A1_-_PWS_2023_NC_Vista_Clearing.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Clearing Scenic Vistas in North Carolina

Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Service

Department of the Interior 199 Hemphill Knob Road

Asheville, North Carolina 28803

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1. Background

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic highway that provides views from the many scenic vistas of the mountain ranges in Virginia and North Carolina. Most vistas are located on remote, steep, vegetated, and or rocky mountain slopes at various elevations. The services to be provided within this Performance Work Statement (PWS) consist of clearing scenic vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway at designated locations in Virginia and North Carolina.

These services include cutting trees, shrubs, brush, briars, and vines within specified depths of designated vistas, along with some application of herbicide in specified areas, to provide vistas with clear and unobstructed views.

The requirements in this PWS continue the vista maintenance cycle begun in 2011 to lessen the impact on native species, the Northern Flying Squirrel, and reduce or slow down the growth of invasive plants at vista sites. The new approach also provides latitude in reshaping and redirecting visitor views to enhance the scenic experience and reduce degraded views adjacent development that may be impacting the view shed.

There are three basic types of scenic vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway:

• Parking Vistas (Overlooks) (PV): Views from roadside parking areas often referred to as overlooks. These vistas may include the roadside areas on either or both sides of the parking area or the area across the Parkway from the parking area.

• Roadside Vistas (RSV): Views from the roadside that are areas immediately behind the grass shoulder, guardrails and rock walls and are primarily viewed through the windshield of a moving vehicle.

• Canopy/Axial Vistas (CAV): Roadside views through stands of trees and shrubs. May also be views from a parking overlook or utilized to enhance a shrub or grass bay area.

2. Key Government Personnel

• Contracting Officer (CO): the only person with authority to enter in, administer, modify and/or terminate the contract.

• The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): a program official designated by the

CO to assist in administering technical aspects of the contract. The COR cannot modify the contract.

• Project Inspector (PI): a program official designated by the CO to assist the COR with day-to-day documentation of contract activities and other contract administration activities. The PI cannot modify the contract.

3. Location and Access

Location: Approximate vista locations are listed on the attached Vista Log Sheets by Parkway milepost to the nearest tenth. Contractor must verify all locations prior to starting work and confirm with COR as needed.

Access: Access to the work sites shall be via the nearest state road intersecting the Blue Ridge Parkway. Access is subject to variable road conditions, Parkway road closures and the ability to access the sites safely.

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4. Required Services

A. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS): The Contractor performance requirements are summarized into the major required services that define successful contract completion. The performance standard identifies the minimum acceptable levels of service allowed.

Performance Objective Performance

Standard/ Threshold

Surveillance Method

Incentive/Remedy

Cut designated vegetation to prescribed depth and proper height, and lay flat and parallel to ground, according to PWS and Vista Log Sheet

100% compliance/ Without Deviation

COR

Acceptance

All rework and/or restoration shall be accomplished by contractor at no additional cost to the government; Performance will be annotated in the CPARS Rating

Treat cut stubs with designated herbicide immediately after cutting stem or trunk according to PWS and Vista Log Sheet

100% compliance/ Without Deviation

COR

Acceptance

All re-work shall be accomplished by contractor at no additional cost to the government;

Performance will be annotated in the CPARS Rating

Compliance with safety, traffic & environmental standards per federal, state, NPS regulations and as required within the

PWS

100% compliance/ Without Deviation

Random Inspection

Performance will be annotated in the CPARS Rating

Protection of natural resources and protected plant and animal species

100% compliance/ Without Deviation

Random Inspection

Cutting of plants not identified to be cut per the contract or vista log instructions will result in a 50% reduction in payment for the vista. Performance will be annotated in the CPARS Rating

B. SCHEDULING:

1. No vista clearing work shall be performed between dusk and dawn.

2. At least 14 days prior to starting work, the Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule for vista cutting indicating what dates each vista will be cut. The Park will review for compliance with timing of natural resource requirements. The Park may require revision of the schedule to meet these natural resource requirements or elimination of certain vistas from the work.

C. TRAFFIC CONTROL:

The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel and equipment to maintain safe traffic flow through the work area.

