CN-370000-PL263-T405.pdf

DEP Task Assignment--Monitoring of Conservation Easements/Land Protection Agreements Scope of Services—EXHIBIT A

MONITORING OF

CONSERVATION EASEMENTS OR Land Protection Agreements

SCOPE OF SERVICES—EXHIBIT A

The Contractor will assist the Board of Trustees in monitoring its less-than-fee interests in the form of conservation easements or land protection agreements on private lands throughout the State that were acquired by the State to perpetuate existing land uses and conservation values on private lands while simultaneously allowing the landowner and his/her heirs and successors to continue to use the land.

Each conservation easement or land protection agreement enumerates certain rights retained by the landowner as grantor, prohibitions against certain activities, and rights granted to the State as grantee.

The conditions of the property at the time the easement or agreement is executed are typically documented in a Baseline Documentation Report. The Division is responsible for ensuring that the grantor complies with all terms and prohibitions of the easement or agreement.

The Contractor shall monitor grantor compliance with the terms and conditions of conservation easements and land protection agreements held by the Board and provide updated resource descriptions and photo-documentation of sites where and when appropriate. The services will include, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• Examining agricultural and silvicultural practices for compliance with easement restrictions and best management practices

• Assessing extent and quality of wetlands

• Reporting on presence and abundance of invasive exotic plants

• Determining the extent of new development and its compliance with easement restrictions

• Reshooting GPS photopoints and comparing new photographs to previous ones

• Producing de facto baseline documentation for those easements and agreements for which it was not originally done

• Preparing monitoring reports for submission to the Department.

Invoice Schedule:

The CONTRACTOR shall submit invoices for work completed as follows:

Invoice for the Fall 2015 Conservation Easement Monitoring – Due no later than January 15, 2016 Invoice for the Spring 2016 Conservation Easement Monitoring – Due no later than June 17, 2016

All invoices shall include the reporting period covered for the invoice amount billed.

(For Example: Reporting Period: July 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015)

Exhibit B

GENERAL EASEMENT INFORMATION

Has the inspection team received and reviewed the following documents which should be required to conduct this inspection:

1. Conservation easement. (Y/N)

2. Easement Documentation Report (Y/N)

a. Attach a copy of all prohibited uses as specified in the Easement Documentation Report. Have you reviewed these before commencing inspection (Y/N)

b. Attach a copy of all reserved rights as specified in the Easement Documentation Report. Have you reviewed these before commencing inspection (Y/N)

3. Last inspection report (Y/N)

4. Location of photopoints and copies of photos from last inspection or BDR.

Date(s) of Inspection:

Date(s) of Last Inspection:

Location:

Acreage:

Date Easement Acquired:

Name and Address of Owner at Acquisition:

Name and Address of present owner (if different):

Length of Time in Present Ownership:

Names of Members of Inspection Team:

Was Landowner or Agent present?_______ If not, name and address of representative and identify permission given:

Ensure that you have several copies of the most recent aerial photo/image of this site before commencing so you can record the location of changes.

(Note date and source of aerial images here)

Resources and Infrastructure

Natural Communities Acreage (use FNAI natural community classification)

Estimate any changes in acreage of natural communities from those noted in BDR or in last Inspection Report. Mark approximate location of any significant changes in natural communities on aerial photo. Describe the nature (loss/conversion) of any changes in natural communities.

1.) BDR/last monitoring report acres current acres 2.) BDR/last monitoring report acres current acres 3.) BDR/last monitoring report acres current acres 4.) BDR/last monitoring report acres current acres

Please note any changes in the ruderal areas and associated acreages (if applicable) as listed in the BDR or last Inspection Report. Ruderal areas include: improved pasture, ditches, or man made reservoirs Use standard FLUCCS codes. Note any significant changes in the location of ruderal areas on the attached aerial photo.

Ruderal Areas

1.) BDR/last monitoring report acres current acres 2.) BDR/last monitoring report acres current acres 3.) BDR/last monitoring report acres current acres 4.) BDR/last monitoring report acres current acres

Please note any changes in existing structures on the property from those listed in the BDR or last Inspection Report including, but limited to, barns, corrals, culverts, feed tanks, etc. Note new structures on the aerial map.

Existing Infrastructure

1.)

2.)

3.)

