A. 1. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Excavator Piling Objectives The objective of the specified treatment is to: Provide a mineral seedbed for seed cast by seed trees. Provide a minimum of 50% mineral soil exposure across the unit to achieve a receptive seedbed. Facilitate planter access. Facilitate nutrient cycling. Accelerate the decay process. Reduce slash loading on the site. Maintain trees marked with yellow paint as seed trees on the site. Reduce coverage of competing vegetation. i. j. k. B. 1. 2. 3. Maintain on the site existing healthy Western Larch and Ponderosa Pine seedlings, saplings and poles. Minimize impacts to the soil by utilizing movement of the excavator, primarily utilizing the boom to move and pile material. Utilize soil erosion control measures to prevent water from channeling down the ruts created by the machine tracks. Excavator Piling Specifications: The intent is to remove concentrations of logging slash scarify the soil to prepare the ground for either planting or natural regeneration. Excavator will be limited to slopes less than 50% as directed by the COR. Contractor will scarify the units as specified to bare mineral soil without excessive displacement or damage to soil. Piles will be free of dirt and a sufficient distance from reserved and reproduction to prevent unnecessary damage in burning. Light concentrations of slash will be scattered in conjunction with scarification. The COR will direct the piling and scattering of slash.
