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CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beech, Sweet Birch, and Striped Maple, greater than 10 feet tall must be felled unless it is marked as reserved with RED paint. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this site. Material may be utilized. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All buckthorn, black birch, striped maple and American Beechbeech stems from 5 feet tall to 6 inches DBH must be felled, Sweet Birchwith the following exceptions: All trees marked with purple paint are reserved regardless of diameter. The boundaries for brush cutting project are painted with a single purple band, encompassing a total of 227 acres. The eastern boundary of the cutting area coincides with the State Game Land boundary, which is marked with white paint. There is a Seneca gas pipeline that runs just east of the State Game Land boundary. Care must be taken not to drop debris along the white State Game Land Boundary or the pipeline, and Striped Mapleto keep all equipment off the pipeline. Within the painted area are 32 acres worth of sections which contain extremely dense buckthorn. These areas are indicated on the project map and will be observable in the field as old clearcut blocks with very few mature trees. They were not delineated with paint in the field but are indicated to express the wide range of variability in the number of stems per acre that will be encountered in the project. Please note that there are large tops and debris remaining in these sections of the project area from when whole trees were cut and left lay for grouse habitat in 1996, greater than 10 feet tall must be felled unless it is marked as reserved and they are grown up with RED paintxxxxx bushes and buckthorn, making movement on foot very difficult in places. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this site. Material may be utilizedMost of these areas are appropriate for machine use, with the exception of one rocky area. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve eight (12) inches8) inches in height, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical, and may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts or fence construction contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beechcontractors, Sweet Birch, subcontractors and Striped Maple, greater than 10 feet tall consultants of the Operator must be felled unless it is marked pre-approved by the Commission. The Commission reserved the right to reject any subcontractor at its sole discretion. If the Contractor enters into any subcontract(s) not previously approved by the Commission, the Commission shall have the right to require the Contractor to terminate such contracts. • Trees and other vegetation as reserved with RED paintspecified by project on the attached project list. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this sitespecies. Material may be utilized. • Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. • Cut trees and debris must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. • The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. • Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. • Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. • The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. • All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. • Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: • The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all Operator is responsible for the employees control and collection of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect fluids leading from any equipment used on the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contractsite. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 Operator must have a spill containment and cleanup kit appropriate for injury the equipment being used. At a minimum, the kit will contain plugs and clamps to or death of persons per occurrencecontrol hydraulic line breaks, a container to collect leaking fluids, fluid absorbent pads and a shovel. Operating any equipment noticeably leaking fluids is prohibited. The amount Operator must collect, and control fluids leaking from any equipment and dispose of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policiesproperly.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beech, Sweet Birch, Trees and Striped Maple, greater than 10 feet tall must be felled unless it is marked other vegetation as reserved with RED paintspecified by project on the attached project list. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this sitespecies. Material may be utilized. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. • Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. • Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way, and a minimum of 10 feet from the SGL boundary (white paint marked trees). • The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. • Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. • Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. • The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. • All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. • Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: • The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all Operator is responsible for the employees control and collection of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect fluids leading from any equipment used on the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contractsite. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 Operator must have a spill containment and cleanup kit appropriate for injury the equipment being used. At a minimum, the kit will contain: plugs and clamps to or death of persons per occurrencecontrol hydraulic line breaks, a container to collect leaking fluids, fluid absorbent pads and a shovel. Operating any equipment noticeably leaking fluids is prohibited. The amount Operator must collect and control fluids leaking from any equipment and dispose of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policiesproperly.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All Standoff Difficult American Beech, Sweet Birch, and Striped Maple, Ostrya, and Carpinus greater than 10 feet tall must be felled unless it is marked as reserved with RED paint. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this site. Material may be utilized. