B08_140L6323Q0042_-_Attachment_01_-_SOW.pdf

140L6323Q0042 – Attachment 01 - SOW

Statement of Work Campbell Tract Hazard Tree Removal

1.0 Background

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Anchorage Field Office administrative facilities are located within Anchorage, Alaska on a 730-acre parcel of BLM land known as Campbell Tract. Within the Campbell Tract there are several administrative buildings including: BLM Anchorage District Office, Anchorage Field Office, Campbell Creek Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Field Office, aviation facilities (both helicopter pads and airstrip), as well as multiple heavily utilized multiple use recreational facilities and trailheads. Campbell Tract has over 500,000 public recreational visitors a year.

In recent years, Campbell Tract (CT) has been the target of spruce bark beetle infestations. These infestations along with other forest health and weather events have resulted in infestations, damage and mortality to a large portion of trees in some areas. These trees have created a hazard to CT users and employees. The goal of this solicitation is to reduce the potential of hazard trees falling into the trails, roads, parking areas, or facility while minimizing impacts such as increasing fuel hazards, degraded habitat, disturbance to soils and vegetation and trail damage. This project impacts were analyzed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process in the Campbell Tract Recreational Area Management Plan (RAMP) Environmental Assessment (EA) and the actions detailed in this statement of work are authorized (under the Decision Record) on September 30, 2022.

2.0 Objective

The purpose of this contract is to fall and remove hazard trees within a 100-foot buffer from either side of the centerline of trails and 100 feet from the edges of roads, parking areas, and building facilities. The hazard trees that meet the requirements (Section 3.0) below and are within the specified treatment areas (see attached map) will be felled with mechanized equipment or hand felled with chainsaws. The trees that are suitable for firewood (see requirements section) will be decked in designated areas (see attached map) and disposed of by the BLM outside this contract. Slash generated from the project not suitable for firewood will be chipped and hauled offsite for disposal to minimize future impacts from bark beetles.

As CT is a high use recreational area, with scheduled races and permitted events, the contract will take place in a multiyear, multiple phase approach (approximately 2 phases per winter over 2 winters). See the attached map for an example of the multiyear, multiple phase approach. This implementation will be utilized to safely allow recreation to continue in portions of CT while treatments are occurring in others.

Each phase will include completing: Falling of hazard trees, skidding/transporting and stacking of firewood suitable material in designated decking areas, chipping of slash not suitable for firewood, and hauling offsite for disposal of chipped material. Clean up and removal of material generated by the project will be required on the trail tread (tread width) of trails and on road surfaces. All work must be completed and approved in each phase before starting the next phase. The period of performance is 3 years to allow additional time if winter conditions (described below) are not sufficient to complete the tasks in the first two years.

A currently unfunded “Option” has been added in case additional work of the same tasks described in this SOW are required. This additional work would involve treatment of additional hazard trees to be identified later by BLM for removal on up to 75 acres in the same project area with same associated tasks described in this SOW.

1.0 Requirements

Area of Treatment

The felling and removal of hazard trees will occur within a 100-foot buffer from either side of the centerline of trails, and 100 feet from the edges of roads, parking areas, and building facilities (see project map). Slopes within the project area are generally less than 5% with approximately 3% - 5% of the project area having slopes between 5% and 30%. The ground surface is mainly flat with small areas of uneven, broken ground and small rises and berms (4-6 feet high).

Hazard Tree Definition

A hazard tree is defined as any coniferous tree (hardwoods are excluded from this contract) within the 100-foot buffer that is infested, damaged, dead, or dying that is within direct falling distance, and leaning towards, trails, roads, parking areas or administrative assets. Additional hazard trees without a lean may be designated for removal in high use areas with a red vertical blaze of paint (12 to 18 inches long) at eye level on the side of the tree facing away from the trail. The hazard trees within the specified treatment areas would be felled with mechanized equipment or chainsaws. Hazard Tree Diameters range from 6 inches Diameter Breast Height to approximately 20 inches at DBH.

Definition of Slash

Any woody material generated by the hazard tree falling and removal operations. This includes limbs and tops (less than 4-inches in diameter) of felled trees, small diameter trees less than 6 inches diameter at DBH, rotten wood, damaged brush, stumps/root balls, and breakage from other trees and vegetation caused by falling or skidding operations.

