Application for Forest Management

APPLICATION FOR FOREST MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

This Application for Forest Management Agreement (the Agreement) is submitted by the undersigned Applicant to request professional forest management services from the Manager. The parties anticipate entering into a binding management agreement subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Applicant Name: is the owner or authorized agent of the property described herein and seeks professional forest management services; and

WHEREAS, Manager Name: is qualified to provide forest management, inventory, planning and implementation services and represents that it has the professional capacity and all required permits and insurance to perform such services; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the requested scope of work, payment terms, and other material terms in order to govern the provision of forest management services on the property identified below.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

PROPERTY INFORMATION

PROJECT DETAILS

Desired Services (check all that apply):

SCOPE OF WORK

The Manager shall provide the following services consistent with professional forestry standards and applicable law. The specific tasks, deliverables and milestones will be set forth in a subsequent detailed Statement of Work executed by both parties. At minimum, Applicant requests:

PAYMENT TERMS

Estimated Total Project Fee: $

Late Payment Fee: on outstanding balances. All invoices unpaid after 30 days may accrue interest and Manager may suspend services until accounts are current.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Commencement Date: . Estimated Completion Date: .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice delivered at least days prior to the effective termination date. Manager may also terminate immediately for material breach, material nonpayment, or if required permits or access are revoked.

Upon termination, Applicant shall pay Manager for all services performed and costs incurred through the effective date of termination, including reasonable demobilization costs and obligations to third-party contractors.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall keep confidential all non-public business, technical, environmental and financial information disclosed in connection with this Agreement. Confidential information shall not include information that is publicly known through no breach of this Agreement or information required to be disclosed by law or court order, provided the disclosing party is given prompt notice and an opportunity to seek protective measures.

INSURANCE, PERMITS AND COMPLIANCE

Manager represents that it maintains commercially reasonable liability and workers' compensation insurance and will provide proof of insurance upon request. Applicant is responsible for acquiring and maintaining any landowner permits, access permission and any regulatory approvals necessary for implementation of management activities unless otherwise agreed in writing.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction specified: , without regard to conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Application and any subsequent Statement of Work and written attachments executed by the parties constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior negotiations, representations and agreements, whether oral or written. Any modification must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

REPRESENTATIONS AND AUTHORITY

The undersigned Applicant certifies that the information provided in this Application is true and complete to the best of their knowledge and that they have authority to apply for forest management services on behalf of the landowner. Applicant agrees to cooperate with Manager and provide reasonable access, information, and decisions necessary to carry out the Scope of Work.

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