ATTACHMENT B SOW 2025_WRDBrushing_709516_Statementofwork_2025.docx

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest CNF-CON NFXF-Moquah Barrens Brushing

FY 2025

Statement of Work

The 85 acres to be treated occur in five (5) work areas located on the Washburn Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

· Moquah Line Item 1 (MBA-1), total acres: 29

· Moquah Line Item 2 (MBA-2), total acres: 10.27

· Moquah Line Item 3 (MBA-3), total acres: 19.71

· Moquah Line Item 4 (MBA-4), total acres: 4.24

· Moquah Line Item 5 (MBA-5), total acres: 21.41 The following applies to the brushing locations:

· Brush removal (sub-merchantable tree and shrub cutting) and individual tree release of existing mature pine. Mechanically treat sub-merchantable trees and shrubs.

· Mechanical treatment will consist of brush saws and/or chain saws.

· Target tree and shrub species to be cut include aspen, birch, hazelnut, maple, oak, and willow.

· All living or dead aspen, birch, hazelnut, maple, oak, and willow trees less than 6 inches DBH (diameter at breast height) and taller than 3 feet are to be cut to a stump height of less than 6 inches tall as measured from the ground to the height of the cut stem.

· All cut trees are to be directionally fell away from the trunk of adjacent mature (> 6-inch DBH) pine and oak trees if present. The cut tree shall not be on top of or otherwise positioned over reserved mature pine or oak.

· Mature trees occurring in the work area (6-20” + diameter) are not to be cut.

· Single and small clumps of pine trees (jack, red, and white) occurring in the work area, regardless of diameter, are not to be cut.

· Other species to reserve and not cut, where possible, include cherry and serviceberry.

· Annuals such as grasses, sedges and ferns are not required to be cut.

· The perimeter of Line Items 1-4 will be delineated on the ground with pink flagging prior to treatments beginning. Line Item 5 will not be flagged, COR will provide contractor a shapefile or georeferenced map for use with devices such as GPS or Avenza.

General Description of Work Areas:

Savanna and Open Barrens (not planted) – Throughout the area there are scattered pockets and individual pine (jack, white, and red pine). Most of the work areas are on rolling terrain and covered with young aspen, birch, hazelnut, maple, oak, and willow in the 1–5-inch DBH size class and approximately 4-15 feet tall. Portions of this work area are densely covered with young aspen and oak with some trees over 5-inch DBH.

Specifications Contract Time: August 1 to September 30, 2025

Contractor is responsible for:

· Any repairs to large ruts, holes, or otherwise unwanted damage to environment (spills, oil leaks, etc.) caused in the performance of the contract.

· Having all required safety equipment (spark arrestors, fire extinguisher, personal protective equipment, etc.) present and available.

· Maintaining all equipment in good operating condition.

· All costs of operation, maintenance, and repair of contractor furnished equipment.

Special conditions:

· Work will take place during the year when ground conditions are suitable and with the highest likelihood of impacting woody vegetation (summer/early fall and dry), and after the recommended oak wilt restriction period (April 15 to July 15).

· Georeferenced PDF maps will be provided. GIS shapefiles, other spatial data formats, or paper maps may be available upon request.

Inspection and Acceptance:

· Equipment must be clean and free of Non-native Invasive Species (NNIS) and will be inspected by the COR prior to use at the project area.

· The contractor, or designated representative, will promptly notify the COR when each designated work area (line item) is complete and ready for inspection. An alternate check-in and inspection schedule may be arranged between the COR and contractor during the pre-work meeting.