Chipping of Slash

Chipping of slash (material other than firewood) can occur within the project area but chips generated must be disposed of off-site by the contractor. Chipper equipment would need to be high-capacity, commercial grade models similar in capability to a MORBARK Eager Beever 1415 or Vermeer BC1000XL model brush chippers.

Definition of Firewood

The main stem (or stems) from the base to a 4-inch top of trees designated for cutting (Hazard Trees). This excludes limbs and tops less than 4-inces in diameter and small trees less than 6 inches in diameter as well as root balls and unsound rotten material that crumbles when handled.

Decking of Firewood

The staking of firewood material such that logs are aligned and stable (will not roll off). Decks will be spaced with 12 feet between individual decks, can be as long as needed (within designated decking areas), and may not exceed 10 feet in height. Log lengths can be variable to facilitate skidding and transport but may not exceed 30 feet. Firewood material is the property of the BLM and will be provided to the public through a permit process outside of this contract. Firewood material may not be removed from the Project Area.

Qualifications for Fallers: Falling hazard trees (dead, dying, damaged trees) requires sufficient experience and skill to maintain safe operations. An arborist certified by ISA or a similar organization, or a faller with a minimum of 5 years of experience falling larger diameter (16-30 inch DBH or greater) live and dead trees in a primary timber faller role on logging operations (i.e. commercial timber sales).

Equipment:

Equipment width may not exceed the vegetation clearance width for any segment of trail or road that it will travel on. Wider equipment may be allowed if it will not cause additional impacts to residual trees or exceed maximum rut depth requirements with approval from the COR. Heavy equipment may operate off trails and roads if all “timing of the contract” conditions are met (i.e. winter conditions).

Equipment must take reasonable steps to avoid damage to the trail or roadway, or to the adjacent trees and vegetation. Approval from the COR must be acquired prior to operations in a given area if major mechanical damage is likely to occur and deemed unavailable to complete yarding operations. It is acknowledged that some damage is unavoidable during yarding and especially during falling operations but reasonable steps will be taken to minimize this damage (directional falling, shortening of log/whole tree lengths during skidding). The COR will be notified when mechanical damage is likely to occur to a level over that which is typical for the project area. Damages to trail or roadways beyond the scope of the project and/or not approved from the COR will be the responsibility of the contractor to remedy.

Specific Tasks:

- Remove all Hazard trees per Hazard Tree definition above.

- Whole trees, sections of trees, and/or limbs may be hauled, forwarded, and, in some cases, skidded from the treatment area to a central location where they can be removed off site, chipped or processed in other ways and disposed of. Material may also be chipped on-site into a chip truck or trailer.

- Remove all slash per the Slash definition above from the project area other than the following: Small slash material may be scattered throughout the project area outside the trail tread avoiding continuous distribution if it is less than 2 feet in length and 1 inch diameter. The depth of scattered slash may not exceed 5 inches in depth.

The COR will be notified of areas of excessive slash and may require that some additional slash removal if scattering small material is ineffective.

- Haul all material that meets the Firewood definition above to designated firewood decking areas (see project map).

- Trees less than 6-inch DBH are not suitable for firewood, the 4-inch diameter is for the top of larger trees.

- Remove all material from affected areas of the trail footprint regardless of size

- Remove any trees or portion of trees that are hung up, damaged, or pose a risk to the work area created due to implementation of this project.

- Existing downed and other materials on the ground or posing no safety threat to trail users do not need to be removed.

- All stumps will be cut less than 4 inches from the ground.

- Skidding/transporting and decking of firewood suitable material in designated decking areas (see project map.

- Chipping of slash and hauling offsite for disposal of chipped material.

The criteria to remove a hazard tree are:

• Any coniferous tree within the 100-foot buffer that is infested, damaged, dead, or dying that is within direct falling distance, and leaning towards, trails, roads, parking areas or administrative assets (Tree that meets Hazard Tree Definition). Additional hazard trees without a lean may be designated for removal in high use areas with a red vertical blaze of paint (12 to 18 inches long) at eye level on the side of the tree facing away from the trail.

• Trees or portions of trees that have already fallen naturally (due to wind events or to being infested, damaged, or dying) and are hung up and pose a risk to trails, roads, parking areas or a facility’s area of use would also be removed for safety and disposed of.

• Any trees or portion of trees that are hung up during the cutting process and pose a risk to the work area, trails, roads, parking areas or facility’s area of use will also be removed for safety and disposed of.