1. Staging:

a. Staging and parking for vehicles, equipment and materials shall be confined to paved overlooks and parking areas.

b. Other staging areas may be approved by the CO upon request to the COR.

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c. Features associated with the BLRI motor road such as retaining walls, culverts, head walls, side ditches and their associated drainage patterns will be identified and avoided.

2. Signs:

a. All signage must conform to Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements.

b. If permitted, when vehicles or personnel are staged on the road shoulder, warning signs (WORKERS AHEAD) with advisory speed limit signs (25 MPH) shall be placed along the mainline Parkway road 500 feet in advance of the work zone to alert drivers approaching from either direction.

c. Staging in grassy bays or paved overlooks, away from road shoulder, does not require signage.

3. Traffic Delays: No traffic delays will be permitted without a request submitted for approval by the COR at least five days in advance.

D. CLEARING:

1. Vista Log Sheets:

a. The vistas to be cleared are specified on the Vista Log Sheets which is attached to these contract requirements. The Vista Log Sheets identifies each vista by an identification number, milepost number, vista type, location on the Parkway (left or right side of Parkway from a parkway north to south orientation), cut length and depth.

b. In addition to the following general and vista type clearing standards, there is information for each vista relating to cutting standards, clearing limitations and specific instructions given in the Special Instructions column of the Vista Log Sheets.

The Special Instructions provide information on the extent of clearing, depth of clearing and type of vegetation to clear for each site.

c. Please note that rows marked in pink in the Vista Log Sheets are informational in nature.

d. As listed in the Vista Log sheet – Vistas from Milepost 218.5 to Milepost 468.4 are all located in North Carolina. All vistas will be cut to 100% in depth from the mowed areas.

E. REQUIRED COMPLIANCE MITIGATIONS:

1. Conservation Measure for Vistas within the CNFS AOI: Thinning of conifers will be the minimum necessary to restore views while still allowing for CNFS movement.

2. Conservation Measure for Vistas 558, 560, 561, 570, 842, 843, 846, 848, and 851: Trees will not be cut within 100 feet of bryophyte covered rock outcrops.

3. An annual monitoring report indicating work done each year will be provided by January 30 of the following year.

4. If evidence of any animal suspected to be a CNFS or bat is seen or if flushing from a site during work occurs, all work in the area will stop and the BLRI or contractor will notify the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) immediately for further guidance.

5. Seasonal Vista Clearing Limitations: Due to environmental compliance regulations affecting Park resources, the following must be adhered to by the Contractor for

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Blue Ridge Parkway FY2023 successful completion of the required work. No vista clearing work shall be performed in the time periods listed as follows:

a. North Carolina- May 1st and August 15th

b. Sites with indicated wetlands and/or T&E species safe dates must be cut during the available timeframe. Restrictions due to the available work window shall be considered in the estimates.

6. Vista Site Work Limits:

a. Each vista width has been marked using PK-nails driven flush in the outer edge of the Parkway motor road, however some nails may have been displaced or are difficult to find.

b. Depth of cut perpendicular to the width for each vista is listed in the attached Vista Log Sheets. Most vistas have been previously cut and are identifiable by the open spaces along the Parkway that match the distance noted in the Vista Log Sheets.

c. If requested by the Contractor, assistance will be available to determine the start point and end point (width) for specific vistas. These work limits can be reestablished by the Government at the Contractor’s request.

7. Vista Clearing Shape:

a. Generally, vistas are to be tapered on each end from the markers to the full depth of the vista to prolong the view and provide a natural appearance.

b. Long vistas may have an established mature tree line that runs the full cut depth approximately parallel to the roadway between the ends of the tapers.

c. Smaller vistas may have a “v”, semi-elliptical, or irregular shape.

d. The limits of clearing lines should not be perfectly straight but slightly staggered to produce a varied and natural appearance. No vistas will be expanded in size beyond the existing footprint.

