INVITATION TO TENDER FOR STANDING TIMBER. Forest of Deer, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire. REFERENCE: Forest of Deer

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1 INVITATION TO TENDER FOR STANDING TIMBER Forest of Deer, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire REFERENCE: Forest of Deer Description: Approximately 11,740 tonnes of predominately Sitka spruce split across 3 distinct areas. The sites are well roaded and suitable for mechanised harvesting. Timing: Offers: Location: Tenders should be received by noon on 25 April, by to tenders@fimltd.co.uk. The contract will be based on a single price per tonne. Please state your planned start and completion date for the harvesting. Forest of Deer, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire OS 1:50,000 Sheet No: 30 Ref: NJ957513; NJ957504; NJ (entrance to wood). Summary Estimate of Timber The sale area is the shaded area on the attached plan. Compartments Species Gross Area (ha) Tonnes/ ha WA Crop Age WA YC Estimated Tonnage 8a & g SS d & g SS b, e & g SS ,200 18b, c, e & k SS ,200 19a, e, h & i SS ,000 19e SP b & i SS ,0 34d, 39j, 41c, SS ,250 42a 42b & 42d 38b & d SS Total: ,740 Certification: FSC Certified under reference number: SGS-FM/COC All sale documentation must carry the sale reference of: Forest of Deer FIM Services Limited Glebe Barn, Great Barrington, Burford OX18 4US Tel: fim@fimltd.co.uk FIM Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: as above. Registered in England No

2 Volumes:, Extraction and Stacking: Hazards: Forest Plan Ref: Felling: Brash: Payment: The tonnage has been estimated by the woodland manager. Stacking areas must be agreed with the woodland manager. Hazards are detailed on the attached plan. 16FGS07054 All conifers in the sale area should be felled unless instructed by the woodland manager. All material above 5cm diameter is to be removed from the site by the purchaser. Conifer stumps will be treated with urea supplied at the purchaser s expense unless specifically agreed with the woodland manager prior to commencement of harvesting. Brash is to be kept clear of all watercourses during the felling operations. Purchasers should state their proposals for leaving the site clear and ready for replanting following discussion with the woodland manager and brash should be cut into lengths of less than 2 metres. Payment terms are to be on a monthly basis with the purchaser producing self billing invoices based on weight tickets or as otherwise agreed between the parties. A down payment may be payable before entry and offset against the penultimate payment or as otherwise agreed between the parties. Contract: An Agreement will be required to be signed by both parties. A copy is available on request. Although the vendor intends to sell the timber, the vendor will not be bound to accept the highest or any other offer. Viewing: The timber may be viewed at any reasonable time during daylight hours, as long as a copy of this document is carried. Please contact the woodland manager to arrange a viewing. Woodland Manager: FIM Contact: Neil Crookston, Scottish Woodlands Ltd neil.crookston@scottishwoodlands.co.uk Edward Latter, FIM edward.latter@fimltd.co.uk Last Updated: 18 January 2018

3 Printing Date: 13 May :15,000 Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO Crown copyright and database right 2009 All rights reserved. Licence number Growing a Sustainable Future

4 NJ NJ Gas pipe: No stacking or off road crossing Drain-Clean Fence-New Fence-Repair Road-New Drain-New D D Fence-Removal Extraction Route Road-Repair Red Zone Amber Zone ééé Unusual Terrain With Signs Warning Sign With Goalposts Site Information Crossing Point Machine Delivery Point Materials Delivery Point Refuelling/Maintenance Deadwood Stacking Area Turning Area Ramp Legend Created On: 16/03/18 Forest of Deer Harvesting 2018 Harvesting_2018 Infrastructure Estate Boundary Compartments Tarmac Road Forest Road ATV Track Footpath Fence Deer Fence Other Feature Features_Point Archaeological Feature Badgers Features_Line " Wildlife/Conservation Area $ Quarry ^ Other Feature D Overhead Powerline Archaeological Feature Utilities-Above Ground Utilities-Below Ground Other Feature ééé Unusual Terrain Water Supply Watercourse 1:,000 Scale Correct at A3

5 Gas pipe: No stacking or off road crossing NJ Drain-Clean Fence-New Fence-Repair Road-New Drain-New D D Fence-Removal Extraction Route Road-Repair Red Zone Amber Zone ééé Unusual Terrain With Signs Warning Sign With Goalposts Site Information Crossing Point Machine Delivery Point Materials Delivery Point Refuelling/Maintenance Deadwood Stacking Area Turning Area Ramp Legend Created On: 16/03/18 Forest of Deer Harvesting 2018 Harvesting_2018 Infrastructure Estate Boundary Compartments Tarmac Road Forest Road ATV Track Footpath Fence Deer Fence Other Feature Features_Point Archaeological Feature Badgers Features_Line " Wildlife/Conservation Area $ Quarry ^ Other Feature D Overhead Powerline Archaeological Feature Utilities-Above Ground Utilities-Below Ground Other Feature ééé Unusual Terrain Water Supply Watercourse 1:7,500 Scale Correct at A3