2020 SFI Public Summary Report

LandVest Incorporated Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Forest Management Standard [2015-2019]

Date: October 14, 2020

Project Scope and Objectives

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) completed an Initial Assessment on LandVest Incorporated’s (“LandVest” or “the Company”) Shasta Cascade Timberlands Forest Management in Northern California. The forest management activities are managed by the Central Office in Olympia, WA. The Lead Assessor was James Lucas, EMS (LA). The audit team included Sean Pledger EMS (LA), PwC Assessor and Jim Ostrowski, Contract Technical Expert (CA RPF). The audit team was accompanied by LandVest’s SFI Representative, Mr. Weikko Jaross.

The primary objective of the assessment was to assess the Company’s SFI management system and to evaluate the Company’s implementation of the SFI Standard in the field.

Client Profile

LandVest became the comprehensive field-services provider and lands manager for a 170,000-acre holding in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties, California in early 2018. The Shasta Cascade Timberlands (“SCT”) are a high-quality expanse of sustainably managed interior California timberlands, which include Douglas-fir, white fir, ponderosa pine, and other mixed conifers. The property encompasses four major management units from Redding north to Mount Shasta.

LandVest became the comprehensive field-services provider and lands manager for a dispersed 17,000- acre holding in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, California mid-2018. The California Timberlands Investments (“CTI”) and California Timberlands 2 (“CT2”) are a high-quality expanse of sustainably managed coastal California timberlands which include Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, redwoods, and other mixed conifers. The property encompasses five management units from Eureka and north to the Oregon border.

Indicators

All of the indicators in the SFI Forest Management Standard were within the scope of the assessment, except for Objective 13, since none of the land managed by the Company is public land. There were no substitute indicators.

Assessment Process

On May 29th and July 23-24th, 2020, the assessment team conducted interviews and reviewed appropriate documentation to assess policies and procedures and tested the implementation of SFI program requirements at the Central Office in Olympia, WA. On September 10th and 11th, 2020, the assessment team conducted field assessments in the Shasta and Siskiyou County areas in northern California. In

total, the audit team spent 3.5 days at the Central Office and 2 days on-site for field assessments. A total of 10 field sites were sampled comprising of 8 Timber Harvest Plans (THP) including 5 active operations, 3 completed operations, a meadow restoration site as well as a reforestation of fire salvage. Many of the operations included road construction, active or completed harvesting and silviculture activities. Due to travel restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the office portion of this Assessment used Information and Communication Technology (“ICT”) and was completed remotely, as per the Accreditation requirements and IAF MD4 guidance.

Summary of Conformance, Findings, and Good Management Practices

FOREST MANAGEMENT SFI Forest Management Evidence of Conformity Objective Objective 1. Forest Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, Review of SCT Option A Management and annual report/inventory update, SCT Strategic Forest Management Plan (FMP), Planning Inventory update procedure, Harvest tracking spreadsheet and FlamMap, a fire mapping To ensure forest analysis program. Sample of Timber Harvest Plans and field site visits. management plans include long-term Summary: LandVest operates SCT under a California Department of Forestry (CAL FIRE) sustainable harvest approved Option A plan which documents the long-term sustained yield. Woodstock is used levels and measures to determine an even flow harvest schedule and their inventory data is used to adjust FVS to avoid forest Growth & Yield curves. The 10-year rolling average harvest shall not exceed the long-term conversion sustained yield (“LTSY”). The approved Option A LTSY is 700,000 MMBF. Inventory updates are ongoing with their cruise and harvest tracking systems and are being transitioned to a LiDAR based inventory. Re-inventory of the entire estate is planned for a 10-year rotation and they are currently modeling fire behavior and the potential impacts on their forest resources.

LandVest’s Land Classification System provides a high-level classification of each stand according to the primary cover type and management objective of each stand. LandVest uses its land classification for reporting acreage and forest inventory and in support of LandVest’s Strategic Modeling, supporting Strategic Planning and Timber Harvest Planning efforts. The Company has developed their own wildlife habitat relationship classification system for use with Assisi Inventory Management System. LandVest’s Geographic Information System (“GIS”) database documents all relevant resource features and maintained by the LandVest Olympia, WA office. Soils information is from public US Geological Survey data.

