Job Specification of items under Forest Schedule of Rates

No.Plg2-183/04Forest Head Quarters,Thiruvananthapuram.Dated: 20-11-2004.CIRCULARSub: Forest Schedule of Rates – Job Specifications of various items prescribed – Orders issued.Ref:Forest Schedule of Rates (FSR) was first issued in 1963 vide GO (Rt) No. 1931/63/ Agri dated08-07-1963 prescribing the rates to be followed for various items of forestry works. This was modifiedseveral times since then. However, there has never been any authoritative instruction specifying the exactjobs expected to be done under each item. This lacuna gave rise to varied perceptions of different workitems in the past and on many an occasion served as an escape route for suspected delinquency. Amarginal change occurred with the issue of notification No. 7899/E1/LBR dated 01-04-1974 on the basisof the recommendations of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board, wherein schedule of rates for certainitems were notified together with job specifications of various items and the details of work study. In thecase of the other items the situation continued as before.It was strongly felt that this undesirable situation had to be discontinued at the earliest, in the bestinterests of the department. Accordingly, a committee of experienced forest officers was constituted forprescribing and consolidating the job specifications of all the items of work included in the FSR. Thecommittee submitted their recommendations after due deliberations and consultations under thesupervisory directions of the Chief Conservator of Forests (Planning). The draft report was circulated forcomments in the Senior Forest Officers’ meeting attended by Chief Conservators of Forests andConservators of Forests. Copies of the recommendations were also given to service associations ofRangers and ACFs. Valuable suggestions emerged from all of them have been incorporated and a finalshape has been given to the job specifications, which is enclosed herewith.It is hereby ordered that the specifications issued as above shall be followed forthwith, whileexecuting forestry works in the department. If the rate prescribed for any of the items is found to beinsufficient, it can be taken up at the appropriate level for a proper work study and consequent revision.Encl: As aboveSd/-Principal Chief Conservator of ForestsC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc1

IntroductionJOB SPECIFICATION OFITEMS UNDER FOREST SCHEDULE OF RATESThe Chief Conservator of Forests (Planning) has directed the Working Plan Officer, Kollam todescribe the job specifications intended under each item of the Forest Schedule of Rates to give clarityto the items. For this purpose, a Committee was formed with the following members.1. Shri. V. Sasidharan, Working Plan Officer, Kollam2. Shri. S. Karthikeyan, Assistant Conservator of Forests3. Shri. T. Pradeep Kumar, Assistant Conservator of Forests4. Shri. S. Janardhanan, Assistant Conservator of ForestsThe members had many discussions and finally a draft statement of the job specification ofvarious items covered in the Forest Schedule of Rates was prepared and there was preliminarydiscussion with the Conservator of Forests (Working Plan and Research Circle) and the Chief Conservatorof Forests (Planning). Finally, it is decided to call for the remarks of the officers who have greatpractical experience in the field to finalise the draft and hence this draft statement is presented forvaluable remarks.Draft report of Job Specifications of various items of Forest Schedule of RatesThe Forest Schedule of Rates (FSR) was published in 1963 as per GO (Rt) No. 1931/63/Agri dated08-07-1963. The items included in the FSR were not arrived at by actual work-study. From experience,the labour content for various schedule items were fixed and rates arrived at. Now also, in almost allcases, the same labour content is followed. Labour rates are being revised from time to time andapplying this to the labour content of each item, the rates are arrived at. Later on, in 1974, on thebasis of the recommendations of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board, Minimum Wage for the followingitems of schedule of rates was published as per notification No. 7899/E1/LBR dated 01-04-1974. In thiscase, work-study was conducted for the items given below:A. i) Felling and collection of Hardwood timberBEstablishment of Eucalyptus Plantation1. Forming of nursery seed bed and sowing seeds2. Watering Eucalyptus nursery3. Collection and sieving of forest soil for filling polythene bags4. Filling polythene bags with fine soil (12 x 18 cm)5. Pulling out Eucalyptus seedlings from seedbed nursery and transplanting into polythenebags.6. Digging pits 25 x 25 x 25 cm in ordinary moist forest soil7. Digging pits 25 x 25 x 25 cm in boundary moist forest soil8. Transport of Eucalyptus poly-bag seedlings and distribution of seedlings9. Covering planting pits 25 x 25 x 25 cm and digging planting hole for planting eucalyptus10. Planting poly-bag eucalyptus seedlingsC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc2

C. Establishment of Teak Plantation1. Formation of nursery bed for teak2. Sowing seeds of teak in nursery bed3. Aligning and staking 2m x 2m4. Pulling out two year old teak seedlings and preparation of stumps5. Pulling out one year old teak seedlings and preparation of stumps6. Watering one year old teak nursery during dry weather to facilitate pulling out of teakseedlings7. Planting teak in crow bar holesThis minimum wage were revised as per notification GO (Rt) No. 1081/88/LBR dated 18-06-2004in suppression of notification No. 7899/E3/73/LBR dated 01-04-1974. As far as labour content isconcerned, one more item, viz, felling and preparation of soft wood is seen included in thisnotification. The other items in the schedule of rates, which are based on certain data or work-study,are given below.1. De-sapping ebony logs – GO (Rt) No. 245/66/Agri dated 25-11-19652. Collection of Eucalyptus seeds – GO (Rt) 2965/66/Agri dated 26-12-19663. Reduction of coppice shoots – GO(Rt) No. 2744/75 AD dated 15-10-19754. Digging earth around Rosewood trees and removing the sap wood on rose wood logs at midgirth – GO (Rt) 2337/76/AD dated 03-07-19765. Chisel numbering softwood logs – GO (Rt) 193/78/AD dated 25-01-19786. Fire Protection works – GO (Rt) No. 614/79/AD dated 08-03-19797. Transport of teak stumps – GO (Rt) No. 2379/80/AD dated 16-08-19808. Cross cutting of logs – GO (Rt) no. 2752/80/GAD dated 04-10-19809. Loranthus cutting in Teak plantations – GO (Rt) No. 1479/81/Forest dated 04-11-198110. Collection of timber and firewood from thinning excluding the charges of felling – GO (Rt)1105/82/AD dated 20-04-198211. Uprooting sandalwood tree – GO (MS) 22/88/F&WLD dated 07-05-198812. Digging pits of size 30 cm3 – GO (Rt) No. 101/90/F&WLD dated 13-02-199013. Head load transport of sandalwood from Forest – GO No. 10/93/Forests dated 12-02-1993For the other items, the labour content of schedules items is arrived at from the experience inthe field. Hence most of the items are arrived at based on certain other similar items. As a result,certain items included are not practicable in the field. The weeding items provided for raising andmaintenance of plantations are some of the examples. So plantation maintenance has become aproblem and the fate of the plantations rose after abolishing taungya cultivation bear a living testimonyof this. A detailed study of the various items coming in the Forest Schedule of Rate is appended herewith.There are items in the FSR for elephant capturing operations, boat work, maintenance ofcoconut tope etc., which has only limited application or no application at all in the present context.Such items can be retained as such or some of them can be deleted. For the other items, labourcontents of each schedule item has to be worked out on the basis of detailed work study to beconducted in the field. At least the items for which the rates are impracticable are to be revised. Forweeding items, rates are to be formulated according to the nature of the weeds and the intensity ofC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc3

weeds and Conservators of Forests are to be given powers to sanction the rates considering the natureand intensity of weeds for the maintenance of plantations. There are items, which are not covered inthe schedule of rates, and which are now being constantly practised in the field. For such items also,labour content is to be worked out on the basis of work study which has to be undertaken.There are separate schedule of rates for rubber plantation works and coffee plantation works,which have only limited applications. Maintenance of coconut plantation can also be included like this.During the discussion, it has also come up that there is anomaly in the categorisation of ranges intoordinary, difficult and very difficult areas. For this assessment, many parameters are seen consideredby the Minimum Wage Committee. It is proposed that these parameters may be rechecked andreassessment may be conducted by the committee, which will be constituted for revision of schedule ofrates.A committee may be constituted to revise the labour content of the various schedule items onthe basis of the work-study to be conducted in the field. Detailed reports are to be called for from thefield from Division level stating the difficulties faced in the implementation of works as per the existingforest schedule of rates. New items to be included may also be called for. On the basis of these reports,the Forest Schedule of Rates may be revised on the basis of the work-study to be undertaken in thefield.Yours faithfullyV. SasidharanWorking Plan Officer, KollamC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc4

SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FORESTRY WORKSDRAFT REPORT OF JOB SPECIFICATIONS OF THE VARIOUS ITEMS IN THE FOREST SCHEDULE OF THE RATESSl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description RemarksI. Survey and Demarcation1. Clearing boundary line to a width of1.5 m to facilitate survey2. Survey with prismatic compass (outturn / day -1.2 km)2 (a). Survey with prismatic compass (outturn / day 1.2 km) – when lascars areused3. Survey with Theodolite (Out turn / day– 0.8 km)4. Re-fixing and verification work withTheodolite (Out turn / day – 0.8 km)5. Aligning forest road with Ghat tracerfor preliminary alignment5 (a). Aligning forest road with Ghat tracerfor final alignment6. Widening the surveyed boundary to awidth of 5.5 m for outer boundary ofreserves and uprooting of all growth3.105 MM Km 1. Clearing jungle growth by cutting with a knife as close tothe ground as possible2. Check the width of cleared line with measurement tape.3.105 MM Km 1. Carrying survey instruments to the field2. Collection of pegs for fixing at survey stations3. Marking survey stations with pegs and numbering4. Take measurement with prismatic compass & chain andmeasure the distance between stations with chain afterproper alignment.1.863 MM Km 1. Carrying survey instruments to the field2. Collection of pegs for fixing at survey stations3. Marking survey stations with pegs and numbering4. Take measurement with prismatic compass & chain andmeasure the distance between stations with chain afterproper alignment.Actual survey is done by thetechnical staffNot in practice7.452 MM Km Survey Department specifications to be followed Survey department work7.452 MM Km Survey Department specifications to be followed Survey department work3.105 MM Km 1. Transport of instruments / materials to site2. Collection of wooden pegs3. Fixing pegs at the station points and providing all otherlabour assistance for alignment work6.210 MM Km 1. Transport of instruments / materials to site2. Collection of wooden pegs3. Fixing pegs at the station points and providing all otherlabour assistance for alignment work6.210 to12.420 MMKm 1. Clear jungle growth to a width of 2 m on either side of thecleared line using knife as close to the ground as possible2. Check the width of the widened line to ensure 5.5 m widthThe actual alignment is doneby the technical staffWith the given rate uprootingof all growth over a width of5.5 m to a distance of 1 Km ispractically impossible.C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc5

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks7. Erecting permanent cairns of size120 X 120 cm at bottom, 60 X 60 cm attop and 120 cm height with collectedrubble and necessary tarred junglewood posts of 15 X 22 cm in diameter inthe centre, chiselling, numbering, etc.,complete8. Providing Theodolite granite stones of90 X 22 cm with a plummet hole 2 cmdeep on the top and a shank mark1.24 cm deep on one of the sides.8 (a). Providing Theodolite granite stones of60 X 15 X 15 cm with a plummet hole2 cm deep on the top and a shank mark1.25 cm deep on the one of the sides9. Providing ordinary survey stones of90 X 22 X 22 cm with a shank mark1.25 cm deep on one of the sides10. Providing Rock marks where rocks areavailable at stations by benching rock15 X 15 cm and cutting plummet hole2 cm deep and shank mark 1.25 cmdeep on one of the sides11. Widening surveyed line to 3 m wide andputting station pegs11 (a). Collection of jungle wood posts 30 cm,27 cm, 37 cm in girth, 120 cm lengthand transporting to site. Felling andputting them at stump site. Transportto site and putting them at surveyedstations and forming earthen cairns.1 MM + 1 SMM 1. Collection and transport of rubble to the already fixedsurvey station2. Collection of wooden posts3. Chisel numbering the post4. Tarring wooden posts5. Fixing the posts at the station-point6. Packing the rubble around the post to get the size of 120 x120 cm at bottom, 60 x 60 cm at top and 120 cm height.SurveyDepartmentratesapplicableSpecification as per Survey Department norms3.105 MM Km 1. Clear jungle growth to a further width of 75 cm on eitherside of the cleared survey line as close to the ground aspossible.2. Check the width of widened line and ensure 3 m width8 MM 100 Nos. 1. Felling and collection of jungle wood posts of the size 30cm, 27 cm, 37 cm in girth and 120 cm length2. Transport of posts to the site.3. Forming earthen cairns4. Fixing the posts at the survey station in the centre of thecairnNowadays only permanentcairns are being constructedwith cement mortar and hencenot in practiceNot requiredNot requiredNot requiredNot requiredFSR item no.6 is for surveylines running along theperiphery of the reserveforests. This item is for othersurvey lines like final fellingcoupe boundary etc.,This item has no practicalapplication at present. Thismay be deleted.C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc6

