Common use of Timber Clause in Contracts

Timber. ‌ In order to improve public safety and reduce the risk of damaging critical infrastructure, CDOT will work with USFS/BLM to identify and eliminate hazard trees. Lane closures, road closures, and traffic delays may be necessary but will be minimized to the extent possible. Appropriate resource protection measures will occur to protect wildlife habitat, cultural sites, riparian areas, and other sensitive resources. USFS/BLM will retain the right to any merchantable timber not specifically appropriated. CDOT will notify USFS/BLM of timber within the clearing limits scheduled for removal. USFS/BLM will determine whether a timber sale to an independent contractor or another authorization for removal is appropriate. Any merchantable timber, defined as meeting current utilization standards for saw timber (logs) and wood products other than logs, will be, as determined by USFS/BLM:

Timber. ‌ In order to improve public safety and reduce the risk of damaging critical infrastructure, CDOT will work with USFS/BLM to identify and eliminate hazard trees. Lane closures, road closures, and traffic delays may be necessary but will be minimized to the extent possible. Appropriate resource protection measures will occur to protect wildlife habitat, cultural sites, riparian areas, and other sensitive resources. USFS/BLM will retain the right to any merchantable timber not specifically appropriated. CDOT will notify USFS/BLM of timber within the clearing limits scheduled for removal. USFS/BLM will determine whether a timber sale to an independent contractor or another authorization for removal is appropriate. Any merchantable timber, defined as meeting current utilization standards for saw timber (logs) and wood products other than logs, will be, as determined by USFS/BLM: