DNR_Gaylord_Comp 129 Hardwood Marking.pdf
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- RFP - 751 - 230000002759
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- Otsego County, Michigan
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This document is a Timber Sale Prescription from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Forest Resources Division for a 459.2-acre timber sales preparation project in Gaylord, Michigan. The key details are:
The project involves marking timber stands to specific basal area levels, creating regeneration gaps, and clearing aspen in certain areas. The work must be completed by September 1, 2024 and can begin immediately or on October 15, 2023. The project area consists of three stands (19, 34, and 42) located in Sections 13, 23, and 24 of Township 43N, Range 04W. The contract requires GPS data files, cruise layout files, a list of names for those who marked or cruised each unit, and a summary of paint used. Pricing and payment terms are not specified in this document.
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1 of 6 R4038 (Rev. 03/16/2022)
Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Forest Resources Division
TIMBER SALE PRESCRIPTION
GENERAL
Forest Resources Division Management Unit Sale Name (or prescription name) Timber Sale Number (if applicable)
LOCAL CONTACT
Name Email Address Telephone
TIMELINE
Contract Work Can Begin:
Immediately Date:
Contract Work Must Be Completed By This Date:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Town Range Section(s)
Description
Year of Entry Compartment(s) Stand Number(s)
Access
ACREAGE (Payment will be made based on these estimated acres) Estimated Acres Source
Inventory GPS Other:
TREATMENT & OBJECTIVE
STAND # / VDU # COVER TYPE ACRES INITIAL BA TREATMENT MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE
PRESCRIPTION
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PAINT LINES
This is included in the bid This is not included in the bid
Paint line work to be performed: (See attached map for locations)
TYPE OF LINE WORK TO BE DONE PAINT COLOR
Exterior line against private Blue Other:
Exterior line against state Red Other:
Interior payment unit Yellow Other:
Other: Green Other:
Exclusions to mark and why:
Standards for marking lines against private land:
BOUNDARY GPS
This is included in the bid This is not included in the bid
GPS data files will be provided
FEATURE WORK TO BE DONE NOTES
Volume Determination Unit (VDU) Payment Unit (PU) Exclusions Special Instructions:
TIMBER MARKING SPECIFICATIONS
This is included in the bid This is not included in the bid
Total Merchantable Residual BA (Basal Area): _________ (Minimum: _________ to Maximum: _________)
TREATMENT NUMBER SIZE
Regeneration Gaps Per Acre (Stands 19 & 42):
Girdled Trees Per Acre:
PRODUCT MARKING SYMBOL MINIMUM DBH TOP DOB
Sawlogs 10.6” 10.0” Pulpwood 4.6” 4.0”
TYPE OF WORK WORK TO BE DONE PAINT COLOR
Trees marked to leave Green Other:
Trees marked to cut Orange Other:
Special Marking Instructions:
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This is included in the bid This is not included in the bid Cruise layout file will be provided
TOTAL NUMBER OF CRUISE POINTS ~
CRUISE DESIGN (MobileMap)
Stand ______ / VDU _______ Stand ______ / VDU _______ Plots per acre Plots per acre Management type Management type District District
FMU FMU
Compartment Compartment VDU Number VDU Number FCS Key FCS Key Contract or State Contract or State Purpose Purpose Plot Type Plot Type BAF or Plot Size BAF or Plot Size Sample Type Sample Type
Sample Tree Ratios Sample Tree Ratios
Status Status Residual Plot Density Residual Plot Density Residual BAF Residual BAF Stump Height Stump Height
Stand ______ / VDU _______ Stand ______ / VDU _______ Plots per acre Plots per acre Management type Management type District District
FMU FMU
Compartment Compartment VDU Number VDU Number FCS Key FCS Key Contract or State Contract or State Purpose Purpose Plot Type Plot Type BAF or Plot Size BAF or Plot Size Sample Type Sample Type
Sample Tree Ratios Sample Tree Ratios
Status Status Residual Plot Density Residual Plot Density Residual BAF Residual BAF Stump Height Stump Height
NOTE: FOR EACH VDU, SELECT A BAF THAT AVERAGES 4-8 TREES PER POINT
TIMBER CRUSING SPECIFICATIONS
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RESTRICTIONS
1. Forest Resources Division must be able to identify who did what on the timber sale.
2. The contractor may not have more than two markers in one cruise unit without prior approval.
3. Each marker should have an assigned area to mark (not strips).
PAINT
4. To make arrangements for paint contact:
Name:
Telephone:
