Work includes. The Contractor will perform the following Work during the Forest Engineering and Planning activities for the specified Area of Operation in accordance with the Description noted below, in the Site Plan (or equivalent), the Taan Standard Operating Procedures as determined byTaan Forest, including: Applicable (indicated by “X”) Description Forestry & Silviculture, or similar Surveys - Stocking and Free Growing: Complete surveys according to the BC Ministry of Forests “Silviculture Survey Procedures Manual” (or equivalent) Surveys -Site Degradation and Permanent Access: Complete Site Degradation and Permanent Access surveys consistent with the Taan SOP. Taan Forest – 2015 Planting Contract Page 19 of 35 Planting: Quality Control - Monitor and record the planting quality and density for all planters. Planting plots, placed on a grid (or representative coverage placed throughout the block) at one plot per hectare, shall be provided in writing (digital excel file) to the Company Representative on a weekly basis (at minimum) or more frequently if quality or logistical reasons arise. Location of Contractor plots must be easily identified in the field with ribbon hung at 1.3 m or higher, and a ribbon secured on the ground indicating plot centre. Each plot ribbon should be labelled and dated with a black permanent marker. The Contractor shall independently ensure the standards are met and any necessary corrective action is promptly completed. The B.C. Ministry of Forests Planting Quality Inspection System will be used as a guide for determining Planting Quality. Planting Quality may be subject to additional criteria as described in this contract. Planting tools– Shovels must have a minimum spade length of 22 cm. Bag up Requirements –Ensure there are no more than 2 bundles of a tree species unwrapped at one time. Ensure bags are not overfilled to the point where the integrity of the tree plug is compromised (i.e. squished, broken, misshaped). Seedlots - Allocate seedlots as per the Appendix 1: 2015 Plant Allocation. Do not mix or intersperse seedlots of the same species. Keep multiple seedlots clearly separated on the block with specific locations clearly noted on the Final Contractor Planting Map that will be submitted with the planting supervisor/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ notes as per #8 of the Responsibility Description section of the contract. Tree Spacing -Vary inter-tree spacing to achieve preferred microsite planting, utilizing minimum and contract spacing. The use of minimum inter-tree spacing (MITD) down to 1.5mwill be acceptable in areas where the best microsites are limited. Plant tight against and into openings of slash piles, unless otherwise specified. Reduce spacing to 1.5 m around unplantable areas greater than 6 metres across. Space 1.5 m off the stem of acceptable naturals (as described in the Responsibility Details section Responsibility Details section below) unless otherwise directed. Failure to use minimum spacing where necessary may be recorded as a missed spot. Microsite Selection Plant trees in sites appropriate to acceptable microsite specifications described and avoid unacceptable microsites, as described in the Responsibility Description section. Road Sides - Plant road sides (i.e. seedlings planted off branch and spur roads can be planted no less than 1 metre from the road and 2 metres off of mainlines). On spur and branch roads that will never be used for future road development or are deactivated, plant 1m off running surface. Reduce the inter-tree distance for the first row along the road to 1.5 metres. Plant road cuts and fills where feasible on sloped ground. No planting in the ditch below the level of the road surface. No planting between the ditch and the road unless otherwise directed by the Company representative. Screefing - Limited to loose debris, the litter layer and grass. Thick grass requires a 30 cm (12 inch) square screef (enough that the grass root mat has been removed), with the seedling in the centre. Deep screefs which leave the trees in a depression/ in a ”pit” is not permitted. Debris (snow, rocks, litter, branches and decomposed red rot) is not permitted in the hole. Seedling Depth - Seedlings are to be planted so that the top of the plug is completely covered by soil or suitable cohesive organics. Optimum soil depth above the top of the plug is 1.5 cm (one finger width). More than 3 cm (2 fingers) is too deep unless it is under loose composed litter. Lateral branches are not to be buried. Seedling Vertical Alignment - Seedlings shall be planted vertically with the plug kept straight in the hole, with no ‘J’ or ‘banana’ roots. A tree is considered to have a ‘J- root’ if it is bent by more than the width of the plug and will be