statement of work crawfish_dodge.rtf

USDA-NRCS Crawfish North (Dodge Co, Wisconsin) Tree Planting & Native Seeding

EWPP-FPE #755F480900NYB

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND

The USDA-NRCS is conducting floodplain forest and native grassland revegetation actions in Portland Township in Dodge County, along the Crawfish River.

The reforestation and native grassland design for this area site will include pre-planting site preparation, planting new vegetation in specified areas, installing tree mats and tree tubes, and providing post-planting maintenance.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The Crawfish North floodplain forest and grassland re-establishment area is located in sections 10, 11, 15 and 22 of Portland Township (T9N R13E). The site is approximately 5 miles northeast of Waterloo, Wisconsin, approximately 7 miles southeast of Columbus, Wisconsin and approximately 11 miles northwest of Watertown, Wisconsin.

1.3 MATERIALS

Site preparation and maintenance equipment and materials (herbicide & necessary application equipment and machinery for disking), native seed and nursery tree stock shall be supplied as indicated in plans and specifications Certification of materials by NRCS is required before installation

1.4 EXECUTION

A. Documentation of pre-planting conference and pre-planting inspection with NRCS

B. Obtain diggers hotline ticket number

C. Certification of materials

D. Staking and Layout:

1. Staking and layout refers to locating and verifying all planting locations as shown on the plans and specifications.

E. Installation of materials

F. Maintenance

1.5 PROTECTION

All planting materials shall be properly protected against harm from normal weather conditions and the public.

1.8 CLEANUP

Work areas are to be kept clean during progress of work and until completion. Remove surplus materials and rubbish from planting areas. Reclaim access roads and staging areas to pre-planting conditions after plant material installation.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK