Appendix III - Two-Mile Croom Planting Area.pdf

This document is an appendix containing maps prepared by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service for hand-planting containerized longleaf pine seedlings at the Withlacoochee State Forest. The appendix, designated as Appendix III, specifically details the Two-Mile Croom Planting Area and includes multiple map illustrations showing the planting sites within the Croom Tract. The project encompasses supplemental hand-planting activities across defined forestry areas located in both Citrus County and Hernando County, Florida. Two distinct planting sites are identified: Croom Tract Planting Site 1, covering approximately 23 acres, and Croom Tract Planting Site 2, covering approximately 18 acres, with a combined density specification of 400 trees per acre (TPA). The maps were prepared on different dates, with the initial Two-Mile Wood Tract preparation dated September 23, 2026, and subsequent Croom Tract site maps dated January 15, 2026, indicating the progressive planning phases of the forestry initiative.

The maps provide geographic reference information for bidders to identify exact project locations, utilizing state forest boundaries, forest roads, and established landmarks to delineate planting areas. The visual representations include topographic and infrastructure details such as highway designations, road names, and water features to facilitate accurate site identification and navigation. No specific pricing terms, funding sources, or set-aside information is provided within this appendix document, as it functions primarily as a spatial reference guide for the larger procurement initiative for hand-planting services across the entire 527-acre project scope at Withlacoochee State Forest.