Forest practices are documented in Timber Harvest Plans (“THP”) files, GIS and inventory updates due to planting, thinning, and harvesting. The only "conversion" is to promote wildlife habitat such as meadow enhancement projects which have been authorized by CAL FIRE. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 2. Forest Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, LandVest SFI Crosswalk Health and document, planting records, CA forestry/silviculture regulations, Sample of Timber Productivity Harvest Plans and field site visits. To ensure long-term forest productivity, Summary: THP's designate silviculture objectives as per CA silviculture regulations. Prior carbon storage and to 2020, CA called for reforestation of 300 trees per acre (“tpa”) point count in 5 years post- conservation of forest harvest but in 2020, the state lowered its requirements to 150 tpa on private lands. resources through LandVest is currently evaluating how the reduction might affect long-term sustained yield prompt reforestation, estimates and has kept their reforestation at 300 tpa for the time being. LandVest’s goal afforestation, minimized chemical is to meet the California stocking requirements as soon after logging operations are use, soil conservation, completed which usually is within a year after harvest

and protecting forests which meets the SFI requirements. At this time, the only improved seed sources are for from damaging Ponderosa pine and all others are woods run. LandVest is member in several tree agents. improvement coops in the Region and better access to improved seed is a priority.

For the Shasta and Coastal properties, LandVest practices both even and uneven aged silviculture. In the even aged harvests, LandVest will protect any advanced regeneration if it is not merchantable and for uneven aged harvests, all logs which will be harvested, and all non-merchantable trees will be left for future harvests. Current LandVest policy is to maintain sufficient retention within any even-aged unit of at least 10% or more. The retention includes a combination of advanced regeneration and other structural stand components that are reflective of the stand conditions before harvest. There are no afforestation programs on LandVest lands.

LandVest have developed an Integrated Pest Management (“IPM”) policy & procedure which ensures that not all stands get chemically treated as all stands are evaluated and treatment is based on need. LandVest uses qualified contractors to create chemical use prescriptions tailored to each site. All treatments are ground based and most units get a pre-treatment to control hardwoods and are assessed for any future treatments. LandVest provided a summary of total chemical use over the past decade and have shown a clear reduction in use of chemicals over that period. LandVest is a member of the Certified Research Forest Group Cooperative (“CRFG”) whose mission is to find less toxic and less harmful chemicals deemed highly hazardous.

Chemical use is limited to label requirements and is regulated by CA State law and LandVest uses a sole licensed chemical applicator and their contract specifies all legal requirements including CA applicator licensing. LandVest do not use any World Health Organization (“WHO”) listed chemicals.

Soils maps are in the LandVest GIS. During THP field work, soils are evaluated and there is a section in THP's regarding soils and their erodibility. BMP's are required in the field to address soils issues. Logger training, pre-works, on-site supervision and close outs are used to ensure that post-harvest conditions don't compromise site productivity. LandVest uses existing roads where able and any new construction or upgrades of roads are built to current standards.

Staff monitor forest health issues across the land base. Most salvage issues can be dealt with through the Forest Practices Act 10% "dead and dying" exemption and the Company has multiple small contractors that they use for this type of activity. There are no recent/immediate forest health issues but the Delta fire (3,922 acres - 2018) was a major forest health issue and they have just completed salvage harvest from that fire.

LandVest’s fire protection program includes asset protection, installation of fuel breaks, participation with local Fire Safe Council Coordination, MOU’s with adjacent landowners and public land managers to coordinate on fire breaks, land ownership and fire coordination. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 3. Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, LandVest SFI Crosswalk Protection and document, Atkins & South Trumpet THP's including CAL FIRE compliance inspections, Maintenance of LandVest contract executed logging contract, GIS review, Sample of Timber Harvest Plans Water Resources and field site visits. To protect the water quality of rivers, Summary: The LandVest Shasta & Coastal managed forested lands are located exclusively streams, lakes, in California. The State has a rigorous set of forestry practices which covers everything from wetlands and other planning harvest levels to silviculture. Forest practices are largely captured in Timber water bodies through Harvest Plans which are documents written by Registered Professional Foresters (“RPF”) in meeting or exceeding CA. Plans are rigorously reviewed by the State agency (“CAL FIRE”) and a suite of forestry, wildlife and other specialists (geologists, geotechnical experts, archaeologists etc.) before

best management being approved. Once THP's are approved, CAL FIRE compliance officers visit the sites at practices. the completion of all phases (harvest, yarding and final) plus reforestation. Additionally, LandVest Operations foresters manage qualified road & logging contractors from Pre-work, active inspections and close outs. THP's have detailed prescriptions for roads and water management including culvert placement and cumulative effects monitoring on watershed. Due to the highly prescriptive nature of forestry on private lands in CA, the risk to water quality is deemed to be relatively low throughout the phases.

LandVest provided an executed contract for logging operations and Section V contains the legal compliance language including Federal, State and local laws. All units have a Pre-work conference with contractors where they are provided THP's, additional maps, ticket books and any issues with harvest units are covered with forestry staff. Operations staff are generally on site 1-2 times per week to inspect logging activity and close outs are completed as per CA regulations. CAL FIRE also inspect activities randomly and at the conclusion of phases.

The GIS contains base map layers of all water features. THP layout is conducted by LandVest staff (3) and a suite of contract RPF's who do THP development. RPFs and layout staff protect all water features by locating and adequately buffering water features. Installation of BMP's (water bars, slash filter, temp culverts etc.) are required during harvest to ensure water is controlled when needed. During harvest unit data collection, soils information including erosion hazard, permeability and compaction is collected and managed through harvest system and season. THP's contain detailed information to manage water and protect all water bodies and are legally enforceable plans. Approved THP’s have been determined to be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the Water Quality Control Plan for the North Coast Region. Implementation is completed through management of logging and road building contractors and ensuring that plans are carried out on the ground as detailed in THP's.

Activities are seasonally restricted as required and for tracts and roads systems which are seasonally sensitive, activities are typically limited to dry summer seasons only. Some areas (Anderson tract) are at lower elevations and have rocked roads which allows operations to take place in winter in those areas. For any seasonal wet weather, activities are shut down if conditions might impair water quality and result in erosion. No Nonconformities were identified related to this performance measure.

One Opportunity for Improvement was noted relating to the format of the formalized field inspection process and the opportunity to make them more user friendly for foresters.

Objective 4. Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, Review of California Conservation of Natural Diversity Database, SFI Crosswalk, SCT FMP, Bear Creek Conservation Biological Easement, and Sample of Timber Harvest Plans (THP) and field site visits. Diversity To manage the Summary: quality and distribution of The THP planning process requires a review of California Natural Diversity Database wildlife habitats and (“CNDDB”) data on known occurrences of T&E species. THP's are reviewed by a wildlife contribute to the biologist upon submission to CAL FIRE. The development and review of THP's considers conservation of stand level and landscape level ecological factors. LandVest follows all State regulatory biological diversity by protocols for monitoring and surveying as part of the evaluation of biological resources for developing and timber harvest planning preparation. These are documented in Sections 2, 3, and 4 of implementing stand- THP’s. The SCT FMP also documents LandVest’s forest management and landscape-level programs/commitments related to retention. Riparian area's (where many Threatened & measures that Endangered (“T&E”) species tend to occur) are largely protected across the ownership. promote a diversity of Botanical surveys and wildlife surveys take place when there is a question of a potential types of habitat and occurrence. Owl surveys are conducted annual to monitor Northern Spotted Owl’s (“NSO”) successful stages, and populations. Known NSO sites are protected with large buffers. LandVest follow all State the conservation of requirements and provide data back to California Department of Fish and Wildlife through

forest plants and the CNDDB portal on new and known occurrences of wildlife. When there is a question of animals, including the presence of a species of concern, a biologist or ecologist is contracted to review the site. aquatic species, as These surveys are submitted to CAL FIRE as part of the THP due diligence, and newly well as threatened identified sites are updated in the CNDDB. In the Pondosa tract they operate under an Elk and endangered Management Plan. species, Forests with Exceptional LandVest’s inventory system and GIS is kept current with updates continually throughout Conservation Value, the year. Year-end roll up of inventory involves a check of all updates over the course of the old-growth forests year. LandVest also subscribes to a satellite imagery provider (Planet Labs) to confirm the and ecologically actual boundaries of harvest units. important sites. Riparian features are mapped in LandVest's GIS and protected as required by State regulation. Riparian assessments are completed during the THP planning process.

