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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK
BEDFORD, IN
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
Supplement No.: R9 Hoosier 2409.15-2001-1
Effective Date: June 19, 2001
Duration: Effective until superseded or removed
Approved: KENNETH G. DAY
Forest Supervisor
Date Approved: 06/19/01
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook number and
calendar year. Post by document name. Remove entire document and replace with this
supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page of this document.
New Document(s):
R9 Hoosier 2409-15-2001-1
3 Pages
Superseded Document(s):
2409.15-94-1
3 Pages
(Last supplement was 2409.15-94-1)
Digest: Insert digest information here
Reissues the entire supplement using the new format. Replaces
supplement 2409.15-94-1.
HOF SUPPLEMENT 2409.15-2001-1
EFFECTIVE DATE: 06/19/01
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
13.4 - Inspections
Standards and guidelines for Timber Sale Administration.
Standards
A. All employees routinely administering timber sale contracts shall be certified
administrators. Standards are in R-9 2409.24 Timber Sale Preparation Handbook.
B. Administrators should carry a field copy of the contract for the sale being
administered.
C. *All landing areas, skid routes, and temporary roads will be designated by the timber
sale administrator and agreed to by the Purchaser's Representative. Skid and temporary road
locations will incorporate grade breaks to minimize the need for waterbars during sale
operations. Skid trails may also require conventional or log reinforced waterbars. Use of the
logging equipment (skidders, tractors, trucks, pickups, etc.) will be restricted to designated routes
and landings. Sidecasting mud from the designated skid route or the running surface of roads
will not be permitted.-*
D. Inspect active timber sales at least once per week, more frequently if necessary.
E. Be sure skid trail dips will drain water off road while sale is operating.
F. Ensure that contractural obligations, such as slash disposal and erosion control, are
completed in a timely manner.
G. Document, in writing, all instructions, decisions, or other matters that pertain to the
contract.
H. Designate for cutting, scale, and charge purchaser for trees not already designated that
are, or will be, damaged by the operation.
I. Maintain a complete and accurate sale folder.
J. Provide data for Statement of Accounts. Review completed statements for accuracy.
HOF SUPPLEMENT 2409.15-2001-1
EFFECTIVE DATE: 06/19/01
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
II.Guidelines
A. *-The following are indicators that ground conditions may be too wet for timber
harvesting. When these indicators become apparent and frequent on a timber sale, they are
signals that the operation may be causing unacceptable resource damage.
Indicators:
1) Sidecasing of mud is necessary for more than localized wet spots.
2) It is necessary to take skidders out of designated routes, thereby creating multiple
wheel tracks.
3) Rut depth exceeds the ability to shed water from skid roads with waterbars.
4) It is necessary to push or pull trucks to or from the landing areas.-*
B. Bring problems that you cannot resolve to the attention of your supervisor.
C. Help the operator to do a good job when you can under the contract. Show that the
contract works for the purchaser's interests as well as those of the government.
D. Be aware of safety hazards when in the vicinity of tree felling or equipment
operation.