8. General Vista Clearing Standards:

a. No night work will occur (between dusk and dawn).

b. No trees greater than 3 inches DBH will be cut.

c. All vegetation cuts shall be left on site to decompose.

d. All vegetation within the limits of the contract shall be cut, de-limbed, and made to lay flat and parallel to the ground unless otherwise specified. Fallen trees and woody debris will be left on site as aesthetics and safety allows.

e. Final cuts shall be at grade level or no higher than 3 inches above the grade.

f. Lying flat requires that all vegetation be within 12 inches of the existing grade or brush currently covering the ground except tree trunks and limbs 6 inches in diameter or larger.

g. At vistas where it is noted to retain certain trees or shrubs, the Contractor shall remove all vines from the retained vegetation and then treat any cut vines with herbicide.

h. Where Vista Log Sheets calls for retention of specimen trees and dogwood, contractor shall visually inspect tree trunks for vines growing up into trees. If vines are present cut out a 12” to 18” section of vine and treat the vine stem with herbicide.

Remove vines from vegetation only where specified in the Vista Log Sheets from rhododendron and Mt. Laurel.

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i. All small trees, brush, vines, and other vegetation shall be cut to grade level or no greater than 3 inches above grade level and laid flat and parallel to the ground. Large vegetation may require additional cuts and de-limbing after falling to meet this requirement.

j. Vegetation should remain where it falls after cutting unless otherwise specified. All fallen vegetation must lie flat. Brush falling on trails or plants shall be removed and randomly placed a minimum of 10 feet below the road shoulder or trail, and flat and parallel to the ground as described above.

k. When brush must be removed, the Contractor has the option of chipping and spreading the brush evenly below the road shoulder or trail at a depth no greater than 4 inches or hauling the brush off-site for proper disposal.

l. Species to remain include:

• Beech

• Chestnut

• Cucumber magnolia

• Flowering dogwood

• Mountain ash

• Service-berry

• Silver bell

• Deciduous azaleas (example: pinxter flower, swamp azalea, azalea vaseyi, flame azalea)

• All evergreen species (example: mountain laurel, rhododendron, pieris or fetter-bush, leucothoe, fir, spruce, balsam, or holly) other than pine unless otherwise directed in the Vista Log Sheets.

m. Refer to the Vista Log Sheets for each site’s details. Specific instructions to the contractor require removal of evergreen shrubs and conifer species where the view has been blocked by shrubs and flowering trees. In those locations, instructions state the length and depth of shrubs to be removed. Rhododendron and laurel to be cut shall be chipped and broadcast downslope into the vista or chipped and removed from park lands. The Government can supply assistance with species identification upon receiving a proper advanced request from the Contractor.

9. Specific Type of Vista Clearing Standards:

a. Parking and Roadside Vistas (Standard Cut):

i. Cut all vegetation in accordance with work limits and the general vista clearing standards of the contract.

ii. In designated sites, treat all cut stubs except rhododendron and laurel with the approved herbicide. Check the Vista Log sheets for sites designated to receive herbicide.

iii. The maximum vista area to be cut is defined by the cut length (area between pavement nails) and cut depth (measured perpendicular to the Parkway from the mowed grass edge at the deepest point) shown on the attached Vista Log Sheets.

Follow the existing tree line and taper cuts from the road shoulder to the deepest point or to where the tree line is parallel to the Parkway.

b. Canopy/Axial Vistas (Canopy Cut):

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i. Cut only the understory (shrubs and trees smaller than 10-inch diameter at breast height (DBH)) and limbs less than 15 feet above the ground near the Parkway to provide a distant view under the trees unless otherwise specified.

ii. In designated sites, treat all cut stubs except rhododendron and laurel with the approved herbicide. Check the Vista Log Sheets for sites designated to receive herbicide.

iii. The maximum vista area to be cut is defined by the cut length (area between pavement nails) and cut depth (measured perpendicular to the Parkway from the mowed grass edge at the deepest point) shown on the attached Vista Log Sheets. Follow the existing tree line and taper cuts from the road shoulder to the deepest point or to where the tree line is parallel to the Parkway.

c. Application of Herbicide:

i. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment and materials required to apply the approved herbicide to the designated vistas.

ii. Herbicide shall be applied by a licensed applicator in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and with the herbicide manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines.

iii. All vista sites shown on the Vista Log Sheets shall have herbicide applied to cut stubs, except those marked with an asterisk in the second column of the Vista Log Sheets. Within asterisk designated vistas, herbicide shall be used on all Paulownia & Ailanthus stubs (estimated to be found in approximately no more than 10 percent of vistas in this contract phase).

iv. Apply only in the first 30' of vista depth where herbicide use is authorized.

