed below. A poorly planted tree may have more than one violation, however, only one code may be listed. Identify the most severe.

√ - Satisfactory tree above ground.

S - Spacing violation. A tree that has been planted closer than one-half of the spacing allowance to another acceptable tree is a violation unless otherwise stated in the contract. For example, if the spacing is 10 feet by 10 feet and there is a 50% variance to select the best planting spot, and a planted tree is closer than 5 feet to another planted tree, one tree is in violation for spacing. If one of the trees is improperly planted due to another reason, charge the spacing violation to the improperly planted tree and check the remaining good tree as properly planted.

P - Planting spot violation. Tree planted in debris, loose soil, duff, ashes, or similar material.

X - Shade protection violation. Shade and seedling protection is not consistent with the contract clause specified for the unit.

D - Planting depth violation. Trees are planted too deep or shallow.

A - Stem position violation (erect tree). The stem should be oriented between vertical and 90 degrees with the slope plane. Improper angle may result from improper hole opening with hoes. If the tree looks erect above ground but slanted below ground, then a belowground violation instead should be cited.

F - Firmness violation. Trees should be tamped as firmly as soil conditions allow. Trees should not pull easily from soil. The inspector may gently tug on the stem. If tree comes up to expose roots (below the root collar) , then the tree was not firmed up and is in violation. This test must be used with caution in very light or sandy soils.

C - Scalp or clearing violation. Scalp or cleared area is too small or too shallow.

W - Wrong (incorrect) species. Species planted in area of unit where it is not supposed to be T - Cull trees. Cull tree is planted. Use when the contract specifies that the contractor shall not plant trees that do not meet specific size ranges or tree qualiyt.

H – Auxilary hole violation. Additional hole or auxiliary hole is not filled in or collapsed. .

(3) Determine average number of planting spots from Table 1 and record results in column 3 of the inspection form.

TABLE 1

Average Number of Planting Spots based on Plot Size

Average Spacing 1/50th Acre 1/100th Acre 1/20th Acre

7x7 18 9 N/A

8x8 14 7 N/A

9x9 11 5 N/A

10x10 9 4 22

11x11 7 N/A 18

12x12 6 N/A 15

13x13 5 N/A 13

14x14 4 N/A 11

15x15 4 N/A 10

16x16 N/A N/A 9

17x17 N/A N/A 8

18x18 N/A N/A 7

19x19 N/A N/A 6

20x20 N/A N/A 5

(4) Determine number unplantable spots by identifying spots void of planted trees that are unplantable due to ground conditions or acceptable estabished natural regeneration. Recognizing average number of planting spots on the plot, scan plot for areas void of natural and planted trees. Look for voids the planters missed. Then check to see if it is a non-plantable spot. Record in column 4.

(a) When a tree has been planted, the contractor, by default, has determined it to be a plantable spot.

In terms of the inspection, the spot with a planted tree is a plantable spot no matter what the inspector finds after the fact.

(b) An unplantable spot as defined by the contract is an area within the specified spacing limits in which it is not possible to plant a tree according to specifications, and no tree has been planted. For hoe planting, a plot is considered unplantable if the inspector cannot find a suitable spot in three attempts within spacing requirements and if the hole cannot be opened at the spot with five swings or less. Auger planting requires three attempts to find the spot that will be scalped or cleared, and then three attempts to open the hole in the spot with the auger, first attempt being made in the middle of the scalp.

One unplantable spot is allowed for each single unplantable area equal in size to the average specified spacing. For example, if a single unsatisfactory area of 64 square feet exists on an 8- by 8-feet spacing, one unplantable spot will be recognized. If half of a 1/50th- plot is unplantable, then 435.6 square feet (half of 871.2) is unplantable. For 9- by 9-feet spacing, five spots would be credited as unplantable.

(5) Determine number of planting spots by subtracting column 4 from average number of planting spots (column 3). Record in column 5 of inspection form.

(6) Determine maximum number of allowable trees from Table 2, and record in column 6 of inspection form.

TABLE 2

Maximum Allowable Trees based on Number of Plantable Spot (determined in Table 1)

Plantable

Spots Maximum

Trees Plantable

Spots Maximum

Trees Plantable

Spots Maximum

Trees

1 2 9 11 16 19

2 3 10 12 17 20

3 4 11 13 18 22

4 5 12 14 19 23

5 6 13 16 20 24

6 7 14 17 21 25

7 8 15 18 22 26

8 10

(7) Record the number of trees planted on the plot (also listed in column 2) in column 7 of inspection form.

(8) Determine wasted trees by subtracting maximum number of allowable trees in column 6 from those planted (column 7). If more than 0, record in column 8.

(9) Record number of planted trees meeting aboveground specifications from column 2 only up to maximum listed in column 6 of the inspection form.

Below Ground Inspection

(10) Determine minimum number of trees to be inspected below ground utilizing Table 3 based on number of trees that are satisfactory above ground. Record in column 10 of the inspection form. To avoid bias, dig trees nearest plot center first and progress outward. Do not dig any trees that were unsatisfactory in the above ground inspection.

Correctly replant sampled trees immediately. Use moist mineral soil to pack roots.