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks12. Constructing cairns 60 X 60 cm atbottom, 30 X 30 cm at top and 60 cmhigh including collection of stones1 MM Cairn 1. Collection of jungle stones2. Transportation of jungle stones3. Packing stones to have a size of 60 x 60 cm at bottom, 30 x30 cm at top and 60 x 60 cm height4. Numbering the cairnsII. Timber Working13 (a). Marking at breast height and at baseincluding chisel numbering, tarring,etc., complete in selection fellingcoupes13 (b). Marking at breast height and at baseincluding chisel numbering, tarring,etc., complete in clear felling coupes(in the case of conversion coupes wheretrees are marked for depot delivery)C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc6 MM 100 trees 1. Blazing at breast height and at base of size 22.5 X 22.5 cm.2. Affixing chisel number at breast height and at base3. Tarring around the marked trees4.5 MM 100 trees 1. Blazing at breast height and at base of size 22.5 X 22.5 cm.2. Affixing chisel number at breast height and at base3. Tarring around the marked treesNote: (i) If no tarring is to be done rate of ½ man mazdoor must be deducted both for 13(a) and 13(b)13 (c). Marking at breast height and at baseincluding chisel numbering, tarring,etc., in plantations13 (d). Climber cutting in selection fellingcoupes13 (e). Enumeration of miscellaneous treesdown to 75 cm at breast height(22.5 x 22.5 cm) and chisel numberingin clear felling coupes14 (a). Felling, conversion, classificationincluding dressing in drag holdingwherever necessary and chiselnumbering for hardwoods for hardwoodlogs (to be debarked)3 MM 100 trees 4. Blazing at breast height and at base of size 22.5 X 22.5 cm.5. Affixing chisel number at breast height and at base6. Tarring around the marked trees1.236 MM ha 1. In the case of woody climbers, make two cuts on theclimber about 1 m apart and remove the cut portion2. In the case of small climbers, cut away the climbers in full3 MM 100 trees 1. Blazing at breast height 22.5 X 22.5 cm2. Affixing chisel number at the blazed portion1. Clear the surroundings of the tree to facilitate logingoperations2. Fell all the trees as flesh with the ground as possible3. Trim off the tree stem4. Measure and mark the positions at which the tree has to becross-cut to yield logs of suitable quality (not less thanabout 2.50 metres length and 120 cm mid.girth) fit fordepot delivery5. Dress the end portions of the logs by properly snountingand dragholing one end of the resultant logs and trimmingof the branches and shaping the knots smoothly6. Debark all species completely except L. lanceolata7. In the case of L.lanceolata only the middle portion of thelog to a width of about 10 cm is to be debarked and crossThis is intended only forselection of trees in selectionfelling coupes in naturalforestsThis item is for marking ofdepot delivery species in clearfelling coupes.This is applicable for markingfor thinnings and final fellingin plantations.Rate same as 13 (c). This itempertains to sale coupeenumeration and hence asingle blaze is provided. Ifwork is carried outdepartmentally, doubleblazing is desirable.Work study conducted andminimum wages published asper notification No.7899(E1)73/LBR dated 01-04-1974 and GO(MS) No.393/80/AD dated 17-10-1980.Cross cutting with saw is notintended in this item.7

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks1. 0.5 Cum and below 1 Axe men Cum2. Above 0.5 Cum 0.5 Axe men Cum14 (b) Felling, conversion, classificationincluding dressing in drag holdingwherever necessary and chiselnumbering for softwood logs (not to bedebarked)1. 0.5 Cum and below 0.750Axemen2. Above 0.5 Cum 0.375Axemen14 (c) Felling, conversion, classificationincluding dressing in drag holdingwherever necessary and chiselnumbering for Rosewood, Ayini, Jack,etc. (where removal of sapwood is tobe done)CumCum1. 0.5 Cum and below 3.00 Axemen Cum1. Clear the surroundings of the tree to facilitate logingoperations2. Fell all the trees as flesh with the ground as possible3. Trim off the tree stem4. Measure and mark the positions at which the tree has to becross-cut to yield logs of suitable quality (not less thanabout 2.50 metres length and 120 cm mid.girth) fit fordepot delivery5. Dress the end portions of the logs by properly snountingand dragholing one end of the resultant logs and trimmingof the branches and shaping the knots smoothly6. Cross cutting has to be done by sawyers and hence isoutside the purview of the job dealt with here.7. In the case of logs, which can be turned and debarkedcompletely by the felling crew, it should be done by them.Whereas in the case of large logs, elephant power has tobe provided to the felling crew for turning the log.8. Chisel numbering1. Clear the surroundings of the tree to facilitate logingoperations2. Fell all the trees as flesh with the ground as possible3. Trim off the tree stem4. Measure and mark the positions at which the tree has to becross-cut to yield logs of suitable quality (not less thanabout 2.50 metres length and 120 cm mid.girth) fit forRates as per the abovenotification and GO notedaboveGO(MS) 240/78/AD dated 06-09-1978C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc8

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks1. In selection felling coupes 2.00 MM 100 trees 1. Blazing at breast height to a size of 22.5X 22.5 cm2. Writing number at the blazed portion using pencil2. In clear felling coupes and stripsof sample plots1.50 MM 100 trees 1. Blazing at breast height to a size of 22.5 X 22.5 cm2. Writing number at the blazed portion using pencilThis is intended for marking ofsale coupes for valuation.-do-III. Collection of Fuel, Bamboo, Reeds, etc.16 (a) Felling, billeting and stocking at sitefuel in selection felling area16 (b) Felling, billeting and stocking at sitefuel in clear felling areasBilleting and stacking at site of fuelexcluding felling0.872Axemen0.872AxemenTonne 1. Felling fuel wood2. Billeting fuel wood at 1 m length3. Stacking fuel wood at site, at 1 m heightTonne 1. Felling fuel wood2. Billeting fuel wood at 1 m length3. Stacking fuel wood at site, at 1 m height0.7083 SMM Tonne 1. Billeting fuel wood at 1 m length2. Stacking fuel wood at site, at 1m height16 (c) Transport by head load 20-200 m 0.872 MM Tonne 1. Transport by head load including lifting and conveying2. Stack the wood at the new siteTransport by head load for every0.581 MM Tonne 1. Transport by head load including lifting and conveying2additional 200 m ( of the above rate) 2. Stack the wood at the new site316 (d) Cross cutting with saw 1. Marking the points on the logs for cross cutting2. Cross cutting with saw1. Below 125 cm girth 0.111 Sawyer Per cut 1. Marking the points on the logs for cross cutting2. Cross cutting with saw2. 125 to 150 cm girth 0.166 Sawyer Per cut 1. Marking the points on the logs for cross cutting2. Cross cutting with saw3. Above 150 cm girth 0.333 Sawyer Per cut 1. Marking the points on the logs for cross cutting2. Cross cutting with saw16 (e) Loading firewood in lorries 1.500 SSMM Tonne 1. Lifting, conveying to a lead of 20 m and placing thefirewood on the platform of the lorry in a compact manner2. Tying the load firmly using ropes ensuring stability f theloadGO (Rt.) No. 1105/82/ADdated 20-04-1982Same rate. One item can bedeleted.GO (Rt.) No. 1105/82/ADdated 20-04-1982GO (Rt.) No. 2572/80/ADdated 04-10-1980GO (MS) No. 184/79/AD dated28-04-1979C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc10

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks16 (f) Unloading firewood and stacking 0.872 SSMM Tonne 1. Untying the load2. Dismantling load and pushing down the firewood from theplatform to the ground3. Stacking firewood following standard measurementsTransport in lorries to be included17 Felling and collection of reeds 10.00 SSMM 1000Nos.18 (a) Felling and collection of bamboosincluding bottom1. Selection of suitable culms for felling and felling of reeds2. Collection of reeds by lopping branches / leaves, etc.3. Tying reeds in bundles of suitable number4. Bringing the bundles to the transportation point near theroadside.25.00 SSMM 100 Nos. 1. Selection of suitable culms2. Felling bamboos at ground level3. Collection of bamboos by pruning the branches etc4. Converting the bamboos into pieces18 (b) Felling and collection of top bamboos 12.00 SSMM 100 Nos. 1. Felling bamboos by cutting at the desired height fromground level2. Collection of cut bamboos by pruning off the branchesetc.,GO (MS) No. 184/79/AD dated28-04-1979Distance is not mentioned.Hence collection from interiorarea will be a problem.The rate is for 100 nos. of fullbamboos which can beconverted into more than onepieceWhere felling at bottom is notpossible due to the position ofthe bamboos at the centre ofthe Clump18 (c) Felling and collection of bottombamboos19 Collection of thatching grass 3.00 MM cart load/ 20headload15.00 SSMM 100 Nos. 1. Selection and felling of suitable culms2. Collection of bottom portion by pruning off the branches1. Cutting thatching grass as close to the ground as possible2. Trying the cut grass in bundles and bundles to head load3. Transporting grass bundles to the cart by head load20 Collection of big bees honey 0.548 MM Litre 1. Climbing the trees and collection of honey2. Heating in the sunshine3. Sieving / cleaning the collected honey4. Bottling the cleaned honey5. Transport to collecting centres21 Collection of small bees honey 1.099 MM Litre 1. Climbing the trees and collection of honey2. Sieving / cleaning the collected honey3. Bottling the cleaned honey4. Transport to collecting centresWhere bottom portion only isavailableNow there is no departmentalcollectionNow there is no departmentalcollectionC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc11

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks29 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Thembavu30 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Hopea31 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Maruthy32 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Venteak33 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Mahagony34 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Irul5.511 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Sweeping the ground around the trees3. Collection of seeds4. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage point16.534 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Sweeping the ground around the trees3. Collection of seeds4. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage point5.511 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Sweeping the ground around the trees3. Collection of seeds4. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage point16.534 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Sweep the floor around the trees3. Gather the ripened capsules from the tree by shaking orlopping the terminal branches4. Clean the seeds, dry and fill in cloth bags and transport totemporary storage point27.557 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Clearing the ground around the trees3. Gather the ripened fruits from the tree4. Open the fruit and collect the seeds5. Clean the seeds, dry and fill in cloth bags and transport totemporary storage point110.231 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Clearing the ground around the trees3. Gather the ripened pods from the tree4. Open the pods and collect the seeds5. Clean the seeds, dry and fill in cloth bags and transport totemporary storage pointC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc13

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks35 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Rosewood36 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Vateria indica37 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Mango38 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Bombax malabaricum39 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Evodia roxburghiana110.231 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Sweeping the ground around the trees3. Collection of seeds4. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage point5.511 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Sweeping the ground around the tree3. Collect the ripened fruits (pale brown in colour)immediately on ripening from the tree by shaking orlopping the terminal branches4. Open the fruits and collect the seeds5. Clean the seeds, dry and fill in cloth bags and transport totemporary storage point6. Clean the seeds, dry and fill in cloth bags and transport totemporary storage point5.511 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Sweeping the ground around the tree3. Collection of fallen fruits4. De-pulping the fruits to get the seeds5. Clean the seeds, dry and fill in cloth bags and transport totemporary storage point137.78 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Clearing the ground around the trees3. Collection of fruits from the tree4. Open the fruits and collect the seeds from the flaws5. Clean the seeds, dry and fill in cloth bags and transport totemporary storage point137.78 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Sweeping the ground around the trees3. Collection of seeds4. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage pointC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc14