For vines, Ailanthus, and Paulownia, cut and treat with herbicide immediately after cutting to the vista depth stated in the special instructions.

v. Apply the herbicide mixture immediately (no more than 90 seconds) to the freshly cut stubs in the designated vista area. Recommend that stubs are treated prior to stepping away to further cut vegetation. Use a wick applicator or backpack sprayer with a narrow angle nozzle to reduce and control over-spraying and completely coat the cut surface of the stub. Use a wick applicator or backpack sprayer with a narrow angle nozzle to reduce and control over-spraying and completely coat the cut surface of the stub.

vi. All rhododendron, laurel, and conifer stubs are not to be treated.

vii. Garlon 4 Ultra herbicide is the approved herbicide for use in this contract. The

Garlon 4 Ultra shall be mixed with water to obtain a half strength mixture for application. Add an approved blue dye to the mixture in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.

viii. In freezing conditions, propylene glycol may be added to prevent freezing of the herbicide solution. Ethylene glycol is prohibited.

ix. Do not apply if weather conditions are unsuitable for meeting these requirements per manufacturer instructions.

x. Do not apply herbicide in close proximity to other personnel or designated protected plants.

F. CLEANUP: Remove any incidental trash and all equipment from the work site each day.

Repair any direct or indirect damage to Government property caused by the Contractor’s personnel or equipment.

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5. Safety & Environmental Compliance

A. HEALTH & SAFETY

1. Protection of the Public: The vista sites are in public areas that often receive many park visitors. The Contractor shall provide suitable DOT traffic signs and barriers, barrier tape or barricades necessary to warn people of and protect people from the contract operations.

2. Worker Safety: The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all Contractor or Sub-contractor employees on the job. Safety requirements are governed by OSHA regulations. The Contractor and its subcontractor(s) shall provide its employees with the proper personal protection equipment prescribed for the type of work involved. All personal protection equipment shall be maintained in a workable and protective condition. Each worksite shall have readily available the following items: first aid kit; bee sting kit; two-way radios or cellular phones for communications in the remote areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway; and a vehicle available for emergency transportation to a medical facility.

3. Fire Prevention: Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during this contract work. Internal combustion equipment shall be located by the Contractor so that exhausts discharge away from combustible materials. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one fire extinguisher at the job site that is appropriate for each type of fire that could occur on the job.

4. Contractor Conduct: While at the work site or traveling within in the boundaries of the

Blue Ridge Parkway, the Contractor shall comply with all rules and regulations of the National Park Service governing the park in general and the work site in specific, (specific guidance can be provided upon request).

5. Accident Reporting: Report all accidents on the jobsite to the area Ranger, and COR or

Project Inspector.

B. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

1. Air & Water Pollution Control: Take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during this contract work. Do not dispose of volatile wastes or oils in storm or sanitary drains.

2. Preservation of Existing Features

a. Confine all operations within the work limits of the project.

b. Exercise special care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged. Protect all existing structures, vegetation, equipment, or utilities from damage. All vegetation, structures, equipment, or utilities damaged by the Contractor shall be restored, Clearing Scenic Vistas in North Carolina Page 9

Blue Ridge Parkway FY2023 repaired, or replaced by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the CO at no additional cost to the Government.

c. Contractor shall provide a Hazardous Substance Spill Cleanup Plan listing the procedures, equipment, and materials to be used to prevent spillage of and provide cleanup of any hazardous substance spills that might occur in the park as a result of the operations of this contract. The plan should address cleanup methods not only for spills along grassed shoulders or adjacent natural ground landscapes, but also along the asphalt surfaces of parking areas and roads. Crews shall have readily available all materials and equipment required to clean up hazardous waste spills as approved in the Hazardous Substance Spill Cleanup Plan.

6. Insurance: Maintain insurance in accordance with the State of North Carolina regulations.

The Government is not responsible for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools or materials or their employees and the personal property brought on-site. The Government will not accept any liability due to contractor employee negligence.

