Snag Creation Clause Samples
The Snag Creation clause defines the process by which defects, issues, or incomplete work—commonly referred to as "snags"—are formally identified during a project, typically in construction or fit-out contracts. This clause outlines who is responsible for recording snags, the method for documenting them (such as through a snag list or inspection report), and the timeframe within which they must be reported. Its core practical function is to ensure that all outstanding items are clearly identified and communicated, enabling timely rectification and helping to ensure the project meets the agreed standards before final completion.
Snag Creation. PURCHASER shall create 2 snags per acre in the Timber Sale Area. Snags shall be created in accordance with the following specifications:
(a) Top trees at least 15 feet above the ground.
(b) Leave 1 to 2 complete whorls of live branches where applicable.
(c) Snags shall be at least 100 feet from any road.
(d) ▇▇▇▇▇ tops completely. No tops shall be left hung up in any tree, or left leaning against the bole of any tree.
(e) Remove tops from firelines, property lines, roads, and Landings. Trees selected shall be as follows:
(1) Species: Any.
(2) At least 6 inches DBH.
(3) Left individually or in groups not to exceed 15 trees on any acre.
(4) For the Timber Sale Area, selected trees shall be in addition to trees required to meet Residual Tree requirements in Section 2320, "Thinning Specifications." Location and distribution is subject to STATE approval.
(5) Trees shall be selected and reserved from felling as required to meet the Green Tree Retention requirements in Sections 2220 through 2250, "Reserved Timber."
Snag Creation. PURCHASER shall create 133 snags on Areas I and II. Snags shall be created in accordance with the following specifications:
(a) Top trees at least 60 feet above the ground.
(b) Leave 2 complete whorls of live branches.
(c) Notify STATE at least 24 hours prior to beginning snag creation.
(d) Snags shall be at least 50 feet from the uphill side of any road.
(e) Sever tops completely. No tops shall be left hung up in any tree, or left leaning against the bole of any tree.
(f) Remove tops from firelines, property lines, roads, and landings. Trees selected shall be as follows:
(1) Species: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-fir.
(2) At least 20 inches in diameter, measured 4½ feet above the ground on the uphill side.
(3) Left individually or in groups not to exceed 4 trees on any acre.
Snag Creation. PURCHASER shall create 22 snags on the timber sale area. Snags shall be created in accordance with the following specifications and as approved by STATE:
(a) Top trees at least 60 feet above the ground.
(b) Leave 2 complete whorls of live branches.
(c) Notify STATE at least 24 hours prior to beginning snag creation.
(d) Snags shall be at least 100 feet from the uphill side of any road.
(e) Sever tops completely. No tops shall be left hung up in any tree, or left leaning against the bole of any tree.
(f) Remove tops from firelines, property lines, roads, and landings. Trees selected shall be as follows: Trees may be selected within the Green Tree Retention Areas shown on Exhibit A.
Snag Creation. PURCHASER shall create 70 snags on the timber sale area. Snags shall be created after yarding in accordance with the following specifications:
(a) PURCHASER shall select and number snags with orange paint. PURCHASER selection is subject to STATE approval.
(b) Seventy (70) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-fir snags shall be created; except existing ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-fir or cedar snags in Areas I or III in any state of decay shall count towards the total if they are at least 16 inches DBH and at least 15 feet tall.
(c) Forty-five (45) snags shall be in Area I and Area III combined, 5 shall be in Area II, and 20 shall be in Area IV, unless otherwise approved by STATE.
(d) Green snags shall be at least 16 inches DBH.
(e) Green snags shall be topped at 60 feet, or above the second complete whorl of green limbs, whichever is lower.
(f) Tops shall be blown out of trees, not cut.
(g) Tops shall not be yarded.
Snag Creation. PURCHASER shall create 108 snags on Areas 1 and 2. Snags shall be created in accordance with the following specifications:
(a) Top trees at least 60 feet above the ground.
(b) Leave 2 complete whorls of live branches.
(c) Notify STATE at least 24 hours prior to beginning snag creation.
(d) Snags shall be at least 100 feet from the uphill side of any road.
(e) Sever tops completely. No tops shall be left hung up in any tree, or left leaning against the bole of any tree. Trees selected shall be as follows:
(1) Species: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-fir.