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks40 Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Ailanthus malabaricum / excelsa40 (a) Collection of seeds in normal seed year– Bamboo41 Collection of Evodia, Mahagony,Bamboos and other natural seedlings41 (a) Collection of Rauwolfia serpentianaseedlings330.69 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Clearing the ground around the trees3. Gather the ripened seeds from the tree4. Clean the seeds, dry and fill in cloth bags and transport totemporary storage point33.069 MM 100 Kg 1. Locate the flowered bamboo area2. Clean the surroundings of the clump3. Collect the seeds from the clump by shaking4. Clean the seeds, dry and fill in cloth bags and transport totemporary storage point3 MM 100 Kg 1. Collection of seedlings of suitable size2. Tying into bundles5 MM 100 Nos. 1. Collection of seedlings of suitable size2. Tying into bundles41 (b) Collection of Bamboo rhizomes 3 Mm 100 Nos. 1. Collection of bamboo rhizomes41 (c) Collection of Bamboo seedlings 2 to 3years old with ¾" to 1" stock with bowlof earth4 MM 100 Nos. 1. Collection of 2 to 3 years old bamboo seedlings42 Collection of Kulamavu seeds 55.115 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Sweeping the ground around the trees3. Collection of seeds4. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage point43 (a) Collection of Pala (Alstomia) seeds 110.231 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Clearing the ground around the trees3. Collection of fruits from the tree4. Open the fruit and collect the seed5. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage point43 (b) Collection of Rauwolfia seeds 38.580 MM 100 Kg 1. Select mature plants2. Collect the ripened fruits3. De-pulp the fruit to get seeds4. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage pointC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc15

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks43 (c) Collection of Paper mulberry seeds 11.023 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable plants2. Clearing the ground around the plants3. Collection of seeds4. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage point43 (d) Collection of Balsa seeds 17.636 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable plants2. Clearing the ground around the trees3. Collection of seeds4. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage point43 (e) Collection of Papitta seeds 33.009 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Clearing the ground around the plants3. Collection of seeds4. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage point43 (f) Collection of Sterculia campanulataseeds55.115 MM 100 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable plants2. Clearing the ground around the plants3. Collection of seeds4. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage point43 (g) Collection of Eucalyptus seeds 10.000 MM 1 Kg 1. Selection of matured and desirable trees2. Clean the ground around the tree3. Collect the ripened fruits from the tree by shaking orlopping the terminal branches4. Collect the seeds from the fruit5. Cleaning, drying the seeds in sun shine and transport totemporary storage pointFor considerably large supplies or in poor years, rates may beincreased up to 50% for all seeds, as per GO(Rt.) No.1590/81/Forest dated 24-12-1981.GO(Rt.) No. 2965/Agri dated26-12-1966In either condition, 50%enhancement is allowed.V. Fire Protection44 Re-clearing outer boundaries ofreserves to a width of 6 m to 7 m6.210 to7.452 MMKm 1. Re-clear the boundary using knife to a width of 6 m to 7 m2. Ensure that the width of cleared boundary is 6 m to 7 mC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc16

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks45 Re-clearing the enclosure boundaries ofReserves, preliminary demarcatedboundaries of proposed reserves,plantation boundaries, etc., to a widthof 3 m46 (a) Re-erecting boundary cairns (full size)completely damaged46 (b) Re-erecting boundary cairns (full size)partly damaged3.726 MM Km 1. Re-clearing the boundary using knife to a width of 3 m andmeasure the length2. Ensure that the width of cleared boundary is 3 m1.000 MM Each 1. Locate the completely damaged boundary cairn2. Re-erect the boundary cairn (full size) in accordance withthe approved specifications i.e., 120 x 120 cm at top, 60cm x 60 cm at bottom and 120 cm height0.500 MM Each 1. Locate the completely damaged boundary cairn2. Re-erect the boundary cairn (full size) in accordance withthe approved specifications i.e., 120 x 120 cm at top, 60cm x 60 cm at bottom and 120 cm height47 Re-clearing of coupe lines 2.484 MM Km 1. Identify exact boundary of the coupe2. Re-clear the coupe line with knife up to ground level48 Clearing boundary line to a width of5.2 m20 MM Km 1. Clearing boundary line using knife2. Heaping the cleared materials to the middle portion3. Ensure that the width of the cleared portion is 5.2 m48 (a) Fire Tracing 20 MM Km 1. Scrape 1.8 m on either side of cleared line2. Heap the scraped material to the middle portion of 1.6 m3. Burn the heaped material in the middle49 Frontier lines cutting and scraping 3 mwide guide line and burning50 Clearing growth on district boundary4.5 m wide51 Clearing boundary between Thekkadyand Kollengode private forest (3.6 m)9.935 MM Km 1. Cut the materials along the frontier line using knife2. Scrape 3 m wide guideline using mammatty3. Burning the debris without damaging the forest6.831 MM Km 1. Identify the district boundary2. Clearing the growth along the boundary to a width of 4.5 m3. Ensure the width of cleared line to be 4.5 mFor Reserve BoundaryFor interior coupe lineclearanceGO (Rt.) No. 614/75/AD dated05-03-1979GO (Rt.) No. 614/75/AD dated05-03-1979Fire tracing includes 17 ft(5.2 m) scraping 6 ft (180 cms)on either side and fire tracinga centre belt of 5 ft (150 cms48 (a) follows 48 as part of fireprotection worksNot in usual practiceNot in usual practice4.968 MM Km Not Required/ not in practicenowC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc17

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks52 Clearing guidance lines 2.5 m wide 3.415 MM Km 1. Lay out the guidance line2. Cut the weeds using knife to a width of 2.5 m3. Ensure the width to be 2.5 m53 Clearing guidance lines 3.6 m wide 4.657 MM Km 1. Lay out the guidance line2. Cut the weeds using knife to a width of 3.6 m3. Ensure the width to be 3.6 m53 (a) Burning cleared lines 2.4 m to 3.6 mwide0.310 MM Km 1. Burning cleared line 2.4 m to 3.6 m wide without spread offire to the adjoining areas53 (b) Clearing guidelines 0.90 m to 1.5 wide 2.484 MM Km 1. Identify guide-line2. Clearing guideline 0.90 m to 1.5 m wide54 First burning lines between twoguidance lines1.863 MM Km 1. Make sure that the burning line between two guide line isready for burning2. Burn the fire without spread of fire to the adjoining area55 Second burning 1.242 MM Km 1. Heap the debris2. Second burning without spread of fire55 (a) Early burning grass area 2.471 MM 100 ha 1. Identify the area to burn by demarcating boundary2. After clearing guidelines around the boundary, carry outthe burning without spread of fire to the adjoining areas55 (b) Fire tracing wooden culverts andbridges56 Cutting internal boundaries ofplantations 3.6 m wide1.000 MM 5 Nos. 1. Locate the wooden culverts and bridges which are to befire traced2. Clear the weeds and other vegetative matter around thewooden culvert / bridges by scraping with a mammatty toa width of 5.5 m4.657 MM Km 1. Clear a line at a width of 3.6 m using knife, along theprescribed direction and to the desired length.57 Clearing around buildings and colonies 9.884 MM Ha 1. Identify the portion to be cleared around buildings andcolonies2. Clear the surrounding by knife weeding as close to theground as possible58 Clearing footpath and bridge path 3.726 MM Km 1. Identify the footpath and bridle path2. Clear knife weeding along the footpath and bridle pathusing knifeThis item is intended forcontrol burning-do-Guidelines are to be takenwith the appropriate FSR itemThe width of clearance is notprovided in the item. Sincetrek path is taken with 1.5 mwidth, this width should be atleast 1.5 mC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc18

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description RemarksVI. Boat Work59 Scooping out logs in the shape of a boatby Axemen in Anjily or Jack60 Carpentry work such as neatlyfashioning into a boat and providingpaddles61 Extra to items 59 and 50 for boats inKambagom (25% extra)1500 Axemen Vannam Not in use1500carpenterVannamNot in use0.375 SMM Vannam Not in use62 Fish oiling the boat 1.5 MM Vannam Not in useVII. Other works63 Erecting temporary shed with junglewood posts, bamboos, reeds, etc.,clearing and levelling site, scraping andthatching with grass, etc.64 Clearing jungle growth on either side ofthe road (1.8 m on the upper and 0.9 mon the lower sides) once in a year65 Clearing jungle growth on either side ofthe road (1.8 m on the upper and 0.9 mon the lower sides) twice in a year66 Repairing the road surface by clearing,filling up ruts sectioning and forming,repairing side drains, etc., completedurign the year (once)66 (a) Cutting and removing wind fallen treesfrom Road – 76 cm to 120 cm girth10.763 MM 10 sq.m 1. Identify site for erecting the temporary shed2. Clearing the site using knife3. Scraping and levelling the site with mammatty4. Collect and transport to site the required jungle woodposts, bamboos, reeds etc.,5. Erect the temporary shed6. Thatching the shed with grass4.968 MM Km 1. Clearing jungle growth 1.8m wide on the upper side and0.9m wide on the lower side of the roads using knife.7.452 MM Km 1. Clearing jungle growth 1.8m wide on the upper side and0.9m wide on the lower side of the roads using knife twotimes a year.15.525 MM Km 1. Identify the portion of the road required repairs2. Clear the weeds on the road surface using knife3. Fill up the ruts using earth excavator from the adjoiningarea followed by sectioning, forming, repairing side drainsetc.,0.500AxemanPer tree 1. Mark the wind fallen trees2. Cut and remove the trees of size 76 cm to 120 cm from theroad surfaceC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc19

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description RemarksCutting and removing wind fallen treesfrom Road – 121 cm to 180 cm girthCutting and removing wind fallen treesfrom Road – over 180 cm girth66 (b) Cutting and removing bamboo clumpsup to 180 cm circumferenceCutting and removing bamboo clumps181 cm to 360 cm circumferenceCutting and removing bamboo clumpsabove 360 cm circumference1.000Axeman1.500AxemanPer tree 1. Mark the wind fallen trees2. Cut and remove the trees of size 121 cm to 180 cm fromthe road surfacePer tree 1. Mark the wind fallen trees2. Cut and remove the trees size over 180 cm from the roadsurfaceIf the wind fallen are useful and are to be converted as timberlogs and above expenditure should not be incurred, but theexpenditure should be incurred as per conversion rate1 MM Each 1. Identify the bamboo clumps to be removed2. Measure the circumference of the clumps3. Remove the clumps upto 180 cm circumference by diggingaround and uprooting the rhizomes2 MM Each 1. Identify the bamboo clumps to be removed2. Measure the circumference of the clumps3. Remove the clumps upto 181 cm to 360 cm circumferenceby digging around and uprooting the rhizomes3 MM Each 1. Identify the bamboo clumps to be removed2. Measure the circumference of the clumps3. Remove the clumps above 360 cm circumference by diggingaround and uprooting the rhizomes67 Special clearing of side drains 2.484 MM Km 1. Identify the side drain2. Clear the drain of all materials obstructing water flowduring rains3. Measure the cleared length67 (a) Clearing vents of culverts, bridges andIrish drains68 Providing sign boards in plantation(60 cm X 30 cm X 30 cm size) excludingcost of timber0.375 MM Each 1. Clearing obstructions in vents of culverts, bridges and Irishdrains2. Removing the cleared materials1.000 SMM Board 1. Making sign boards of size (60 cm X 30 cm X 2.5 cm size)made of timber2. Painting the sign boards3. Writing the board4. Erecting the board in the required locationC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc20

