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This contract, Agreement No. 30-104867, details the Railroad Creek VRH & VDT Timber Sale in Pierce County, Washington, involving the sale of forest products and associated road construction and maintenance. The sale, conducted by the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources, involves timber removal from various units (Variable Density Thinning, Variable Retention Harvest, and Right-of-Way Harvest) totaling 116 acres. The contract outlines detailed harvesting operations, payment terms including initial fees and per-MBF rates, road plan specifications, site preparation, and provisions for damages. The effective date of the sale is October 28, 2025, with an expiration date of October 31, 2027.

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This document outlines the "7TH LEVEL" timber sale, detailing the auction process, forest products sold, and operational requirements. It includes a "Bill of Sale and Contract for Forest Products" (Agreement No. 30-0107853) between the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources and a Purchaser. The contract, effective with operations commencing after July 30, 2025, and expiring March 31, 2028, covers harvesting operations, road construction, maintenance, and site protection. Key financial figures include a stated contract price of $11,674.00 (for fees only, with a $0.00 contract bid price) and estimated road development costs of $112,357. The sale also incorporates a Forest Practices Application/Notification (FPA/N No: 2819700) with an effective date of April 1, 2025, and references two pre-existing road easements.

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This contract, Agreement No. 30-107990, is a Bill of Sale for Forest Products from the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources to a Purchaser for the STREUSEL SWT VRH timber sale in Snohomish County. The contract outlines the sale of timber (Douglas fir, Hemlock, Redcedar, Red alder, Maple, Other Hardwood, Other Conifer) from approximately 261 acres, with an estimated total volume of 1,637 MBF and 14,548 tons. Payment includes an initial fee of $37,651.00 and $1.35 per ton upon removal, in addition to a bid price per ton for specific species (e.g., Douglas fir at $4.40/ton). The effective date for the timber sale contract is November 19, 2025, and it expires on March 31, 2028. It also includes a Road Use Permit effective January 18, 2022, expiring January 31, 2029. The total estimated value for road development costs is $215,598, and a performance security of $14,600.00 is required. T&Cs are provided.

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This document is a "Bill of Sale and Contract for Forest Products" for the "HONEST ABE" timber sale (Agreement No. 30-107299) issued by the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources. The contract outlines the sale of timber across approximately 50 acres in Skagit County, with an auction date of December 17, 2025, and an expiration date of March 31, 2028. The agreement details harvesting methods, extensive road construction and maintenance requirements, various payment clauses, and general and special conditions including environmental protections and insurance. The listed total lump sum contract price for fees is $71,050.00, alongside a minimum bid of $485,000.00 and performance security of $97,000.00.

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This contract, 'Q Splintercat Timber Sale,' involves the sale of forest products by the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources. The main agreement (No. 30-0107086) has an effective date of August 28, 2025, and an expiration date of December 31, 2027, with a lump sum contract price of $8,484.00, which specifically refers to fees. A minimum bid of $59,000.00 is also stated. The contract includes detailed provisions for harvesting, road construction, maintenance, and environmental compliance. Separately, a Road Use Permit is issued for a consideration of $500.00, expiring on December 30, 2027, and road development costs are estimated at $21,872.68.

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This document is an application for an Aquatic Use Authorization from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources by Tacoma Public Utilities. The project, titled "Cowlitz River Gravel Augmentation Program," involves the annual placement of up to 1,500 cubic yards of spawning-sized gravel into the Cowlitz River to enhance fish spawning habitat. The authorization, identified by number 23-107513, is for a term from July 15, 2024, to December 31, 2037. The application details project identification, applicant and property owner information, location specifics, environmental impact assessments, and required permits.

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This is a Timber Sale Agreement (TURNOVER, Agreement No. 30-107976) for the sale of forest products by the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources. The contract outlines the sale area, estimated timber volumes, harvesting methods, and extensive requirements for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. The agreement specifies a minimum bid of $1,903,000.00 and a stated lump sum contract price of $214,596.00 (consisting of fees, with a $0.00 bid price component). The effective start date for forest practices is May 6, 2025, with an expiration date for all work by October 31, 2027. T&Cs are provided, and detailed road development costs are included.

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This document outlines the Misty Timber Sale Agreement No. 30-103587 between the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (seller) and the Purchaser. The contract, effective May 27, 2025, and expiring October 31, 2027, covers the sale of forest products from approximately 116 acres in Grays Harbor County. The sale is structured as a lump sum with a total contract price of $142,974.00, consisting entirely of fees. The sale is currently subject to legal appeals and a preliminary injunction on harvest activities. The document also includes detailed terms and conditions, road plans, and cruise reports.

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This is a lump sum contract for the AMOEBA Timber Sale, managed by the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources, Pacific Cascade Region. The contract outlines the sale of forest products with an estimated volume of 5,309 MBF, and specifies harvesting operations, road construction and maintenance, and various other operational requirements. The total lump sum contract price for forest products is $137,781.00. The agreement is effective from December 24, 2024, and work is to be completed by October 31, 2027. It also includes details on fees, performance security, and extensive road development estimates.