LandVest staff attend an annual invasive species workshop. When invasive plants or animals are identified the sighting is documented. The most significant invasive plant of concern to LandVest is scotch broom which is actively managed with herbicide when it is identified.

Fire is always a concern in Northern California. Broadcast burning as a silviculture tool is limited in practice. Some occurred in 2018, however most burning is related to controlling slash piles. LandVest has done considerable modeling of fire behavior for their lands and this info is used to target stands for harvest. Some slash grinding takes place to reduce fuel loads and increase utilization.

For the SCT lands, two areas of poorly stocked late-seral species located on poor sites that have been classified as no-harvest to promote additional old growth (“OG”) features. Stand level reserve zones will continue to progress towards OG forest conditions. However, fire in the region often limits the number of OG acres. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 5. Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, Review of LVI Policies Management of and Procedures, SFI Crosswalk, Sample of Timber Harvest Plans (THP) and field site Visual Quality visits. and Recreational Benefits Summary: There are a few areas where LandVest needs to consider visual management To manage the visual including the I-5 Corridor, the Canyon landscape unit and the Mt. Bradley landscape unit. impact of forest Visuals management in these areas is described in the THP's and includes additional operations and retention or the use of variable retention harvesting. Each THP will have a cumulative provide recreational watershed analysis conducted and this will consider visual impacts. Green up requirements opportunities for the are 5 ft or 5 years with at least 300 feet and a logical harvest unit between two openings. The public. maximum even aged harvest unit size is 20 acres with 30 acres permissible with greater levels of retention. In highly visible areas, additional retention will be prescribed for even aged harvests to provide a visual screen.

Most of LandVest's properties are gated and access is restricted for fire liability reasons. Individuals or organizations can request access by contacting the local offices. There are some areas where LandVest works with recreation stakeholders to ensure safe use of their lands, such as along the Pacific Crest Trail. They are also working with the Mt. Shasta Trails Association to build 8 miles of trail through a portion of their property. Additional special sites/trails exist across the ownership that LandVest deals with user groups on an individual basis. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 6. Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, Review of California Protection of Natural Diversity Database, SFI Crosswalk, SCT FMP, Bear Creek Conservation Special Sites Easement, Sample of Timber Harvest Plans and field site visits. To manage lands that are geologically or

culturally important Summary: Potential special sites encountered/considered by LandVest are areas of in a manner that geological instability, archeological sites and highly visible areas. For potentially unstable takes into account sites LandVest will consult with a professional geologist, USGS and CAL FIRE during the their unique qualities. THP pre-consult period, and in some cases decides not to harvest the area. THP's have a confidential archeological addendum where certain areas may be reserved from harvest due to archeological conflicts and specific site information is not disclosed publicly. LandVest's foresters undergo training by CAL FIRE and trained professionals to conduct archeological surveys. CAL FIRE Archeologists review and protection measures to ensure they are sufficient. Tribes are notified by CAL FIRE and LandVest of proposed operations and THP submissions. Any newly identified sites will be added to LandVest's GIS and communicated back to CAL FIRE for appropriate data maintenance. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 7. Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, LandVest SFI Crosswalk Efficient Use of document, Atkins & South Trumpet THP's including CAL FORE compliance inspections, Fiber Resources LandVest executed logging contract, GIS review, Sample of Timber Harvest Plans (THP) To minimize waste and field site visits. and ensure the efficient use of fiber Summary: LandVest Operations Foresters help ensure log specifications are reviewed resources. during harvest inspections and feedback from mills on log quality. Loggers receive log quality training throughout the year and during spring training sessions. LandVest have biomass markets at Burney & Anderson power facilities and economics of haul plays a role in which blocks get chipped. There are some small non-timber forest products markets as well including boughs and Christmas trees. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 8. Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, Review of California Recognize and Natural Diversity Database, SFI Crosswalk, SCT FMP, Bear Creek Conservation Respect Easement, Sample of Timber Harvest Plans (THP) and field site visits. Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Summary: LandVest's policies and procedures document contains an Indigenous People To recognize and and Historical, Cultural site policy stating that respecting the rights, traditions, and customs respect Indigenous of Indigenous Peoples is important to LandVest and its management approach. LandVest Peoples’ rights and foresters receive archaeological training annually. traditional knowledge. LandVest communicates with local Tribes during the THP planning process and CAL FIRE sends an official referral to various tribes during THP review. If a new archaeological feature is identified the THP requires specific protection measures which are approved by a CAL FIRE Archeologist and is again referred to the Tribe. In general, most of the areas considered important to the Tribes have been identified and protected. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 9. Legal Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, LandVest SFI Crosswalk and Regulatory document, Atkins & South Trumpet THP's including Cal Fire compliance inspections, Compliance LandVest executed logging contract, , GIS review, Sample of Timber Harvest Plans (THP) To comply with and field site visits. applicable federal, provincial, state, and Summary: A number of LandVest staff members are California RPF's and all have access local laws and to laws on-line. One RPF is a member of the CA Forestry Association and another is the regulations. Past-Chair of the CA Licensed Forester Association. Staff training is delivered as required and logger training is delivered through the Associated California Loggers Prologger Certification and Training Program.

