Forestry Services Agreement

FORESTRY SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Forestry Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: and Contractor Name: .

Client Contact: | Phone: | Email:

Contractor Contact: | Phone: | Email:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client is the owner or lawful manager of certain timberland and real property located at: (the "Property"); and

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it is duly qualified, experienced and equipped to perform forestry services, including vegetation management, timber harvesting supervision, road construction and maintenance, and related services, and Client desires to engage Contractor to perform such services under the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

Scope of Work

Specific tasks to be performed shall include, but are not limited to: tree felling and removal, skidder and log truck access and routing, slash management, erosion control, revegetation, and post-harvest site inspection. Contractor shall comply with all specifications set forth in the Detailed Scope of Work and any site-specific maps or prescriptions provided by Client.

Payment Terms

Total Contract Amount:

Payments shall be due within days of receipt of a properly itemized invoice. Client may withhold final payment for incomplete or defective work until corrective action is completed in accordance with this Agreement.

Retainage (if any): . Late payments shall incur a late fee of on overdue balances, or the maximum lawful amount if less.

Term and Termination

Term: This Agreement shall commence on Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon providing written notice no less than days to the other party. Termination for cause may be effected immediately upon written notice for material breach that is not cured within 14 days of notice, or immediately if the breach presents an imminent hazard to health, safety, or the environment.

Insurance and Indemnity

Contractor shall maintain at its own expense commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of per occurrence, automobile liability insurance with limits of and workers' compensation as required by law. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance upon request.

Indemnification: Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client, its agents and employees from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from Contractor's performance of the Work, except to the extent caused by Client's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Environmental Compliance and Permits

Contractor shall perform all work in compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations, including measures to control erosion, protect watercourses, and manage hazardous materials. Contractor shall obtain and maintain all permits required for the performance of the Work unless otherwise agreed in writing. Any fines or costs resulting from Contractor's failure to comply shall be the responsibility of Contractor.

Access, Rights-of-Way and Safety

Client shall provide Contractor reasonable access to the Property. Contractor shall be responsible for on-site safety, traffic control, and compliance with occupational safety laws. Contractor shall repair or compensate Client for any damage to existing roads, fences or improvements caused by Contractor's operations, normal wear excepted.

Change Orders

Any changes to the Scope of Work, price, or schedule shall be made only by written Change Order signed by both parties. Verbal authorizations are not binding unless subsequently reduced to a signed Change Order. Change Order contact for the Client:

Confidentiality

Each party shall treat as confidential all technical, commercial and financial information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement. Confidential information shall not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent, except as required by law. The obligations of confidentiality shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of years.

Warranties and Standard of Care

Contractor warrants that services will be performed in a professional manner in accordance with customary forestry practices and applicable law. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, Contractor makes no other warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of law rules.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any exhibits and executed Change Orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements, representations and understandings. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Miscellaneous Provisions

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Client may assign to a successor in interest to the Property.

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