Measurements
Measurements Including Scaling and Cruising
SCALING
R6 Scale Programs and Documentation
Cubic Sample Scale Frequency Determination (02/07) - Spreadsheet used to calculate sample frequency and allowable sample error (.xls file).
Scribner Sample Scale Frequency Determination (02/07) - Spreadsheet used to calculate sample frequency and allowable sample error (.xls file).
Cubic Weighted Check Scale Report (5/05) - Spreadsheet for producing cubic check scale reports (.xls file).
Cubic Weighted Check Scale Report Instructions (5/05) - Instructions for using the excel spreadsheet to produce the Cubic Weighted Check Scale Report (.doc file).
Scribner Weighted Check Scale Report (5/05) - Spreadsheet for producing scribner check scale reports (.xls file).
Scribner Weighted Check Scale Report Instructions (5/05) - Instructions for using the excel spreadsheet to produce the Scribner Weighted Check Scale Report (.doc file).
R6 Scale Forms
R6-FS-2400-21 (04/09) - Sample Scale Information Form. Complete on all sample scaled or sample weight scaled sales or when load count and 100% weight sales have 2 products with different values, not a weighted average value. Retrieves file r6fs210409.doc. Examples of completed form by sale method (.exe file).
R6-FS-2400-28 (10/10) - R6 Scribner Log Taper Rules (.xlsx file).
R6-FS-2400-29 (10/11) - Scaler Information Form. Complete on all scaled sales. Includes instructions to list Net % of Gross as N/A when products are scaled for gross volume only and instructions on load count or 100% weight sales that have 2 products with different values, not a weighted average value (.doc file).
R6-FS-2400-30 (8/03) - Contract Scale Task Order. Use for all contract scale sales when ordering scaling services (.doc file).
R6-FS-2400-39 (10/10) Spreadsheet used to calculate scale volume adjustment. Use to adjust scale volumes resulting from unsatisfactory check scales (.xls file).
R6-FS-2400-50 (08/08) - Annual Check Cruise/Check Scale Summary. Use to document check cruises and check scales performed on an annual basis (.xls file).
R6-FS-2400-72 (2/05) - Yard Scaling Inspection Report. Use to document log yard inspections for compliance with Yard Scale Location Agreements (.doc file).
R6-FS-2400-82 (11/05) - Log Branding and Painting Inspection Report. Use to document branding and painting inspections (.doc file).
R6-FS-2400-83 (3/90) - Load Permit Summary. Use to document Product Removal Permits (.doc file).
R6-FS-2400-84 (6/02) - Overnight Load Register. Used when Forest Service timber is held overnight for scaling the next day (.doc file).
R6-FS-2400-87 (06/06) - Load Accountability Record. Use this form on load count sales to record specific load data (.doc file).
R6-FS-2400-134 (10/01) - Timber Cruiser/Log Scaler Certification Application & Record. Use to document timber cruiser or log scaler training and experience, and for application of timber cruiser or log scaler certification (.xls file).
R6 Scale Agreements
Truck Scaling Location Agreement (01/06) - Used when an alternate scale site is approved for truck scaling (.doc file).
Yard Scaling Location Agreement (02/11) - Used when an alternate scale site is approved for yard scaling (.doc file).
Weighing Services Agreement (3/12) Use this agreement when sale method requires products to be weighed and the weigh facility is not covered by a Scale Location Agreement (.doc file).
Third Party Scaling Procedures (05/11) - Scaling procedures to be used by Third Party Scaling Organizations. Use for years 2007 through 2011 (.doc file).
Alternate Scale Site Request and Agreement (03/12) - Used by Timber Sale Purchasers to request an alternate scale site and by Forest Service to agree to use the requested alternate scale site (.doc file).
R6 Scale Direction/Letters/Guidelines
Sample Scale Procedures (01/08) Regional guide for implementing sample scale processes and documentation (.doc file).
Lost Scale Loads Procedures (03/08) Regional guide including definitions, procedures and documentation (.doc file).
