on their highest and best use. Leave volumes on most properties, which have a different highest and 

 best use than timberland, usually have a leave volume of 1-2 MBF per acre. 1.5 MBF was the best most 

 reasonable leave volume to consider There was no excess timber given to the FWP property due to 

 each tract's low timber volumes. The stumpage value was based on current timber prices. 



Q. 3. para. 4 



The tracts had a live volume of 17.79 MBF and an excess timber volume of 1,303.95 MBF. In each 

 circumstance, each tract was valued and the assumptions based on that value were considered to be 

 reasonable by the appraiser 



Q. 3, para. 6 



We agree that harvesting 276 MBF Is not a substantial timber volume. The total acreage of these tracts 

 was 436 acres, with 356 acres in PCT-4 having an average volume of 2. 56 MBF per acre, and PCT-5 

 having 1 7 MBF of PP over 1 1 acres, not the entire 80 acre tract. Again, the appraiser viewed the 

 valuation as taking a reasonable approach. 



Q.3, para. 7 



Two timber cruise reports were generated for the Blackfoot Clearwater Exchange proposal. The cruise of 

 the DNRC/Plum Creek exchange proposal was performed by a private consultant forester/contractor 

 (Grover Hedrick). The costs of the cruise were proportionately shared with Plum Creek. The timber 

 cruise and report on the DNRC/FWP exchange proposal were performed by a retired consultant forester 

 (Don Wood - who volunteered his time for this endeavor) and by DNRC. Two property appraisals were 

 performed and corresponding reports prepared by a private MAI certified appraiser (Tom Stuckey). Costs 

 of the appraisal were shared with Plum Creek Timber 



All cruise and appraisal reports have been reviewed by the parties involved In the exchange proposals 

 (DNRC. FWP and Plum Creek). The accuracy of the timber cruise and the appraisal assumptions were 

 verified in the field. As a result of these reviews some revisions were made. It is not customary for 

 outside individuals to be a part of the review process. There is opportunity through the public involvement 

 process for this project for individuals and organizations to provide comments. 



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