The criteria for retention:

• BLM may mark individual trees for retention (for wildlife habitat purposes) within the treatment area prior to start of operations. Wildlife retention trees will be marked with an approximately 6 -12-inch vertical orange paint blaze within the bottom 2 feet from the base of the tree with another at 4.5 feet above the base will be painted on the tree bole facing away from the trail (so that not visible from the trail).

Hazard Trees distribution within the project area is highly variable with pockets of higher density mortality, areas with several hazard trees and other areas with few or no hazard trees. This variability makes a statistically valid estimate of trees per acre extremely difficult. Attending the Prebid Tour and assessing the project area in person is highly recommended. The areas to be cut will be done using designation by description using the hazard tree definition and other requirements found within this statement of work.

If the contractor chooses to mark trees, the only trees that will be marked will be the ones slated for removal and will be marked on the back side of the tree facing away from tails, roads, and parking areas. (Or in a similar manner which will not be highly visible to the recreating public but visible to the contractor in the snow.) The COR will approve of the marking method prior to marking.

4.0 Timing of the contract- Start date upon approval of the COR in coordination with the authorized officer.

Operations may occur between September 1st – April 30th. The contract will take place in a multiyear, multiple phase approach (approximately 2 phases per winter over 2 winters). See the attached map for an example of the multiyear, multiple phase approach. As CT is a high use recreational area with scheduled races and permitted events, this implementation will be utilized to safely allow recreation to continue in portions of CT while treatments are occurring in others. There may be occasion for the COR to require portions of trails being treated to be opened and clear of operations equipment and debris to allow for flexibility during races and permitted events, which typically occur on weekends.

Skidding of trees and operation of heavy equipment may only be completed over hard frozen ground or adequate snow/ice cover to avoid soil and trail tread disturbance to avoid attracting bark beetles and to avoid impacting planned recreational events. Falling of hazard tree, chipping of slash, and decking/processing of firewood at designated locations is exempt from frozen ground requirements. If obvious soil rutting occurs the COR will be notified immediately and my pause soil and/or trail tread disturbance causing operations until conditions improve (increased depth of frozen ground or snow).

Trail closures- Trails will be blocked off from the public using signage and barriers (provided by the contractor) meeting COR approval for the duration of use during that phase. Outside of contractor use hours, the trails are to be cleared of all hazards and equipment so as not to impede use of employees or emergency responders as needed. Once all work has been completed and approved by COR, the signage and barriers will be removed immediately.

Road closures- Roads will be blocked using temporary barriers, signs and flaggers where appropriate during hours of contractor use. Authorized vehicles (employees and others) will be allowed to utilize the road by flaggers when it is safe to do so. Complete road shut down is not expected for longer than an hour unless hazardous conditions warrant it and it is approved by the COR. Outside of contractor use hours, the roads are to be cleared of all hazards and equipment so as not to impede use of employees or emergency responders.

Temporary barriers and signage may remain with COR approval.

Table 1. Treatment Schedule, Acres, and Trails

Year Phase Acres Trails Included

One (FY 2024) A 104 Salmon Run, Old Rondy, Birch Knob, Viewpoint, P-38 Lightning, Moose Meadow

One (FY 2024) B 44 Smokejumper, Lynx, Lore Road, Coyote, Birch Meadow

Two (FY 2025) C 85 Coyote and all Sled Dog Trails NW of Airstrip

Two (FY 2025) D 44 Moose Track and CCSC Access Trail

Other Stipulations

Ring of Fire Required Operating Procedures:

• Disposal of Trees and Slash: The method for disposal of felled trees, slash, and other woody surface fuels would take into consideration: concentration of material, the proximity to road or trail access, and accessibility by different equipment types. Whole trees, sections of trees, and/or limbs may be hauled, forwarded, and, in some cases, skidded from the treatment area to a central location where they can be removed off site, or processed in other ways and disposed of. Material may also be chipped on-site into a chip truck or trailer and hauled offsite. The equipment used for these activities may include, but is not limited to, mini excavators, skid steers, ATVs, UTVs, snow machines, chippers, pickup trucks, chip trucks, and trailers.

Historical, Cultural, and Paleontological Resources:

Management practices will consider protection and conservation of known cultural resources, including historical and prehistoric sites. Avoid damage to significant paleontological resources where possible and mitigate unavoidable damage.

