Definitions.docx

Short List of Definitions for PCT Contractor A. Definition of “Leave Tree”

1. All yew trees.

2. All trees > 6” DBH

3. Healthy, vigorous trees that are:

· < 6” DBH; AND

· > ½ the average height of surrounding pre-commercial trees; AND

· selected by Contractor to conform to Trees Per Acre and average spacing specifications.

4. All trees marked with Pink Glo ribbon by CTCLUSI to promote diversity.

B. Prioritization List of “Leave Tree” species starting with highest priority

1. Pacific Yew. No Pacific yew shall be cut for any reason.

2. Cedar (both Western red and Port Orford)

3. Douglas Fir

4. White/grand fir

5. All other conifer species excluding hemlock

6. Oregon myrtle

7. Pacific madrone

8. Chinquapin

9. Big leaf maple

10. Cascara

11. Oregon ash

12. All other hardwoods

C. Definition of “Surplus Tree” All trees, excluding yew, that are > 2' tall and < 6” DBH. Individual stems < 6” DBH on multi-stemmed trees.

D. Definition of “Competitive Brush” Brush within an 8-foot radius of the stem of leave trees and 1/2 the height or greater than the height of leave tree.

E. Definition of Brush Shrubs with single or many stems originating at or near ground level and not normally exceeding 20 feet in height. Includes, but not limited to, species such as: vine maple, elderberry, salmonberry, hazel, huckleberry, thimbleberry, manzanita, ocean spray, ceanothus, coyote brush and rhododendron.

Simple Guide for Non-Roadside Stands

· Contractor will be identifying most leave trees. Leave any trees flagged with pink by CTCLUSI for diversity.

· Leave average of 194 “Leave Trees” per acre according to sections A and B above. Average 15 x 15 foot spacing.

· Cut all “Surplus Trees” over 2 feet tall AND under 6-inch DBH, except yew Comment by BECK, COLIN - GUEST: Consider reducing height to 2’ or less, unless you don’t think it’s realistic.

· Cut all “Competitive Brush” within 8’ of Leave Tree stem AND ½ height of average Leave Trees

· Slash Treatment:

· Don’t cover bear grass

· Cut slash to < 6’ pieces

· Lop all limbs that are pointing upwards from felled trees.

· Scatter no deeper than two (2) feet.

· No limb or stem greater than four (4) inches in diameter will be covered by slash.

· Boundary trees marked with pink and black polka dot flagging are not Leave Trees identified by CTCLUSI but may be selected by contractor if they meet Leave Tree requirements.

Simple Guide for Roadside Stands:

· Leave trees less than 2 feet tall

· Leave trees over 6-inch DBH.

· Leave trees flagged with pink glow ribbon

· Leave all Pacific yew

· Cut all trees under 6-inch DBH and over 2 foot tall that are not flagged pink

· Cut all brush >2’ tall unless flagged by CTCLUSI

· This is all brush in roadside stands not just competing brush within 8’ of leave trees.

· Pile slash according to requirements in contract section 4.6

· Boundary trees marked with orange flagging are not Leave Trees identified by CTCLUSI but may be selected by contractor if they meet Leave Tree requirements.

Flagging/Ribbon Colors

· Roadside stand boundaries are flagged with orange ribbon

· Non-roadside stands boundaries are flagged with pink and black ribbon (pink w/ black dots)

· Corners are triple-flagged

· Stand ID numbers are written on corners near roads in black ink

· Leave trees are marked with pink ribbon (no stripes or dots)

· Shrubs marked with Pink glow (without black dots) are Leave Trees.

· On multi-stemmed shrubs flagged as Leave Trees, only one flag will be used and no stems shall be cut.

· Boundary trees marked with orange or pink and black polka dot flagging are not Leave Trees identified by CTCLUSI but may be selected by contractor if they meet Leave Tree requirements.