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks68 (a) Providing Plantation Boards(22 cm X 10 cm X 2.5 cm size)excluding cost of timber0.167 SMM Board 1. Making sign boards of size (22 cm X 10 cm X 2.5 cm size)made of timber2. Painting the sign boards3. Writing the year, species, direction etc.,4. Erecting the board in the required location69 (a) Girdling trees below 150 cm girth 15 MM 100 trees 1. Identify and mark the trees below 150 cm girth2. Removing bark and sapwood to a width of 30 cm aroundthe tree at the base of the tree69 (b) Girdling trees 150 cm and above 25 MM 100 trees 1. Identify and mark the trees 150 cm and above2. Removing bark and sapwood to a width of 30 cm aroundthe tree at the base of the tree69 (c) Poisoning trees after girdling (labouronly)70 (a) Conversion and classification of teakpoles I Class2 MM 100 trees Not in practice0.083AxemanPole 1. Identify the poles2. Dress the pole by lopping off the branches and the topportion3. Take measurements for the purpose of classification andclassify70 (b) Haulage up to 400 m 0.875 MM Pole 1. Manual dragging of poles to the dumping site upto 400 M71 (a) Conversion and classification of II ClassPoles0.063 MM Pole 1. Identify the poles2. Dress the pole by lopping off the branches and the topportion3. Take measurements for the purpose of classification andclassify71 (b) Haulage up to 400 m 0.656 MM Pole 1. Manual dragging of poles to the dumping site upto 400 M72 (a) Conversion and classification of III ClassPoles0.042AxemanPole 1. Identify the poles2. Dress the pole by lopping off the branches and the topportion3. Take measurements for the purpose of classification andclassify72 (b) Haulage up to 400 m 0.438 MM Pole 1. Manual dragging of poles to the dumping site upto 400 MC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc21

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks73 (a) Conversion and classification of IV ClassPoles0.033AxemanPole 1. Identify the poles2. Dress the pole by lopping off the branches and the topportion3. Take measurements for the purpose of classification andclassify73 (b) Haulage up to 400 m 0.15 MM Pole 1. Manual dragging of poles to the dumping site upto 400 M74 (a) Conversion and classification of V ClassPoles (No chiselling either number orclass)0.017AxemanPole 1. Identify the poles2. Dress the pole by lopping off the branches and the topportion3. Take measurements for the purpose of classification andclassify74 (b) Haulage up to 400 m 0.075 MM Pole 1. Manual dragging of poles to the dumping site upto 400 M74 (c) Collection of Kappukals 0.025 MM Pole 1. Collection of small sized poles below 5 th class by trimmingoff side branches74 (d) Haulage of Kappukals 0.025 MM Pole 1. Tie few Kappukals together for dragging2. Manual dragging of the Kappukals from the site up to 400mItems 70 to 74 (for haulage over 400 m25% of the rate may be added everyadditional 200 m)75 Dibbling seeds of any species at 1.8 mapart in crow-bar holes76 (a) Pit planting seedlings of any species 0.5 MM1.0 WMItems 70 to 74 (for haulage over 400 m 25% of the rate may beadded every additional 200 m)6.177 MM Ha 1. Identify the location for dibbling2. Make crow bar holes at 1.8 M interval to a depth of thesize of the seed3. Dibble the seed in crow bar holes and cover100 plant 1. Carry the seedling to the taken pits2. Cover the pit and dig a planting hole3. Plant the seedlings in the planting hole and compact thesoil around the seedling76 (b) 1. Pitting in ordinary soil 0.706 MM Cum 1. Locating the pit points2. Pitting to the required size3. Measure and check the size of the pitsThis item is not in practiceNot in practice. For roottrainerseedlings, only gentlepressing is sufficient.A general provision for pitting.The rate is per M 3 . This isintended for planting whichare not specifically covered byother schedule items.C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc22

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks2. Pitting in hard soil 1.059 MM Cum 1. Locating the pit points2. Pitting to the required size in the hard soil3. Measure and check the size of the pits76 (c) Pit planting coconut seedlings 3.500 MM 100plants76 (d) Opening the base of the coconut palmto a radius of 1.2 m and heaping thesoil along the periphery76 (e) Opening the base of young coconutplant and covering with earth aftermanuring76 (f) Ploughing the ground one round incoconut tope77 Basketing, dibbling seeds or plantingseedlings after filling the baskets withthe required soil, sand, manure, etc.77 (a) Cost of bamboo and basket10 cm X 23 cm supply at nursery site77 (b) Cost of bamboo and basket10 cm X 15 cm supply at nursery site78 Clearing climber cutting, stubbing outunwanted species from coppice coupe79 Clearing strip lines (3 m wide & 20 m)apart in strip generation coupe1. Covering pits to the requires depth2. Planting coconut seedlings in the pit0.066 MM Each 1. Open the base of coconut palm to a radius of 1.2 m2. Heap the soil along the periphery to form a bund0.050 MM Each 1. Open the base of young coconut plant2. Soil working and manuring3. Covering with earth after manuring6.177 MM +hire of bull2 MM 100plantsHa 1. Plough the ground one round using hired bulls in coconuttope2. Assess the extent ploughed1. Mix the soil and manure in the required proportion2. Fill the baskets with the mixture3. Water the filled baskets sufficiently4. Dibble the seeds or plants the seedlings in the wateredbaskets1.75 MM 100 Nos. 1. Supply of bamboo baskets of size 10 cm X 23 cm at nurserysite2. Assess the size and number of bamboo baskets supplied atnursery site1.75 MM 100 Nos. 1. Supply of bamboo baskets of size 10 cm X 15 cm at nurserysite2. Assess the size and number of bamboo baskets supplied atnursery site12.355 MM Ha 1. Clearing the area by knife weeding as close to the ground2. Cut the climbers that grew onto the coppice shoots3. Remove unwanted species4.942 MM Ha 1. Mark points for making strip lines at 20 m apart forclearing strip lines2. From the marked point clear 1.5 m on either side to getthe strip line of width 3 m.A general provision for pitting.The rate is per M 3 . This isintended for planting whichare not specifically covered byother schedule items.Not in practice for coconutplanting.Not in practice for coconutplanting.Not in practice for coconutplanting.Not in practice for coconutplanting.Not in practice.Not in practiceNot in practiceNot generally in practice.C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc23

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks82 Sowing seeds covering straw orPhyllanthus emplica and removing thecover after germination83 Fencing including collection ofmaterials, planting posts 1.5 m apartwith 4 rows of bamboo reepers83 (a) - do - - do - and covering with reedor brushwood or thorns0.5 MM Bed 1. Loosen the top soil with mammatty2. Remove roots, muck, pebbles etc by hand3. Level top soil with wooden Levelling plank or othersuitable instrument4. Measure and fetch the required seeds5. Spread the seeds on the bed uniformly6. On top of the seeds, spread a thin layer of fine soilcollected from the side trenches.7. Gently compact the top layer of the soil and seeds below,with hands or wooden plank.8. Cut and fetch twigs of locally available weeds and spreadon top of the bed13.123 MM 100 RM 1. Cut and fetch junglewood poles and bamboos2. Cross-cut the poles to get 1.5 m long posts3. Split the bamboos to get 5 cm thick reepers4. Set out the line of fence and mark the post points at 1.5 minterval5. Dig pits of 30 cm depth at each post point, plant the postsin each pit and fill the pits.6. Fasten four rows of the reepers, each 30 cm apart from theother, to each of the posts, using coir rope or jungle fiber.13.123 MM 100 RM 1. Cut and fetch junglewood poles and reeds, brushwood orthorns2. Cross-cut the poles to get 1.5 m long posts3. Set out the line of fence and mark the post points at 1.5 minterval4. Dig pits of 30 cm depth at each post point, plant the postsin each pit and fill the pits.5. Fasten reeds, brushwood or thorns to the posts to a heightof 1.2 m, using coir rope or jungle fiber.As per work study the rate forsowing is 0.479 mazdoors perstandard bed. Removal is notprovided. For sowing alonepart III notification item isapplicable. Including theremoval of cover, this rate canbe allowedC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc25

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks84 Providing shade pandal for nursery bedexcluding seigniorage of materials85 Providing platforms for keeping pot andbasket plantsTransport of bamboos upto a lead of3 kmCollection of 100 Nos. of pegs andpreparing thatties for nursery beds1 MM Bed 1. Cut and fetch junglewood poles and junglewood sticks orbamboos and thatching material2. Cross-cut the poles to get 1.5 m long posts3. If instead of sticks, bamboos are collected, split thebamboos to get 5cm thick reepers4. Plant the posts 30 cm deep, around the bed at 1.5 minterval5. Tie the sticks/reepers to the tops of the poles all aroundthe bed6. Tie the sticks/reepers to opposite pairs of poles across thebed and then, over this, tie four rows of sticks/reeperslengthwise in order to form a criss-cross frame to hold thethatching material7. Spread the thatching material over the structure and tie upsecurely.2 MM Bed 1. Clearing the site2. Laying out beds of size 12 m X 1.2 m with a gap of 40 cm inbetween3. Raising the bed surface 10 cm by scooping the earth fromthe gap and levelling the bed surface4. Collection of 30 cm long (minimum) pegs and reeds5. Fixing pegs along the sides of beds at 60 cm apart andtying two rows of reeds6. Check the measurement of beds1 MM 5 Nos. Manually bringing of bamboos to the site up to a lead of 3 km. GO(Rt.) No. 2509/80/AD dated09-09-19801 MM 100 pegs 1. Collection of pegs of suitable size (minimum 30 cm)2. Preparation of Thatties using the collected bamboosGO (Rt.) No. 2509/80/AD dated09-09-1980. These items arealready included in FSR itemNo. 81.IX. Regeneration86 Survey and layout of 2 ha plots afterburning0.247 MM Ha 1. Dividing the surveyed area into 2 ha plots using compass2. Collection of pegs and fixing stations with the pegsNot in practice. Used intaungya cultivation system todivide the area into plots.C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc26

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks88 (e) Aligning and staking 5.5 m X 5.5 m or5.3 m X 5.2 m88 (f) Transport in head loads of tube orbasket plants from nursery site toplanting site up to 400 m88 (g) Transport in head loads of tube orbasket plants from nursery site toplanting site 400 m to 800 m88 (h) Transport in head loads of tube orbasket plants from nursery site toplanting site for every additional 400 m89 (a) Uprooting teak seedlings from nurseryand preparing stumps4.324 MM Ha 1. Lay out a base line8. Align with the help of alignment wire of sufficient length,graduated at intervals equal to espacement, i.e.,5.5 m X 5.5 m and 5.2 m X 5.2 m, basing on the baseline2. Fix stakes all along on the ground against the graduatedpoints.3. In slopes hold the alignment wire as horizontal as possible0.5 MM 100 1. Load sufficient number of plants in the head load baskets2. Taking the seedlings in baskets by head load upto adistance of 400 m3. Unload the plants intact without damaging the road systemand distribute to the planting pit.1 MM 100 4. Load sufficient number of plants in the head load baskets5. Taking the seedlings in baskets by head load upto adistance of 400 to 800 m1. Unload the plants intact without damaging the root systemand distribute to the planting pit.As per Minimum WagesNotification Schedule III, item(t) rate for 400 m transport is0.2789 Mazdoors, which is notsufficient. Since this is onlythe minimum rate to be giventhe rate provided here can beapplied since the other rate isnot practicableAs per Minimum WagesNotification Schedule III, item(t) rate for 400 m transport is0.2789 mazdoors which is notsufficient. Since this is onlythe minimum rate to be giventhe rate provided here can beapplied since the other rate isnot practicable0.25 100 Taking the seedlings by head load beyond a distance of 800 m. Increase of rate for everyadditional 400 m of distance,exceeding 800 m2 MM 1000 1. Pulling out seedlings one-by-one. If necessary, soil may beworked up by pick-axe before pulling.2. Count the seedlings, bundle them and transport to theplace where stumps have to be prepared3. Select good quality seedlings and prepare stumps with20 cm root portion and 2.54 cm shoot4. Trim-off the side roots of the stump and stackWork study conducted. Therate as per minimum wages ishigher than the rate providedhere. Minimum wages items(d) and (e) to be followed.C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc28