If avoidance is not possible, perform scientific examination of the to-be-impacted significant resources followed by appropriate mitigation, which may include the professional collection and analysis of significant specimens by qualified paleontologists. Reasonable costs for mitigation will be borne by the land use applicant.

Invasive Species Clean and decontaminate clothing and equipment, appropriate to site conditions. Remove mud, dirt, snow, and plant parts from all vehicles and other equipment before arriving onsite. After working in weed-infested areas, all machinery, equipment, and vehicles should be cleaned prior to moving to weed-free areas.

Hydrology All operations shall be conducted with due regard for good resource management and in such a manner as not to block any stream, or drainage system, or cause the pollution or siltation of any stream or lake.

All permitted operations will be conducted in such a manner as to not block any stream or drainage system, and to comply with state and federal water quality standards.

Human use will be managed to meet and maintain water quality standards and avoid management problems and water quality impacts. Specific management practices will include the use of portable toilet systems.

Fisheries Stream Habitat: Operations within 150 feet of a stream will require notification and preapproval of the COR.

Hazardous Materials and Waste Handling Requirement

• All fuel or lubricant spills will be cleaned up immediately, taking precedence over all other matters, except the health and safety of personnel. Spills will be cleaned up utilizing absorbent pads or other Alaska State DEC approved methods. Any such spill sites will be documented so that they can be located during the compliance check.

• Recovered spill fluids will be removed and incinerated in approved receptacles.

• As soon as possible, but not later than 24 hours, notice of any such discharge as defined in Alaska Statute Title 18, Chapter 75, Article 2, will be given to the AO and any other Federal and State Officials as are required by law.

• All State and Federal safety standards and regulations for fuel transportation and handling will be followed. Only fuel products and amounts specifically authorized shall be stored on site and shall be located at least 100 feet away from any source of water. All fuel containers, including barrels and propane tanks, shall be marked with the grantees name, product type, and year filled.

• No hazardous materials shall be transported or disposed within the area of authorized use.

• Fuel storage containers, including slow test holding tanks and hazardous substances, with a total combined capacity larger than 55 gallons shall not be placed within 100 feet of the ordinary high-water mark of any water body. Containers which exceed a total combined capacity of 110 gallons must be stored within an impermeable diked area or portable impermeable containment structure capable of containing 110 percent capacity of the largest independent container. All containers must clearly be marked with the content’s and the authorization holder’s name. Drip pans and materials, such as absorbent pads, must be on hand to contain and clean up spills from any transfer or handling of fuel.

• The site must be kept clean. All waste generated during the operation and termination activities shall be removed and disposed of as required by state and federal laws. As defined in this paragraph “waste” means all discarded matter, including but not limited to human waste, trash, garbage, litter, oil drums, batteries, petroleum, ashes, and discarded equipment.

The airstrip must stay clear of all equipment and hazards. If it must be used the COR will notify Warren Child.

3.0 Deliverables

Table 2.

Item No Deliverable Objective Due

1. Safety Plan (hard copy or electronic).

Demonstrate an effective plan for safe operations.

10 days prior to commencement of work

2. Operations Plan (hard copy or electronic) List equipment, personnel, and general methods to be used.

Demonstrate an effective plan to accomplish the SOW tasks.

10 days prior to commencement of work or on request thereafter.

3. Clean Equipment Vehicles shall be inspected prior to leaving pavement on site.

3 days prior to commencement of work.

4. Work Schedule (hard copy or electronic)

To notify government of when contractor will be on site performing work.

5 days prior to commencement of work or on request thereafter.

5. Request for Inspection (hard copy or electronic)

To notify government of completion of work (stages and final).

5 working days prior to demobilizing.

Note: all deliverables provided to the COR as designated in award package.

Inspection:

The Government will inspect hazard tree removal (falling, skidding, transporting), chipping, and decking operations to determine compliance with stipulations and tasks detailed in this SOW. Primary focus will be on removal of trees that meet the hazard tree definition provided, disposal of resulting slash as described, cleaning of slash out of trails and roadways, and proper decking of firewood. Inspections will be involve observation of operations, and post operation visual inspections. The Contractor will receive inspections results upon request.

4.0 Contacts

Contact information for the COR and Project Inspectors (PI’s) will be identified in writing or electronically following award of the contract.

