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<br /> Page 24 of 42 FINAL 2/21/25 Agreement No. 2025-02 <br /> <br />b. A leave tree top is broken or the live crown ratio is reduced below 30 <br />percent. <br /> <br />c. A leave tree has more than 1/3 of the circumference of its root system <br />injured such that the cambium layer is exposed. <br /> <br />If the Contract Administrator determines that a leave tree has been cut or damaged, the <br />Purchaser may be required to pay liquidated damages for Excessive Leave Tree <br />Damage as detailed in clause D-040. <br /> <br />Falling or removal of live trees from the sale area is unauthorized, and may invoke the use <br />of the G-230 ‘Unauthorized Activity’ clause. Purchaser is required to leave all damaged <br />leave trees on site. <br /> <br />H-16 Skid Trail Requirements <br /> A skid trail is defined as an area that is used for more than three passes by any <br />equipment. <br /> <br />Purchaser shall comply with the following during the yarding operation: <br /> <br />a. A skid trail will not exceed 17 feet in width, including rub trees. <br /> <br />b. Skid trails shall not cover more than 10 percent of the total acreage on one <br />unit. <br /> <br />c. Location of the skid trails must be marked by Purchaser and approved by the <br />Contract Administrator. <br /> <br />e. Rub trees shall be left standing, along with all other live trees. <br /> <br />f. Excessive soil damage is not permitted. Excessive soil damage is described in <br />clause H-17. <br /> <br />g. Purchaser will not have more than two skid trails open to active skidding at <br />any one time. All other skid trails used for skidding timber will be closed. <br /> <br />h. Once a skid trail is closed, Purchaser will not reopen a skid trail unless <br />approved in writing by the Contract Administrator. <br /> <br />i. Skid trails will be water barred at the time of completion of yarding, if <br />required by the Contract Administrator. <br /> <br />Purchaser shall not deviate from the requirements set forth in this clause without prior <br />written approval from the Contract Administrator. <br />