counted as a fault tree. Plugs are not to be jammed into thin soils (<15 cm depth). If thin productive soils exist, use a smaller stock type i.e. 412 or 410. Seedling Tightness - Seedlings are to be planted firmly, hand closed, with no air pockets. A properly planted seedling can be pulled from the hole with some, but not excessive, resistance and no damage to the roots or foliage. Tight, stomped in or back cut trees are not acceptable and will be counted as fault trees. Taan Forest – 2015 Planting Contract Seedling Damage –Tree damage is unacceptable, as defined by the MFLNRO Planting Inspection Booklet “Planting Fault Codes – Damage to Seedlings:. (B.C. Ministry of Forests Planting Quality Inspection System).All seedling damage will be identified as a fault tree. Evaluating Prescribed Densities - Prescribed stocking levels will be used to determine the number of plantable spots for each sample plot. At 900sph if there were 4 trees in the plot, the missing tree would not be recorded as a missed spot as this would be considered normal variation in spacing. However, if an area greater than 0.5 ha was found to have been planted consistently with 4 trees or less per plot then that area would require additional trees. Excess Trees - Prescribed stocking levels will be used to determine the number of plantable spots for each sample plot. For example, with a target density of 1000sph, 7 trees planted would be recorded as 2 excess, while 6 planted would be consideration acceptable variation. However, plots having 6 or more trees over an area larger than
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Work includes. The Contractor will perform the following Work during the Forest Engineering and Planning & Silviculture activities for the specified Area of Operation in accordance with the Description Specifications noted below, in the Site Plan (or equivalent), the ) and Taan Standard Operating Procedures as determined byTaan by Taan Forest, including: Applicable (indicated by “X”) Description Forestry & Silviculture, or similar Surveys - Stocking and Free Growing: Complete surveys according to the BC Ministry of Forests “Silviculture Survey Procedures Manual” (or equivalent) Surveys -Site Degradation and Permanent Access: Complete Site Degradation and Permanent Access surveys consistent with the Taan SOP. Taan Forest – 2015 Schedule A: Planting Contract Page 19 of 35 38 Planting: Quality Control - Monitor – The Contractor is responsible for monitoring and record recording the planting quality and density for all planters. Planting plots, placed on a grid (or representative coverage placed throughout the block) at one plot per hectare, shall be provided in writing (digital excel file) to the Company Representative on a weekly basis (at minimum) or more frequently if quality or logistical reasons arise. Location of Contractor plots must be easily identified in the field with ribbon hung at 1.3 m or higher, and a ribbon secured on the ground indicating plot centre. Each plot ribbon should shall be labelled and dated with a black permanent marker. The Contractor shall independently ensure the standards are met and any necessary corrective action is promptly completed. The B.C. Ministry of Forests Planting Quality Inspection System will be used as a guide for determining Planting Quality. Planting Quality may be subject to additional criteria as described in this contract. Planting toolstools – Shovels must have with a minimum spade blade length of 22 cm. Any shovel blades less than 22cm will not be permitted. Bag up Requirements –Ensure there are no – No more than 2 bundles of a each tree species may be unwrapped at one timein the planters bag while planting. Ensure Planter bags are must not be overfilled to the point where the integrity of the tree plug is compromised (i.e. loosing soil, squished, broken, misshapedbroken leaders). Seedlots - Allocate seedlots as per the Appendix 1: 2015 Plant 2020 Planting Allocation. Do not mix or intersperse seedlots of the same species. Keep multiple seedlots clearly separated on the block with specific locations clearly noted on the Final Contractor Planting Map that will be submitted with the planting supervisor/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ notes as per #8 11 of the Responsibility Description section of the contract. Tree Spacing -Vary - Vary inter-tree spacing to achieve preferred microsite planting, utilizing minimum and contract spacing. The use of Unless otherwise directed a 1.5m minimum inter-inter- tree spacing (MITD) down to 1.5mwill be is acceptable in areas where the best microsites are microsite selection is limited. Plant tight against and into openings , when spacing off of slash piles, unless otherwise specified. Reduce spacing to 1.5 m around