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Sample Harvesting Contract Clauses

Disclaimer

The information provided under the “Sample Harvesting Contract Clauses’ is intended to assist woodlot owners

and harvesting contractors who wish to enter into a harvesting agreement. It is to be used as an instructional

document only, not as a final agreement. It is the responsibility of the contracting parties to make sure that they

understand the terms and conditions attached to the clauses. The Department of Natural Resources disclaims

any responsibility from any misunderstanding and or conflict resulting from the use of this document and the

sample clauses. The intended users should consult with their own legal counsel prior to entering into any contract

or agreement to ensure all legal requirements are met with respect to their specific circumstances.

Made this ............ day of ............, 200.... and terminating the .........day of ............., 200.....

Between:

................................, of ...................................................(address)

(The “Landowner”)

and

Company .............................., represented by ......................... ,

of ..........................................

(The “Harvester”)

The Landowner agrees as follows:

LAND OWNERSHIP AND BOUNDARIES

The Landowner confirms that they possess good and marketable title to the property

identified on the Nova Scotia provincial land boundary map as lot # ................, and

further described as being the land granted to .................. in (year)...................... and

recorded as Grant # ............................ (the “Property”)

The Landowner agrees that they will be responsible to represent the location of the

identified property boundaries accurately and reliably.

FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Landowner agrees to provide the Harvester with a copy of the Forest Management

Plan (the “Management Plan”) for the Property that will identify the location of the

harvest area (s), the type of harvest to be conducted (including species preference),

harvest methods and prescription for non-harvest woody debris. The Management Plan

will also advise the Harvester of non-fibre concerns that must be considered, including,

Sample Harvesting Contract Clauses