• Workers Compensation: Furnish proof of workers compensation insurance to the CO for those employees performing work related to this contract and comply with the Workman’s Compensation Laws of the State of North Carolina.

• Liability: Maintain a level of insurance that will protect the contractor and the Government from any claims because of bodily injury (including death) and property damage which may arise from and during the performance of this contract, and submit proof of insurance to the CO.

7. Contractor’s Use of Premises: Confine on-site material storage, equipment, and vehicle parking, and staging to paved parking areas or other areas specifically designated by the COR. Keep project area neat, orderly and in a safe condition at all times. Provide for daily pickup and disposal of refuse and construction debris. Dispose of waste in a legal manner at private or public approved dumping areas outside the park. Do not burn or bury refuse in the park.

8. Park-Specific Conditions and Limitations:

The Blue Ridge Parkway is wholly located along the ridges of the Appalachian Mountain range in parts of Virginia and North Carolina. The following conditions may be applicable to work sites inside Parkway boundaries:

• WEATHER: Sudden and dramatic changes in climate conditions are common. The

Contractor must be prepared to alter work plans and provide protection for workers and equipment.

• CLOSURES: Parkway officials may close portions of the Parkway at any time to protect visitors from hazardous conditions or to implement official duties of the Parkway.

• REMOTENESS: Many portions of the Parkway are of extreme distance to typical services available in developed areas, including cellular, food, fuel, and emergency services. The Contractor must arrange and account for appropriate precautions and plans prior to bid submission.

• SITE SECURITY: Nearly all Parkway land is accessible by the public 24-hours a day throughout the year. Parkway law enforcement officers and other staff will not be designated to provide extra security to protect project sites from visitor intrusion.

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Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to take measures to prevent vandalism, theft, or destruction of project materials and equipment. Any proposed security measures that may affect ongoing access or use of areas otherwise not already included in the construction zone (including remote security cameras or alarms) must be approved by the COR prior to use. Any security issues must be reported to the Park Contact immediately upon notice. Parkway law enforcement staff may request official statements or other information from Contractor personnel needed to follow up on reported issues.

• RESOURCES: As a unit of the National Park System, the Blue Ridge Parkway is tasked to preserve unimpaired its natural and cultural resources and values. The Contractor must make every effort to ensure no impacts are made deleterious to these resources. It is expected that the project site and access areas will be minimally impacted only as necessary for the performance of contract requirements. Mitigations approved by the COR will be taken to restore pre-existing conditions.

• INVASIVE EXOTICS: To reduce the chance that harmful, non-native plants or organisms will be transported from off-Park locations to the work site, the contractor, prior to entering the Parkway, must clean all soils, roots, seeds, and other sources of plant parts and pathogens from any equipment used for the application of grasses and all heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, front end loader, and graders, which have previously been operating off the park.

• WILDLIFE: All wildlife is protected within the park boundaries, and some species, which occur within the park, receive special State and Federal protection due to their rare, threatened, or endangered status. Very few wildlife species present any danger to persons working within the park. Even species which have the potential to do harm to persons, can usually be avoided. Unless wildlife is presenting an immediate threat to persons, harassment or destruction of wildlife is prohibited.

9. Replacement of Contractor Employee for Security Reasons: The Government retains the right to request removal of the contractor’s employee(s), regardless of prior clearances.

10. Non-Payment for Additional Work: Any additional contractor performed services not specified in contract, either at its own volition or at the request of an individual other than an appointed CO, except as may be explicitly authorized in the contract, shall be performed at the financial risk of the contractor. Only an appointed CO is authorized to bind the Government to a change in specifications, contract terms, or conditions.

11. Conflict of Interest: The contractor shall not employ off-duty COR’s or other Government employees if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the policies contained in conflict-of-interest directives utilized by the BLRI.

