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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK
MARK TWAIN NF (REGION 9)
ROLLA, MO
FSH 2409.12 – TIMBER CRUSING HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 70 – DESIGNATING TIMBER FOR CUTTING
Supplement No.: R9 Mark Twain 2409.12-2003-3
Effective Date: September 29, 2003
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: RONNIE RAUM
Forest Supervisor
Date Approved: 09/29/2003
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook 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. The last supplement to
this Handbook was 2409.12-2003-2.
New Document
R9 Mark Twain 2409.12-2003-3
3 Pages
Superseded Document(s)
(Supplement Number and
Effective Date)
97-2
5 Pages
Digest: In order by code, summarize the main additions, revisions, or removal of direction
incorporated in this supplement.
Updates timber marking procedures and trespass prevention.
Removes sections: 71.4
72.11
72.12 – Paint Storage: accountability
72.14
Exhibit 1
R9 MARK TWAIN SUPPLEMENT 2409.12-2003-3
EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/29/2003
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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FSH 2409.12 – TIMBER CRUSING HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 70 – DESIGNATING TIMBER FOR CUTTING
71.3 - Checking Marking Quality
1. Checking for Contract Compliance. Supervisors of marking crews will make frequent
checks on all sales to assure that areas producing less than the minimum volume per acre for any
product are not being included in the sale. Minimum operable volume may vary dependent on
product, type of harvest, and District.
2. Marking for Check Estimating. Provisions must be made at the time the sale is
marked to identify sample trees to be used for check estimating. All sample trees or "tally trees"
will have the following tally information on the tree bole progressing downward from DBH:
a. DBH (last digit only).
b. Number of 8 ft. sticks.
c. Percent of defect
d. Markers identification number.
When marking multiple products in one tree, the following information will be shown on the
"tally tree" progressing downward from DBH:
a. DBH (last digit only)
b. Number of 8 ft. sticks of sawlogs and adjacent to that is the defect in percent.
c. Third number is topwood height and adjacent to that is the defect.
d. Markers identification number.
Any sale that is marked by other than certified timber estimators must be checked.
Volume estimate checks made on sales will be made by the appropriate Zone Forest Check
Cruiser. Frequency and Standards are found in FSH 2409.12 Chapter 60. The Forest Supervisor
may request a check on any sale should the need arise.
3. Marking Additional Timber. Additional timber is usually marked by sale
adminstrators during routine sale adminstration inspections. This "added" volume must be
independently checked by personnel other than those who marked it. The assigned FSR will be
responsible for appropriate spot checks and audit of any additional volume marked by the Sale
Adminstrator. Results of this check folder. Coordination between the SA and FSR during active
sale adminstration duties will be critical, so the FSR (or his designate) can audit add on volumes
in a timely manner and not encumber the contractor's operations.
R9 MARK TWAIN SUPPLEMENT 2409.12-2003-3
EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/29/2003
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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FSH 2409.12 – TIMBER CRUSING HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 70 – DESIGNATING TIMBER FOR CUTTING
72 - Trespass Prevention. All paint used to designate trees for cutting on timber sales or to
establish boundaries shall contain both the laboratory and field tracer elements. Each District
shall provide controlled storage and setup an accountability system for all timber marking paint.
72.12 - Tracer Paint Security. Each District shall designate appropriate individuals to be
responsible for tracer paint inventory. Each District shall also maintain acceptable storage
facilities for tracer paint.