5.0 Appendix

Hazard Tree Removal Project implication actions will only use equipment suitable for the trails and roads width identified below. Contractors will be required to only use equipment that reasonably fits within the vegetation clearing or trail width of each segment of trail or road. The purpose of this restriction is to minimize vegetation damage and/or the widening of trails or roads. Recreation staff will be available during project implementation for specific questions.

Trail Inventory & Monitoring Trail data has been compiled by BLM staff, volunteers, and contractors over the past 30 years through observation and technical trail accessibility surveys. Below is a list of CT trails that are managed by the BLM recreation program as well as the CCSC Campus Trail System. All the trails in the TRZ are designated as multi-use trails, therefor all forms of non-motorized recreation are authorized excluding uses described in Section 3.1.

The one exception is the Designated Winter Sled Dog Trails. During the winter months when the desired trail conditions are met, these trails are strongly recommended for dog sleds only. Conversely, in the winter months sled dog use is inconsistent with the multi-use trail system.

Trails are assessed and maintained seasonally. Occasionally unscheduled trail assessments are required after severe weather events such as high winds, severe cold, unseasonably warm weather, and heavy snow fall.

Maintenance actions are necessitated if the assessed trail condition falls outside of the trail description as described in Table 1. Maintenance actions are varied depending on the assessed condition of the trail, funding, and the staff available to perform maintenance. Maintenance activities typically include brushing, limbing, hazard tree removal, gravelling, signpost and bollard maintenance, snow grooming, and improving drainage.

Examples of maintenance equipment for trail widths are described in Table 2.

In this list is a physical description of each trail including the length, width, height, grade, and cross slope.

Additionally, each trail description includes the authorized season of use and the equipment typically used to maintain the trail. Trail maintenance actions will be guided by the Project Design Features and Best Management Practices.

Table 1: Trail Descriptions Summary Trail Name Length

(miles) Average Width (feet)

Vegetation Clearing Height (feet)

Average Grade

Average Cross Slope (%)

Snow and/or Non- Snow

Maintenance Equipment (Table 5)

Airstrip Trail 1.01 6’ 12’ 0-5:5 0-5:11 Snow & Non- Snow

Medium

Airstrip Spur Trail

0.2 12’ 12’ 0-3:3 0-3:3 Snow & Non- Snow

Wide

Birch Knob Trail

0.4 6’ 12’ 5-8:23 0-5:5 Snow & Non- Snow

Medium

Birch Meadow Trail

0.29 2.5’ 12’ 0-5:24 0-5:12 Snow & Non- Snow

Narrow

Coyote Trail 0.77 8’ 12’ 0-5:8 0-5:5 Snow & Non- Snow

Medium

Designated Winter Sled Dog Trails

6 8’ 12’ 0-5:8 0-5:5 Snow Medium

Lore Road Trail

0.29 8’ 12’ 0-5:8 0-5:5 Snow & Non- Snow

Medium

Lynx Trail 0.64 4’ 12’ 0-5:5 0-5:5 Snow & Non- Snow

Narrow

Moose Meadow Trail

0.13 6’ 12’ 0-5:22 0-5:5 Snow & Non- Snow

Medium

Moose Track Trail

1.03 4’ 12’ 0-5:5 0-5:5 Snow & Non- Snow

Narrow

Old Rondy Trail

0.55 8’ 12’ 0-5:5 0-5:5 Snow & Non- Snow

Medium

P-38 Lightning Trail

1.2 8’ 12’ 0-5:5 0-5:5 Snow & Non- Snow

Wide

Salmon Run Trail

0.39 4’ 12’ 5-8:28 0-5:5 Snow & Non- Snow

Narrow

Viewpoint Trail

1.74 8’ 12’ 0-5:20 0:5 Snow & Non- Snow

Medium

CCSC

Campus Trails

0.8 4’ 8’ NA NA Snow & Non- Snow

Narrow Trail Equipment

Table 2: Maintenance Equipment Wide Trails

(8’ – 12’) Medium Trails

(4’ – 8’) Narrow Trails

(2’ – 4’) Single Track Trails

(1’ - 2’)

