R5-2400-147 Timber Sale Inspection Report

USDAFOREST SERVICE

TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION
INSPECTION REPORT

(Ref. FSH 2409.15)

(FOR IN-SERVICE USE)
FOREST

~DISTRICT

~DATE

NAME

TITLE

NAME

TITLE

NAME

TITLE

INSPECTEE:
INSPECTOR:
LAST INSPECTIONS
~ MADE BY:
SALE NAME

PURCHASER

DATEOF AWARD

INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate items needing improvement by number
checked or inapplicable by letter “N”.

o®

1

DATE

CONTRACT FORM CONTRACT NO.

etc. for keying to comments column. Indicate work not

COMMENTS: List items by number. (Use extra page if necessary). Identify specifically each item needing improvement, fully explain any
action needed.

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WHITE. FOREST SUPERVISOR. C.O.

YELLOW . FOREST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

PINK. INSPECTOR

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I.

INSTRUCTIONS; Indicate on line opposite each statement the rating using the following syatee. N/A
improvement. Circled items are to be numbered for specific reference on page 1.

AREAS OF ADMINISTRATIVE
RESPONSIBILITY

_1.
PREPAREDNESS — The measure of how
an individual prepares for administration
of a timber sale eontract.

OF CONTRACT RESPONSIBILITY WHERE
SPECIPIC RESULTS ARE EXPECTED —
Inspects purchaser for compliance and redeems
Forest Service contractual responsibility in
the following areas.
II.

AREAS

1.
a.

Knowledge of sale preparation
from inception through award
(sale prep. and recon. notes. EA.
appraisal, prospectus, etc.).
Knowledge of prior records and
inspections of sale inherited
from another SA.
Properly equipped to do the job.
Knowledge of sale area prior to
operation.

b.

c.
d.

b.

Clear understanding of expected
end results (a mental picture of
what area should look like when
logging is completed.)
Feedback given to planning and
preparation so problems are not
perpetuated.

b.
c.
d.

Gives information to silviculturist
and other resource specialists so
continuity is maintained.
Reed for specialist assistance
recognized and requested.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

b.

c.
d.

e.

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_3.

a.

d.
e.

4.

b.

c.

a.

Safety training provided HI or
other subordinate.
Proper administration of all
safety related provisions.

f.
g.
h.

8.

Improvements constructed as approved.
Improvement removal is acceptable.
Protection of improvement as required is
adequate.
Land survey monuments adequately protected.
Historical sites and I’ S. K species adequately
protected.

d.
e.
f.

Purchaser’s supervision adequate.
Timing and performance of PS work adequate.
Operations progressing in workmanlike and
orderly manner. Timely balance/progress
of completed (accepted) work and in
reasonable conformance with plan of
operations.
Proficiency demonstrated in effectively
managing the male administration job.
Able to recognize and anticipate problem..
Adjustments made to assure accomplishment
of desired results.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
9.

b.
e.
d.

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a.
b.
c.

d.
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a.
b.

b.
c.

_6.

12.

a.

b.

c.

a.
f.
g.
is.
i.

Damage to leave stand minimized.
Breakage minimized.
Limbing done in accordance with contract.
Trees felled to designated lead, in
openings. or within felling area,
All designated trees felled.
Stage logging performed where needed.
Directional felling done where required.
Log lengths varied to secure greatest
utilization.
Stump heights sect specifications.

d.

e.
13.

Slash disposal done a. required by
contract and slash plan.
Removal or burial site selection is
adequate and used as agreed.
Cull material pulled inward from
exterior boundaries of clear
cutting unit..
Yarding unutilized material adequate.
156.8’s

Log accountability seats standards.
Scaler information form properly
completed and used.
Branding Rod painting meets standards.

FIRE PRECAUTION AND CONTROL (B7.O)

FELLING AND BUCKING
a.
b.
c.
d.

Erosion control work designated and
purchaser advised.
Erosion control work adequate and on
schedule.
Special erosion control work completed.
Purchaser maintenance of erosion control
structures is adequate.

SCALING S.

c.
Plan for logging an area is developed
and used, including temporary road.,
landings, skid roads, skid trails.
skyline corridors, and falling lead.
Layout agreed to in advancg and properly
located on the ground.
Temporary roads agreed to in advance and
properly located.

AND CONTROL (B6.6) (BMP)

SLASH DISPOSAL (B6.7).

LAYOUT (BKP)

a.

needs

Streamside Managezent Zone
protected.
Streamcoursem free of debris.
Culverts and bridges used as needed.
Equipment crossing and entering
SNZ only at approved locations.
Stream flow restored as required.

EROSION
a.

CONDUCT OF LOGGING (B6.4)
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STREANCOURSE PROTECTION
(BMP)

CONTROL OF OPERATION (B6.3)
a.
b.
c.

Person signing agreements.
schedules, plan and correspondence
is so authoriSed.

Considers public, personal,
subordinate’s. or other observers’
safety in and around active
operations.
Adequate Job Hazard Analysis
developed, documented and
emphasized (including H. S. S. C.)

d.
e.

IMPROVEMENTS (B6.2)
a,
b.
c.

Provides record of accepted work
as well as work needed.
Modification and changes used when
necessary and executed in a timely
manner.

SAFETY — Safety attitude and approach
used in dealing with the public and
the purchaser. Demonstrates concern
for personal and subordinate’s safety.

Roads substantially complete prior to hauling.
Road maintenance, including end of
season maintenance, is adequate.
Alternate facilities used by agreement.
Snow removal done as required.
Designated roads and trails kept open.

fully satisfactory; 0

Specified method of skidding or yarding
used.
Planned locations used.
Controls tractorS and other equipment
to reduce damage to resources.
Rigging properly done.
Damaged trees marked prior to completion
of skidding to a landing and Purchaser is
advised.
Marked damaged trees removed.
All utilizable logs removed.
Dozer blades and arches used only in
authorized areas.

b.
c.

OPERATIONS (B6.O)

Forest Service activities
coordinated with sale operation.
Response and follow—up given as
needed.

Case folders are complete and
orderly.
Needed written agreefents.
schedules, and plans are current
and satisfactory.

a.

TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES (B5.O) (BMP)

2.

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SKIDDING AND LOADING (BMP)
safety related provisions.

Provides accurate and timely information
for preparation of TSSA.
b. Payments are current and balance sufficient
(and not excessive.)
c.- Assures Timber Sale Statement of Accounts
are accurate.

_4.
RECORDS — Clear and concise reporting
(not a diary) of sale activities (approval.
agreements, designation, acceptance, non
compliance, etc.).
a.

_7.

a.

3.
PROTECTION OP RESOURCE VALUES - Knows
what EA issues and concerns are and manages
sale activities accordingly. Resource
values are protected.
a.

not applicable; X

PAYMENTS (B4.0)

~2.
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE — Understands what
sale is supposed to accomplish in terms of
resource development, use and protection.
a.

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Prevention and muppression
equipment in place and in
satisfactory condition.
Fire foreman and patrolman
designated and on sale area as
required.
Fuel clearance adequate.
Patrolman i. trained and doing job.
Purchaser cosmunication compliance.

PERFORMANCE AND SETTLENENT (89.0)
a.
b.
c.
d.

e.

Purcha!er advised of non-compliance
items.
Disputea.are promptly and adequately
handled.
Proper use of breach procedure to
obtain end result.
Oral suspension of purchaser
operation used as specified in
contract. Written follow—up
notification is adequate.
Proper application of contract
provisions to obtain end result.
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