FY23_CZ_CSE Exhibits.docx

Exhibit 1 – Maps Exhibit 1a- Vicinity Map

Exhibit 1b- Project Area Maps

1240LP22Q0030

FY23 CZ Common Stand Exam (CSE)

Exhibit 2 – Sample Design Specifications

The following specifies the sample design to be used. The contractor will need to include the sample design with each stand.

Sample Design

REGION: 02_ PROC. FOREST: 06 _ DISTRICT: 02/05_ LOCATION: ____ STAND NO.___________

Form

Sample Selection Method

XXX

Sample Expansion Factor

XXXXX.X

Starting Azimuth

XXX

Subpop.

Filter

XXXXXXXX

Selection Criteria Number

XX

Subpop.

Variable

XXX

Subpop.

Minimum Value

XXXX.X

Subpop.

Maximum Value

XXXX.X

1. Using a 20/30 BAF, sample all standing trees, both live and dead, 5.0” DBH/DRC and larger. Appropriate values shall be entered by the contractor to achieve an average of 5 large trees per plot.

2. Using a 100-acre plot, sample DBH of live and dead trees between 0.1” and 4.9” DBH or DBH of live and dead trees between 0.5’ and 4.4’ in height, and sample DRC live and dead trees between 0.1” and 4.9” DRC.

Exhibit 3 – CSE Sample Data Forms Exhibit 3a - Setting Form

Project Name:_________________________________________________________(25 characters total)

Region*

XX

Proc.

Forest*

District*

Location*

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Stand # *

XXXX

Owner

State

County

XXX

Admin.

Forest

XX

Admin.

Region

Date*

MM/DD/YYYY

Photo ID

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Exam Level*

XXXX

Exam Purpose

Stratum

XXXXXX

Exist. Veg. Ref.

XXXX

Existing Vegetation

XXXX

Potential Veg. Ref

XXX

Potential Vegetation

XXXXXXXX

Structure

Capable Growing

Fuel Model

Elevation

XXXXX

Aspect

Slope

Slope Position

Acres

Radial Growth Interval

XX

Radial Growth Interval 2

XX

Height Growth Interval

Fuel Photo Reference

Precision Protocol

XXXXXX

Examiner

XXXXXXXXXXXX

Remarks (242 characters)

Damage Category

Damage Agent

XXX

Damage Severity

XXX

Species of Management Interest

XXXXXXXX

User Code

Exhibit 3b – Sample Design Form

REGION:__________ PROCLAIMED FOREST:__________ DISTRICT:__________

LOCATION:_______________ STAND NO.:_______________

Sample Selection Method*

XXX

Sample Expansion Factor*

XXXXX.X

Starting Azimuth

XXX

Subpop. Filter

XXXXXXXX

Selection Criteria Number*

XX

Subpop. Variable

XXX

Subpop. Min. Value

XXXX.XX

Subpop. Max. Value

XXXX.XX

Sample Design Remarks: (242 characters)

Exhibit 3c – Plot Data Form

REGION:________ PROC. FOREST:________ DISTRICT:________ LOCATION:____________________ STAND NUMBER:________

Plot # *

Lat.

DDDMMSS

Long.

DDDMMSS

Cap Grow Area

Asp

Slope

Slope Pos.

XX

Slope Horz.

Shape

XX

Slope Vert.

Shape

Elev

XXXXX

Existing Vegetation

XXXXXXXX

Potential Vegetation

XXXXXXXX

Fuel Mod

XX

Residue Desc.

Code

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Dist. Seed Wall

Hist

Hist Date

YYYY

User Code

Plot Remarks (255 Characters)

Exhibit 3d – Tree Data Form

BAF:_____ FIXED PLOT SIZE:_______ MIN. DBH:______ LOCATION:____________________ STAND NUMBER:________

Plot

XXX

Ta g

XXXX

Tree Status

X

Tree Class

XX

Site/

GST

X

Species

XXXXXXXX

Tree Count

XXX

DRC

Stems

XXX

DBH/

DRC

XXX.X

Height

Height to Crown

XXX

Rad Grow

XX

Rad Grow

XX

HGT

Grow

XX.X

Age

Crown Ratio

XXX

Crown Class

XX

Crown Width

XXX

Wildl.

Use

XX

L/S Decay

X

Cone Serotiny

X

Damage Category

XX

Damage Agent

XXX

Tree Part

XX

Damage Severity

XXXXX

Tree Remarks

30 charact

User Code

XXXX

Ttmnt.

Option

X

FY23 CZ Common Stand Exam (CSE)

4-2 05/12/2004 Exhibit 3e – FS FSVEG Spatial Field Data Collection/Verification Form

POLYGON AND SAMPLE INFORMATION

Polygon

ID

Date

Diversity Tree Condition Habitat Structural Stage Tree

CROWN

Closure

PHOTO INFORMATION

Photo Project Photo Date

SPECIES/COVER ATTRIBUTES

Life Form/

GSC

Layer (Shrubs & Tree) Species (NRCS TAXA Code) Cover % (Live) Size Class Dead Percent

Remarks **Do not collect remarks for the walk through**

Exhibit 3e (pg. 2) – FS FSVEG Spatial Field Data Collection/Verification Form

Example of Completed Data Form

POLYGON AND SAMPLE INFORMATION

Polygon

ID

Date

Diversity Tree Condition Habitat Structural Stage Tree

CROWN

Closure

PHOTO INFORMATION

Photo Project Photo Date

SPECIES/COVER ATTRIBUTES

Life Form/

GSC

Layer (Shrubs & Tree) Species (NRCS TAXA Code) Cover % (Live) Size Class Dead Percent

