Common use of Priority Order Clause in Contracts

Priority Order. Considering shelter and food value to deer and relative longevity of tree species, the following priority tree removal guidelines will be employed on a stand-by-stand basis during forestry operations. (First priority) Intolerant Hardwoods (IH) - Note: a component of IH species will be retained in partial cuts in predominantly SW stands to maintain habitat diversity. Overmature Fir Overmature Spruce Tolerant Hardwoods (except Beech) - Note: a component of tolerant hardwood species will be retained in partial cuts in predominantly SW stands to maintain habitat diversity. Other fir Other spruce Pine - Note: A component of pine will be left to provide landscape diversity and habitat, especially near water bodies Cedar (single tree or group selection only) Hemlock Where warranted, this order of tree removal may be modified for specific HMAs as agreed to by ORGANIZATION NAME and MDIFW.

Priority Order. Considering shelter and food value to deer and relative longevity of tree species, the following priority tree removal guidelines will be employed on a stand-by-stand basis during forestry operations. 1. (First priority) Intolerant Hardwoods (IH) - Note: a component of IH species will be retained in partial cuts in predominantly SW stands to maintain habitat diversity. 2. Overmature Fir Fir 3. Overmature Spruce Spruce 4. Tolerant Hardwoods (except Beech) - Note: a component of tolerant hardwood species will be retained in partial cuts in predominantly SW stands to maintain habitat diversity. 5. Other fir fir 6. Other spruce spruce 7. Pine - Note: A component of pine will be left to provide landscape diversity and habitat, especially near water bodies bodies 8. Cedar (single tree or group selection only) Hemlock Where warranted, this order of tree removal may be modified for specific HMAs as agreed to by ORGANIZATION NAME and MDIFW.)