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks1. Uprooting bombax seedlings 1year old2. Uprooting bombax seedlings 2years old2 MM 1000 1. Pulling out seedlings one-by-one. If necessary, soil may beworked up by pick-axe before pulling.2. Count the seedlings, bundle them and transport to theplace where stumps have to be prepared3. Select good quality seedlings and prepare stumps with20 cm root portion and 2.54 cm shoot4. Trim-off the side roots of the stump and stack3 MM 1000 1. Pulling out seedlings one-by-one. If necessary, soil may beworked up by pick-axe before pulling.2. Count the seedlings, bundle them and transport to theplace where stumps have to be prepared3. Select good quality seedlings and prepare stumps with20 cm root portion and 2.54 cm shoot4. Trim-off the side roots of the stump and stack3. Uprooting other seedlings 1.5 MM 1000 1. Pulling out seedlings one-by-one. If necessary, soil may beworked up by pick-axe before pulling.2. Count the seedlings, bundle them and transport to theplace where stumps have to be prepared3. Select good quality seedlings and prepare stumps with20 cm root portion and 2.54 cm shoot4. Trim-off the side roots of the stump and stack89 (b) Transport of stumps from nursery toplanting area up to 800 m lead89 (c) Transport of stumps from nursery toplanting area 800 m to 1600 m89 (d) Transport of seedlings from nursery toplanting area up to 800 m lead0.5 MM 1000 1. Load sufficient number of stumps in the head load baskets2. Taking the loaded baskets by head load up to a distance of800 m from nursery to the planting site.3. Unload the stumps without damaging them at the plantingsite0.75 MM 1000 1. Load sufficient number of stumps in the head load baskets4. Taking the loaded baskets by head load up to a distance of800 m to 1600 m from nursery to the planting site.2. Unload the stumps without damaging them at the plantingsite0.75 MM 1000 1. Load sufficient number of seedlings in the head loadbaskets2. Taking the loaded baskets by head load up to a distance of800 m to the planting site.3. Unload the seedlings without damaging them at theplanting siteThis item is intended for nakedseedlingsC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc29

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks89 (e) Transport of seedlings from nursery toplanting area 800 m to 1600 m89 (f) Transport in head loads of tube orbasket plants from nursery to plantingsite up to 400 m89 (g) Transport in head loads of tube orbasket plants from nursery to plantingsite 400 m to 800 m89 (h) Transport in head loads of tube orbasket plants from nursery to plantingsite for every additional 400 m90 (a) Planting stumps or seedlings in crowbarholes 2.5 m X 2.5 m90 (b) Planting stumps for seedlings incrowbar holes 2 m X 2 m1 MM 1000 1. Load sufficient number of seedlings in the head loadbaskets2. Taking the loaded baskets by head load up to a distance of800 m to 1600 m to the planting site.3. Unload the seedlings without damaging them at theplanting site0.5 MM1 MM10001000Description given in 88 (f)Description given in 88 (g)Not required as alreadycovered under items 88 (f),88 (g) and 88 (h) and hencethese items can be deleted.0.25 MMextra1000 Description given in 88 (h)2.5 MM 1000 1. Remove stake from planting point2. Dig with crowbar a hole of depth equal to the length of theof the stump3. Place one stump in the hole almost flush with the ground4. Compact the soil inside the hole by driving the crowbararound the hole and pressing the soil into it, so that thestump is firmly held vertically in the hole with only a smallportion of the shoot butting above the ground level5. Re-fix the stake in a slanting position near the stump6. Occasionally check whether the stump is firm, by gentlypulling the shoot portion up2 MM 1000 1. Remove stake from planting point2. Dig with crowbar a hole of depth equal to the length of theof the stump3. Place one stump in the hole almost flush with the ground4. Compact the soil inside the hole by driving the crowbararound the hole and pressing the soil into it, so that thestump is firmly held vertically in the hole with only a smallportion of the shoot butting above the ground level5. Re-fix the stake in a slanting position near the stump6. Occasionally check whether the stump is firm, by gentlypulling the shoot portion upMinimum wages rate (f) ismore and hence minimumwages rate is to be allowedi.e., 2.437 mazdoors can beallowed and this item can beomitted.C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc30

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks90 (c) Softwood planting in crowbar holes3 m X 3 m90 (d) Softwood planting in crowbar holes7 m X 3 m90 (e) Under planting species like Mahagony,etc., by cutting lines 1 m in diameter10 m apart and planting 10 m apart inlines90 (f) Forming mounds and planting seedlingsor sowing seed3.5 MM 1000 1. Remove stake from planting point2. Dig with crowbar a hole of depth equal to the length of theof the stump3. Place one stump in the hole almost flush with the ground4. Compact the soil inside the hole by driving the crowbararound the hole and pressing the soil into it, so that thestump is firmly held vertically in the hole with only a smallportion of the shoot butting above the ground level5. Re-fix the stake in a slanting position near the stump6. Occasionally check whether the stump is firm, by gentlypulling the shoot portion up4 MM 1000 1. Remove stake from planting point2. Dig with crowbar a hole of depth equal to the length of theof the stump3. Place one stump in the hole almost flush with the ground4. Compact the soil inside the hole by driving the crowbararound the hole and pressing the soil into it, so that thestump is firmly held vertically in the hole with only a smallportion of the shoot butting above the ground level5. Re-fix the stake in a slanting position near the stump6. Occasionally check whether the stump is firm, by gentlypulling the shoot portion up4.942 MM 1000 1. Fix 10 m points along a baseline2. Weed 0.5 m on either side of this point to get a plantingline of width 1 m.3. Along this planting line, at every 10 m, plant the seedling3 MM 100mounds1. Forming mounds 45 cm diameter and 30 cm high2. Planting seedlings or sowing seeds on the mounds91 (a) Replacing casualties - Teak 0.617 MM Ha 1. Locating the points of causality2. Planting stump in crowbar holes at the located points91 (b) Replacing casualties - Softwood 1.235 MM Ha 1. Locating the points of casualty2. Planting stumps / seedlings in crowbar holes at the locatedpointsThis is not in practice. In thedescription, the word diameterseems to be intended forwidthC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc31

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks92 First year – First weeding (in May-June)mamatty weeding entire area93 First year – Second weeding (August-September) clear knife weedingincluding uprooting lantena, bamboos,etc.94 First year – Third weeding (December-January) clear knife weeding includinguprooting lantena, bamboos, etc. andscraping 30 cm around all plants about60 cm and soil working around plantsbelow 60 cm and mulching for allplantsNote: The above works are necessary ifthere is no Ponam cultivation wherethere is Ponam cultivation only item94 is to be done by the Department94 (a) Cutting back double leaders andpruning in the first and second year29.625 MM Ha 1. Scrape with mammaty the entire area, cutting off theroots of all the weeds2. Heap the debris between planting lines along contours3. Cut and remove all the climbers which are twining onplants4. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds14.826 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Uproot all the lantana and bamboos4. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds9.884 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Uprooting lantana and bamboos4. Scraping 30 cm around plants above 60 cm in height5. Soil working and mulching for all plants6. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds4.942 MM Ha 1. With a sharp knife, cut off with a slanting cut all theshoots except the most promising leading shoot, withoutdamaging the bark of the remaining shoot2. Avoid tearing away the half-cut shoots, instead make asecond cut and completely remove the cut shootsOnly weeding is possible withthe rate. Uprooting lantanaand bamboo is not workablewith the ratesIn the description of this item,uprooting lantana andbamboos, scraping 30 cm andsoil working 60 cm aroundplants are given. But if theseworks are also to be done, therate given will be tooinsufficient. Only weeding canbe done with this rateAs per Circular No. 12-23683/76 of the ChiefConservator of Forests,pruning is banned. As perOrder No. P3-48876/80 dated13-08-1981 the ChiefConservator of Forestsclarified that this rate can beallowed for cutting backdouble leaders alone even ifpruning is not carried out.C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc32

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks94 (b) Additional weeding when foundnecessary4.942 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweedsThe rate is insufficient. Ratehas to be provided according tointensity of weeds95 Contingencies for ropes 0.25 MM Ha This item is to be deleted as itrelates to contingencies whichcan be decided by the DFO orthe CF concerned on the basisof local necessitiesSecond Year Weeding96 First weeding (in May-June) clear knifeweeding and uprooting bamboo,lantena etc.97 Second weeding (in August-September)clear knife weeding and uprootingbamboo, lantena etc.98 Third weeding (in December-January)knife weeding in line 60 cm on eitherside of the plant9.984 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Uproot all the lantana and bamboos4. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds7.413 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Uproot all the lantana and bamboos4. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds4.942 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible along the planting line to a width of 60 cm oneither side of the plants2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweedsUprooting lantana and bamboois not possibleUprooting lantana and bamboois not possibleThis type of line weeding isnot useful for the plantationand normally not practical alsoC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc33

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks98 (a) Additional weeding when foundnecessaryThird Year Weeding99 First weeding (in May-June) clear knifeweeding with uprootal of lantena,bamboo, etc.100 Second weeding (November-December)line weeding 60 cm on either side100 (a) Knife weeding eupatorium area afterthird year3.706 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds9.884 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Uproot all the lantana and bamboos4. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds3.706 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible along the planting line to a width of 60 cm oneither side of the plants2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds1. Heavy weed growth 24.710 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds2. Moderate weed growth 18.532 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweedsIn practice, it is seen that rateis not workable. Weeding is tobe allowed as per intensity ofthe weeds.Uprooting lantana and bamboois not possibleThis type of line weeding isnot useful for the plantationand normally not practical alsoThis is applicable to densegrowth of Eupetorium withmore than 1.5 m height anddensity more than 0.8.This is applicable to densegrowth of Eupetorium withheight ranging from 1 m to1.5 m and density 0.4 to 0.8C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc34

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks3. Light weed growth 12.355 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweedsNote: This weeding is to be done inOctober, November or before theEupetorium flowers100 (b) Additional weeding when foundnecessary100 (b) 1. Special tending of plantation ofover 3 years with heavy bamboogrowth100 (b) 2. Special tending of plantation ofover 3 years with miscellaneousgrowth100 (c) Knife weeding – 3 weedings to be doneduring the month of July-December2.471 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds14.826 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds9.884 MM Ha 1. Cut off the weeds with knife as close to the ground aspossible2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds3 MM 100 Nos. 1. Weeding around the plants three times from July toDecember2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants3. Clean the area around the plants4. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweedsAll other Eupetorium growthcome under this categoryIn practice, it is seen that rateis not workable. Weeding is tobe allowed as per intensity ofthe weeds.Uprooting bamboo clumps isnot possible with this rate.Not in practiceC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc35

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks100 (d) Third year mammatty weeding to theeucalyptus plantationsThinning Teak Plantations101 First mechanical thinning in 2 m X 2 mplantation including preliminaryclearing102 Second mechanical thinning in2 m X 2 m or first mechanical thinningin 2.5 m X 2.5 m or 2 m X 2 m includingpreliminary clearing102 (a) Tending by way of clearing, climbercutting in the 5 th year in plantation of2.5 m X 2.5 m or 2 m X 2 m but nottaken up for the first thinnings102 (b) Coppicing elephant damaged teakplants103 First silvicultural thinning includingclearing growth to facilitate marking34.594 MM Ha 1. Scrape with mammaty the entire area, cutting off theroots of all the weeds2. Heap the debris between planting lines along contours3. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplants4. In practice, it is seen that rate is not workable. Weeding isto be allowed as per intensity of the weeds.9.884 MM Ha 1. Knife weeding the whole area2. Fell all the trees in the alternate diagonal lines as close tothe ground as possible without causing damage to theretained trees3. Collection of poles, if any, available4.942 MM4.942AxemenHa 1. Knife weeding the whole area2. Fell all the trees in the alternate planting lines as close tothe ground as possible without causing damage to theretained trees3. Collection of available poles7.413 MM Ha 1. Knife weeding the whole area2. Cut away all the climbers including woody climbers. Forwoody climbers, two cuts are to be made at 1 m intervaland the cut portion is to be removed.3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds2 MM 100plants7.413 MM4.942AxemenHaHa1. Weed sufficient area around each plant so as to facilitateeasy working2. Make slanting cuts on the stem of the damaged plant asclose to the ground as possible, so that the cut point gets awedge shape.1. Preliminary weeding to facilitate marking2. Felling the marked trees as close to the ground as possible3. Collection of poles and timber, if any, availableGO(Rt) No. 1964/66/Agri dated09-08-1967For collection of poles,separate rates are providedFor collection of poles,separate rates are providedFor collection of poles,separate rates are provided.For collection of timber, ratearrived at excluding fellingcharges has to be applied asper GO(Rt.) No. 1105/82/ADdated 20-04-1982C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc36