Scaling Rules and Supplements
Cubic
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FSH2409.11a Cubic Scaling Handbook and Regional supplements. Links to http://www.fs.fed.us/cgi-bin/Directives/get_dirs/fsh?2409.11a
Scribner
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FSH2409.11 National Forest Log Scaling Handbook and Regional supplements. Links to http://www.fs.fed.us/cgi-bin/Directives/get_dirs/fsh?2409.11
C R U I S I N G
R6 Cruise Programs & Documentation
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R6 CUBIC CHECK CRUISE REPORT (1/06) - Initial, Performance and Sale Cubic Check Cruise Report (.xls file).
R6 SCRIBNER CHECK CRUISE REPORT (1/06) - Initial, Performance and Sale Scribner Check Cruise Report (.xls file).
R6 CHECK CRUISE REPORT USER GUIDE (1/06) - User Guide for operating both the Cubic and Scribner Check Cruise Reports (.doc file).
Add-On/Delete Volume Worksheet (5/03) - This spreadsheet is used to calculate and document Add-On or Deleted volume on Tree Measurement Sales (.xls file).
NATIONAL CRUISE SYSTEM PACKAGE (05/12) - This is a self extracting zip file containing the following Windows based programs: FScruiser, Cruise Processing, Create Files, Cruise Design, Local Volume Table and PFE Editor, Plot Selection, Timber Theft and FSRandList (.exe file).
R6-FS-2400-50 (08/08) - Annual Check Cruise/Check Scale Summary. Use to document check cruises and check scales performed on an annual basis (.xlsx file).
R6 Cruising/Sale Prep Forms
R6-FS-2400-134 (10/01) - Timber Cruiser/Log Scaler Certification Application & Record. Use to document timber cruiser or log scaler training and experience, and for application of timber cruiser or log scaler certification (.xls file).
R6-FS-2400-135 (05/10) - Timber Sale Preparation Elements. Used by District sales preparation personnel to ensure sale preparation and cruise standards and procedures are met in accordance with Timber Cruise Handbook and Manuals. Includes checklist and certification of cruise sections (.doc file).
R6-FS-2400-136 (05/10) - Timber Sale Evaluation Report. Used by Forest Measurement Specialist or Check Cruisers to document office and field completion of sale preparation elements and timber sale check cruise information (.doc file).
R6 Cruising Direction/Letters/Guidelines
R6 Tatum Aids (07/09) - Comprehensive collection of timber cruising field aids including tables and charts. Print front and back cover on salmon card stock. Print contents on "rite in the rain" paper (.doc file).
Timber Cruising in the Pacific Northwest (7/09) - This document contains instructions on the basic cruise measurements and the primary cruise methods used in Region 6. Print front and back cover on salmon card stock (.pdf file).
Certification Plot Guidelines (09/06) - RO white paper outlining requirements for forest field test areas used for initial cruiser certification (.doc file).
Certified Cruiser Question and Answers (05/10) - Established guidelines used to determine if a cruiser is qualified to cruise timber in Region 6 and what has to be done to get them qualified (.doc file).
Sale Method Criteria List (03/12) - Regional guidelines for selecting appropriate sale method including definitions, procedures, requirements and considerations (.docx file).
Designation by Description (03/08) - Regional guidelines including definitions, procedures, requirements and considerations (.doc file).
Timber Information Manager (TIM)
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Cruiser's Guide to TIM (12/01) - This guide supplements the official TIM Gate 3 User Guide. This includes specific and detailed information necessary for successful TIM Gate 3 data input and processing (.doc file).
National Programs and Documentation
FS-2400-65 - (0210). Issue and Inventory Record for Tracer Tree Marking Paint (.doc file).
National Volume Estimation Program - NATVOL (version Beta3) - Program is used to validate Flewelling and INGY volume equations prior to their use in the National Cruise System (cruise processing). (.exe file)
Profile Model Tutorial - PMT (6/01) - This self extracting zip file is accessed from link http://www.fs.fed.us/fmsc/measure/volume/index.shtml It includes instructions and illustrates how stem profile models are used in volume estimation procedures.
FS Tally Meter (5/05) - This windows CE random Number Generator/Tree Tally Program is designed for sample tree cruising. It is accessed from link http://www.fs.fed.us/fmsc/measure/cruising/index.shtml
Updated: 01 May 2012
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