Dnr - Michigan Department Of Natural Resources - Mi - Naubinway Office - Agency Bids & RFPs

Operations are limited to existing roads; only skid trails are allowed. Bark slippage restriction prohibits cutting and skidding from May 1 to July 15. All decking and landing areas must be restored. Protection is required for raptor nests and ORV/snowmobile trails. The purchaser is responsible for posting caution signs on designated roads and trails.

Operations are limited to existing roads; only skid trails are allowed. Road maintenance must be completed within 60 days of hauling completion or 60 days of no hauling. Bark beetle restrictions apply during certain periods. All decking and landing areas must be restored to a condition equal to or better than before. The purchaser is responsible for posting caution signs on all used roads and trails.

The timber sale notice outlines specific operational restrictions and requirements. These include limitations on new road construction, with all operations confined to existing roads and skid trails. Hauling is restricted on Hog Island Rd, with potential delays during spring breakup or wet weather, and permits from the Mackinac County Road Commission may be required. Road maintenance, including grading and drainage cleaning, is mandated within 60 days of hauling completion or 60 days of no hauling. All existing trail roads must be passable by two-wheel drive traffic throughout the sale. Operating restrictions are in place for specific payment units (5-7), limiting cutting and skidding from December 1 to March 31 for deer browse and from May 1 to July 15 due to bark slippage. Decking and landing areas require restoration to their original or better condition, with debris removal or scattering. Decking against live trees is prohibited. Hog Island Rd is a snowmobile trail, and its protection is crucial, including maintaining a 20-foot-wide slash, debris, and rut-free zone. Raptor nests found during harvesting will be protected, with notification to the unit manager and wildlife biologist. The purchaser is responsible for posting and maintaining caution signs on Hog Island Rd and Tilden Rd prior to operations and during the snowmobile season, with signs to be removed upon suspension or completion of operations.

The timber sale notice outlines specific requirements for road construction, maintenance, and operations. It details procedures for handling slash, damaged timber, and construction materials. The notice also emphasizes the protection of endangered species, raptor nests, and recreational trails (ORV and snowmobile). Purchasers are responsible for posting and maintaining caution signs on roads and trails to warn of logging activity and truck traffic. Specific restrictions apply to cutting and skidding during certain periods due to bark slippage and requirements for road closure and restoration. All decking and landing areas must be restored to their original or better condition. Damaged timber will incur liquidated damages. Road maintenance, including grading and graveling, is required within 60 days of hauling completion or if no hauling occurs for 60 days. Existing trail roads must be passable by two-wheel drive traffic for the duration of the sale. Slash distribution is important for reforestation, and stumps should be cut low to the ground. Hazard trees and den trees should be protected unless they pose a safety hazard. No decking is permitted against live trees. A 20-foot wide slash, debris, and rut-free zone must be maintained daily along ORV and snowmobile trails, with no decking permitted within 50 feet of these trails. Stumps within 5 feet of these trails must be cut flush with the ground. The snowmobile trail must be maintained and restored prior to December 1, and if used for hauling during the snowmobile season, a snow-covered base must be left. The purchaser is responsible for providing all necessary signs.