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks104 Second silvicultural thinning 3 Axemen4.942 MM105 Third silvicultural thinning 4.942 MM105 (a) Marking for thinning in places wherethere are no plantation watchers106 Final thinning – rates for marking treesand felling trees as per items notedalready to be adopted107 Slash felling10 Axemen100 polesfelledHaHa100 treesfelled1. Preliminary weeding to facilitate marking2. Felling the marked trees as close to the ground as possible3. Collection of poles, timber and firewood available1. Preliminary weeding to facilitate marking2. Felling the marked trees as close to the ground as possible3. Collection of poles, timber and firewood available0.617 MM Ha 1. Selection of trees for thinning2. Marking the tress with blaze at BH and pencil numbering1. Felling of the marked trees as close to the ground aspossible2. Collection of timber as per FSR Item No. 14 (a)3. Collection of poles and firewood(a) Predominantly bamboo area 49.42 MM Ha Fell all the saplings, poles and bamboos, and cut all weedsgrowing in the site, close to the ground(b) Ordinary areas 24.71 MM Ha Fell all the saplings, poles and bamboos, and cut all weedsgrowing in the site, close to the ground108 Clearing safety lines 3.6 m wideincluding scraping two guidelines of1.2 m wide on either side, keeping thewhole stack in the middle and burning13.972 MM Km 1. Clearing line 3.6 m wide2. Scraping 1.2 m on either side and heaping the material inthe middle3. Burning the middle portion109 First burning 1.235 MM Ha 1. Set fire to the debris of slash felling through out the area2. Ensure that fire does not cross into adjacent forest areas3. Ensure that there is maximum possible uniform burning ofthe debris in the entire area.110 Heaping and burningFor collection of poles andfirewood, separate rates areprovided. For collection oftimber, rate arrived atexcluding felling charges hasto be appliedFor collection of poles andfirewood, separate rates areprovided. For collection oftimber, rate arrived atexcluding felling has to beappliedFor collection of poles andfirewood, separate rates areprovidedC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc37

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks110 (a) Where elephant power is used inheaping, etc.14.826 MM Ha 1. Drag and heap all the unburnt and partly burnt materials2. Set fire to the heaps3. Ensure that fire does not cross into adjacent forest areas4. Ensure that the heaps are burnt fully5. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds110 (b) Where elephant power is not available 29.652 MM Ha 1. Drag and heap all the unburnt and partly burnt materials2. Set fire to the heaps3. Ensure that fire does not cross into adjacent forest areas4. Ensure that the heaps are burnt fully5. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds111 (a) Scraping 30 cm radius around the plant 3 MM 1000 1. Scrape the surface around the plant to a radius of 30 cm,with a mammatty, simultaneously turning upside down thescraped material.2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplant.3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds111 (b) Skinning grass to a radius of 90 cm inordinary grass area111 (c) Skinning grass to a radius of 90 cm inheavy grass area111 (d) Skinning entire surface in heavy grassarea111 (e) Skinning entire surface in ordinarygrass area15 MM 1000 1. Uproot the grass around the plant to a radius of 90 cm,with a mammatty and turn them upside down.2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplant.22.5 MM 1000 1. Uproot the grass around the plant to a radius of 90 cm,with a mammatty and turn them upside down.2. Cut and remove all the climbers which grew onto theplant.3. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds59.304 MM Ha 1. Uproot the grass with a mammatty, heap the uprootedgrass in contours2. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds37.065 MM Ha 1. Uproot the grass with a mammatty, heap the uprootedgrass in contours2. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweedsDense growth of grass withmore than 1 m in height canbe considered as heavy grassareaAll other category of grassgrowth will come under thisitemC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc38

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks119 Dibbling seeds covering bed withleaves and removing leaves120 Maintenance of teak nursery bedsduring 2 nd year121 Digging pits 3.6 m diameter at top and2.7 m diameter at bottom and 3.6 mdeep and removing the excavatedearth to a place beyond 100 m andfilling pit with 1.2 m brushwood and60 cm of grass or leaves etc., frombottom and covering the mouths of thepits with a layer of grass or leaves overbamboo splits or sticks laid atcrosswise so as to conceal its existence0.5 MM Bed This is same as item 82, hencemay be deleted.0.5 MM Bed 1. Scoop soil from between the beds and repair the sides byputting the soil and pressing with the mammatty.2. Clear the area around the beds by removing allunnecessary growth and other materials.30 MM Pit 1. Selection of site for pitting2. Cleaning the site for pit and digging elephant capturing pitof size 3.6 m diameter at top, 2.7 m diameter at bottomand 3.6 m deep.3. Removal of excavated earth to a distance of about 100 mand spreading neatly4. Checking the measurements of the pit5. Collection of brushwood and grass or leaves and bringing tosite6. Splitting bamboo or collection of thin sticks7. Covering the bottom of the pit to a depth of 1.2 m withbrushwood and over that with grass or leaves to givecushion effect to a depth of 60 cm.8. Laying of bamboo splits or lengthy thin sticks over the topof the pit.9. Spreading grass or leaves on the splits or sticks10. Covering the top of pit with top layer of soil so that it willlook like the same surrounding121 (a) Construction of pits 1. Selection of site for pitting2. Cleaning the site for pit and digging elephant capturing pit3. Removal of excavated earth to a distance of about 100 mand spreading neatly4. Checking the measurements of the pitFor elephant capturingoperation. Not in practice atpresent.PWD Schedule of rates to befollowedItem 121 (a) and (b) areprovided as an alternative foritem No. 121.Not in practice at present.C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc40

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks121 (b) Padding pits with bushwood, grassetc., and covering and camouflaging6 MM Per pit 1. Collection of brushwood and grass or leaves and bringingto site2. Splitting bamboo or collection of thin sticks3. Covering the bottom of the pit to a depth of 1.2 m withbrushwood and over that with grass or leaves to givecushion effect to a depth of 60 cm.4. Laying of bamboo splits or lengthy thin sticks over the topof the pit.5. Spreading grass or leaves on the splits or sticks6. Covering the top of pit with top layer of soil so that it willlook like the same surrounding122 Repairs to old pits 5 MM Per pit 1. Locating old elephant capturing pit2. Cleaning the located pit3. Removing silt and digging to have dimension of 3.6 mdiameter at top, 2.7 m diameter at bottom and 3.6 mdeep.4. Checking the measurements123 Frost padding and covering old pits 10 MM Per pit 1. Collection of brushwood and grass or leaves and bringing tosite2. Splitting bamboo or collection of thin sticks3. Providing additional support at the bottom of old pits withbillets to prevent sinking4. Covering the bottom of the pit to a depth of 1.2 m withbrushwood and over that with grass or leaves to givecushion effect to a depth of 60 cm.5. Covering the sides of the pit with brushwood.6. Laying of bamboo splits or lengthy thin sticks over the topof the pit.7. Spreading grass or leaves on the splits or sticks8. Covering the top of pit with top layer of soil so that it willlook like the same surroundingNot in practice at present.Not in practice at presentNot in practice at present124 Re-padding and re-covering 2 MM Per pit This item is intended wherethere is not much damage tothe pits and materials areavailable. Only maintenance isintended. Not in practice atpresentC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc41

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks125 Out pitting and caging elephantincluding marching but excluding butdecaying charges I and II classes126 Out pitting and caging elephantincluding marching but excluding butdecaying charges III and IV classes127 Out pitting and caging elephantincluding marching but excluding butdecaying charges V class128 Collection of fodder per bundle of25 kg excluding transport129 Construction of feeder road inselection felling and clear fellingcoupes130 Construction of drag paths in selectionfelling and clear felling coupes30 MM Each 1. Collection of jungle wood billets2. Making noose and tying noose on the neck of the pit fallenelephant3. Putting billets into the pit and putting soil over it4. Bringing out the elephant by tying the rope to a nearbytree and trampling the sides of the pit and with the help ofdecoy elephant25 MM Each 1. Collection of jungle wood billets2. Making noose and tying noose on the neck of the pit fallenelephant3. Putting billets into the pit and putting soil over it4. Bringing out the elephant by tying the rope to a nearbytree and trampling the sides of the pit and with the help ofdecoy elephant17.5 MM Each 1. Collection of jungle wood billets2. Making noose and tying noose on the neck of the pit fallenelephant3. Putting billets into the pit and putting soil over it4. Bringing out the elephant by tying the rope to a nearbytree and trampling the sides of the pit and with the help ofdecoy elephant0.246 MM 25 Kg 1. Going to the forest and collection of fodder for elephant2. Making bundles of 25 Kg, tying and transport49.68 MM Km 1. Selection of site and clearing site by weeding2. Levelling and forming feeder road of width 3 m to theexisting coupe road to enable lorry transport4.968 MM Km 1. Laying out drag paths to coupe road2. Clearing the growth on the drag path by weeding131 Sandal wood extraction Separate items provided.This can be deleted132 Cutting loranthus in silviculturallythinned plantations3.706 Ha Rates given belowC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc42

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks132 (a) Cutting and removal of loranthus inplantationsi. Upto 20 years of ageii. –do- 21 to 40 years of ageiii. Above 40 years of age133 Frost covering with broken leaves forseedlings below 30 cm in height4 SMM8 SMM12 SMM100infectedtrees1.500 MM 100plants1. Identification of infested trees already pencil numbered2. Climbing up the trees and cutting away all affected partswith least damage to the crown3. All affected branches should be cut and removed4. Counting the number of trees from which loranthus wasremoved1. Identification of plants below 30 cm in height2. Collection of ferns or small branches with leaves andbringing to site3. Covering the plants with ferns or leaves in such a way toallow partial light. Care should be taken to avoid anydamage to the leading shoots134 Application of manure for plants 1 MM 75 plants 1. Scraping to be done to a radius of 30 cm around the plants2. Within the scraped area, the soil to be loosened in a ringaround the plant3. Manure to be applied and covered135 Loading logs and poles in lorries 0.706 SSMM Cum 1. Loading poles and logs from dumping site into vehicle2. Tie them safely with the vehicle for transporting136(a) Unloading logs and poles 0.353 MM Cum 1. Untie the logs or poles from the vehicle2. Unload timber or poles from the vehicle136 (b) Stacking poles 0.264 MM Cum 1. Arranging poles in one direction – species wise and classwise2. The poles are to be kept on a pole which will be the baseof the stack3. Numbering the stacks136 (c) Stacking of Kappukals 0.09 MM Cum 1. Arranging the Kappukals as stacks and numberingNote: 100 Cft. Timber equivalent to 12I Class Poles, 24 II Class Poles, 40 IIIClass Poles, 90 IV Class Poles and 200 VClass Poles137 Stacking timber in depots with hiredelephants0.01765elephantCum 1. Arranging timber in one direction with the help ofelephants – species wise and class wise2. The timber are to be kept on a pole which will be the baseof the stack3. Numbering the stacksRate is revised as per GO(Rt)No. 1479/81/Forest dated 04-11-1981 for item No. 132(a)with age specificationReplaced 132 (a) by the aboveGOWork study and jobspecification approved as perproceedings Order No. P3-30616.87 dated 02-12-87 ofCCF(D)GO(Rt) No. 1467/81/Forestdated 31-10-1981GO(MS) 240/78/AD dated 06-09-1998 and GO(MS)393/80/AD dated 17-10-80C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc43