• PistenBully

• Snow Machine with Large Flat Groomer

• Snow Machine with Small Flap Groomer

• 10-Yard Dump Truck

• 5-Yard Dump Truck

• Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine

• Contractor Truck for Slash Woodchipper

• Contractor Truck for Port-a- Potty

• Pick-up Truck

• Water Tank Trailer

• Vibrating Roller Compactor

• UTV

• ATV

• Belly Dump Trailer

• Tilt Bed Trailer

• Brush Cutter

• Woodchipper

• Wheelbarrow

• Bicycle

• Foot Travel

• Hand Tools

• PistenBully

• Snow Machine with Small Flap Groomer

• 5-Yard Dump Truck

• Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine

• Contractor Truck for Slash Woodchipper

• Contractor Truck for Port-a- Potty

• Pick-up Truck

• Water Tank Trailer

• Vibrating Roller Compactor

• UTV

• ATV

• Belly Dump Trailer

• Tilt Bed Trailer

• Brush Cutter

• Hand Tools

• Snow Machine with Small Flap Groomer

• Vibrating Roller Compactor

• ATV

• Belly Dump Trailer

• Tilt Bed Trailer

• Brush Cutter

• Foot Travel

• Hand Tools

• SnowDog Groomer

• Hand Tools

Trail Descriptions:

Airstrip Trail The Airstrip Trail is a developed multi-use trail that parallels the airstrip from the Coyote Trail to the junction with the Old Rondy Trail. The trail is 1.01 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 6 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 5 feet. In the winter, the trail is groomed and maintained on average up to 12 feet wide. The trail grade average is between 0% - 5% with a maximum grade at 5%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 11%.

Vegetation clearing is done as needed to maintain the 12-foot wide and 12-foot height for the PistenBully groomer. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the wide trail column as indicated in Table 5.

Airstrip Spur Trail

The Airstrip Spur Trail is a developed multi-use trail that connects the CCSC parking lot to the CT trail network from the CCSC Road to the junction with the Airstrip trail. The trail is 0.2 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 12 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 8 feet. In the winter, the trail is groomed and maintained on average up to 12 feet wide. The trail grade average is between 0% - 3% with a maximum grade at 3%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 3% with a maximum cross slope at 3%. Vegetation clearing is done as needed to maintain the 12-foot wide and 12-foot height for the PistenBully groomer. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the wide trail column as indicated in Table 5.

Birch Knob Trail

The Birch Knob Trail is a developed multi-use trail that is primarily used as an alternative to the parallel Viewpoint trail as it provides an option for a challenging hill to climb and descend. The trail connects to the Viewpoint trail at the junction with the Campbell Airstrip bridge and continues to the junction with the Viewpoint Trail near the junction with Rover’s Run. The trail is 0.4 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 6 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 5 feet. In the winter, the trail is groomed and maintained on average up to 12 feet wide. The trail grade average is between 5% - 8% with a maximum grade at 23%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 5%. Vegetation clearing is done as needed to maintain the 12-foot wide and 12-foot height for the PistenBully groomer. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the medium trail column as indicated in Table 5.

Birch Meadow Trail

Birch Meadow Trail is a developed multi-use trail that connects the Lore Road trail to the Coyote trail at the Little Campbell Creek bridge. The trail is 0.29 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 2 ½ feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 2 feet. The trail grade average is between 0% - 5% with a maximum grade at 24%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 12%. Maintenance is primarily accomplished on foot or via mountain bike. Gravel can be laid down either by hand or ATV and belly dump trailer. A small vibrating compactor can be used to tamp down the gravel on this trail. The trail can be groomed by a small snow groomer such as a SnowDog groomer but is not typically groomed in the winter. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the narrow trail column as indicated in Table 5.

Coyote Trail

The Coyote Trail is a developed multi-use trail that connects the FNBP trail network to CT near Abbot Loop Community Park at the BLM boundary of CT to the junction with the Moose Track trail. The trail is 0.77 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 8 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 6 feet. In the winter, the trail is groomed and maintained on average up to 12 feet wide.

The trail grade average is between 0% - 5% with a maximum grade at 8%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 5%. Vegetation clearing is done as needed to maintain the 12-foot wide and 12-foot height for the PistenBully groomer. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the medium trail column as indicated in Table 5.

