Attachment A_Unacceptably Planted Trees.pdf

The image is a technical diagram titled "Attachment A: Unacceptably Planted Trees" associated with the SWLO Tree Planting contract for the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Southwest Land Office. The diagram illustrates 14 different scenarios of improper tree planting techniques, including issues such as:

Top row issues:

• "L" Roots
• Planting too shallow or too deep
• Improper planting
• Planting in debris
• Planting on a mound
• Not planting vertically

Bottom row issues:

• Air pockets
• Loose or inadequate tamping
• Improper handling
• Damaged trees
• Inadequate scalp
• Dropped trees
• Lack of microsite or shade
• Inadequate spacing

Each scenario is visually represented with a small graphic of a tree and its root system, demonstrating the potential planting errors that could compromise tree survival and growth. The diagram serves as a critical reference for contractors to understand proper tree planting techniques during the SWLO Tree Planting project in Missoula, Ravalli, and Granite Counties, Montana.