Generally, the LandVest compliance record is good. There was one compliance issue noted over the past year. An interview with a CAL FIRE compliance forester yielded positive feedback and noted that any issues (water bars, culverts, etc.) are dealt with quickly and proactively.

LandVest abides by all Federal, State (in this case CA and WA) and local laws and ordinances relating to civil rights, equal employment opportunities, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment, workers’ compensation, indigenous people’s rights, workers’ and communities right to know, prevailing wages, worker’s rights to organize, and occupational health and safety. LandVest respects the rights of workers and labor representatives encompassing the intent of the International Labor Organization core conventions. One Nonconformity was identified related to this performance measure as during the field assessment it was discovered that a logging contractor had mistakenly applied the wrong harvest prescription on a unit which was supposed to be commercially thinned under the THP.

One Opportunity for Improvement was identified related to a possible compliance tracker tool for internal and external compliance issues.

Objective 10. Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, Review of SFI Crosswalk, Forestry SCT FMP, Sample THP files, Precision Forestry Cooperative website, Forest Operations Research, Science Manual, SCT Fires Risk Assessment Report, Certified Forest Research Group White Paper, and Technology Northern Sierra Tree Improvement Associate White Paper, and Climate Smart Land To invest in forestry Network website, Sample of Timber Harvest Plans (THP) and field site visits. research, science and technology, upon Summary: LandVest staff participate in a range of research organizations and forestry co- which sustainable operatives. Two staff are board members of the Precision Forestry Cooperative which has a forest management mandate to apply advanced technology to the Forest Industry. LandVest also have good decisions are based relationships with researchers in the USFS Pacific Southwest and Northwest Research and broaden the Stations and contribute to the Climate Smart Research Network, among other organizations. awareness of climate change impacts on LandVest has joined California SFI Implementation Committee (CA SIC). Amongst other forests, wildlife and efforts, CA SIC is focused on logger training, research contributions and community biological diversity. outreach.

LandVest 's modeling group is connected with researchers across the West Coast and they conduct modeling of fire and climate change impacts in-house and contribute to external research bodies. Foresters could describe the range of anticipated changes to their lands due to climate change (i.e. more rain and longer growing seasons in the inland of Northern California). New learnings are incorporated into activities on the land when applicable. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 11. Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, LandVest SFI Crosswalk Training and document, Atkins & South Trumpet THP's including CAL FIRE compliance inspections, Education LandVest executed logging contract, GIS review, Sample of Timber Harvest Plans (THP) To improve the and field site visits. implementation of sustainable forestry Summary: LandVest have a documented commitment to the SFI Standard which has been practices through provided to all staff. They have created a presentation which breaks down the SFI Forest appropriate training Management Standard and shows responsibilities for implementation for each Objective. An and education initial training deck has been created and they are looking at other modules in the future programs. which will be delivered through their "Paylocity" training program.

All contractors are Licensed Timber Operator's (“LTO’s”) and Pro-logger Certified in the State. No Nonconformities were identified related to this performance measure.

One Opportunity for Improvement was identified regarding better educating logging contractors about the SFI program.

Objective 12. Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, Review of SFI Crosswalk, Community SCT FMP, LV Policies and Procedures, Forest Operations Manual, and stakeholder/user Involvement and group meeting records, Sample of Timber Harvest Plans (THP) and field site visits.