Designated Winter Sled Dog Trails (P-38 Lightning, Homecoming, Outgoing, and Inner Loop)

The Designated Winter Sled Dog Trails are strongly recommended as Dog Sled-Only except when the trail conditions are no longer met for dog sledding, they then become multi-use trails. (Appendix D: Maps #1 & #11). Sled dog trails at CT and FNBP have been historically built, used, and maintained by ASDRA for the specific purpose of sled dog mushing activities. The Designated Winter Sled Dog Trail network is approximately 6 miles long primarily with native soil at the tread, except for the P-38 Lightning Trail. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is not maintained, except for the P-38 Lightning Trail which is described in Section 5.0.12. In the winter, the trail is groomed and maintained on average up to 8 feet wide. The trail grade average is between 0% - 5% with a maximum grade at 8%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 5%.

While the sled dog mushing trails are primarily maintained and utilized by ASDRA, these trails are utilized by a wide variety of users and recreation types, particularly during non-snow conditions and shoulder seasons, but they are usable for sled dog mushing only if the snow conditions warrant their use. Conflicts between sled dog teams and other users still occur, despite the separation of season winter trail use. Additional signs have been placed seasonally along sled dog trails to inform and educate other users to stay off the sled dog trails during the winter use season. Coordination between ASDRA, BLM, MOA, and the various user groups will continue to drive the campaign to educate visitors about any safety concerns associated with sled dog trails.

Typically, coordination occurs in the Fall after the first snowfall up to the point where the sled dog trails are no longer usable by dog sled teams, which usually occurs in the Spring. Vegetation clearing is typically accomplished in the Fall just prior to the first snowfall, but it is continued throughout the year as needed to maintain clearance for the ASDRA groomer and dog sled teams. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the medium trail column as indicated in Table 5.

Lore Road Trail

The Lore Road Trail is a developed multi-use trail that connects the community of Anchorage to the CT trail network from Elmore Road to the junction with the Lynx trail. The trail is 0.29 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 8 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 6 feet.

The trail grade average is between 5% - 8% with a maximum grade at 10%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 5%. The trail is groomed as wide as possible with a snow machine and a flap groomer. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the medium trail

Lynx Trail

The Lynx Trail is a developed multi-use trail that connects the Smokejumper trailhead to the Coyote trail. The trail is 0.64 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 4 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 3 feet. The trail grade average is between 0% - 5% with a maximum grade at 5%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 5%. The trail is groomed as wide as possible with a snow machine and a flap groomer. Gravel can be laid down by hand or using an ATV and belly dump trailer. A small vibrating compactor can be used to tamp down the gravel on this trail. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the narrow trail column as indicated in Table 5.

Moose Meadow Trail

The Moose Meadow Trail is a developed multi-use trail that connects the FNBP trail network to CT from the BLM boundary to the junction with the Viewpoint Trail. BLM manages the portion of the Moose Meadow trail that is inside the BLM boundary while the MOA manages the portion from the BLM boundary to the junction with Rover’s Run (also known as Mellen’s Way). The BLM managed section of trail is 0.13 miles long with an unimproved dirt surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 6 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 5 feet. The trail grade average is between 0% - 5% with a maximum grade at 22%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 5%. The trail is groomed as wide as possible with a snow machine and a flap groomer. Gravel can be laid down by hand or using an ATV and belly dump trailer. A small vibrating compactor can be used to tamp down the gravel on this trail. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the medium trail column as indicated in Table 5.

Moose Track Trail

The Moose Track Trail is a developed multi-use trail that parallels the CCSC road from the Smokejumper Trailhead to the junction with the Old Rondy trail and Salmon Run trail adjacent to the CCSC.

The trail is 1.03 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 4 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 3 feet. The trail grade average is between 0% - 5% with a maximum grade at 5%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 5%. The trail is groomed as wide as possible with a snow machine and a flap groomer. Gravel can be laid down by hand or using an ATV and belly dump trailer. A small vibrating compactor can be used to tamp down the gravel on this trail. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the narrow trail column as indicated in Table 5.

Old Rondy Trail The Old Rondy Trail is a developed multi-use trail that connects the FNBP trail network to CT near the

CCSC parking lot and the junction with Moose Track Trail up to the pedestrian bridge near the Campbell Airstrip Trailhead. BLM manages the portion of the Old Rondy Trail that is inside the BLM boundary while the MOA manages the portion from the BLM boundary to the junction with the Campbell Creek Trail. The BLM managed section of trail is 0.55 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 8 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 7 feet. In the winter, the trail is groomed and maintained on average up to 12 feet wide. The trail grade average is between 0% - 5% with a maximum grade at 5%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 5%. Vegetation clearing is done as needed to maintain the 12-foot wide and 12-foot height for the PistenBully groomer. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the medium trail column as indicated in Table 5.