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks138 Stacking timber in depots with manuallabour139(a)139(b)139(c)139(d)139(e)Dragging logs by hired elephants for aninitial lead of 200 metresDragging logs by hired elephants forevery additional 100 metresDragging logs by hired elephants indifficult rugged nature areas for aninitial lead of 200 metresDragging logs by hired elephants forevery additional 100 metresHand dragging timber and sawnmaterials first 400 mFor every additional 200 m, 25%enhancement1.412 MM Cum 1. Arranging timber in one direction with the help of manuallabour – species wise and class wise2. The timber are to be kept on a pole which will be the baseof the stack3. Numbering the stacksRs. 60 Cum 1. Tying the logs for dragging2. With the help of elephants, dragging logs from site tostacking site for a lead up to 200 mRs. 20(1/3 ofabove)Rs. 90(150% ofabove)Rs. 30(150% of 139(b))Cum 1. Tying the logs for dragging2. With the help of elephants, dragging logs from site tostacking site for a lead beyond 200 mCum 1. Dragging timber in steep difficult and undulating terrainwith the help of elephant to a minimum lead up to 200 m.Cum 1. Dragging timber in steep difficult and undulating terrainwith the help of elephant to a minimum lead beyond200 m.4.414 MM Cum 1. Dragging timber and sawn materials upto 400 m140 Presentation of logs for selection 0.706 MM Cum Turn the logs using loading bars to find defects if any141 Loading in railway wagons with outcrane hireXI. RIVER TRANSPORT142 Rafting conditions differ from place toplace and hence the Conservator ofForests to sanction rates for differentlocalitiesXII. SANDAL WOOD EXTRACTION2 MM Cum Loading timber in railway wagons with manual labour1. Tying together logs to form raft2. Taking the raft through water source to the destination143(a) Marking sandal wood trees 2 MM 100 trees 1. Perambulating the sandal reserve and locating the deadand fallen trees2. Making blaze of about 10 cm X 10 cm around B.H3. Numbering the tree at B.H with chisel4. Estimation of height and measurement of girthGO(MS) 76/93/F&WLD dated18-11-1993CCF to decide rugged nature.Local ratesC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc44

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks143(b) Uprooting of trees 1.90 MM Tree 1. Cutting lines through the bush to reach the surrounding ofthe tree and clear around tree2. Trimming the branches without loss of heart wood3. Digging around the tree4. Uprootal of the tree ‘with roots’ intact143(c)143(d)143(e)143(f)143(g)143(h)143(i)Transport by head load of all types ofsandalwood of the first 200 metresTransport by head load of all types ofsandalwood for every additional 200metresOmitted as per G.O(MS) 10/93/Forestdated 12-02-93Rough chipping and weighing thesandalwood at Forest Sub DepotTransporting the rough cleanedsandalwood (including soft wood) treesfrom Forest Sub-Depot to CentralDepot to an average lead of 3.2 m byhead loadTransporting the rough cleanedsandalwood (including soft wood) treesfrom Forest Sub-Depot to CentralDepot to an average lead of 3.2 m bycartWeighing and tree forming etc., forinspection2.49 MM MT Transporting the cut uncleaned sandalwood billets from site todepot by head load upto 200 mG.O No. 10/93/Forests/12-02-1993. As far as possible, thewhole tree as such should betransported1.66 MM MT Transporting sandalwood by head load upto 200 m G.O No. 10/93/Forests/12-02-19930.137 MM Kg 1. Chipping away most of the sapwood and bark portionwithout loosing any hardwood using axe and billhook.2. Weighing the rough cleaned sandalwood and recordingmeasurement1.968 MM Metricton1.107 MM Metricton1. Head load transport of the rough cleaned sandalwood fromsub depot to central depot to a lead of3.2 Km1. Transport of the rough cleaned sandalwood by cart fromsub depot to central depot to a lead of3.2 Km5.905 MM Ton 1. Tree forming the pieces of the same tree for inspection tomake sure that there is no loss of any piece during thetransport2. Weighing the pieces and recording measurementsOmittedNormally done in central depotNot in practiceNot in practice143(j) Transport of sandal wood by Lorry Transport by lorry including loading and unloading Local rates143(k) Final cleaning 0.088 MM Kg 1. Final cleaning in central depot to remove all sapwood withbillhook.144 Transport of timber in lorries 1. Transport of timber in lorriesC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc45

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks144 (a) Black topped macadam roads Rate is as per GO(MS) No.76/93/F&WLD dated 18-11-1993i. For the first 10 Kms Rs. 59.05 Per Cumii. Fro the next 15 Kms Rs. 3.90 Per Cum/ Kmiii. Beyond 25 Kms Rs. 3.15 Per Cum/ Km144 (b) For the coupe roads and fair weatherroadsi. For the first 10 Kms 50%enhancementover 144 (a)ii. Fro the next 15 Kms 50%enhancementover 144 (a)iii. Beyond 25 Kms 50%enhancementover 144 (a)145 Transport of timber through countrycarts145 (a) Minimum rate for short-trip145 (b) Rate for long-trip above 6.4 m146(a)Tar banding trees 5 cm in diameterbelow 120 cm in girthPer CumPer Cum/ KmPer Cum/ KmRate is as per GO(MS) No.76/93/F&WLD dated 18-11-19931. Transport of timber in country carts These are as per local rate0.878 MM 100 1. Tar banding around the tree at BH at a width of 5 cm Usually practiced for markingtrees for research purposes147 Final classification of logs 1.500 MM 100 logs 1. Checking girth and length measurements2. Final classification according to the measurements andquality148 Watering nursery beds (teak and softwood 3 men mazdoor for 100 beds perday) water available within 100 m3 MM 100 beds 1. Going to the water source available within 100 m2. Filling tins (empty Kerosene oil tins) and bringing water tonursery site3. Filling rose can and sprinkling water through the mouth atthe rate of 30 litres per m 2To be replaced with thecorresponding item inMinimum Wages notificationC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc46

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks148(a) For every additional 100, 25% extra 0.75 MM 100 beds 1. Going and fetching water and watering when the watersource is more 100 metres away from the nursery site.148 (b) Watering Eucalyptus nursery beds(water available within 100 m for everyadditional 100 m lead 25% extra)148 (c) Dipping basketted seedlings ininsecticide solution148 (d) Spraying or dusting pits withinsecticides149 Stock mapping the Reserve Forest byperambulation150 Cutting baselines and strip lines in teakplantation and fixing numbered pegs atevery chain151 Assisting in recording the heightmeasurement of dominant trees in allsquare chains on both sides of the striplines and also in the intermediatestrips in the 5 th , 10 th , 25 th , etc and 10 th ,20 th , 30 th etc., square chains1. Bring water in suitable vessels from source to nursery site.2. Fill rose can with water at nursery site and gently spray onthe seedlings at the rate of 10 litres per m 23. Watering may be done at this level three times a day, i.e.,twice during the morning and once during the evening2 MM 1000 1. Preparing the insecticide solution to the permittedconcentration2. Dipping basketed seedlings in the solution and taking out3. Arranging the baskets in the bed3 MM 1000 1. Preparing the insecticide solution to the permittedconcentration for spraying2. Spraying all-around in the pit3. If dusting is required, take the insecticide in a loose knitcloth and dust on the bottom and sides of the pit aftertying the cloth bundle to stick and ensure that sufficientquantity of dust has been applied to the pit2.471 MM 100 ha 1. Perambulating the forest area2. Assessing the condition of crop by ocular estimation andmarking the same in the map, category wise0.994 MM 10 MetricChain0.988 MM2.471 MMha5 ha1. Collection of pegs and numbering2. Aligning a suitable baseline almost through the centre ofthe plot3. Cutting strip lines at 90° from the baseline at requiredintervals4. Pegging the strip lines(a) 1. Locating the dominant trees in each of the square chainon both sides of the strip line2. Taking height of dominant trees in the squares andrecording(b) 1. Locating the dominant trees in the square chain the 5 th ,10 th , 15 th , etc, and 10 th , 20 th , 30 th , etc. and taking heightmeasurementTo be replaced with thecorresponding item inMinimum Wages notificationMinimum wages notificationitem No. III (h)Rate provided as item No. 4 ofMWN GO(Rt.) No. 1081/88/LBRdated 18-06-1988The description of the item isvague.C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc47

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks152 Enumeration of trees in strips, 1 chainwide at every 10 th chain the strip beinglaid out from a baseline152 (a) Cutting and clearing strip lines each90 cm wide mostly in evergreen forests152 (b) Enumeration of all trees of and above90 cm girth at breast height withinrespective strips153 Demarcating sample plots andenumeration of trees in easilyaccessible deciduous forests154 (a) Climber cutting in plantations withordinary growth of climber154 (b) Climber cutting in plantations withheavy growth climber0.994 MM 10 chains 1. Aligning a baseline2. Pegging at every 10 th chain3. Laying strips of 45 cm width on either side of the peg inevergreen forests1 MM 100 trees 1. Enumeration of all trees of and above 90 cm in girth atbreast height in the strips2. Recording the data0.617 MM Ha 1. Demarcation of sample plots of required size in easilyaccessible deciduous forests2. Pencil numbering the trees and recording the girth of treesin the sample plot3. Recording the data1.235 MM Ha 1. Going to the trees and removing or cutting away theclimber2. In case of woody climbers, two cuts are to be made at 1 minterval and the cut pieces to be removed3.706 MM Ha 1. Going to the trees and removing or cutting away theclimber2. In case of woody climbers, two cuts are to be made at 1 minterval and the cut pieces to be removedIf more than 25% of the treesare affected by climbers, itmay be treated as heavygrowth of climber155 (a) Ploughing 2 round with country plough 12.355 MM Ha With the help of country plough, plough the area two times Items 155 (a) to (h) are formaintenance of coconut155 (b) Repairing the bunds 3.280 MM 100 RM 1. Locating the damaged areasplantation at Chaliyam2. Repairing the bunds155 (c) Collection and storing of river silt oncanal and river bank155 (d) Transport of river silt from canal andriver bank and distributing to openedbase of palm1.33 MM Boat 1. Locate the area for collection2. Collection of river silt3. Storing the collected silt in the banks1 MM Per palm 1. Transport silt from canal or river bank2. Spreading the silt to opened base of palmC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc48

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks155 (e) Purchase of wood ash Purchase of wood ash from available soruce155 (f) Transport of wood ash by head loadfrom manure shed to palms andapplying by head load over a lead of400 m155 (g) Watering coconut seedlings onalternate days at the rate of one tineach155 (h) Uprooting lantena and other weeds inthe tope156 Line weeding in plantations where theespacement is 1.8 m X 1.8 mThinning cashew plantations157 (a) Marking for thinning as well as tendingand climber cutting to the retainedtrees157 (b) Thinning cashew trees 7.413Axeman158 (a) Uprooting of tree stumps – big stumps(over 2.5 m stump girth)158 (b) Uprooting of tree stumps – mediumstumps (1.2 m to 2.5 m stump girth)158 (c) Uprooting of tree stumps – smallstumps (90 cm to 120 m stump girth)Uprooting of bamboo clumps (ofaverage 20 clumps)1.5 MM 100 tins 1. Transport of wood ash by head load from manure shed within a lead of 400 m2. Application of wood ash by sprinkling in the opened base ofpalm49 MM 100seedlingsfor 45days1. Reaching the water source2. Carrying water in tin3. Pouring the water from the tin around the coconutseedling at the rate of one tin water / seedling7.413 MM ha 1. Uprooting the lantana and weeds2. Levelling the uprooted area3. Weeding in line with knife as low as possible, 1 from thecentre7.413 MM Ha Line weeding not in practice1.236 MM Ha 1. Select the tree for removal2. Number such trees with a blaze of 22.5 X 22.5 cm3. Clearing around the retained trees4. Removal of climber if any available on the retained treesFor cashew plantationsHa Cutting away cashew trees with axe For cashew plantations5 MM Ha 1. Locating the stump2. Digging around stump and uprootal of stump3. Levelling the uprooted area3 MM Each 1. Locating the stump2. Digging around stump and uprootal of stump3. Levelling the uprooted area1.5 MM Each 1. Locating the stump2. Digging around stump and uprootal of stump3. Levelling the uprooted area5 MM Clump Uprooting of bamboo rhizomes and keeping them upside downC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc49

