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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
APACHE-SITGREAVES NATIONAL FORESTS
SPRINGERVILLE, AZ
FSM 2400 – TIMBER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER2440 – DESIGNATING, CRUISING, SCALING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Supplement No.: 2400-93-1
Effective Date: February 26, 1993
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: JOHN C. BEDELL
Forest Supervisor
Date Approved: 02/26/1993
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by title and calendar year. Post by document; remove the entire
document and replace it with this supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page of this document. The last supplement to this
Title was Supplement 2400-92-1 to Chapter 2430, dated September 1, 1992.
New Document
Superseded Document(s)
(Supplement Number and
Effective Date)
Digest:
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2442.3
2443.34-1 – 2443.34-6
2443.61a-1 – 2443.61a-4
2443.69 – 2443.69-2
2443.69-3
2444.11-1
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2440 – Updated Forest guidance concerning marking, cruising, log accountability, and branding waivers.
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CHAPTER 2440 - DESIGNATING, CRUISING, SCALING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
2441.11 - Marking Timber in Advance of Sale. An objective of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will be to make sales of a size
that will be cut out within four (4) years after marking. Bark begins to slough off making the use of paint undesirable for longer
periods.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests policy for marking is:
1. Mark all timber sales with tracer tree marking paint with a vertical butt mark and a horizontal D.B.H. mark.
2. Mark all tally trees on two (2) sides with the marker number above the D.B.H. mark and the tree number below the D.B.H.
mark using aerosol tracer tree marking paint. All numbers must be legible. Each marker will use consecutive numbers throughout the
sale. If any marker exceeds tree number 999, assign the marker a new marker number.
3. On variable plot, fixed plot or strip cruising, center lines shall be flagged and plot centers marked with stakes with plot
numbers or strip number written on the stake with an indelible marker. Tally trees will be taken starting at true north and turning in a
clockwise direction. It is R-3 policy to use a grid system based on a random start to locate plot centers.
4. Cruise Design Plans must be prepared by an individual certified for cruise design and reviewed by the Zone Measurement
Specialist.
5. When using a sample tree system, total number of marked trees by species will be counted. When the sample tree system is
used, it is R-3 policy to use a tally person or a hand-held data recorder with random number generator to select sample trees.
2441.12 - Checking Marking Quality.
1. Sale data will be submitted to the S.O. in a timely manner so each sale can be check cruised by the Zone Measurement
Specialist and prescriptions checked by the Forest Silviculturist. A final cruise file will be sent to the S.O.
2. If check cruise fails or silviculture prescriptions are not applied, sales will be recruised, remarked or both.
2442.03 - Policy.
Presale measurement sales of Sawtimber Products.
1. On presale measurement sales the procedures herein are approved for use in determining the percent defect and subsequent
net volume calculations for inclusion in Timber sale contracts.
As explained in the parent text, defect is comprised of three components:
Breakage
Visible Defect
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Hidden Defect
For Breakage, refer to the Timber Cruising Handbook, R-3 Supplement #5 22.3.
Visible defect is obtained by implementing the seen defect procedures during cruising.
Hidden defect can be obtained by conducting a fall, buck and scale defect study as described in the Timber Cruising Handbook,
R-3 Supplement #5, Fall, Buck and Scale Defect Study procedures. Comparison sale data may be used if the following
requirements are met:
At least 3 sales with fall, buck and scale data in general area with same timber types.
Similar types of harvest (i.e., Final Removal, Intermediate).
Similar stand and site conditions.
Like species.
Approved by Zone Measurement Specialist.
2442.21 - Sampling Error Standards for Designing Cruises. When preparing a multiproduct sale, these sampling standards will apply
to the sawtimber portion of the cruise only. Estimated total sawtimber value should be calculated by completing a "rough" transaction
evidence appraisal--use estimates where necessary. The value of all purchaser credit roads and purchaser deposits (KV, BD and so
forth) are added to the estimated stumpage to arrive at a total value. As stated in FSM 2442.03 (R-3 Supplement), it is Regional
policy to cruise all timber sales to presale measurement sampling standards.
*-The following table displays the sampling error standards to be used in
designing cruises for presale measurement sales greater than $50,000 in value. The maximum sampling errors are at the 95
percent confidence level (two standard errors or t=2).
