Common use of Affirmative Duties: Planning Requirements Clause in Contracts

Affirmative Duties: Planning Requirements. A. Healthy Forests Reserve Program Restoration Plan. The Parties agree that good resource management and land stewardship is important for present and future generations, for the protection and enhancement of forestland resources, wildlife and aquatic habitats, and other Conservation Values on the Property. The Grantor agrees to implement a Restoration Plan on the Property which is developed and approved by the Grantor and NRCS and describes the practices, measures, and other conditions necessary for restoring and maintaining the viability of forestland resources, wildlife and aquatic habitats, and other Conservation Values. Subsequent to recording of this Deed, the Restoration Plan may be revised if necessary, as determined and concurred upon by NRCS and the Grantor, to reflect any changes in the management and use of the Property that affect the viability of the forestland resources, wildlife and aquatic habitats, or other conservation values referenced in this Deed. The terms of the Restoration Plan shall be consistent with the conservation purposes of this Deed. An executed copy of the Restoration Plan is maintained in the files of the Grantee. Grantor agrees to carry out all permitted activities consistent with the terms of the Restoration Plan. B. Timber Harvesting. Timber harvesting is permitted only to the extent and form permitted in the Restoration Plan. Any timber harvesting shall be conducted in accordance with a Timber Harvesting Plan approved in advance and in writing by the Grantee. The Timber Harvesting Plan must be prepared by NRCS or its representative; a licensed, professional forester; or an entity approved by NRCS. All timber harvesting and reforestation activities, approved by the Grantee in advance and identified in a Timber Harvesting Plan, will not impair the wildlife and aquatic habitats, and other Conservation Values referenced in this Deed. A copy of this plan shall be provided to and approved by Grantee at least one month prior to any timber harvest.