unplantable areas greater than 6 metres across. Space 1.5 m off the stem of an acceptable naturals natural (as described in the Responsibility Details section Responsibility Details section belowsection) unless otherwise directedand when adjacent unplantable areas greater than 6m across (i.e. standing water, rocky outcrops or slash piles). Failure to use minimum spacing where necessary may be recorded as a missed spot. Microsite Selection - Plant trees in sites appropriate to acceptable microsite specifications described and avoid unacceptable microsites, as described in the Responsibility Description section. Road Sides - Plant road sides (i.e. seedlings planted off branch and spur roads can be planted no less than 1 metre from the road and 2 metres off of mainlinesmainlines i.e. from top of ditch line or from end of the road prism, etc.). On spur and branch roads that will never be used for future road development or are deactivated, plant 1m off running surface. Reduce the inter-tree distance for the first row along the road to 1.5 metres. Plant road cuts and fills where feasible on sloped ground. No planting in the ditch below the level of the road surface. No planting between the ditch and the road unless otherwise directed by the Company representative. Screefing - Limited to loose debris, the litter layer and grass. Thick grass requires a 30 cm (12 inch) square screef (enough that the grass root mat has been removed), with the seedling in the centre. Deep screefs which leave the trees in a depression/ in a ”“pit” is not permitted. Debris (i.e. snow, rocks, litter, branches and or decomposed red rot) is not permitted in the planting hole. Seedling Depth - Seedlings are to be planted so that the top of the plug is completely covered by soil or suitable cohesive organics. Optimum soil depth above the top of the plug is 1.5 cm (one finger width). More than 3 cm (2 fingers) is too deep unless it is under loose composed litter. Lateral branches are not to be buried. Seedling Vertical Alignment - Seedlings shall be planted vertically with the plug kept straight in the hole, with no ‘J’ or ‘banana’ roots. A tree is considered to have a ‘J- root’ if it is bent by more than the width of the plug and will be counted as a fault tree. Plugs are not to be jammed into thin soils (<15 cm depth). If thin productive soils exist, use a smaller stock type i.e. 412 or 410. Seedling Tightness - Seedlings are to be planted firmly, hand closed, with no air pockets. A properly planted seedling can be pulled from the hole with some, but not excessive, resistance and no damage to the roots or foliage. Tight, stomped in or back cut trees are not acceptable and will be counted as fault trees. Taan Forest – 2015 Planting Contract Seedling Damage –Tree damage is unacceptable, as defined by the MFLNRO Planting Inspection Booklet “Planting Fault Codes – Damage to Seedlings:. Seedlings (B.C. Ministry of Forests Planting Quality Inspection System).All System). All seedling damage will be identified as a fault tree. Evaluating Prescribed Densities - Prescribed stocking levels will be used to determine the number of plantable spots for each sample plot. At 900sph if there were 4 trees in the plot, the missing tree would not be recorded as a missed spot as this would be considered normal variation in spacing. However, if an area greater than 0.5 ha was found to have been planted consistently with 4 trees or less per plot then that area would require additional trees. Excess Trees - Prescribed stocking levels will be used to determine the number of plantable spots for each sample plot. For example, with a target density of 1000sph, 7 trees planted would be recorded as 2 excess, while 6 planted would be consideration acceptable variation. However, plots having 6 or more trees over an area larger thanthan 0.5 ha would result in a fine. Excess trees will negate or reduce the count of poorly planted trees when found within the same plot. Sub-Standard Results - Density: If an area 0.5 ha or greater has less than 95% of the target density, the Contractor shall replant the area to increase the density to acceptable levels or receive no payment. If an area 0.5ha or greater has more than 110% of the target density, the Contractor will be issued a pay reduction as per the excess-related pay reduction calculations described in the Responsibility Details. Sub-Standard Results – Planting Quality: If planting quality is determined to be less than 92.6%, a quality-related pay reduction may be administered as per the quality-related payment calculation described in the Responsibility Details section below. If planting quality is less than 85% for an area greater than 0.5ha, the area may require a rework or no payment will be received for the trees planted in the