Estimated Appraised Rate
Maximum Sampling Error %
<$40/MBF
13 %
> $40/MBF and <$50/MBF
12 %
> $50/MBF and <$60/MBF
11 %
> $60/MBF and <$70/MBF
10 %
> $70/MBF and <$80/mbf
9%
> $80/MBF and <$90/MBF
8%
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7%
Where: < means less than
> means greater than or equal to
Note: The estimated appraised rate is the average rate for all species on the sale. It will be determined from the "rough"
transaction evidence appraisal (mentioned above) conducted at the time of cruise design using current base rates and adjustment
factors. The appraisal estimates and resulting sampling error percent determination will be included in the cruise design
documentation and will be used as the cruise design standard regardless of future updates to appraisal information.
2444.1 - Log Accountability Requirements. Log accountability will be maintained through the use of Form R3-2400-46, Log
Removal Permit. Log Removal Receipts must be stamped with sale name, Ranger District, Brand, Contract Number and destination
of load.
The following standardized branding system for all timber sales, i.e., sawtimber pulpwood or multiproduct, will be used.
1. Sawtimber Sales. All sawtimber sales, including 100% tree measurement, will require hammer branding on one end of
every log. It also requires paint marking on one end of at least five logs with a durable highway yellow paint at the rear of the load.
Branding and painting will be done by the purchaser prior to the time logs leave the landing site on the sale area.
2. Pulpwood Sales. All pulpwood sales shall contain at least five logs on each load that are hammer branded on one end at the
rear of the load. In addition, each load will also contain at least five logs painted on one end with durable highway yellow paint at the
rear of the load. Branding and painting will be done by the purchaser prior to the time the logs leave the landing site on the sale area.
3. Multi-product Sales (Sawtimber and Pulpwood) Removed on the Same Truck Load. All sawtimber and pulpwood will be
hammer branded and at least five logs paint marked with highway yellow paint at the rear of the load. Branding andpaint marking
shall be done by the purchaser prior to the time logs leave the landing site on the sale area.
Hammer branding the pulpwood component must be administered with sound judgement. There will be pieces of pulpwood that
cannot be reasonably branded due to their size. The intent will be to hammer brand sawlogs with pulpwood attached to the top.
4. Multi-product Sales, (Where Sawtimber and Pulpwood Are Hauled Separately). All sawlogs will contain hammer brands
on one end of every log. In addition, each load will also contain five logs paint marked on one end with a durable highway yellow
paint. Branding and painting will be done by the purchaser prior to the time the logs leave the landing site on the sale area.
All pulpwood loads will contain five logs that are hammer branded on one end at the rear of the load. In addition, each load will also
contain at least five logs painted on one end with durable highway yellow paint at the rear of the load. Branding and painting will be
done by the purchaser prior to the time the logs leave the landing site on the sale area.
5. Fuelwood and Other Convertible Product Sales. Hammer branding and highway yellow paint marking will not be required.
Existing load accountability and marking will continue as necessary for administration.
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All contracts written for sawlogs shall contain Contract Provision CT6.82. Requirements of this provision may be waived and
modified for each contract. This will be accomplished by using Apache-Sitgreaves Forms 2400-20, 2400-21 and/or 2400-22, as
applicable.
6. Hammer Brands assigned to each District are as follows:
Alpine
Chevelon
Springerville
Lakeside
District
District
District
District
AA
AB
AC
AD
AS
AF
AG
AH
AJ
AK
AL
AM
AN
AO
AP
HO
HP
HS
HT
HV
HW
HY
1L
1M
1N
1O
1P
1R
1S
1T
1V
1W
HA
HB
HC
HD
HE
HF
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
1G
1H
1J
1K
HG
HH
HZ
HJ
HK
HL
HM
HM
3L
3M
3N
3O
3P
3R
3S
ET
AR
AS
AT
AV
AW
AY
1Y
1Z
Heber
District
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
3F
3G
3H
(If more brands are needed, contact the Zone Measurement Specialist)
Brand assignment will be coordinated through the Zone Measurement Specialist for every timber sale on the Forest.