12. Quality Control: The contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure the work performed conforms to the contract requirements. The Performance Requirements Summary establishes performance standards that are the minimum requirements for acceptable performance of required services. The contractor’s QCP shall address methods for remedying poor performance. The Contractor shall develop QCP and submit with proposal package. The Contractor’s QCP includes:

• Required services identified in Performance Requirements Summary

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• Contractor’s surveillance methodology

• Method and timeframe for responding to COR or customer complaints

• Progress meetings with Government stakeholders

13. Quality Assurance: The COR will monitor the contractor’s performance under this contract using the quality assurance procedures specified in the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP may be modified after contract award upon review and acceptance of the contractor’s QCP to ensure both plans are mutually supportive. The purpose of the QASP is to ensure that the required services are performed in accordance with the contract requirements. The plan ensures reliable and continued operation by precluding unnecessary complaints and unacceptable performance. Government’s QASP includes:

• Acceptance of the contractor’s quality control plan

• Random inspection of the contractor’s work

• Communicating customer complaints

• Progress meetings with the contractor

The implementation of this QASP does not relieve the contractor of its responsibility to implement and abide by the QCP incorporated into this contract, and to provide acceptable performance of all required services listed herein. At the CO’s discretion, the contractor may incur a payment deduction for lack of compliance with the QCP, PWS or PRS.

14. Sustainability: The Contractor will make their best effort to perform required tasks in a method that meets general sustainability goals. These may include reducing waste materials, minimizing climate change practices, improving socio-economic impacts, or other actions relevant to the work involved. Goals and practices should be stated as part for the Contractor’s technical approach.

15. Contractor’s Proposal Package: The following deliverables are to be submitted with offer in response to RFQ (no more than 10 pages including attachments). Include all required and optional items in the proposal package.

• Past performance references.

• Technical approach to perform required services.

• Proposed project schedule.

• Contractor’s safety plan.

• Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

• Hazardous Substance Spill Cleanup Plan.

• Proof of Insurance–Business Liability & Workers Compensation.

• Relevant professional certifications.

16. Inspection and Acceptance:

A. The Government will conduct inspection of services and deliverables throughout contract performance. Final payment will be processed upon confirming that all noted contractor performance deficiencies have been satisfactorily corrected.

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B. Any vista not cut completely based on Park inspection will not be paid any partial payment until completed and accepted by the Government.

17. Attached Documentation:

A. Vista Log Sheet – North Carolina Area - Milepost 216.9 to Milepost 468.4.

B. BLRI Vista Clearing 2023 Special Instructions C. Acceptable Vista Clearings D. Bid Sheet

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ATTACHMENTS

PKWY Blue Ridge Parkway PV Parking Vista MP Milepost RSV Roadside Vista OL Overlook CAV Canopy-Axial Vista

* Herbicide NOT Approved. Do not treat cut Rhododendron & Conifer R Right on Parkway Traveling South stubs L Left on Parkway Traveling South

Where noted to retain trees or shrubs within vistas contractor to remove vines from retained vegetation & treat cut vines with herbicide where permitted. Cut all Ailanthus and Paulownia in vista & treat with herbicide where permitted immediately after cutting. In vistas with American Chestnut clumps cut all stems dead & alive leave one dominate live stem in each clump. All vegetation except leave species shall be cut, a maximum of 6" above ground surface and treated with herbicide.

I.D.

No. * MILEPOST NAME County TYPE LOC

VISTA

LENGTH

VISTA

DEPTH SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 2022 2023

MP 216.9 NC STATE LINE BEGIN HIGHLANDS

DISTRICT Grayson

296A MP 218.5 FOXHUNTER'S OVERLOOK Alleghany PV L 830' 150' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50', behind guardrail. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including flowering species. 33%

297 * MP 218.7 (FOXHUNTER'S PED OVERLOOK) Alleghany PV L 100' 100' STD. Cut Contractor to cut all vegetation to restore view in 1st 35' of vista as measured from the edge of the pedestrian viewing area at the end of the trail. Keep flowering species.