P-38 Lightning

The P-38 Lightning Trail is a developed multi-use trail that connects the community of Anchorage to the CT trail network from Elmore Road to the junction with the Lynx trail. The trail is 1.2 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 8 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 6 feet.

In the winter, the trail is groomed and maintained on average up to 8 feet wide. The trail grade average is between 0% - 5% with a maximum grade at 5%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 5%. Vegetation clearing is done as needed to maintain the trail corridor for the

ASDRA trail groomer and sled dog teams. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the medium trail column as indicated in Table 5.

Salmon Run Trail

The Salmon Run Trail is a developed multi-use trail that parallels Campbell Creek and connects to the Old Rondy trail on both ends. The northern end of the trail connects to the Old Rondy trail near the mushing bridge. The southern end of the trail connects to the Old Rondy trail at the junction with the Moose Track trail.

The trail is 0.39 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 4 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 3 feet. The trail grade average is between 5% - 8% with a maximum grade at 28%, and the average tread cross slope is between 0% - 5% with a maximum cross slope at 5%.

Maintenance is primarily accomplished on foot or via mountain bike. Gravel can be laid down either by hand or ATV and belly dump trailer. A small vibrating compactor can be used to tamp down the gravel on this trail. The trail can be groomed by a small snow groomer such as a SnowDog groomer but is not typically groomed in the winter. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the narrow trail column as indicated in Table 5.

Viewpoint Trail

The Viewpoint Trail is a developed multi-use trail that connects the community of Anchorage to the CT trail network from the Coyote Trail to the junction with the Birch Knob Trail at the pedestrian bridge near the Campbell Airstrip Trailhead. The trail is 1.74 miles long with a gravel surface. In the Non-Snow months, the trail tread is 8 feet wide on average with a minimum tread width of 6 feet. In the winter, the trail is groomed and maintained on average up to 12 feet wide. The trail grade average is between 0% - 5% with a maximum grade at 20%, and the average tread cross slope is 0% with a maximum cross slope at 5%. Ski tracks are set by NSAA via the PistenBully on the Viewpoint, Old Rondy, Birch Knob, and Coyote trails when trail conditions allow.

Vegetation clearing is done as needed to maintain the 12-foot wide and 12-foot height for the PistenBully groomer. The trail is typically maintained by the list of equipment in the medium trail column as indicated in Table 5.

CCSC Campus Trail System

The CCSC campus, which is described in Section 1.3.2.2 as the EEFZ, has a small network of trails that branch out from the main facility (Appendix D: Map #2). The trails are utilized by CCSC staff and visitors. The majority of CCSC visitor use is directly related to CCSC-sponsored educational school and public programs and activities and is generally not related to the wider use of CT by the recreating public as discussed in this RAMP.

The majority of CCSC sponsored outdoor programs and environmental activities occur on lands within the EEFZ. Some CCSC activities do spill out into the TRZ and DRZ, especially stream and riparian programs that utilize Campbell Creek.

There are approximately 0.8 miles of trails with either wood chips or an unimproved dirt tread surface.

Trails are on average 4 feet wide with vegetation cleared up to 8 feet high. Some of the CCSC trails are likely to change with the implementation of the proposed CCSC parking lot project. In conformance with the Trail System Maintenance Implementation Action described in Section 2.0.2, the CCSC trail system would be assessed and maintained by BLM staff. Vegetation clearing and maintenance actions would be completed as needed to maintain the trail corridor. The trails would be maintained by the list of equipment in the narrow trail

Trailheads

There are two trailheads for visitor parking on CT. The Smokejumper Trailhead and the Campbell Airstrip Trailhead. Both trailheads are monitored throughout the year by BLM staff for cleanliness, visitor safety and security, and to provide information as needed. BLM staff pick up garbage and take out the trash twice a week at the Smokejumper Trailhead. During the winter months BLM staff plow snow from the Smokejumper Trailhead parking spaces and the adjacent recreational trail entrances. MOA staff plow the snow at the CAT Trailhead and take out the garbage on a regular basis. BLM and MOA law enforcement monitor the parking areas for the safety of visitors.