7. Log Load Accountability and Surveillance. Log load accountability and surveillance will be accomplished by the following
methods.
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a. The sale administrators will make necessary checks of lost logs, mill sites, and dumped loads for other Forests when
their sales are being transported through the Forest. All Sale Administrators will administer the Forest Surveillance Plan
to assure off hours surveillance.
b. Sale Administrators shall, at least weekly, drive the "On District" haul route to check for compliance of contractual
requirements involving haul routes.
c. The haul route, including off-Forest, shall be checked at least once monthly on a random basis to assure logs are being
received and accounted for properly. Such checks will be documented on Form ASNF 2400-19. (When crossing Ranger
District and Forest Boundaries, the Sale Administrator shall contact the District and/or Forest involved so they are aware
of their purpose and actions).
d. Forestwide. A minimum of 2 percent of all loads will be checked for proper administration of brands and log removal
receipts. This will be accomplished on a random basis on or near the sale area. The check will include the following
items.
1) Log brand on logs.
2) Highway yellow paint on logs. (If applicable)
3) Log removal receipt on load.
4) Log removal receipt; portion with driver.
5) Log removal receipt; portions being deposited in box along haul route. (If applicable)
6) Loads being hauled along assigned route of haul.
7) Correct date on log removal receipt.
8) Driver's signature or initials on receipt.
e. Additional checks will be made at mill sites as per attachedinstructions. Forest Officer checking log removal receipt
must sign the receipt at the time of check and return to driver.
f. Surveillance personnel will be put on adjusted work days so they can check before and after the normal 8 to 5 working
hours and on weekends. The above items will be done a minimum of one time each week during the operating season.
Before and after hours checks must be done on a random basis so as not to establish any patterns. All checks will be
documented and a record maintained in the responsible District file and a copy of each check sent to the Supervisors
Office and the Supervisors Office of the originating Forest, if applicable, i.e., Coconino, Tonto or Gila. Any suspicious
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action noticed should be documented and reported to the Ranger District and Supervisors Offices. Forms designed to
accomplish the checks are attached.
g. 100% Tree Measurement Mills Surveillance
Winslow, Precision Pine
Heber, Precision Pine
Snowflake Log Landing, Stone Forest Industries
Eagar Mill, Stone Forest Industries
The surveillance check for mills 100% tree measurement will include the following items:
1) Purchaser.
2) Inspector.
3) Time.
4) Date.
5) Correct date on log removal receipt.
6) Drivers initials or signature on receipts.
7) Copy of inspection sent to Supervisors Office and District files.
8) Loads being hauled along assigned route of haul.
h. Scaling Locations - Surveillance
Nutrioso (Reidhead)
Precision Pine, Eagar Mill
The following items will be checked at least twice each month at each location above.
1) Location
2) Purchaser
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3) Inspector
4) Time
5) Date
6) Correct date on log removal receipt
7) Someone signing for receipt of logs
8) Driver initial or signature on receipt
9) Are frequency cards being handled properly (If applicable).
10) Sample load handling being properly done. Layout, bucking, pickup Kept separate from scaled loads, non-sample
loads. (If applicable).
11) Copy of inspection sent to Supervisors Office and District files.
8. Haul Routes. At the time of filing the annual operating schedule, purchasers shall provide the Forest Service a map
showing the approved pre-determined route of haul which logs will travel from the sale area to the approved mill site.
The route of haul may be changed by the purchaser provided the Forest Service has approved the change.
No logs shall be allowed to leave the designated scaling zone prior to scaling. If the scaling zone as designated would cause
undue hardship to the purchaser or District, the scaling zone can be modified through the Forest Service Contracting Officer.
9. Accountability of Log Removal Receipts, Frequency Cards and Scale Books.
Log removal receipts will be accounted for by using a DG Spreadsheet when arriving at the District and when assigned to a
timber sale. Use an AD-107 when assigning Log Removal receipts to purchasers and when used books are returned. Include
purchaser, sale name, contract number, destination and Ranger District.
Frequency cards will be completely filled out with sale name, scaling point, log removal receipt numbers written on top and
numbers stamped consecutively near pull tabs. Card numbers will be written on each card and cards will be numbered consecutively
for the life of the sale involved. Frequency cards will be accounted for by using Form AS-2400-24 by sales.
