BURLINGTON RESOURCES INC
FORM OF RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT LETTER
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt">Exhibit&nbsp;10.8



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<P align="left" style="margin-left: 0%; text-indent: 0%; margin-right: 0%; font-size: 10pt">PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL


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<P align="left" style="margin-left: 0%; text-indent: 0%; margin-right: 0%; font-size: 10pt">Dear &#091;<U>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</U>&#093;:


<P align="left" style="margin-left: 0%; text-indent: 0%; margin-right: 0%; font-size: 10pt">On &#091;<U>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</U>&#093;, you were awarded &#091;<U>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</U>&#093; restricted shares of
Burlington Resources common stock under the Company&#146;s 2002 Stock Incentive
Plan. This award is in recognition of your contribution to the continued
success of Burlington Resources.


<P align="left" style="margin-left: 0%; text-indent: 0%; margin-right: 0%; font-size: 10pt">The restrictions on the stock will lapse automatically on &#091;<U>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</U>&#093; if you
are still employed with BR, or earlier if you die or incur a Permanent
Disability (as defined in the Plan). If your employment is terminated for any
other reason, whether voluntary or otherwise, before the restrictions lapse,
the shares will be forfeited and revert back to the Company. During the
restriction period these shares may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged
or otherwise encumbered or disposed of. However, you may vote the shares and
receive any dividends during the restricted period. Dividends will be paid
directly to you.


<P align="left" style="margin-left: 0%; text-indent: 0%; margin-right: 0%; font-size: 10pt">Under current tax laws, no tax is due on the shares during the restriction
period, except that dividends paid are taxed in the year received as ordinary
income. When the restrictions lapse, ordinary income tax is due on the current
market value of the shares. If you prefer, you may make a section 83(b)
election to be taxed on the value of the stock at the time of grant, provided
such election is made within 30&nbsp;days of the grant date in accordance with IRS
regulations. If such an election is made, dividends received during the
restriction period will not be subject to withholding.


<P align="left" style="margin-left: 0%; text-indent: 0%; margin-right: 0%; font-size: 10pt">This grant is subject to all terms and conditions of the Plan.


<P align="left" style="margin-left: 0%; text-indent: 0%; margin-right: 0%; font-size: 10pt">Again, thank you for your efforts. If you have any questions, please contact
Susan Nolingberg in Human Resources.


<P align="left" style="margin-left: 0%; text-indent: 0%; margin-right: 0%; font-size: 10pt">Sincerely,


<P align="left" style="margin-left: 0%; text-indent: 0%; margin-right: 0%; font-size: 10pt">L. David Hanower



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