Landowner Outreach Summary: LandVest has joined the CA SIC and will begin participating this year. They To broaden the have proposed helping maintain the website and connecting with additional researchers practice of through the SIC. There are no dues for the CA SIC but they contribute substantial annual sustainable forestry funding to community organizations plus substantial in-kind time and benefits such as through public donating elk tags to a local charity for auction. LandVest is a member of KARE (Klamath outreach, education Alliance for Resources), the California Forestry Association (“CFA”) and the Association of and involvement, and California Loggers. Through these organizations, they support tours for high school students to support the efforts and forestry education for teachers. LandVest staff have presented to community groups of SFI about fire risk and fire wise timber management. Implementation Committees. LandVest maintains a conservation easement on their Bear Creek property. This was established to protect a unique natural wetland resource. The easement requires specific protection measures and annual reporting to support ongoing measurement of changes relative to the baseline.

The CA SIC has an inconsistent practice reporting process. LandVest responds directly to any inquiries/complaints they receive, which are rare but typically include complaints about dust or access restrictions. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 13. N/A – LandVest does not have forest management responsibilities on public lands. Public Land Management Responsibilities To participate and implement sustainable forest management on public lands. Objective 14. Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, Review of Audit Report Communications and SFI Public Summary Report and Public Reporting Summary: PwC prepares an annual SFI audit report. The SFI Public Summary is To increase submitted annually. transparency and to annually report LandVest is not yet certified and the annual reporting requirement will be reviewed during progress on the next Maintenance Assessment. Through accounting records, GIS, THP files, and conformance with the communication records LandVest has systems in place to retain the data to respond to the SFI 2015-2019 Forest SFI survey. Management Standard. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 15. Evidence: Interviews with LandVest Foresters and Specialists, Review of SFI Crosswalk, Management LandVest Policies and Procedures, Annual Staff Meeting minutes 2019, SFI planning Review and meeting (2020), New Forest Meeting records (Bi-weekly and annual), quarterly New Continual Forest reports. Improvement To promote continual Summary: LandVest has regular meetings with the property owner to update them on improvement in the operational and strategic issues and successes. A quarterly review with the property includes practice of more in-depth reporting on range of indicators covering aspects of the SFI program. sustainable forestry LandVest has monitoring programs in place to assess the impacts of their forestry practices. by conducting a management review and monitoring performance.

No Nonconformities related to this performance measure were identified. One Opportunity for Improvement was observed regarding a regular review of the status of noted compliance items.

LandVest may wish to consider how best to update Management/Ownership on their continual improvement efforts.

Specific Good management practices are noted below:

● LandVest has a comprehensive research and analysis group which maintains ties with academic institutions and has conducted advanced analysis of fire behavior and climate change.

● The use of Planet Labs imagery, a commercial satellite photo provider, enables LandVest to closely monitor their land base and evaluate the progress of harvesting operations.

● LandVest is updating their current forest inventory with a combination of LiDAR and ground plot data.

● LandVest donates highly valued Elk tags to a local community organization to be sold in a charity auction.

● As part of their Elk Management Plan and working with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, LandVest has undertaken a meadow restoration project to reduce conifer encroachment and improve wildlife habitat. These areas are not reforested and LandVest is reducing their productive acreage by restoring these areas to meadow.

● The installation of three bridges on very small fish bearing streams shows a strong commitment to the protection of fish habitat. The use of bridges was the most expensive but also the most effective way to assure fish passage. These bridges replaced small culverts that were blocking fish passage and use of habitat.

● A Good Management Practice was observed on a number of units including Flume Creek, but also on the Lava and Mezzo Timber Harvest Plans (“THP’s”). LandVest has rocked many miles of roads in and around these harvest plans. This rocking is not required by the THP but has been undertaken to allow winter logging and has the added benefits of reduced road related erosion.

● LandVest has installed eight (8) 11,000- gallon water dip tanks for helicopter firefighting at strategic locations over most of the ownership.

Conclusion

LandVest has provided evidence of conformance with the requirements of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Forest Management Standard [2015-2019]. The Certificate can be obtained by contacting Weikko Jaross of LandVest Incorporated at (360) 292-2027. More information on LandVest’s sustainable forestry program can be found at: https://www.LandVest.com/forest-certification/.

The next SFI Assessment will be a Maintenance Assessment in the Summer of 2021. The registration expires on October 13, 2025.