Forestry Management Plan

FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN

This Forestry Management Plan (the "Plan") is made and entered into by and between Landowner Name: and Forestry Manager Name: . The effective date of this Plan is: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Landowner owns or controls the real property described below and seeks sustainable management of forest resources in accordance with applicable laws and best practices; and

WHEREAS, Forestry Manager is engaged in the business of forest management, timber stewardship, and related silvicultural services and represents that it has the skill, experience, personnel, equipment, and insurance to perform the services described in this Plan; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope of work, obligations, payment terms, and legal protections for management activities on the Property identified herein.

1. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION

2. OBJECTIVES

Primary management objectives (select all that apply and specify targets as appropriate):

3. SCOPE OF WORK

Forestry Manager shall perform the services described in this Scope of Work in a professional manner consistent with accepted forestry practice. Specific activities include, but are not limited to:

4. OPERATIONAL PLAN AND SCHEDULE

Anticipated commencement of on-the-ground activities: . Anticipated completion date: .

5. PAYMENT TERMS

Compensation shall be as follows. All amounts are stated in U.S. dollars.

Late payment shall incur interest at the rate of on overdue balances, compounded monthly, plus any reasonable collection costs.

6. TERM AND TERMINATION

Term start date: . Term end date: .

Either party may terminate this Plan for convenience upon written notice not less than days to the other party. Termination for cause may be effected immediately upon material breach that remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice specifying the breach. Upon termination, Forestry Manager shall be compensated for all work performed to the effective date of termination in accordance with the Payment Terms, less any amounts owing for breach.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, PERMITS, AND RESTRICTIONS

Forestry Manager shall comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and permit conditions. Forestry Manager will obtain or assist Landowner in obtaining required permits unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Known environmental constraints (e.g., wetlands, streams, steep slopes, known endangered species habitat):

8. INSURANCE, LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION

Forestry Manager shall maintain at its expense commercial general liability insurance with limits not less than per occurrence and shall maintain workers' compensation as required by law. Forestry Manager shall provide certificates of insurance upon request.

Forestry Manager agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Landowner from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from Forestry Manager's performance of the Scope of Work, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landowner.

9. REPORTING, MONITORING, AND RECORDS

Forestry Manager shall provide written reports to Landowner at the following frequency: . Reports shall include treatment summaries, volumes harvested, mapping of operations, photos, and any incidents affecting compliance.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

For purposes of this Plan, Confidential Information means non-public information disclosed by one party to the other that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given its nature. Each party shall maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information and shall not use such information except to perform its obligations under this Plan. Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes public through no wrongful act of the receiving party; (b) was lawfully in the receiving party's possession prior to disclosure; (c) is independently developed without reference to the other's Confidential Information; or (d) is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order, provided the disclosing party is given prompt notice to seek protective relief.

Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Plan for a period of three (3) years.

11. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Any dispute arising under this Plan shall first be subject to good faith negotiation between parties. Absent resolution within forty-five (45) days, disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in the county in which the Property is situated, and the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT

This Plan, together with any attachments or exhibits specifically incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. No amendment or modification of this Plan shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

13. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Assignment: Neither party may assign its rights or delegate its duties under this Plan without the prior written consent of the other party, except that Forestry Manager may subcontract specific work to licensed subcontractors while remaining responsible for compliance with this Plan.

Severability: If any provision of this Plan is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Plan shall remain in full force and effect.

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