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. In both Blocks, crop trees are marked in red paint. All American Beechcrown-touching competitors of these crop trees are to be cut. Trees to cut are unmarked. All reserve trees from the previous timber harvest and conifers are reserved. No branches from adjacent trees should remain above or touching the branches of the crop trees. When standing below each crop tree, Sweet Birch, a ring of sky should be visible when looking upwards. We estimate an average of five competing trees will need to be cut for a full release of each crop tree. Crop trees in both Blocks were 100% tallied. Block 1 averages 20 crop trees per acre and Striped Maple, greater than 10 feet tall must Block 2 averages 30 crop trees per acre. Block 1 has an estimated minimum of 97 Trees Per Acre (5820 trees) and Block 2 has an estimated minimum of 148 Trees Per Acre (4440 Trees) to be felled unless it is marked as reserved with RED paintfelled. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this sitespecies. Material may be utilized. Xxxxx Usable material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impracticalremoved from site. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- of-way. The All trees must be felled to ground level. Any leaning trees must be pushed, pulled, or cut to ground level. Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. All tops must be pulled back 25 feet from the State Game Land boundary, (blazed & painted white), all roads, parking lots, herbaceous openings, utility Right of Ways and deer exclosures. Tops, branches and slash will be removed from all ponds, lakes and streams. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beechbeech, Sweet Birch, striped maple and Striped Maple, greater than 10 black birch stems 5 feet tall high and up to and including 6 inches DBH must be felled unless it is marked as reserved with RED paintfelled. Oaks, hickories, serviceberries, sugar xxxxxx, red xxxxxx, pawpaw, mountain xxxxx, black cherries, cucumbertree, aspens, apple trees and conifers. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this site. Material may be utilizedtrees marked with blue paint are reserved regardless of diameter. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve eight (12) 8) inches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beech, Sweet Birch, stems between 1 inch and Striped Maple, greater than 10 feet tall 6 inches DBH must be felled unless it is marked as reserved felled, with RED paintthe following exceptions: Oaks, hickories, serviceberries, black cherry and conifers. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this site. Material may be utilizedtrees marked with blue paint are reserved regardless of diameter. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve eight (12) inches8) inches in height, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical, and may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beech, Sweet Birch, Trees and Striped Maple, greater than 10 feet tall must be felled unless it is marked other vegetation as reserved with RED paintspecified by project on the attached project list. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this sitespecies. Material may be utilized. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. • Woody material hand felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall be cut as close to ground level as possible but man not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. • Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- waya minimum of 10 feet from the SGL boundary (white paint marked trees). • The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. • Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. • Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. • The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. • All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. • Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: • The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all Operator is responsible for the employees control and collection of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect fluids leading from any equipment used on the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contractsite. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 Operator must have a spill containment and cleanup kit appropriate for injury the equipment being used. At a minimum, the kit will contain: plugs and clamps to or death of persons per occurrencecontrol hydraulic line breaks, a container to collect leaking fluids, fluid absorbent pads and a shovel. Operating any equipment noticeably leaking fluids is prohibited. The amount Operator must collect and control fluids leaking from any equipment and dispose of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policiesproperly.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beech, Sweet Birch, and Striped Stripped Maple, less than 12 inch DBH and greater than 10 feet tall must be felled unless it is marked as reserved with RED paint. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this site. Material may be utilized. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with cleanAll Sweet Birch, sharp cuts and edges and greater than 12 inches DBH must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when in girdled and left standing. Girdling will consist of a minimum of 2 cuts 1 inch deep entirely around the opinion bowl of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height tree. The cuts will be separated by a minimum of 4 inches and maximum of 12 inches. Utilization of material is impracticalnot permitted. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beechstems of black birch, Sweet Birchstriped maple, and Striped Maple, greater than 10 American beech 5 feet tall high up to and including 6 inches DBH must be felled unless it is marked as reserved with RED paintfelled, and completely severed from the xxxxx. All employees black birch over 6 inches in diameter must also be felled, and completely severed from the xxxxx. Xxxxx height must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this siteless than 12 inches. Material may be utilizedAll trees marked with any color of paint are reserved regardless of diameter or species. The mowing area is delineated with blue paint facing into the treatment area. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges cuts. Edges and must be less than twelve eight (12) 8) inches, except when when, in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when when, in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. Mowing Blocks 1 and 2 are designated with orange paint marks. These areas are located in timber sale and herbicide areas where other colors of paint may be also observed. All trees marked with any color of paint are reserved regardless of diameter and regardless of paint color. Block 3 is designated by the deer exclosure fence and includes the entire area inside the fence. In Blocks 1 and 2, all stems five feet high and up to and including stems 8 inches DBH must be felled. All trees within 10 feet of any above ground gas line are also reserved from cutting. In Block 3, only American Beechbeech, Sweet Birchblack birch, and Striped Maple, greater than 10 striped maple stems 5 feet tall high and up to 6 inches in diameter must be felled unless it is marked as reserved with RED paintcut. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub other species on this site. Material may be utilized. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when of trees in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impracticalBlock 3 are reserved. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees All tops and debris must be removed pulled back at least 20 feet from trails, roadsthe road ditches, tail drains, trails, herbaceous openings, streams, utility right of way, above-ground pipelines, and utility rights-of- wayany color of blazed tree. Material that cannot be directionally felled or dragged away from these features must be lopped down to sections less than 8 feet and length and tossed aside to keep the corridors clear. Above ground gas pipelines are present in each of the cutting blocks. These are active lines and extreme caution must be used not to damage the pipes or drop debris on them. Do not cut any trees within 10 feet of above ground gas pipelines. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. Old skids trails that small trees are growing on must also be kept clear of debris and treetops, including debris from the trees that are cut off of the trail surface. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor Operator will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient their own lock for use on each SGL gate the operator intends to cover all use to access the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect site; the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not key or combination must also be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior provided to the commencement of work under this contract, PGC Regional Forester. Xxxxx must be kept closed at all times and must be locked when the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insuranceoperator is not on site. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not Operator will be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given held responsible for repairing any damage to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure PGC gates caused by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policiesoperator.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beech, Sweet Birch, stems between .5 inch and Striped Maple, greater than 10 feet tall 6 inches DBH must be felled unless it is marked as reserved with RED paint. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this site. Material may be utilized. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve (12) inchesregardless, except when conifers, dogwood and serviceberry. The successful bidder will be required to meet a PGC representative in the opinion field prior to beginning work to discuss identification of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impracticalthese species. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatmentcutting. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beech, Sweet Birch, mountain laurel and Striped Maple, greater than 10 feet tall must other hardwoods up to 4 inches DBH are to be felled unless it is marked as reserved with RED paintmowed and mulched. All employees must be able to identify tree species. To the best possible extent, conifers (pines and shrub species on this site. Material may hemlocks) should not be utilizedmowed and left standing during operations. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not mowed should have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smallerinches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beechcontractors, Sweet Birch, subcontractors and Striped Maple, greater than 10 feet tall consultants of the Operator must be felled unless it is marked as pre-approved by the Commission. The Commission reserved with RED paintthe right to reject any subcontractor at its sole discretion. All employees must be able If the Contractor enters into any subcontract(s) not previously approved by the Commission, the Commission shall have the right to identify tree and shrub species on this siterequire the Contractor to terminate such contracts. Material may be utilized. • Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. • Cut trees and debris must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. • The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. • Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. • Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. • The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. • All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. • Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: • The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all Operator is responsible for the employees control and collection of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect fluids leading from any equipment used on the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contractsite. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 Operator must have a spill containment and cleanup kit appropriate for injury the equipment being used. At a minimum, the kit will contain plugs and clamps to or death of persons per occurrencecontrol hydraulic line breaks, a container to collect leaking fluids, fluid absorbent pads and a shovel. Operating any equipment noticeably leaking fluids is prohibited. The amount Operator must collect, and control fluids leaking from any equipment and dispose of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policiesproperly.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. Mowing areas are designated with orange paint marks. These areas are located in timber sale and herbicide areas where other colors of paint may be also observed. All American Beech, Sweet Birch, trees marked with any color of paint are reserved regardless of diameter and Striped Maple, greater than 10 regardless of paint color. All stems five feet tall high and up to and including stems 8 inches DBH must be felled unless it is marked as reserved felled, with RED paint. All employees must be able to identify tree the following exceptions: Oaks, hickories, serviceberries, witch xxxxx, mountain xxxxx, aspens, apple trees and shrub species on this site. Material may be utilizedconifers. