2024/09/11 Council Agenda Packet

Page 23 of 42 4/3/24 Agreement No. 2024-02 When leave tree damage exceeds the limits set forth in clause H-012, Purchaser shall be subject to liquidated damages (clause D-040). When reserve tree damage exceeds the limits set forth in clause H-013, Purchaser shall be subject to liquidated damages (clause D-041). H-12 Leave Tree Damage Definition Leave trees are trees required for retention within the sale boundary. Purchaser shall protect leave trees from being cut, damaged, or removed during operations. Leave tree damage exists when more than 5 percent of the leave trees are damaged in a unit and when one or more of the following criteria occur as a result of Purchaser's operation, as determined by the Contract Administrator: a. A leave tree has one or more scars on its trunk exposing the cambium layer, which in total exceeds 20 square inches. b. A leave tree top is broken or the live crown ratio is reduced below 30 percent. c. A leave tree has more than 1/3 of the circumference of its root system injured such that the cambium layer is exposed. If the Contract Administrator determines that a leave tree has been cut or damaged, the Purchaser may be required to pay liquidated damages for Excessive Leave Tree Damage as detailed in clause D-040. H-16 Skid Trail Requirements A skid trail is defined as an area that is used for more than three passes by any equipment. Purchaser shall comply with the following during the yarding operation: a. A skid trail will not exceed 14 feet in width, including rub trees. b. Skid trails shall not cover more than 10 percent of the total acreage on one unit. c. Location of the skid trails must be marked by Purchaser and approved by the Contract Administrator. d. Except for rub trees, skid trails shall be felled and yarded prior to the felling of adjacent timber. e. Rub trees shall be left standing until all timber tributary to the skid trail has been removed.