5. Paint will be supplied from: _____________________________
6. Contractor’s work schedule must coincide with the DNR work schedule for paint supply.
7. The DNR will not be available on weekends or evenings.
DELIVERABLES
8. A list of names that marked or cruised each cruise unit.
9. A summary of paint used (in quarts).
10. All data, cruise and GPS, must be uploaded from MobileMap to InventoryManager.
Additional Information
| Forest Resources Division Management Unit: Gaylord |
| Sale Name or prescription name: Comp 129 Hardwood Marking |
| Timber Sale Number if applicable: |
| Contract Work Must Be Completed By This Date: 09/01/2024 |
| Town: 43N |
| Range: 04W |
| Sections: 13, 23, 24 |
| Description: 13: S1/2, NE; 23: S1/2SW; 24: NENE, N1/2SE |
| Year of Entry: 2024 |
| Compartments: 129 |
| Stand Numbers: 19, 34, 42 |
| Access: Mitchell Road, Newson Road, Berry Creek Road, and other various State and County roads. See attached map. |
| Estimated Acres: 459.2 |
| PRESCRIPTIONRow1: Stand 19: |
Mark stand to 70 BA. Create one 100'-150' diameter canopy gap for every 5 acres. Release advanced regeneration with canopy gaps where applicable. Leave (do not mark) under-represented species (maintain for diversity).
Stand 34:
Thin stand to a residual BA of 80. Leave (do not mark) underrepresented species (maintain for diversity).
Stand 42:
Mark stand to 70 BA. Create one 100'-150' diameter canopy gap for every 5 acres. Leave (do not mark) under-represented species, including beech (maintain for diversity). Focus marking on larger diameter trees. Clearcut the aspen in the SW corner of the stand.
| This is included in the bid: On |
| This is not included in the bid: Off |
| Standards for marking lines against private land: |
| NOTES: |
| NOTES_2: |
| NOTES_3: |
| MARKING SYMBOLSawlogs: Slash |
| MARKING SYMBOLPulpwood: Slash |
| TOTAL NUMBER OF CRUISE POINTS: 181 |
| Additional Information: Stand Data Sheets available upon request. Avenza Map of treatment areas available on request. |
| Local Contact Name: Tricia St. Pierre |
| Local Contact Email Address: StPierreT1@Michigan.gov |
| Local Contact Telephone: 231-420-0041 |
| Contract Work Can Begin Immediately: Off |
| Contract Work Can Begin on this Date: On |
| Date Contract Work Can Begin: 10/15/2023 |
| Inventory: Off |
| GPS: Off |
| Other Type of Source: On |
| Specify other type of source: MiFI |
| Stand Number/ VDU Number: |
| 0: 19 |
| 1: 34 |
| 2: 42 |
| 3: |
| 4: |
| 5: |
| 6: |
| COVER TYPERow1: |
| 0: M9 |
| 1: M9 |
| 2: M9 |
| 3: |
| 4: |
| 5: |
| 6: |
| ACRESRow1: |
| 0: 386.3 |
| 1: 9.4 |
| 2: 63.5 |
| 3: |
| 4: |
| 5: |
| 6: |
| INITIAL BARow1: |
| 0: 111-140 |
| 1: 111-140 |
| 2: 111-140 |
| 3: |
| 4: |
| 5: |
| 6: |
| TREATMENTRow1: |
| 0: Single Tree Selection |
| 1: Crown Thinning |
| 2: Single Tree Selection |
| 3: |
| 4: |
| 5: |
| 6: |
| MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVERow1: |
| 0: Northern Hardwood |
| 1: Northern Hardwood |
| 2: Northern Hardwood |
| 3: |
| 4: |
| 5: |
| 6: |
| Paint Color Blue: Off |
| Paint Color Red: On |
| Paint Color Yellow: On |
| Other Paint Color, specify: |
| 0: |
| 1: |
| 2: |
| 3: |
| 0: |
| 1: |
| 2: |
| Other Paint Color: |
| 0: Off |
| 1: Off |
| 2: Off |
| 3: Off |
| Other Type of Line: Regeneration Gaps |
| Check for Work to be Done: |
| 0: Off |
| 1: Yes |
| 2: Yes |
| 3: |
| 0: Yes |
| 1: Off |
| 2: Yes |
| 3: |
| 0: Off |
| 1: Off |
| 2: Yes |
| This is included in the bid1: On |
| This is not included in the bid1: Off |
| GPS data files will be provided: On |
| Total Merchantable Residual Basal Area (BA): See Pg. 1 |
| Minimum Merchantable Residual Basal Area: |
| Maximum Merchantable Residual Basal Area: |
| Number of Regeneration Gaps Per Acre: 1 per 5 acres |
| Number Girdled Trees Per Acre: |
| Size of Regeneration Gaps Per Acre: 100' - 150' diameter |
| Size of Girdled Trees Per Acre: |
| Special Instructions: All painted boundaries must be GPS’d in MobileMap and the tracks delivered to the DNR. Locations of regeneration gaps must be GPS'd and provided. Cruise points must be marked in the field with flagging and recorded by GPS. |
| Paint Color Green: |
| 0: On |
| 1: Off |
| Exclusions to mark and why: Very steep slopes in Stand 19 may be excluded from marking, except to provide skid trails for operability. Consult with DNR staff prior to taking liberties on steep slopes. Steep slopes are defined as those greater than 40%. Do not mark under-represented species in any stand. |
| Paint Color Other: |
| 2: Off |
| 4: Off |
| Paint Color Orange: |
| 3: On |
Special Marking Instructions: Mark on both sides of the tree. Manage for best tree in place, but favoring underrepresented species. Implement regeneration gaps in Stands 19 and 42 only. Gap boundaries are to be marked with teal (green) paint on both sides of the tree. Aspen to be clearcut in Stand 42 (SW corner) may be entirely marked (orange) or designated as a gap with teal (green) boundaries. Boundaries for Stand 34 will be yellow, painted on both sides of the tree (indicating a Payment Unit).