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve eight (12) 8) inches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. Please note that there are not skid trails on the steep sections of these blocks; access by machine is therefore limited. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor Operator will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all their own lock for use on the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth Thunder Mountain Road gate and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not key or combination must also be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior provided to the commencement of work under this contract, PGC Regional Forester. This gate must be kept closed at all times and must be locked when the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insuranceoperator is not on site. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not Operator will be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given held responsible for repairing any damage to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure PGC gates caused by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policiesoperator.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All black birch, striped maple and American Beech, Sweet Birch, and Striped Maple, greater than 10 beech stems from 5 feet tall to 10 inches DBH must be felled unless it is felled, with the following exceptions: All trees marked as with blue paint and all trees marked with orange paint are reserved regardless of diameter. The boundaries for brush cutting in Blocks 1 and 3 are painted with RED the letter “F” in orange paint. All employees These boundaries also correspond to fences which are under contract to be built and the orange marked corridor must be able to identify tree kept clear of tops and shrub species on this sitedebris. Material may be utilizedBlock 2 (13 acres) boundaries for brush cutting are painted with the number “2” in orange paint. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve eight (12) inches8) inches in height, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical, and may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts or fence construction contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. Project area is designated with blue paint marks facing into the project area. Crop trees are marked with red paint and are reserved from cutting. All American Beech, Sweet Birch, and Striped Maple, greater than other trees within 10 feet tall from each red painted crop will be felled. The successful bidder is required to meet on site with a PGC forester prior to cutting to discuss specific cutting instructions. Trees felled must be completely severed at the xxxxx. Xxxxx heights must be not higher than 6 inches above the ground. All trees must be felled unless it to ground level. Any leaning trees must be pushed or pulled to ground level. It is marked as reserved with RED paintnot necessary to lop down tops on trees that are on the ground. All employees woody material must remain on site. Care must be able taken to identify tree directionally fell trees away from road edges, crop trees, herbaceous openings, trails including the project area boundary trail, parking area, vernal ponds, stream corridors, and shrub species on this sitethe game land boundary. Material may be utilized. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and The main game land road must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when in kept open for travel prior to leaving the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impracticallocation each day during operations. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. Any damage to game lands access roads will be repaired by the operator. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. All American Beech, Sweet Birch, Yellow Birch and Striped Maple, greater than 10 feet tall must be felled unless it is marked as reserved with RED paint. All employees must be able to identify tree and shrub species on this site. Material may be utilizedUtilization of the cut material is allowed. Xxxxx material felled using a mechanical flail type system may not have stumps with clean, sharp cuts and edges and must be less than twelve (12) inches, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Woody material felled with clean cuts must have stumps that are parallel to the ground surface and shall not exceed six (6) inches in height measured on the side next to the highest ground or the diameter of the xxxxx, whichever is smaller, except when in the opinion of the Field Contract Coordinator, said height is impractical. Cut trees must be removed from trails, roads, tail drains, streams, and utility rights-of- way. The Operator shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees not specified for treatment. Damage to trails, roads, streams, or utility rights-of-way caused by the Operator’s equipment must be repaired by the Operator at their expense. Any trash resulting from the Operator’s operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed. The Operator shall not block any roads or trails in the area during performance of this contract. The Operator shall not in any way hinder the progress of any Timber Sale Contracts in these areas. All labor, equipment, tools, etc., needed to complete contracted projects are to be provided by the Operator. Any fence damage must be repaired within 24 hours at the Operator’s expense. Deer fence integrity must be maintained by closing gates promptly after entry and exit. Timber Damages – when in the opinion of Field Contract Coordinator, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Operator shall pay the Commission a fair base current value determined by the Field Contract Coordinator per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to Operator’s carelessness or negligence is less than $10.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $10.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable, or non-merchantable. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide Workmen’s Compensation insurance sufficient to cover all the employees of contractor working to fulfill this contract. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury and property damage insurance, to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage Insurance shall not be less than $300,000.00 per occurrence. Such policies shall name the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor must provide the Commonwealth with current Certificates of Insurance. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policy shall not be canceled or changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Operator(s). Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the Operator’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.