MONITORING TOPICS

When conducting interviews with owner, employees or adjacent property owners, and monitoring the Property please use the following topics to assist you in the determining the compliance status of the easement. Please note any new development or site alterations that have occurred since the date of the easement or the last monitoring visit and determine whether any observed changes are consistent with the conditions of the easement.

Describe any significant qualitative changes in the condition of existing natural terrestrial and wetland communities that have occurred since the BDR or the last inspection report. Note any recent burns (prescribed or otherwise), overgrowth from fire suppression, changes in exotic plant infestation, changes in topography, significant harvesting of trees, or other changes. Document significant changes with photography.

Comments:

Existing status of exotic or non-native plant species and any changes in distribution of species observed.

Comments:

Note any observations of endangered and/or threatened species and any relevant observations of changes in their habitat on the easement property.

Existing mining and/or excavation activities and any changes in these activities observed since BDR or since last inspection report

Existing hydrologic alterations or disturbances (ditches, culverts, water holes, etc.)

and any changes observed since BDR or since last inspection report

Existing location, size and number of wells and any additional wells observed since BDR or since last inspection report

Note and changes in the condition of historical, archeological, or cultural resources and the location of sites discovered since the last inspection report or Baseline Documentation Report.

Existing recreational or motorized vehicle use patterns and any changes observed since BDR or since last inspection report

Restoration or removal of existing dwellings or structures, and any additional structures observed since BDR or since last inspection report

Existing agricultural uses and any changes in agricultural uses observed since BDR or since last inspection report

Condition of existing roads and any additional road construction observed since BDR or since last inspection report

Describe any new Incompatible adjacent property uses or practices observed or noted by owner or owner representative since BDR or since last inspection report.

Indicate locations on aerial photos.

General recommendations for improving management; need for prescribed fire, exotic plant control, etc

Other significant observations relating to protection of the state’s interest in the property

Other comments by inspectors

Comments by owner or representative. Include any plans for impending changes in management, land use or ownership.

Collect photopoints. Repeat photopoint locations and orientation from previous inspection report or BDR and add new points as appropriate. (It is helpful to have the last set collected so you can repeat orientation exactly).

Record location of photopoints on aerial photo and provide GPS points if collected.

Note orientation (compass direction).

Provide hard copy prints as well as digital images. Label each photo with a photopoint number and date. Note the number of photo points retaken and relevant observations from photographs.

Has an updated aerial photograph been obtained? If so, any relevant observations from the aerial.

Any additional Photographs attached?

Annotate photos with name, date, location on site, and description

Signature of Monitor:

Date:

PROHIBITED USES

Please list all prohibited uses as specified in the Easement Documentation Report

RESERVERED RIGHTS

Please list all reserved rights as specified in the Easement Documentation Report

Site GeoGroup SubGroup GIS Acres Monitoring Period Cost Bender GS_North Group A 598 Fall 2015 1,168$ BR Bar Ranch O_South Group A 562 Fall 2015 1,447$ Brahma Island O_Central Group A 1063 Fall 2015 2,002$ Broussard O_Central Group A 1430 Fall 2015 2,235$ Combee, A. D. GS_Central Group A 659 Fall 2015 1,168$ Combee, C. GS_West Group A 235 Fall 2015 1,168$ Grimes, Charles David GS_Central Group A 1246 Fall 2015 1,168$ LaBelle Ranch O_South Group A 3018 Fall 2015 3,626$ LPA 1083 Clark GS_North Group A 2034 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1084 Clark GS_East Group A 542 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1085 Frasier GS_East Group A 1132 Fall 2015 1,962$ LPA 1086 Green Swamp Ranch GS_East Group A 265 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1088 Walker GS_Central Group A 313 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1089 Walker GS_Central Group A 640 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1114 Partin, Marshall GS_East Group A 1846 Fall 2015 1,962$ LPA 1123 Tree-O-Groves GS_East Group A 41 Fall 2015 1,110$ LPA 1124 Tree-O-Groves GS_East Group A 453 Fall 2015 1,110$ LPA 1126 Frasier GS_East Group A 1251 Fall 2015 1,962$ LPA 1127 Green Swamp Lodge GS_East Group A 1254 Fall 2015 1,962$ LPA 1130 Quality Petroleum GS_East Group A 695 Fall 2015 1,962$ LPA 1132 Tree-O-Groves GS_East Group A 392 Fall 2015 1,110$ LPA 1135 Tree-O-Groves GS_East Group A 125 Fall 2015 1,110$ LPA 1143 Smith, Lawrence GS_Central Group A 100 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1176 Smith, Don GS_Central Group A 1853 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1178 Walker et al. GS_Central Group A 85 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1179 Walker GS_Central Group A 314 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1181 Smith, Lawrence GS_Central Group A 176 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1188 Sherrouse GS_Central Group A 1020 Fall 2016 1,052$ LPA 1192 Smith, Don GS_East Group A 102 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1193 Council Brown GS_Central Group A 300 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1195 Clark GS_East Group A 927 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1196 Clark GS_Central Group A 316 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1197 Lex Brown GS_Central Group A 95 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1202 Boutwell GS_Central Group A 304 Fall 2015 1,962$ LPA 1205 Lane Trust GS_Central Group A 159 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1208 Lex Brown GS_Central Group A 85 Fall 2015 1,052$ LPA 1515 Maharaj GS_East Group A 152 Fall 2015 1,962$ Maxwell O_Central Group A 571 Fall 2015 1,869$ Partin GS_East Group A 279 Fall 2015 1,168$ Promise Ranch O_Central Group A 1489 Fall 2015 2,007$ Sherrouse Ranch GS_Central Group A 647 Fall 2015 1,168$ Smoak Groves/Venus Ranch O_South Group A 8377 Fall 2015 3,941$ Whaley O_Central Group A 3716 Fall 2015 2,210$

