Measurements Including Scaling and
Cruising
S c a l i n g
R6
Scale Programs and Documentation
§ Cubic Sample Scale Frequency Determination (02/07) - Spreadsheet used to
calculate sample frequency and allowable sample error. Retrieves file smpfreccf0207.xls.
§ Scribner Sample Scale Frequency Determination (02/07) - Spreadsheet used to calculate
sample frequency and allowable sample error.
Retrieves file smpfrembf0207.xls.
§ Cubic Weighted Check Scale Report (5/05) - Spreadsheet for producing
cubic check scale reports. Retrieves
file ckrptccf0505.xls.
§ Cubic Weighted Check Scale Report Instructions (5/05) - Instructions for using the
excel spreadsheet to produce the Cubic Weighted Check Scale Report. Retrieves file rptinsccf0505.doc.
§ Scribner Weighted Check Scale Report (5/05) - Spreadsheet for producing scribner check scale reports. Retrieves file ckrptmbf0505.xls.
§ Scribner Weighted Check Scale Report Instructions (5/05) - Instructions for using the
excel spreadsheet to produce the Scribner Weighted Check Scale Report. Retrieves file rptinsmbf0505.doc.
§ 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. Retrieves file 21examples.exe.
§ R6-FS-2400-28 (10/10) - R6 Scribner Log Taper
Rules. Retrieves file r6fs281010.xlsx.
§ 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. Retrieves
file r6fs290409.doc.
§ R6-FS-2400-30 (8/03) - Contract Scale Task Order. Use for all contract scale sales when
ordering scaling services. Retrieves
file r6fs300803.doc.
§ R6-FS-2400-39 (10/10) – Spreadsheet used to calculate scale volume
adjustment. Use to adjust scale volumes
resulting from unsatisfactory check scales.
Retrieves file SVA240039_V100710.xls
§ 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.
Retrieves file r6fs500808.xls.
§ R6-FS-2400-72 (2/05) - Yard Scaling Inspection Report. Use to document log yard inspections for
compliance with Yard Scale Location Agreements.
Retrieves file r6fs720205.doc.
§ R6-FS-2400-82 (11/05) -
Log Branding and Painting Inspection Report.
Use to document branding and painting inspections. Retrieves file r6fs821105.doc.
§ R6-FS-2400-83 (3/90) -
Load Permit Summary. Use to document
Product Removal Permits. Retrieves file r6fs830390.doc.
§ R6-FS-2400-84 (6/02) - Overnight Load Register. Used when Forest Service timber is held
overnight for scaling the next day.
Retrieves file r6fs840602.doc.
§ R6-FS-2400-87 (06/06) - Load Accountability Record. Use this form on load count sales to record
specific load data. Retrieves file r6fs870606.doc.
§ 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. Retrieves file r6fs1341001.xls.
§ Truck Scaling Location Agreement (01/06) - Used when an alternate
scale site is approved for truck scaling. Retrieves file trksclagr0106.doc.
§ Yard Scaling Location Agreement (02/11) - Used when an alternate
scale site is approved for yard scaling.
Retrieves file ydsclagr0211.doc.
§ Weighing Services Agreement (10/10) – Use this agreement when
sale method requires products to be weighed and the weigh facility is not
covered by a Scale Location Agreement.
Retrieves file wgtseragr1010.doc.
§ Third Party Scaling Procedures (05/11) - Scaling procedures to be
used by Third Party Scaling Organizations.
Use for years 2011 through 2014.
Retrieves file tpsoagr0511.doc.
§ Alternate Scale Site Request and Agreement (01/06) - Used by Timber Sale
Purchasers to request an alternate scale site and by Forest Service to agree to
use the requested alternate scale site.
Retrieves file altsclagr0106.doc.
R6 Scale
Direction/Letters/Guidelines
§ Sample Scale Procedures (01/08) – Regional guide for
implementing sample scale processes and documentation. Retrieves file smpsclproc0108.doc.
§ Lost Scale Loads Procedures (03/08) – Regional guide including
definitions, procedures and documentation.
Retrieves file lostlddoc0308.doc.
Cubic
FSH2409.11a – Cubic Scaling Handbook and Regional supplements. Links to http://www.fs.fed.us/cgi-bin/Directives/get_dirs/fsh?2409.11a
Scribner
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
To download
click on the colored underlined link with the right mouse button and
select "Save Target As..." to save in your directory.
§ R6 CUBIC CHECK CRUISE REPORT (1/06) - Initial, Performance and
§ R6 SCRIBNER CHECK CRUISE REPORT (1/06) - Initial, Performance and
§ R6 CHECK CRUISE REPORT USER GUIDE (1/06) - User Guide for operating
both the Cubic and Scribner Check Cruise Reports. Retrieves file ckcrsins0106.doc.
§ Add-On/Delete Volume Worksheet (5/03) - This spreadsheet is used to
calculate and document Add-On or Deleted volume on Tree Measurement
Sales. Retrieves file addonvol0503.xls.
§
NATIONAL CRUISE SYSTEM PACKAGE (10/11) - 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. Retrieves file NCSPACK1011.exe.
§ 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.
Retrieves file r6fs500808.xlsx.
§ 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. Retrieves
file r6fs1341001.xls.
§ 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. Retrieves file r6fs1350808.doc.
§ 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. Retrieves file r6fs1360510.doc.
§ 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. Retrieves file tatumaids0709.doc.
R6
Cruising Direction/Letters/Guidelines
§
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. Retrieves file basiccruise0709.pdf.
§
Certification Plot Guidelines (09/06) -
RO white paper outlining requirements for forest field test areas used for
initial cruiser certification. Retrieves
file certplots0906.doc.
§
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. Retrieves file certcruis0510.doc.
§
Sale Method Criteria List (04/10) -
Regional guidelines for selecting appropriate sale method including
definitions, procedures, requirements and considerations. Retrieves file salemeth0410.docx.
§
Designation by Description (03/08) -
Regional guidelines including definitions, procedures, requirements and
considerations. Retrieves file dxddoc0308.doc.
Timber Information
Manager (TIM)
National Programs and Documentation
§ FS-2400-65 - (0210). Issue
and Inventory Record for Tracer Tree Marking Paint. Retrieves file inventrec0210.doc.
§ 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). Retrieves file natvol0501.exe
§ 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.
Last modified 10/31/11