Specifications include, but are not limited to: Stand 1 Overstory Removal (18.1 acres) Mark boundary lines as shown on map and discussed during the pre-work meeting. All merchantable balsam fir, spruce, black ash, aspen, and balm will be harvested. Within this stand in the areas of moderate to high densities of northern hardwood regeneration mark to cut all trees in the overstory. Within the remainder of the stand mark to cut retaining 70 basal area. All orange marked and designated cut trees will be cruised. Stand 7 Clearcut with retention (10.1 acres) Mark boundary lines as shown on map and discussed during the pre-work meeting. Mark to leave with green paint yellow birch throughout the stand. The amount of yellow birch to leave will be discussed with the contract administrator. Leave retention of approximately 5% of the stand acres retaining a minimum 3% and a maximum 10% of the stand acres. All trees except the green marked yellow birch will be cruised.