area. Rework involving tree excavation requires the prior authorization of the Company Representative. Rework involving tree excavation shall not be authorized, where in the sole judgment of the Company Representative, the relative health of the tree will consequently be jeopardized. Seedling Protection - Installation or maintenance of seedling protectors shall be as prescribed by the Company Representative. A fault will be assigned to any protector that does not adhere to the minimum standards as described in responsibility details. Planting Garbage - Litter including planting boxes, tree wraps, banding, waste ribbon and other garbage must be removed on a daily basis to a disposal site approved by the Company Representative. a. Used wooden stakes are to be left in the plantation lying flat on the ground; b. Used protectors are to be either: collected, bundled and returned to the specified location or removed to a disposal site approved by the Company Representative; c. Broken unserviceable protectors are to be disposed of properly per the specific prescription for the site; Seedling Protection – Quality Measurement: The quality of the work shall meet the expectations of the Company Representative to receive payment, and 95% of the protectors shall be error free on installation and maintenance. If quality of protectors is less than 95%, a pay reduction to the contractor may be administered as per #7 of the Responsibility Details section below. Worksite Seedling Storage – All seedlings must be covered with a planting reflective tarp (Silvacool Tarp) or better, and covered while being stored at the work site. A fine will be issued for trees stored uncovered or partially uncovered. The Contractor will perform the Work/ Services in a good and skillful manner, and to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company. All works and services shall be conducted according to all relevant Legislation i.e. Acts and Regulations. The Contractor shall make Contract Specifications/Standards available to all staff, employees and sub-contractors. The Contractor will work diligently and continuously proceed to complete all Work on or before the Term of the Agreement expires. • is at least 15 cm tall, and • has no visible scars, and • has good form, vigour and a dominant leader; and • is spruce, hemlock, and red cedar or yellow cedar(Cw/Yc must be in protectors if less than 1.2 m in height); and • are listed as acceptable naturals on the planting map.
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Work includes. The Contractor will perform the following Work during the Forest Engineering and Planning & Silviculture activities for the specified Area of Operation in accordance with the Description Specifications noted below, in the Site Plan (or equivalent), the ) and Taan Standard Operating Procedures as determined byTaan by Taan Forest, including: Applicable (indicated by “X”) Description Forestry & Silviculture, or similar Surveys - Stocking and Free Growing: Complete surveys according to the BC Ministry of Forests “Silviculture Survey Procedures Manual” (or equivalent) Surveys -Site Degradation and Permanent Access: Complete Site Degradation and Permanent Access surveys consistent with the Taan SOP. Taan Forest – 2015 Schedule A: Planting Contract Page 19 18 of 35 36 Planting: Quality Control - Monitor – The Contractor is responsible for monitoring and record recording the planting quality and density for all planters. Planting plots, placed on a grid (or representative coverage placed throughout the block) at one plot per hectare, shall be provided in writing (digital excel file) to the Company Representative on a weekly basis (at minimum) or more frequently if quality or logistical reasons arise. Location of Contractor plots must be easily identified in the field with ribbon hung at 1.3 m or higher, and a ribbon secured on the ground indicating plot centre. Each plot ribbon should shall be labelled and dated with a black permanent marker. The Contractor shall independently ensure the standards are met and any necessary corrective action is promptly completed. The B.C. Ministry of Forests Planting Quality Inspection System will be used as a guide for determining Planting Quality. Planting Quality may be subject to additional criteria as described in this contract. Planting toolstools – Shovels must have with a minimum spade blade length of 22 cm. Any shovel blades less than 22cm will not be permitted. Bag up Requirements –Ensure there are no – No more than 2 bundles of a each tree species may be unwrapped at one timein the planters bag while planting. Ensure Planter bags are must not be overfilled to the point where the integrity of the tree plug is compromised (i.e. loosing soil, squished, broken, misshapedbroken