10. Surveillance Plots - All 2400-6T Timber Sale Contracts shall have surveillance plots established in each payment unit prior
to operations proceeding and will be revisited in a timely manner after harvesting to determine any discrepencies. Location and
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results of surveillance plots shall be kept confidential for the life of the sale. Establishment of the surveillance plots will be
coordinated with the Zone Measurement Specialist and the Timber Sale Administrator.
Location
Purchaser
Inspector
Time
Date
Item Checked
1) Log Accountability
Log Branding:
Brands of Logs
Highway Yellow Paint
2) Log Removal Receipt
a. Drivers portion with driver
b. Stub filled out and signed
c. Corrected date
d. Initials on receipt
e. 2-portions stapled on loads
f. Portion dropped in box (if applicable)
3) Trucks Following Assigned Haul
Routes
4) Mill Site
a. Seal intact on weighbeam
b. Weighmaster signing for receipt of load
c. Log removal receipt stapled to weight
d. tickets and deposited in locked box for
pickup by F.S.
e. Scales & Electr. equipment operating
properly
f. Radio Effects: CB/s
F.S.
CO
g. Correct date & time printing
h. Current yearly inspection seal
i. Current scale certification on file
5) Frequency Cards
a. Are tabs pulled prooperly
b. Are lod numbers on cards
Satisfactory
Yes
No
Log Removal Receipt
Numbers Checked
Action Taken if
Unsatisfactory1)
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c. Is heading filled out on card
d. Are corners removed
e. Are filled cards picked up currently
f. Are cards numbered consecutively
6) Load Handling
a. Sample load layout
b. Accountability
c. Bucking
d. Pickup
e. Kept Separate
f. Non sample loads
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INSTRUCTIONS
1) Items 1 thru 3 are for Sale Area Checks
2) Items 3 thru 6 are for Mill Checks
These can be done separately or in conjunction with each other.
DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS
1 - Copy to Ranger District files.
1 - Copy to originating District files (if not your own)
1 - Copy to Supervisors Office
Copy to Supervisors Office; Coconino, Tonto, or Gila when sales are coming from them.
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DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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Waiver to Contract Provision CT6.82
(Sawtimber Only)
Requirements contained in CT6.82 are hereby waived. The following requirements for
identifying products removed from
Timber Sale area, Contract No
shall apply.
A. The brand assigned to this sale is
.
B. All logs shall be hammer-branded on one end with the assigned brand, which has a
combined letter and/or number at least 2 X 2 inches in size. Brands shall be made deep enough
so that the origin of each log is easily recognized at any of the random surveillance points
designated by the Forest Service.
C. All hammer-branding shall be done before logs leave the loading point.
D. Tree measurement sale, scaling not required.
E. Log removal receipts, furnished by Forest Service, shall be stapled to the load prior to
hauling logs from the landing site. Specific directions on how, when, and where receipts are to
be used will be furnished by Forest Service when receipts are issued.
F. This waiver may be revoked or changed by Forest Service during the term of this contract
if there is (1) a potential for mixing with unscaled logs at the mill or reloading site; (2) a
potential for mixing of loads with loads of unscaled logs on the haul route; (3) a change in
Purchaser's haul route and/or milling site; (4) a series of log accountability violations caused by
purchaser, purchaser's employees, or purchaser's contractors, including contractor's employees;
(5) a change in Regional or National direction by the Forest Service; or (6) a change in log
export conditions.
Date
Contracting Officer
I acknowledge receipt of the above waiver and certify the products (logs) will not be removed
from designated scaling site(s) at
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ASNF-2400-21
(2/93)
Waiver to Contract Provision CT6.82
(Multiproduct Sales Where Sawtimber and Pulpwood are Removed on the Same Truck)
Requirements contained in CT6.82 are hereby waived. The following requirements for
identifying products removed from
Timber Sale area, Contract No.
shall apply.
A. The brand assigned to this sale is
.
B. All sawtimber shall be hammer-branded on one end, a minimum of 5 pulp logs shall be
hammer branded with the assigned brand, which has a combined letter and/or number at least 2
X 2 inches in size. Brands shall be made deep enough so that the origin of each log is easily
recognized at any of the random surveillance points as designated by the Forest Service.