TABLE 3

Minimum number of trees to be dug based on number of tree satisfactory above ground

Number of above ground satisfactorily planted trees on plot

Minimum number* of trees to dig

1 1

2-6 2

7-9 3

10-12 4

13-16 5

17 plus 6

*Note this is a minimum. The inspectore may dig all satisfactory trees on plot.

(11) Inspect and record the below-ground condition of each planted tree in spaces under column 2 of inspection form using appropriate codes listed below. Record the number of trees meeting belowground specification in column 11.

√ - Satisfactory Tree Below Ground.

R - Root Configuration Violation. Root systems must not be twisted, jammed in one plane, or curved in the shape of the letters U, J, or L. Individual lateral roots may be slightly bent like the letters J or U but the primary vertical root system cannot be distorted. Container plug must not be jammed from the top (accordion effect) or the side (flattened).

To inspect for this violation, dig a rectangular shaped hole on one side of the tree. Start the hole far enough away from the tree stem (at least 10 inches) so that roots are not disturbed in the process of inserting the spade. This is best done with a tool like a tile spade. Once the primary hole is dug, probe toward the root system with a pointed instrument such as a screwdriver, ice pick, or similar tool to explore the seedling roots for orientation.

M - Foreign Material Violation. Holes must not contain large rocks, sticks, litter, cones, or other foreign debris.

Inspect the same as that for root configuration. In hoe planting, if rocks, roots, and pieces of wood are present in soil prior to opening the hole, they are not considered foreign material to the hole.

F - Firmness Violation. Firmness, as determined from below ground, is done while probing the root system as described under root configuration. Soil should be nearly as firm as the undisturbed surrounding soil. There should be no air pockets where the soil is not firm. Firmness may be a problem in the bottom of auger holes if planters have not firmed soil progressively upward.

L - Altered Root Length Violation. If the dug tree has an obviously shortened root system, consider it as an improperly planted tree below ground. The contract shall state a minimum root length; trees with substandard roots should not be planted and considered a violation if they are planted.

Fresh root cuts can often be distinguished from roots cut at the nursery or during tree preparation. Living inner tissue of roots cut in advance of planting should be brown at the cut. The brown color may extend up the root under the bark for a short distance. Freshly cut roots will be white under the bark unless roots are dead when cut.

Root shortening violations can also be detected during inspection while work is in progress.

O - Planting Hole Orientation Violation. This violation is seldom observed in absence of aboveground stem angle or root configuration violations. Occasionally, trees with small root systems can be propped up following slit planting. Roots may not be distorted and angle looks okay from above ground, but hole is not properly opened.

Examples would be a V-shaped hole or a hole not vertical with slope plane.

(12) After all plots have been taken and recorded for the pay item, calculate the planting quality by the following formula:

Planting Quality Percent =

No. of satisfactory No. of satisfactory planted trees above ground trees below ground (column 9) X (column 11) X 100= Quality %

Actual No. of plantable No. of trees dug spots on which trees (column 10) should have been planted (column 5)

Exhibit 05

Installation of Flexible Netting

Figure 1

1. Slip the length of netting over the hand as shown in Figure 1

Figure 2

2. Gently enclose the top whorl(s) of lateral branches and the terminal leader of the tree be treated with the hand-off of the netted arm, as shown in Figure 2. Use free hand to slip the netting off of the arm and hand over the tree and hold in place while gently removing the other hand from the netting material.

Figure 3

3. Pull the netting upward until three inches of the material is above the terminal bud as shown in Figure 3. Using care not to vertically move the installed tubing, spread the top of the tubing 3 or 4 inches to allow the terminal leader free growth without entanglement. Seat the tube on the tree by manually closing the tube around the base to insure that the lateral branch needles will protrude through the tube and help anchor net to the tree. Needles of the terminal leader may also help anchor netting. It may be necessary to turn up long tubes from the bottom to keep final installation within the allowable variations.

4. The final treatment should appear similar to Figure 3.

Exhibit 06 Artificial Shade/ADC Installation Inspection Sheet

FLEXIBLE NETTING or RIGID NETTING/TUBING INSPECTION FORM Sheet____of______

FOREST DISTRICT COR INSPECTOR

CONTRACT NUMBER CONTRACTOR REP

DATE PLOT SIZE STAND NUMBER/NAME ACRES

UNSATISFACTORY TREE CODES:

NETTING TUBING

T = TOP LENGTH M = MISSED TREE

B = BOTTOM LENGTH A = IMPROPER ANCHORING

M = MISSED TREE

NETTING_________

TUBING _________

INSTALLATION ________TPA

MAINTENANCE ________TPA

QUALITY ___________%

PLOT

NO.

SATISFACTORY

TREATED

TREES

UNSATISFACTORY

TREATED

TREES

TREES

REQUIRING

TREATMENT

OTHER TREES

ON THE PLOT

TOTAL

TREES

ON PLOT

REMARKS (Codes, Dead Trees, etc.)

QUALITY = SATISFACTORY TREES = __________ = ___________%

TOTAL TREES REQUIRING TREATMENT

Below Ground