leaders). Seedlots - Allocate seedlots as per the Appendix 1: 2015 Plant 2020 Planting Allocation. Do not mix or intersperse seedlots of the same species. Keep multiple seedlots clearly separated on the block with specific locations clearly noted on the Final Contractor Planting Map that will be submitted with the planting supervisor/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ notes as per #8 11 of the Responsibility Description section of the contract. Tree Spacing -Vary - Vary inter-tree spacing to achieve preferred microsite planting, utilizing minimum and contract spacing. The use of Unless otherwise directed a 1.5m minimum inter-inter- tree spacing (MITD) down to 1.5mwill be is acceptable in areas where the best microsites are microsite selection is limited. Plant tight against and into openings , when spacing off of slash piles, unless otherwise specified. Reduce spacing to 1.5 m around unplantable areas greater than 6 metres across. Space 1.5 m off the stem of an acceptable naturals natural (as described in the Responsibility Details section Responsibility Details section belowsection) unless otherwise directedand when adjacent unplantable areas greater than 6m across (i.e. standing water, rocky outcrops or slash piles). Failure to use minimum spacing where necessary may be recorded as a missed spot. Microsite Selection - Plant trees in sites appropriate to acceptable microsite specifications described and avoid unacceptable microsites, as described in the Responsibility Description section. Road Sides - Plant road sides (i.e. seedlings planted off branch and spur roads can be planted no less than 1 metre from the road and 2 metres off of mainlinesmainlines i.e. from top of ditch line or from end of the road prism, etc.). On spur and branch roads that will never be used for future road development or are deactivated, plant 1m off running surface. Reduce the inter-tree distance for the first row along the road to 1.5 metres. Plant road cuts and fills where feasible on sloped ground. No planting in the ditch below the level of the road surface. No planting between the ditch and the road unless otherwise directed by the Company representative. Screefing - Limited to loose debris, the litter layer and grass. Thick grass requires a 30 cm (12 inch) square screef (enough that the grass root mat has been removed), with the seedling in the centre. Deep screefs which leave the trees in a depression/ in a ”“pit” is not permitted. Debris (i.e. snow, rocks, litter, branches and or decomposed red rot) is not permitted in the planting hole. Seedling Depth - Seedlings are to be planted so that the top of the plug is completely covered by soil or suitable cohesive organics. Optimum soil depth above the top of the plug is 1.5 cm (one finger width). More than 3 cm (2 fingers) is too deep unless it is under loose composed litter. Lateral branches are not to be buried. Seedling Vertical Alignment - Seedlings shall be planted vertically with the plug kept straight in the hole, with no ‘J’ or ‘banana’ roots. A tree is considered to have a ‘J- root’ if it is bent by more than the width of the plug and will be counted as a fault tree. Plugs are not to be jammed into thin soils (<15 cm depth). If thin productive soils exist, use a smaller stock type i.e. 412 or 410. Seedling Tightness - Seedlings are to be planted firmly, hand closed, with no air pockets. A properly planted seedling can be pulled from the hole with some, but not excessive, resistance and no damage to the roots or foliage. Tight, stomped in or back cut trees are not acceptable and will be counted as fault trees. Taan Forest – 2015 Planting Contract Seedling Damage –Tree damage is unacceptable, as defined by the MFLNRO Planting Inspection Booklet “Planting Fault Codes – Damage to Seedlings:. Seedlings (B.C. Ministry of Forests Planting Quality Inspection System).All System). All seedling damage will be identified as a fault tree. Evaluating Prescribed Densities - Prescribed stocking levels will be used to determine the number of plantable spots for each sample plot. At 900sph if there were 4 trees in the plot, the missing tree would not be recorded as a missed spot as this would be considered normal variation in spacing. However, if an area greater than 0.5 ha was found to have been planted consistently with 4 trees or less per plot then that area would require additional trees. Excess Trees - Prescribed stocking levels will be used to determine the number of plantable spots for each sample plot. For example, with a target density of 1000sph, 7 trees planted would be recorded as 2 excess, while 6 planted would be consideration acceptable variation. However, plots having 6 or more trees over an area larger than
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