Forestry Project Estimate

FORESTRY PROJECT ESTIMATE

Estimate Number:     Estimate Date:     Valid For (days):

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client Name: is the owner or authorized representative of the property described below; and

WHEREAS, Contractor Name: is engaged in the business of providing forestry, logging, and land management services and represents that it has the skill, personnel, equipment, and licenses necessary to perform the work described herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, estimated costs, payment terms, and other material conditions under which Contractor will perform forestry services at the Property Address: .

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall perform the following work in a professional manner consistent with industry standards and applicable law. Detailed description of work and site-specific requirements:

ITEMIZED ESTIMATE

Enter each service or material line. Unit prices are exclusive of applicable taxes unless indicated otherwise.

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Additional line items may be added by written amendment to this Estimate and signed by both parties.

PAYMENT TERMS

Deposit: Client shall pay a deposit equal to of the Total Estimated Price prior to mobilization. Progress payments will be invoiced as follows:

Final payment is due upon substantial completion of the Scope of Work and delivery of any agreed documentation. Late payments shall accrue interest at the rate of (or the maximum rate permitted by law), and Client shall be responsible for collection costs and legal fees incurred to collect overdue amounts.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Project Start Date: .     Estimated Completion Date: .

Either party may terminate this Estimate and any resulting Contract for cause upon material breach by the other party if such breach remains uncured for a period of days after written notice. Either party may terminate for convenience upon days' prior written notice; Client shall pay Contractor for work performed and costs incurred through the effective date of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall maintain in strict confidence all confidential or proprietary information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Estimate and any subsequent Contract, including site plans, timber inventories, pricing, and operational methods ("Confidential Information"), and shall not disclose such information except to its employees, agents, or contractors who need such information to perform obligations hereunder and who are bound to confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those set forth herein. Confidential Information does not include information that is (a) publicly known through no fault of the receiving party, (b) rightfully received from a third party without breach of any obligation of confidentiality, or (c) required to be disclosed by applicable law or court order, provided the disclosing party is given prompt written notice to seek protective relief.

INSURANCE, COMPLIANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Contractor shall maintain at its expense general liability and worker's compensation insurance in amounts customary for the industry and shall furnish certificates of insurance upon request. Contractor shall perform work in compliance with all applicable laws, permits, and best management practices to prevent erosion, water quality degradation, and undue damage to natural resources. Contractor shall immediately notify Client of any environmental incident and shall take all reasonable steps to mitigate damages. Client shall be responsible for obtaining any landowner-authorizations, right-of-way approvals, or permits required for Client-specific operations unless otherwise agreed in writing.

WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Contractor warrants that services will be performed in a workmanlike manner consistent with accepted industry standards. Except as expressly stated herein, Contractor disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. Except for liability arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct, Contractor's total liability for any claim arising out of or related to this Estimate or any resultant Contract shall not exceed the total amount paid to Contractor under the applicable Invoice for the work giving rise to the claim.

TAXES AND PERMITS

Unless otherwise specified, the Total Estimated Price does not include applicable sales, use, excise, or other taxes. Client is responsible for any permit fees, application costs, or assessments required by local, state, or federal authorities unless the parties agree in writing that Contractor will obtain and pay for such permits.

GOVERNING LAW

This Estimate and any Contract formed upon Client's acceptance shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Estimate, together with any attachments and referenced documents, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral. Any modification must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

ACCEPTANCE

By signing below, Client accepts this Forestry Project Estimate and authorizes Contractor to proceed in accordance with the terms herein. Acceptance of this Estimate may be evidenced by signature below or by written confirmation by Client referencing the Estimate Number.

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