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks159 Weeding Eucalyptus plantations 14.826 MMReduction of Coppice shots to 2 or 3per stool in Eucalyptus plantations in2 nd year after clear felling withespacement 3.3 m X 3.3 mReduction of Coppice shots to 2 or 3per stool in Eucalyptus plantations in2 nd year after clear felling withespacement 2 m X 2 mReduction of Coppice shots to 2 or 3per stool in Eucalyptus plantations in2 nd year after clear felling withespacement 2.5 m X 2.5 m2.471 WHaHa1. Weeding the entire area with knife as low as to the ground2. Keep the immediate vicinity of the plants cleared off allweeds1.750 MM Ha 1. Selection of two or three healthy coppice shoots forretaining2. Removal of the other shoots with sharp weapon withoutdamaging the retained shoots4.921 MM Ha 1. Selection of two or three healthy coppice shoots forretaining2. Removal of the other shoots with sharp weapon withoutdamaging the retained shoots3.150 MM Ha 1. Selection of two or three healthy coppice shoots forretaining2. Removal of the other shoots with sharp weapon withoutdamaging the retained shoots159 (a) Clear knife weeding in heavy grass area 17.297 MM Ha 1. Clearing the grass growth with weeding knife as low aspossible to the ground159 (b) Clear knife weeding in medium grassarea160 (a) Construction of huts to the hill tribeponamdars160 (b) Reward for hill tribe tackledars forgood work done in the tackled area (20ha)161 Labour charge for application ofcalcium ammonium nitrate to coconuttrees12.355 MM Ha 1. Clearing the grass growth with weeding knife as low aspossible to the ground2.5 MM Hut 1. Collection of materials2. Construction of hutGO(Rt.) 2744/75/AD dated 15-10-1975Applicable to coppiceplantation. No differentiationbetween man & womanmazdoors. Total 17.297mazdoors per haDense growth of grass withmore than 1 m in height canbe considered as heavy grassareaAll other category of grassgrowth will come under thisitemNot in practice2.471 MM Ha Not in practice2 MM 100plants1. Sprinkling the manure around the coconut tree leaving thebase of the tree2. Just covering the manure with top soilFor coconut plantationC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc50

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks162 Digging pits in sandy soil90 cm X 90 cm X 90 cm163 Collection of green leaves transport topits and applying 5 kg per pit andplanting seedlings163 (i) Collection and transport 500 kg greenleaves and supply163 (ii) Applying leaf manure and plantingcoconut seedlings164 Labour charges for construction offence around the tope using bamboosand Irul posts supplied165 Forming mounds around the coconuttrees before north-east monsoon166 Spreading mounds after north-eastmonsoon167 Raising of green manure crop by sowingseeds in June in coconut tope etc168 Cutting of branches of the felled treesand unwanted species in dense,evergreen forests, removing the samein heads loads without damaging theadvance growth and dumping itproperly and systematically wherethere is no regeneration along thecontour as far as possible16 MM 100 pits 1. Reaching the marked pit site2. Digging pits of size 90 X 90 X 90 cm and keeping away thedug out soil3. Checking the dimension of the pit7.5 MM 100seedlings3 Mm 100seedlings169 Collection of Vakka 1.000 SMM Headload1. Collection of 500 kg green leaves2. Transport and supply of leaves at the rate of 5 kg to 100pits1. Applying 5 kg leaves to each pit2. Planting coconut seedling in the pit9.482 MM 100 RM 1. Splitting bamboo into reapers2. Planting Irul posts at 1.5 m interval3. Fixing / tying bamboo reapers on the Irul post at 30 cminterval3 Mm 100 trees Forming mounds of almost 30 cm height with mammatty aroundthe coconut treesFor coconut plantationFor coconut plantationFor coconut plantationFor coconut plantation3 Mm 100 trees Spreading the mounds and Levelling the site with mammatty For coconut plantation0.823 MM Ha 1. Collection of seeds2. Sowing of seeds in the coconut tope19.768 MM Ha 1. Cutting branches of felled trees2. Removing the same in head loads without damaging theregeneration3. Dumping the same in contour without damaging theregeneration1. Going to the forest and locating Vakka trees2. Collection of bark and making head loads and transportingthe same.For coconut plantationThis item is meant toencourage naturalregeneration in evergreenforests not in usual practice atpresentC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc51

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description RemarksDigging earth around rosewood treesand removing the sameRemoving sapwood from rosewood logsat mid-girth including turning etc., tofacilitate recording mid girth2 SMM Each 1. Digging around rosewood tree so that the whole tree trunkcan be removed2. Removal of earth to a distance1 Axeman Cum 1. Mark the mid-girth2. Remove the bark and sapwood to a width of 30 cm, 15 cmon either side of the mid point3. Turning the log to remove bark and sap all aroundFOREST NURSERY AND PLANTATION WORKERS – MINIMUM WAGES NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE III – No.7899/E1/73/LBR dated 01-04-1974 & GO(Rt.) No. 1081/88/LBR dated 18-06-1988(a)Formation of Nursery bed for Teakexcluding collection of bamboos0.1958 MM2.819 MMSq.m.bed (14.4sq.m)Work-study already conducted. Job specification given in theSchedule of Rates item No 81(b) Sowing teak seeds in nursery beds 0.033 MM Sq.m. Job specification given in the Schedule of Rates item No 82(c) Aligning and staking (2 m X 2 m) 2.469 SMM4.938 MM(d)(e)Pulling out teak seedling (one year old)and preparation of stumpsPulling out teak seedling (two yearsold) and preparation of stumpsHa0.2041 MM 100stumps0.2645 MM 100stumps(f) Planting of teak 0.2437 MM 100stumps(g)Preparation of seedbed nursery ofEucalyptusWork-study already conducted. Job specification given in theSchedule of Rates item No 88Work-study already conducted. Job specification given in theSchedule of Rates item No 89Work-study already conducted. Job specification given in theSchedule of Rates item No 89Work-study already conducted. Job specification given in theSchedule of Rates item No 900.0854 MM Sq.m. 1. Scrape with a mammatty and remove all muck and stumpsof weed and shrubs from the site2. Set out the required area3. Dig this area to dept of not less than 30 cm all along4. Remove all roots, muck, gravel, pebbles, etc., from theworked up soil5. Level the surface6. Measure and set out beds of required size according to thesite condition7. Loosen the soil on the surface of the bed with a mammatty8. Level surface by a Levelling stick9. Sow seed uniformly on the bed (A pepper pot may be usedfor this)10. Cover the seeds by sprinkling a thin layer of sand or finesoil on top of the bed.C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc52

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks(h)(i)Watering Eucalyptus nursery at therate of 30 litre per Sq.m.Collection of sieving of forest soil forfilling polythene bags(j) Filling polythene bags 12 X 8 cm X 100guage thickness and watering tofacilitate planting(k)(l)Pulling out Eucalyptus seedlings fromnursery bed and transplanting intopolythene bagsDigging planting pits in ordinary forestsoil after rains-pits of 25 X 25 X 25 cmat a spacing of 2.5 X 2.5 m0.0291 MM Sq.m. Work-study already conducted. Job specification given in theSchedule of Rates item No 1481.6395 MM0.1 MMCum100Polythenebags0.3562 MM 100polythenebags0.1062 MM 100seedlings1. Scrape the site from where the soil is to be collected with amammatty and remove weeds, small stumps and other muck2. Dig to a dept of about 15 cm and heap the soil3. Remove roots etc., from the heaped soil4. Erect a sieve5. Throw soil to the sieve in small quantities6. Work up soil all over the sieve7. Remove, muck, gravel, etc., from the sieve8. Repeat sieving9. Remove sieved soils and measure the heap1. Rub firmly, the open (but folded) end of the polythene bag withboth palms of the worker. The bag will get crumpled by thisrubbing2. Open the bag from this crumpled end and make it ready for fillingwith soil3. Fill the open polythene bag with soil to the top and leave aside4. After about 100 bags have been filled transport the filled bags tothe transplant nursery and stack them closely as a bed with 1 mwidth5. After stacking about 250 bags in the nursery liberally water thebags with a fine rose, till the entire soil within the bags gets wet6. Fill with more soil and top up those bags in which the soil hassubsided as a result of watering1. Count and pull out one batch of about 300 good seedling from theseed bed nursery and proceed to the transplant nursery site2. With a dibble stick, make a hole in the centre of the container(polythene bag filled with soil) just deep enough to accommodatewithout damages to the roots of the seedling to be transplanted3. Place the roots of the seedling into the planting hole and compactsoil around the roots with the fingers, keeping the container in sitein the bed4. When one batch of seedling collected from the seedbed isexhausted, fetch fresh supplied from the seedbed0.5312 MM 100 pits 1. Locate the pit site, remove stake and other obstacles likeweeds, etc.2. Dig pit of size 25 X 25 X 25 cm3. Measure and check dimension of pit as and when necessaryC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc53

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks(m)(n)(o)(p)(q)(r)(s)(t)Digging pits of dimension30 X 30 X 30 cm after rainDigging pits of dimension25 X 25 X 25 cm during dry weatherDigging pits of dimension30 X 30 X 30 cm after rainDigging pits in bouldery soil ofdimension 25 X 25 X 25 cm after rainsDigging pits in bouldery soil ofdimension 30 X 30 X 30 cm after rainsDigging pits in bouldery soil ofdimension 25 X 25 X 25 cm during dryweatherDigging pits in bouldery soil ofdimension 30 X 30 X 30 cm during dryweatherTransport of seedling in polythene bagsto planting sites and distribution upto alead of 50 metres1.450 MM 100 pits 1. Locate the pit site, remove stake and other obstacles likeweeds, etc.2. Dig pit of size 30 X 30 X 30 cm3. Measure and check dimension of pit as and when necessary1.1104 MM 100 pits 1. Locate the pit site, remove stake and other obstacles likeweeds, etc.2. Dig pit of size 25 X 25 X 25 cm3. Measure and check dimension of pit as and when necessary2.8562 MM 100 pits 1. Locate the pit site, remove stake and other obstacles likeweeds, etc.2. Dig pit of size 30 X 30 X 30 cm3. Measure and check dimension of pit as and when necessary0.650 MM 100 pits 1. Locate the pit site, remove stake and other obstacles likeweeds, boulders, etc.2. Dig pit of the required dimensions3. Measure and check dimension of pit as and when necessary1.7854 MM 100 pits 1. Locate the pit site, remove stake and other obstacles likeweeds, boulders, etc.2. Dig pit of the required dimensions3. Measure and check dimension of pit as and when necessary1.3333 MM 100 pits 1. Locate the pit site, remove stake and other obstacles likeweeds, boulders, etc.2. Dig pit of the required dimensions3. Measure and check dimension of pit as and when necessary3.5708 MM 100 pits 1. Locate the pit site, remove stake and other obstacles likeweeds, boulders, etc.2. Dig pit of the required dimensions3. Measure and check dimension of pit as and when necessary0.1166 MM 100seedlingsWork-study already conducted. Job specification given in theSchedule of Rates item No 88After the onset of south-westmonsoonAt least two boulders ofdimension 10 X 10 X 10 cm inevery pit of dimension25 X 25 X 25 cm is consideredas boulderC:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc54

Sl. No. Description of Work Labour Unit Job Description Remarks(u)(v)Covering planting pits of dimension25 X 25 X 25 cm and digging plantingholesPlanting bagged seedlingFor both the works under items (u) &(v) above0.4104 MM 100 pits 1. Walk to pit, remove weeds, muck, etc, from the soilsurface to a diameter of about 75 cm2. Scrape top soil from this cleared area and fill the pit toform a mount of about 30 cm diameter over the pit3. Make a planting hole of dimensions of about 20 cm deptand 15 cm width0.235 MM0.650 MM(w) Aligning and stacking 2.5 X 2.5 m 2.00 SMM4.00 MM100plants100plantsHa1. Walk to pit site and lift the bagged seedlings2. With the help of a safety razor blade slit open and gentlyremove the polythene bag without disbursing the ball ofearth within3. Place the seedlings with the ball of earth into the plantinghole fill in earth all round and compact the soil around theseedlings4. The whole operation should be done with great care andattentionWork-study already conducted. Job specification given in theSchedule of Rates item No 88C:\Users\user1\Desktop\NTSajan\FSR Circular Plg2-18304 Dt 20-11-2004.doc55