FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION (R5)
VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA
FSM 2400 - TIMBER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 2420 - TIMBER APPRAISAL
Supplement No.: R5 2400-2016-3
Effective Date: 3/22/2016
Duration: This supplement expires 5 years from the effective date unless superseded or
removed earlier.
Approved: Randy Moore, Regional Forester
Date Approved: 3/8/2016
Posting Instructions: Manual supplements are numbered consecutively by Manual number
and calendar year. Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this
supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page(s) of this document.
Last Change: 2400-2016-2 to Chapter 60
New Document: 2420, 2 Pages
Superseded Document(s): 2400-2011-1, 1/19/2011, 2 Pages
Digest: 2420. Makes minor edits and brings document in line with 508 Compliancy standards.
CHAPTER 2420 - TIMBER APPRAISAL
FSM 2400 - TIMBER MANAGEMENT
Supplement No.:R5 2400-2016-3 - Effective Date: 3/22/2016
2420.3 - Policy
Line officers shall approve sale and stewardship appraisals and ensure that estimates are
based on the most cost effective methods of meeting land management objectives. Complete
an economic analysis or value analysis for all sales and projects 4000 CCF or larger in size
prior to appraisal.
2421 - APPRAISAL METHODS
1. Appraisal Methods. Use transaction evidence appraisal methods to determine fair market
stumpage values for timber. Appraisal procedures are fully described in R5 FSH 2409.22,
Chapter 48.
2. Use of Curent Data. Base appraisals on the most current base period data and other data
contained in R5 FSH 2409.22. When new data are issued just prior to the scheduled
advertisement date and a sale or project will be advertised within 15 days of the receipt of the
data, Forest Supervisors may proceed with the advertisement. Reappraise projects and sales
not advertised within this time period using new data.
3. Appraisal for Determination of Damages in Expired Contracts. Forest Supervisors are
authorized to approve damage cases where defaulted timber is entirely reoffered under similar
conditions with damage calculations in accordance with the provisions of the individual contract.
Forest Supervisors may re-delegate this authority to Contracting Officers at the Supervisor's
Office level, but may not re-delegate this authority to District Rangers.
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