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This is a timber sale contract for "Q UPPER FALLS" between the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources and a Purchaser. It outlines the sale of timber, associated road construction and maintenance requirements, harvesting operations, payment terms, and various general conditions and liabilities. The contract covers approximately 244 acres in Yakima County, Washington, with an auction date of August 28, 2025, and an expiration date of October 29, 2027. It details estimated sale volumes by species and grade, a minimum bid, performance security, and specifies that it's a tonnage scale, export-restricted sale. The agreement includes a comprehensive road plan for required construction, reconstruction, pre-haul maintenance, and decommissioning, along with detailed clauses on operations, safety, environmental protection, and liquidated damages.

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This document is an application by the Washington Department of Transportation to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for a 5-year easement. The easement is for the use of state-owned aquatic lands in the East Fork Lewis River, Clark County, for the purpose of bridge construction, identified by Authorization Number 51-106844.

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This document is an application for an Aquatic Use Authorization from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for Sandalia Osoyoos Beach Condo Association. The authorization is for a 12-year lease to operate a private community dock on Lake Osoyoos in Okanogan County, Washington. The project description states there is no new construction planned, focusing on the continued use of existing facilities.

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This contract, Agreement No. 30-107584, is a Bill of Sale and Contract for Forest Products for the "EL DUDERINO" Timber Sale in Snohomish County, Washington. The agreement, executed by the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources as seller, allows the Purchaser to harvest timber until March 31, 2027. The contract outlines detailed harvesting operations, road construction and maintenance, site preparation, and payment terms, with an identified effective date of March 26, 2025. Financial terms include a stated "total, lump sum contract price" of $139,438.00 (consisting of $0.00 bid price + $139,438.00 in fees), however, this conflicts with an earlier "Minimum Bid" of $640,000.00, suggesting the specified lump sum is not the full value of the timber sale. It also details an estimated volume of 5,363 MBF.

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This document is a timber sales packet issued by the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources, presenting multiple timber sales for auction. It includes nine distinct Timber Notice of Sale agreements: 'ON THE LINE', 'LOST AND FOUND SORTS', 'BOJACK SORTS', 'NUGGETS', 'HODAG', 'PLUMB BOB', 'Q HARVARD', 'BANDICOOT', and 'Q NARDOM SORTS'. Each notice details products sold, sale area, estimated volumes, minimum bids, auction dates, and expiration dates. The auctions are scheduled between June 14, 2022, and July 26, 2023, with expiration dates ranging from October 31, 2023, to March 31, 2026. The estimated values for individual sales vary, with some providing a single minimum bid and others providing summed appraised values for multiple log sorts.

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This contract, 'Q Deer Lake Timber Notice of Sale' (Agreement No. 30-107706), outlines the sale of forest products by the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources. The estimated total timber volume is 3,427 MBF. The total lump sum contract price, primarily consisting of fees, is $89,102.00. The contract has an effective operational start date of October 2, 2024, and an expiration date of October 31, 2027. It includes detailed terms for harvesting operations, road construction, maintenance, site preparation, and erosion control. The purchaser was the successful bidder on April 22, 2025, and is responsible for a minimum bid of $732,000.00 and a performance security of $100,000.00.

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This contract documents the sale of forest products (timber) from the "DOCK PEPPER" area by the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources (Agreement No. 30-107510). The sale was auctioned on February 26, 2025, and is set to expire on October 31, 2027. It encompasses detailed provisions for harvesting, extensive road construction and maintenance, environmental protection, and payment terms, with a stated total lump sum contract price of $44,096.00 (composed entirely of fees). The document also includes specific requirements for liquidated damages for non-compliance, alongside various technical schedules and plans related to logging and road development.

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This document is an application for an Aquatic Use Authorization and various permits to continue shellfish aquaculture (Pacific oysters and Manila clams) on State-owned aquatic lands in Willapa Bay, Pacific County, Washington, for a term of 10 years. The applicant is James J. Kemmer, operating as Station House Oyster Company, and the authorization is from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The project involves the ongoing commercial culture and harvest of shellfish on 22.0 acres, which has been permitted previously. The application outlines project details, location, aquaculture methods, and environmental impact considerations for renewed operation.

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This is a Lump Sum Bill of Sale and Contract for Forest Products, identified as the "PLACE STATION" timber sale (Agreement No. 30-108970). The contract was awarded to the Purchaser on October 29, 2025, and is effective until October 31, 2026. The total lump sum contract price is $47,985.00, which includes $47,985.00 in fees, with a $0.00$ contract bid price. The sale involves harvesting timber from approximately 45 acres in Clallam County, Washington, with specific exclusions and operational requirements detailed in the contract, road plan, and other schedules.

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