Production Survey in the South of West England Forest District

Forest Research is seeking tenders for the carrying out of a production survey in the South of West England Forest District in accordance with the attached ITT document.

Production survey plots will be established using one of the following two methods and based on the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006, the Forestry Commission Field Guide for Timber Measurement 2008 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007.

The two options for data collection available for this contract are

Method 1 - by tape and paper documentation and / or direct input into the FC Tariff App,

Method 2 - electronic callipers downloaded into the FC Tariff App.

Both methods will include:

• Possible sub-compartment stratification

• Plot navigation, numbering, recording grid reference and size choice - - circular plots will always be used of the same size.

• Data collection to include:
• Species
• DBH
• Planting year
• Top height
• Possible A4 or A5 tariff details
• Specific comments about tree health, form regeneration coverage % by species

• Data processing to include:
• For method 1 - input data directly into the FC Tariff App
• For method 2 - downloading callipers into the FC Tariff App

• Data presentation will include:
• Exported .pdf Tariff reports, exported .JSON files, completed, legible field maps showing plot location, data sheets with any relevant U15 forms attached for each sub-compartment

• Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with.

• All paperwork will be returned to Forest Research Fineshade.

Additional information: Please express your interest in this tender in order to allow us to notify you of any questions we may receive and the answers given.

Expressions of interest and/or any questions regarding this ITT should be made by email to Liz.richardson@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 2pm on 19th August 2022