F

BS

Remarks **Do not collect remarks for the walk through**

Exhibit 4 – Inspection Forms Exhibit 4a. Common Stand Exam Inspection Forms with Accuracy Standards- Page 1 of 2

1. PROJECT NAME --- CONTRACT NUMBER

2. FOREST / UNIT Side 1

3. DATE BLOCK RECEIVED

6. NUMBER OF

SETTINGS:

7. NUMBER OF SETTINGS

INSPECTED:

10. L.T. TREE RECORDS INSPECTED:

11. S.T. TREE RECORDS INSPECTED:

12. GSC RECORDS INSPECTED:

13. VEG. RECORDS INSPECTED:

14. DOWN WOODY RECORDS INSPECTED:

8. NUMBER OF

PLOTS:

9. NUMBER OF PLOTS

INSPECTED:

Section B. OFFICE INSPECTION

1. ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS RETURNED IN GOOD CONDITION

2. CORRECT NUMBER OF PLOTS COMPLETED IN EACH STAND

3. ALL REQUIRED FORMS AND FIELDS COMPLETED AND LEGIBLE

4. MIN. NO. OF SITE/GROWTH TREES COLLECTED FOR EACH SETTING

5. ALL SETTINGS MEET MINIMUM TREE PER PLOT AVERAGES

6. ALL DIGITAL PHOTOS ARE PRESENT AND IN FOCUS/LEGIBLE

7. ELECTRONIC DATA COMPLETE AND ACCEPTABLE

Section C. FIELD INSPECTION

1. ALL REFERENCE POINTS AND PLOT CENTERS RELOCATABLE

2. ALL PLOT LOCATIONS CORRECT AND UNBIASED

3. ALL STANDS HAVE A PLOT DISTRIBUTION THAT EQUALLY SAMPLES ALL 4PORTIONS OF THE ENTIRE STAND

4. SUFFICIENT ERRORS ACCUMULATE TO INDICATE A DISCREPANCY TREND

5. ALL INFORMATION ON SAMPLE DESIGN FORMS COMPLETE AND CORRECT

6. ALL SETTINGS AND PLOTS HAVE CORRECT SETTING ID

Section D. TOTAL FORM SCORE CALCULATION

OFFICE AND FIELD INSPECTION

-- ANY UNACCEPTABLE ITEM FAILS INSPECTION BLOCK

INSPECTION BLOCK

TOTAL FORM SCORE CALCULATION

PASS

FAIL

Errors in any field that has a Point Value of "unacceptable" will fail the block

INSPECTION CREW SIGNATURES:

DATE

DATE

COMMENTS AND FOLLOW-UP ACTION on side 2

Exhibit 4a – Common Stand Exam Inspection Forms with Accuracy Standards- Page 2 of 2 COMMON STAND EXAM INSPECTION FORM side 2

POINTS INSPECTED

COMMENTS -- OFFICE EDIT:

COMMENTS -- FIELD INSPECTIONS:

FOLLOW-UP ACTION:

Exhibit 4b – Setting Inspection Form

SETTING INSPECTION FORM

Total Deductions (sum of Col ‘C’)

D

Number of Stands Inspected

E

Setting Form Score (D / E)

F

Exhibit 4c – Sample Design Inspection Form

SAMPLE DESIGN INSPECTION FORM

Total Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

Number of Stands Inspected

E

Sample Design Form Score (D / E)

F

Exhibit 4d – Plot Inspection Form

PLOT INSPECTION FORM

Total Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

Number of Plots Inspected

E

Plot Form Score (D / E)

F

1) Year required if field #13 is other than code 10 or blank

Exhibit 4e -Tree Inspection Form (1 of 2 pages)

SAMPLE PLOT for LARGE TREES (L.T.) -- Variable Radius

L.T. Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

L.T. Tree Records Inspected

E

L.T. Sample Score (D / E)

F

1)Tree Count

2) Tree Count (stumps/down) Accuracy Standard

All Exam Levels

Stumps/Down

3) DBH/DRC Accuracy Standards

Intensive/Extensive Exam Levels

Quick Plot

(for the purpose of determining trees in or out)

SAMPLE PLOT for SMALL TREES (S.T.) -- Fixed Area Plot

Height <= 6 ft+/- 0.1 foot

S.T. Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

S.T. Tree Records Inspected

E

S.T. Sample Score (D / E)

F

1) Tree Count Accuracy Stds:

All Exam Levels

2) DBH/DRC Accuracy Standards:

*If non-stocked and tree is recorded, this is an error.

< 0.5 feet

< 0.5 feet

>= 0.5 feet - <4.5 feet

>= 0.5 feet - <4.5 feet

Exhibit 4f - R2 FSVEG Spatial Polygon Vegetation Attributes Inspection Form

INSPECTION FORM WITH ACCURACY STANDARDS

Total Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

Number of Polygons Inspected

E

Polygon Attribute Form Score (D / E)

F

Exhibit 5 – Site Specific List by Location

This form will be provided at the Prework Meeting

Differences between site specific lists and maps: the site specific list will govern. If the map shows more plots than the list, discussion on selecting the plots will be held at the prework meeting or when/if the inconsistency arises. Or for further determination, contact the CO for clarification.

**Example List:

Exhibit 6 - Sketch Map

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Notes :

Exhibit 7 - List of Acceptable Site Tree Species

Exhibit 8 – Performance-Based Payment Certificate

PERFORMANCE BASED PAYMENT CERTIFICATION

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I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that –

1. The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions of the contract;

1. Payment to subcontractors and suppliers have been made from previous payments received under the contract, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of the payment covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and the requirements of chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code; and

1. This request for progress payments does not include any amounts, which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from a subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract.

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