; (B) to reduce fire hazards; or (C) to achieve other land management objectives. (5) Watershed restoration and maintenance. (6) Restoration and maintenance of wildlife and fish. (7) Control of noxious and exotic weeds and reestablishing native plant species. 604. Agreements or contracts (a) Procurement procedure A private person or public entity for the performance of services under a stewardship contract shall be selected on a best-value basis, including consideration of the private person or public entity under other public or private agreements or contracts. (b) Contract for sale of property Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a contract entered into under section 602 may, at the discretion of the Secretary, be considered a contract for the sale of property under such terms as the Secretary may establish. (c) Term (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Chief may enter into a contract under section 602 in accordance with section 3903 of title 41, United States Code. (2) Maximum The period of a stewardship contract shall be not longer than 10 years. (d) Offsets (1) In general The Chief may apply the value of timber or other forest products removed as an offset against the cost of services received under a stewardship contract. (2) Methods of appraisal The value of timber or other forest products used as an offset under paragraph (1)— (A) shall be determined using appropriate methods of appraisal commensurate with the quantity of products to be removed; and (B) may— (i) be determined using a unit of measure appropriate to the stewardship contracts