arrowheadcl041026.sbx

This is a Scope of Work document for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) Parks & Trails Division detailing a rare plant survey project along the Arrowhead State Trail. The project requires a comprehensive botanical survey of a 6.2-mile corridor proposed for trail re-routing near the Tower Area, with survey coverage extending 50 feet from the trail centerline on both sides. The survey area encompasses approximately 62 acres and includes diverse habitat types: constructed trail and road areas, clear-cut forests, clear-cut regrowth areas, and mixed deciduous and coniferous forest. The objective is to identify any rare or threatened plant species present in the corridor before the trail is re-routed and upgraded for all-season ATV use. The scope requires detailed field investigations, species documentation, and a comprehensive report identifying any rare plants and their locations.

The document specifies that the contractor must conduct surveys according to Minnesota Natural Heritage Program protocols and provide deliverables including field data, species inventories, habitat assessments, and a final survey report. All work must comply with state regulations regarding sensitive plant species and protected natural areas. The survey must be completed during appropriate seasonal timing to accurately identify rare plant species. Funding for this project is provided through the MN DNR Parks & Trails Division budget. The contractor must have demonstrated expertise in Minnesota botany, rare plant identification, and field survey methodologies. Work products become the property of MN DNR upon completion.