33%

298 MP 218.9 Alleghany RSV L 1420' 350' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 120', behind guardrail. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed leaving flowering species. Cut all vines from large trees. 33%

299 MP 219.8 Alleghany CAV L 560' 250' STD CANOPY CUT to a depth of 80'. Cut all trees 3" in diameter and less. 33%

300 MP 232.5 STONE MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK Alleghany PV L 360' 375' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 125'. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including pines if present. Keep all flowering species. Leave large snag. 33%

302 MP 232.8 Alleghany RSV L 240' 275' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 90', behind guard wall. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species. 33%

303 MP 233.1 Alleghany RSV L 730' 160' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 55', behind guard wall. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species. 33%

304 MP 233.7 BULLHEAD MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK Alleghany PV L 300' 400'' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 165', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including ant pines if present. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

305 MP 233.9 Alleghany RSV L 365' 325' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 110', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines if present. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

308 MP 234.5 Alleghany RSV R 465' 150' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

309 MP 234.65 Alleghany RSV R 380' 250' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 85', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

310 MP 234.7 Alleghany RSV R 410' 275' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 90', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

311 MP 234.9 Alleghany RSV L 450' 150' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

312 MP 235.0 MAHOGHANY ROCK OVERLOOK Alleghany PV R 205' 300' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 100', behind sidewalk. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

313 MP 235.3 Alleghany RSV R 250' 110' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 35', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

314 MP 235.4 Alleghany RSV R 420' 150' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

315 MP 235.6 Wilkes RSV R 390' 100' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 35', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

316 MP 235.7 Wilkes RSV R 250' 150' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

317 MP 235.7 DEVIL'S GARDEN OVERLOOK Wilkes PV L 345' 160' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 55', behind sidewalk. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species. Limb pine near sidewalk to 15' above grade. 33%

318 MP 236.2 Wilkes RSV L 410' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

319 MP 236.7 Alleghany RSV L 415' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

320 MP 236.8 Alleghany RSV L 380' 300'

STD. CUT - Depth 1st 100'. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens except for large pine at south end of vista. Remove 120' of rhododendron and mountain laurel adjacent to the road. Keep all flowering species.

Cut vines from leave species.

33%

321 MP 236.9 AIR BELLOWS GAP OVERLOOK Alleghany PV R 400' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65', behind sidewalk. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including dead hemlock trees. Retain large pine in center of vista and all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

322 MP 237.2 (AIR BELLOWS GAP) Alleghany RSV R 490' 250' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 85', behind guardrail. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

323 MP 237.3 Alleghany RSV L 1035' 300' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 100', behind guardrail. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

325 MP 239.8 Wilkes RSV L 570' 140' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 45', behind guardrail. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

326 MP 239.9 Wilkes RSV L 505' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

327 * MP 240.0 Alleghany RSV R 520' 125' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 40', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

328 * MP 240.1 Alleghany RSV R 275' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

329 MP 240.7 Alleghany RSV R 368' 125' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 45', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

330 MP 241.0 WILDCAT ROCKS OVERLOOK Alleghany RSV L 270' 175' VIA BLUFFS LODGE ROAD. STD. CUT - Depth 1st 60'.at the end of the parking area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

331 MP 241.0 WILDCAT ROCKS PED OVERLOOK Alleghany RSV L 145' 30' VIA BLUFFS LODGE ROAD. STD. CUT - Depth 1st 30' of vista as measured from behind pedestrian wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens or flowering species.

100%

332 * MP 241.0 (DOUGHTON PICNIC AREA) Alleghany RSV L 250' 150' VIA PICNIC AREA ACCESS RD. STD. CUT. Depth 1st 50'.at the end of the parking area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

333 MP 241.7 Alleghany RSV R 485' 220' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 75', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

334 MP 242.0 Alleghany RSV R 1510' 75' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 30', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

335 MP 242.4 ALLIGATOR BACK OVERLOOK Alleghany PV L 435'' 125' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 45'. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

336 MP 242.45 Alleghany RSV R 960' 125'

STD. CUT - Depth 1st 45', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species. Limb large trees to 15' above grade.