Fall 2015 Total 63,455$

Exibit C:

Easements scheduled for monitoring for fiscal year 2015/16 and costs.

Site GeoGroup SubGroup GIS Acres Monitoring Period Cost Andrews GS_East Group A 934 Spring 2016 1,168$ Beddingfield GS_East Group A 166 Spring 2016 1,168$ Cauley GS_West Group A 160 Spring 2016 1,237$ Evans GS_West Group A 833 Spring 2016 1,237$ Hollister GS_East Group A 234 Spring 2016 1,168$ LPA 1082 Boutwell GS_East Group A 774 Spring 2016 1,962$ LPA 1112 Costine GS_West Group A 663 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1115 Adams, Flanders, Dacasa GS_West Group A 1698 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1128 Krieger GS_West Group A 1048 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1129 Flanders GS_West Group A 115 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1131 Hollister GS_East Group A 59 Spring 2016 1,110$ LPA 1133 Dewey Fussell GS_West Group A 326 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1134 Wales GS_East Group A 220 Spring 2016 1,110$ LPA 1137 Earli Sullivan GS_West Group A 782 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1138 Edgar Locke GS_West Group A 78 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1140 Harwell GS_East Group A 372 Spring 2016 1,110$ LPA 1175 Dewey Fussell GS_West Group A 649 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1180 Vignati GS_West Group A 90 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1182 Smith, Lawrence GS_West Group A 124 Spring 2016 1,052$ LPA 1183 Locke GS_West Group A 124 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1184 Wood GS_West Group A 147 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1185 Johnson GS_East Group A 282 Spring 2016 1,110$ LPA 1199 Clyde Fussell et al. GS_East Group A 2609 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1200 Harris GS_West Group A 100 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1201 Combee et al. GS_West Group A 206 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1203 Dewey Fussell GS_East Group A 614 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1204 Chandley GS_West Group A 122 Spring 2016 925$ LPA 1206 Combee GS_East Group A 130 Spring 2016 1,052$ LPA 3994 Perry GS_East Group A 20 Spring 2016 1,110$ LPA 3994 Stevens GS_East Group A 132 Spring 2016 1,110$ LPA 4222 Wyrosdick GS_East Group A 498 Spring 2016 1,110$ LPA 4362 Johnson GS_East Group A 80 Spring 2016 1,110$ M. C. Davis - Seven Runs Creek Conservation Easement O_Panhandle Group B 21240 Spring 2016 6,180$ Manley GS_East Group A 456 Spring 2016 1,168$ Sherrouse, Ann GS_West Group A 77 Spring 2016 1,168$ Tomkow GS_West Group A 369 Spring 2016 1,168$ TPL Seven Runs Creek O_Panhandle Group A 2335 Spring 2016 4,000$

Spring 2016 Total 47,408$

Conservation Easement Monitoring Task Total 110,863$