Specifications include, but are not limited to: Project Location: The two units are located in S16 T22N R27W in the Calico Creek drainage. An open road goes through both units, so they can be accessed without a key. Purpose/Use for Service: The Contractor will hand thin trees on 55 acres in two units. The Contractor will progress at a rate that indicates all required work be accomplished within the performance period. General specifications: Leave trees will be left on 14 feet spacing in all units. Only conifer trees taller than 4 feet in height and less than 5 inches DBH shall be cut to achieve the required target stocking. Unit Designation: There are two units that are flagged in YELLOW ribbon, painted with 3 horizontal yellow stripes or have a road as the boundary. Selection criteria: The best trees of each species will be retained as leave trees in all units. 1) Indicators of desirable leave trees are: a) straight stems b) small branch diameter c) good crown coloration d) good crown form e) good crown ratios (> 60%)