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5. Calculation of periodic cut with explanation and reasons. 



6. Timber sale policy for the next ten years. Principles of marking, 

 class of sales, material to be sold, brush disposal, etc. 



7. Cutting plan for ensuing period (five years). 



(a) Areas to be sold. 



(b) Preferred order of cutting. 



(c) Salvage material to be sold, 



(d) Discussion of values. 



(e) Marking rules, brush disposal, degree of utilization to 

 be required and other items concerning sale administration. 



8. Planting plans, if any. 



9. Addenda. 



(a) Detailed descriptions of stands, giving in full all data 

 concerning species, quantity, quality, age, site class, esti- 

 mates value, methods of utilization practicable, etc. 



The survey should be made by men intimately acquainted with local 

 silvicultural conditions and who have experience as to the silvicultural 

 treatment most appropriate for the various stands. The forest super- 

 visor must take a very active part in all decisions concerning manage- 

 ment. In fact, the supervisor will, in most cases, dictate the policy 

 section of the report. 



The report with all data is then forwarded to the district forester for 

 examination and approval. It is then passed on by the Branch of 

 Management of the Forester's office and after final approval is sent 

 back to the supervisor to be followed. 



The control of the plan is most important; it is accomplished by fre- 

 quent field inspections by the district staff. The plan and timber sale 

 policy must not be allowed to grow old or outworn. It should be 

 carefully examined with a view to revision at the end of five years, 

 earlier if circumstances require. 



