UNSPSC 70151802: Forest protection services

UNSPSC 70151802 Forest protection services is a Commodity code encompassing invasive plant control, tree removal, post-fire restoration planting, and silvicultural thinning work that state and local governments procure to protect, restore, and manage forest and natural areas. The work commonly includes herbicide application for invasive species suppression, hand-felling and removal of unwanted vegetation, conifer planting with specified densities and species, pre-commercial thinning with target spacing, and habitat restoration across public and private forestland. Recent solicitations show state departments of natural resources and fish & wildlife, soil and water conservation districts, city watershed departments, and fire protection districts as primary buyers. Issuing bodies typically require contractors to hold state pesticide applicator licenses (where applicable), demonstrate minimum experience in forestry or invasive plant management (commonly five years), carry workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance with per-occurrence minimums ranging from $1 million to $2 million, and maintain performance security. Many solicitations impose performance standards such as 80–90% species reduction or survival rates, with retreatment at no cost if targets are not met. Work frequently spans 100 to 1,100+ acres, with payment structured as per-acre or per-hour rates determined through competitive bidding.

Recent activity concentrates in Oregon, Washington, Georgia, and Mississippi. The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management posted a pre-advertisement notice (PE66062NONST2027000000494) on October 6, 2026, for invasive plant control, forestry services, and land management across 200–400 acres, with a mandatory prequalification deadline of November 6, 2026, followed by an Invitation for Bids. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife solicited juniper re-treatment bids (S6350000017545) due August 19, 2026, with work commencing approximately September 1, 2026, and completion required by June 1, 2027. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources requested pre-commercial thinning bids (7026) on 648 acres of U.S. Forest Service forestland in Colville National Forest due July 31, 2026, with an estimated contract value of $300,000. The Mississippi Forestry Commission issued an Invitation for Bids (3160007884) for cogongrass herbicide application services across multiple counties due June 8, 2026, with contract term April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, and intent to award four vendors. Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District and Sustainable Northwest sought proposals for post-fire restoration and conifer planting on 149 acres in Jackson County, Oregon, due September 18, 2026. Oregon state procurement also shows a juniper-cutting ITB for Steens Mountain (S6350000016728) due May 29, 2026, across 1,142 acres with completion required by November 30, 2026, and the Los Altos Hills County Fire District issued an RFP for vegetation management and fuel break connectivity (RFPLAHFY260696) due June 2, 2026, with mandatory pre-proposal attendance on May 13, 2026.