33%

337 MP 242.6 Alleghany RSV R 190' 100' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

338 MP 242.7 CUT 250' ACROSS ROADWAY FROM

VISTA #337 Alleghany RSV L 560' 75'

STD. CUT - Depth 1st 30', behind guard wall. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

339 MP 242.8 Alleghany RSV R 250' 120' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 40', behind guard wall. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species. 33%

341 MP 243.2 BLUFF MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK Alleghany PV L 1070' 250' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 85', behind guard wall and sidewalk. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

342 MP 244.4 Alleghany RSV L 350' 350' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 115'. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

345 MP 244.9 Alleghany RSV L 375' 150' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50'. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

346 MP 244.95 Alleghany RSV L 420' 175' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65'. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

347 * MP 252.2 Ashe RSV R 330' 125' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 45', behind guardrail. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

348 MP 252.6 Wilkes RSV L 580' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65', behind guardrail. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

351 MP 253.3 Wirkes RSV R 820' 175' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 60', behind guardrail. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

352 MP 253.6 Wilkes RSV L 475' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65', behind guardrail. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

356 MP 260.3 JUMPIN-OFF ROCKS OVERLOOK Ashe PV L 140' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65', behind sidewalk. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens smaller than 3" in dia. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species. Limb all large trees to within 15' of ground

33%

357 MP 260.6 Ashe RSV R 395' 150'

STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50' as measured from edge of mowed area behind guardrail. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

359 MP 262.6 Ashe RSV L 485' 100' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 35' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

360 MP 262.8 Ashe RSV L 560' 125'

STD. CUT - Depth 1st 45' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Retain large specimen tree at north end limb to 15' above grade. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

363 MP 263.9 Ashe RSV L 435' 135' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 90' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

364 MP 264.2 Ashe RSV L 830' 275' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 180' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

365 MP 264.4 THE LUMP OVERLOOK Wilkes PV L 100' 300' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 200' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

367 MP 264.8 Ashe RSV L 348' 125' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 45' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

368 MP 264.9 Ashe RSV L 415' 150' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

370 MP 266.9 MT. JEFFERSON OVERLOOK Ashe PV R 100' 20' STD. Cut - Depth 1st 65' Cut all vegetation to agricultural lease and clean out fence line from the mowed area to a depth of 20'. Cut all pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

100%

371 MP 267.7 Wilkes RSV L 195' 100' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 35' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

372 MP 267.9 BETSEYS ROCK FALLS OVERLOOK Wilkes PV L 220' 300' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 100' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines, evergreens, and flowering species regardless of size. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

373 MP 268.4 Wilkes RSV L 505' 300' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 100' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

374 MP 268.8 Ashe RSV L 252' 225' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 75' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

375 MP 269.3 Ashe RSV L 382' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

376 MP 269.5 Wilkes RSV L 354' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

377A MP 270.2 LEWIS FORK OVERLOOK Ashe/ Wilkes PV L 335' 475'

STD. CUT - Depth 1st 160' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

377B 270.2 Wilkes RSV L 365' 305' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 100' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

378 MP 270.3 Wilkes RSV &

CAV L 620' 150'

STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species.

33%

379 MP 270.8 Wilkes RSV L 370' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

380 MP 272.0 CASCADES OVERLOOK Wilkes PV L 245' 200' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 65' as measured from edge of mowed area behind picnic tables. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species.

33%

381 MP 273.5 Ashe RSV R 341' 210'

STD. CUT - Depth 1st 70' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Cut chip 250 LF of rhododendron to a depth of 25 and keep all other flowering species. Limb specimen tree in center of vista to 15' above ground. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

382 MP 274.2 Watauga RSV L 650' 100' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 35' to restore.Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species.

Cut vines from leave species.

33%

383 MP 274.35 ELK MTN OVERLOOK Watauga PV L 440' 300' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 100' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

386 MP 274.9 Watauga RSV R 200' 100' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 35' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

387 MP 275.1 Watauga RSV R 250' 150' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

388 MP 275.3 Watauga RSV R 315' 150' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

389 MP 275.4 Watauga RSV R 250' 175' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 60' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

390 MP 277.3 STONEY FORK OVERLOOK Watauga PV L 470' 300' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 100' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

391 MP 277.8 OSBORNE MTN OVERLOOK Watauga PV L 290' 250' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 85' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

393 MP 278.7 Watauga RSV L 250' 150' STD. CUT - Depth 1st 50' as measured from edge of mowed area. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species. Cut vines from leave species.

33%

394A MP 278.8 Watauga RSV L 750' 125'

STD. CUT - Depth 1st 85' as measured from edge of mowed area behind guardrail. Cut all vegetation within the prescribed area including any pines or evergreens regardless of size. Keep all flowering species.