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Selective Thinning Timber Sale for 104 Acres of Slash Pine in Jefferson County, FL

This opportunity is a timber sale for the selective thinning of planted Slash Pine in Jefferson County, Florida, managed by the Suwannee River Water Management District. - Government Buyer: Suwannee River Water Management District - Products/Services Requested: - Selective second thinning of approximately 104 acres of 1993 planted Slash Pine (unmarked logger select) - Timber harvesting services, including utilization of existing loading decks and skid trails, and scattering of logging slash - Notable Requirements: - Leave 40 square feet of Basal Area per acre of the largest, best formed trees in the residual stands - Logger must be a Master Logger with current designation - $10,000 damage deposit required - Adherence to Florida Silviculture Best Management Practices, ecological and invasive species precautions, and public safety considerations - Pay-as-cut sale, measured in tons, with ongoing oversight by the District Project Manager - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a timber sale opportunity

Description

This solicitation is for the sale of timber consisting of an unmarked logger select second thinning within planted pine on approximately 104 acres in Jefferson County, Florida. The purchaser must leave 40 square feet of Basal Area per acre of the largest, best formed trees in the residual stands. Logging will utilize existing loading decks and skid trails where practical, and logging slash will be scattered back through the stand. The District Project Manager will routinely assess the timber harvest to ensure objectives are met. The contract includes a 12-month term with a damage deposit of $10,000 and requires the logger to be a Master Logger with current designation.

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