| This is included in the bid_2: |
| 0: On |
| 1: On |
| This is not included in the bid_2: |
| 0: Off |
| 1: Off |
| Cruise layout file will be provided: Off |
| Stand Number: |
| 0: |
| 0: 19 |
| 1: 34 |
| 1: |
| 0: 42 |
| 1: N/A |
| VDU Number1: |
| 0: |
| 0: 19 |
| 1: 34 |
| 1: |
| 0: 42 |
| 1: N/A |
| Plots per acre: |
| 0: |
| 0: 1 : 3 |
| 1: 1 : 1 |
| 1: |
| 0: 1 : 1.5 |
| 1: |
| Management type: |
| 0: |
| 0: State Forest |
| 1: State Forest |
| 1: |
| 0: State Forest |
| 1: |
| District: |
| 0: |
| 0: NELP |
| 1: NELP |
| 1: |
| 0: NELP |
| 1: |
| FMU: |
| 0: |
| 0: 52 |
| 1: 52 |
| 1: |
| 0: 52 |
| 1: |
| Compartment: |
| 0: |
| 0: 129 |
| 1: 129 |
| 1: |
| 0: 129 |
| 1: |
| VDU Number: |
| 0: |
| 0: 019 |
| 1: 034 |
| 1: |
| 0: 042 |
| 1: |
| FCS Key: |
| 0: |
| 0: 52129019 |
| 1: 52129034 |
| 1: |
| 0: 52129042 |
| 1: |
| Contract or State: |
| 0: |
| 0: Contract |
| 1: Contract |
| 1: |
| 0: Contract |
| 1: |
| Purpose: |
| 0: |
| 0: Timber Sale |
| 1: Timber Sale |
| 1: |
| 0: Timber Sale |
| 1: |
| Plot Type: |
| 0: |
| 0: BAF + resid |
| 1: BAF + resid |
| 1: |
| 0: BAF + resid |
| 1: |
| BAF or Plot Size: |
| 0: |
| 0: 10 |
| 1: 10 |
| 1: |
| 0: 10 |
| 1: |
| Sample Type: |
| 0: |
| 0: Sample Tree Ratio (STR) |
| 1: Sample Tree Ratio (STR) |
| 1: |
| 0: Sample Tree Ratio (STR) |
| 1: |
| Sample Tree Ratios: |
| 0: |
| 0: |
All Pulp - 1:12 All Saw - 1:5 1:
All Pulp - 1:10 All Saw - 1:5
| 1: |
| 0: |
All Pulp - 1:10 All Saw - 1:5 1:
| Status: |
| 0: |
| 0: Planned |
| 1: Planned |
| 1: |
| 0: Planned |
| 1: |
| Residual Plot Density: |
| 0: |
| 0: 1:5 |
| 1: 1:3 |
| 1: |
| 0: 1:3 |
| 1: |
| Residual BAF: |
| 0: |
| 0: 10 |
| 1: 10 |
| 1: |
| 0: 10 |
| 1: |
| Contact Name: Tricia St. Pierre |
| Contact Telephone Number: 231-420-0041, Email: StPierreT1@Michigan.gov |
| Office Name: Indian River Field Office |
| Stump Height: |
| 1: |
| 0: 0.5 |
| 1: |
| 0: |
| 1: 0.5 |
| stump Height: |
| 0: |
| 0: 0.5 |
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