Attachment 67_Exhibit_H_Bareroot_Seedling_Root_Measurment.pdf

This document is an exhibit from a federal contract solicitation (R6-4-00-04) that provides technical specifications for bareroot seedling quality standards. Exhibit H contains a detailed diagram illustrating how to measure the root length of bareroot seedlings, with the measurement point defined from the cotyledon scar (the transition point between the stem and root system) to the tip of the longest root. The visual depicts a coniferous seedling with its above-ground foliage and below-ground root system, clearly marking the specified root length measurement parameters that contractors must meet when supplying bareroot seedlings under this contract.

This exhibit serves as a quality control and acceptance standard for bareroot seedling deliverables. By establishing a precise measurement methodology and visual reference, the exhibit ensures that all seedlings supplied meet the contract's specified root length requirements, which is critical for seedling viability and successful plantation establishment.