C. All hammer-branding shall be done before logs leave the loading point.
D. Tree measurement sale, scaling not required.
E. Log removal receipts, furnished by Forest Service, shall be stapled to the load prior to
hauling logs from the landing site. Specific directions on how, when, and where receipts are to
be used will be furnished by Forest Service when receipts are issued.
F. This waiver may be revoked or changed by Forest Service during the term of this contract
if there is (1) a potential for mixing with unscaled logs at the mill or reloading site; (2) a
potential for mixing of loads with loads of unscaled logs on the haul route; (3) a change in
Purchaser's haul route and/or milling site; (4) a series of log accountability violations caused by
purchaser, purchaser's employees, or purchaser's contractors, including contractor's employees;
(5) a change in Regional or National direction by the Forest Service; or (6) a change in log
export conditions.
Date
Contracting Officer
I acknowledge receipt of the above waiver and certify the products (logs) will not be removed
from designated scaling site(s) at
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Date
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ASNF-2400-22
(2/93)
Waiver to Contract Provision CT6.82
(Pure Pulpwood)
Requirements contained in CT6.82 are hereby waived. The following requirements for
identifying products removed from
Timber Sale area, Contract No.
shall apply.
A. The brand assigned to this sale is
.
B. A minimum of 5 logs on each load shall be hammer-branded on one end at the rear of the
load with the assigned brand, which has a combined letter and/or number at least 2 X 2 inches in
size. Brands shall be made deep enough so that the origin of each log is easily recognized at any
of the random surveillance points as designated by the Forest Service.
C. All hammer-branding shall be done before logs leave the loading point.
D. Tree measurement sale, scaling not required.
E. Log removal receipts, furnished by Forest Service, shall be stapled to the load prior to
hauling logs from the landing site. Specific directions on how, when, and where receipts are to
be used will be furnished by Forest Service when receipts are issued.
F. This waiver may be revoked or changed by Forest Service during the term of this contract
if there is (1) a potential for mixing with unscaled logs at the mill or reloading site; (2) a
potential for mixing of loads with loads of unscaled logs on the haul route; (3) a change in
Purchaser's haul route and/or milling site; (4) a series of log accountability violations caused by
purchaser, purchaser's employees, or purchaser's contractors, including contractor's employees;
(5) a change in Regional or National direction by the Forest Service; or (6) a change in log
export conditions.
Date
Contracting Officer
I acknowledge receipt of the above waiver and certify the products (logs) will not be removed
from designated scaling site(s) at
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Date
Purchaser Representative
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ASNF-2400-23
(2/93)
Waiver to Contract Provision CT6.82
(Multiproduct Sales Where Sawtimber and Pulpwood are removed on separate trucks)
Requirements contained in CT6.82 are hereby waived. The following requirements for
identifying products removed from
Timber Sale area, Contract No.
shall apply.
A. The brand assigned to this sale is
.
B. All logs shall be hammer-branded on one end and a minimum of 5 pulp logs shall be
hammer branded with the assigned brand, which has a combined letter and/or number at least 2
X 2 inches in size. Brands shall be made deep enough so that the origin of each log is easily
recognized at the scaling site.
C. All hammer-branding shall be done before logs leave the loading point.
D. Tree measurement sale, scaling not required.
E. Log removal receipts, furnished by Forest Service, shall be stapled to the load prior to
hauling logs from the landing site. Specific directions on how, when, and where receipts are to
be used will be furnished by Forest Service when receipts are issued.
F. This waiver may be revoked or changed by Forest Service during the term of this contract
if there is (1) a potential for mixing with unscaled logs at the mill or reloading site; (2) a
potential for mixing of loads with loads of unscaled logs on the haul route; (3) a change in
Purchaser's haul route and/or milling site; (4) a series of log accountability violations caused by
purchaser, purchaser's employees, or purchaser's contractors, including contractor's employees;
(5) a change in Regional or National direction by the Forest Service; or (6) a change in log
export conditions.
Date
Contracting Officer
I acknowledge receipt of the above waiver and certify the products (logs) will not be removed
from designated scaling site(s) at
Date
Purchaser Representative