Specifications include, but are not limited to: Thinning: Space trees___15-18___feet between stems (bases) Favor trees species in the following order (to leave): Ponderosa Pine__2_ Douglas Fir_1__ Do not cut trees greater than inches___8__DBH Firewood: Biomass removal, none planned Residual stems should attempt to fall between 120-160 Stems per acre (higher end of range where most trees are small; lower end of range where most trees are in the medium-large DBH Classes). 4 Habitat clumps have been flagged out and will be walked with the contractor. Pruning: Prune trees_10_ feet high, leaving at least 60% live crown Cuts shall be at the branch collar according to ANSI A300 Standards - not too close (flush), and not too far away (stub). Slash Disposal: Chipping or masticating will be required throughout the unit. The Chips can be scattered throughout unit with no piles and no taller than 18 inches. No Burning is allowed. Brush: Brush can be masticated if necessary to get to areas in the unit, but not counted as far as stems per acre and not more than 1/3 of brush can be mulched or destroyed. Forest health: Look for Dwarf mistletoe and Gall Rust in Pines Possible pockets of Root Rot in firs Dead and down material can be masticated as necessary. large diameter dead and down can be left in place for habitat. HAZARDS: (explain): Possible Power lines, Stay out of Gas line for fuels work, Animals/Pets and people.
