The Lincoln County Forestry, Land and Parks Department is seeking to contract with an individual or entity to hand plant 74,400, 1-0 containerized pine seedlings on 97 acres of Lincoln County Forest. manufacturer’s warranty as well as a contractor’s warranty. The successful contractor will be expected to hand plant 1-0 containerized pine seedlings at a rate of approximately 800 trees per acre during the spring planting season of 2025. Trees must be planted after the ground has thawed in the spring and prior to May 15, 2025. Planting contractor must be in contact with the County Forest Administrator to coordinate a planting date with tree delivery. Total estimated acreage for planting is a cumulative of 97 acres for all sites. Tree Supply and Care: The County reserves the right to determine the order in which the tracts are to be planted. The County will store and deliver planting stock to the planting site. Trees shall not be removed by the Contractor from the shipping containers until distribution to planting personnel takes place. Trees shall be carried by the Contractor's planting personnel in bags or trays in such a manner as to keep tree roots covered and moist. The Contractor agrees that trees will be removed individually from planting stock holders or bags; trees may not be carried from spot to spot with roots exposed. Care must be taken that seedlings are not stepped on or otherwise damaged during soil packing or moving about the plantation. Treetops shall be free from all soil, sticks, duff and similar debris after the tree is planted Tree seedlings must be planted: In mineral soil. Between six (6) and seven (7) feet apart within the established planting trenches. In the centerline of the established planting trench. In a hole large enough to accommodate the root plug without deformation or J-rooting. With the root collar at or slightly below (less than 1”) below the packed mineral soil surface. Vertically in the soil, with less than 20% lean. With soil firmly packed eliminating air pockets and preventing trees from being easily pulled from the ground.