(2) At least 24 inches in diameter, measured 4½ feet above the ground on the uphill side.
(3) Left individually or in groups not to exceed 5 trees on any acre.
(4) Trees may be selected from reserved trees marked with red paint on Areas 1 and 2.
(5) Trees may be selected within the Green Tree Retention Areas shown on Exhibit A.
Snag Creation. PURCHASER shall create 27 snags on Area 1 and 13 snags on Area 2. Snags shall be created in accordance with the following specifications:
(a) Top trees at least 60 feet above the ground.
(b) Leave 2 complete whorls of live branches.
(c) Notify STATE at least 24 hours prior to beginning snag creation.
(d) Snags shall be at least 200 feet from the uphill side of any road.
(e) Sever tops completely. No tops shall be left hung up in any tree, or left leaning against the bole of any tree. Trees selected shall be as follows:
(1) Species: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-fir.
(2) At least 24 inches in diameter, measured 4½ feet above the ground on the uphill side.
(3) Left individually or in groups not to exceed 3 trees on any acre.
(4) Trees may be selected within the Green Tree Retention Areas shown on Exhibit A.
(5) Location and distribution is subject to STATE approval.
Snag Creation. PURCHASER shall create 26 snags on the Green Tree Retention Areas posted outside of the timber sale area. Snags shall be created in accordance with the following specifications:
(a) Top trees at least 60 feet above the ground.
(b) Leave 2 complete whorls of live branches.
(c) Notify STATE at least 24 hours prior to beginning snag creation.
(d) Snags shall be at least 200 feet from the uphill side of any road.
(e) Sever tops completely. No tops shall be left hung up in any tree, or left leaning against the bole of any tree.
(f) Remove tops from firelines, property lines, roads, and landings. Trees selected shall be as follows:
(1) Species: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-fir.
(2) At least 24 inches in diameter, measured 4½ feet above the ground on the uphill side.
(3) Left individually or in groups not to exceed 4 trees on any acre.
(4) Trees shall be selected within the Green Tree Retention Areas posted outside of the timber sale area as shown on Exhibit A.
Snag Creation. PURCHASER shall create 190 snags on Area I. Snags shall be created in accordance with the following specifications:
(a) Top trees at least 60 feet above the ground.
(b) Leave 2 complete whorls of live branches.
(c) Notify STATE at least 24 hours prior to beginning snag creation.
(d) Snags shall be at least 60 feet from the uphill side of any road.
(e) Sever tops completely. No tops shall be left hung up in any tree, or left leaning against the bole of any tree.
(f) Remove tops from firelines, property lines, roads, and landings. Trees selected shall be as follows:
(1) Species: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-fir.
(2) At least 15 inches in diameter, measured 4½ feet above the ground on the uphill side.
(3) Left individually or in groups not to exceed 5 trees on any acre.
(4) For the timber sale area, selected trees shall be in addition to trees required to meet residual tree requirements in the section titled, "Thinning Specifications." Location and distribution is subject to STATE approval.
Snag Creation. PURCHASER shall create 4 snags on Areas I and II. Snags shall be created in accordance with the following specifications: Girdle trees at least 2 feet above the ground. Trees selected shall be as follows:
(a) Species: Conifers.
(b) Trees may be selected from reserved trees marked with red paint on Areas I and II.
Snag Creation. PURCHASER shall create 60 snags in Area 1 and 24 snags in Area 2. Old snags over 24 inches diameter and over 15 feet tall in any condition within each Area shall count towards the required snag number. Snags shall be created in accordance with the following specifications:
(a) PURCHASER shall number the snags with orange paint and obtain approval prior to snag creation.
(b) Snags shall be selected prior to felling Area 1, but not created until yarding is completed.
(c) Up to 15 of the required snags for Area 1 may be created in the adjacent riparian leave areas. Trees selected shall be as follows:
(1) Species: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-fir.
(2) At least 16 inches DBH and less than 30 inches.
(3) Snags shall be topped above the second whorl of live limbs or at 60 feet, whichever is lower.
(4) Snags shall be at least 50 feet from any road.
(5) In Area 1, snags shall not be created from any tree circled with red paint or from any tree over 30 inches DBH.