FC_BluePhragExtent.png

This file is a map image related to the Department of Conservation and Recreation's invasive Phragmites control initiative in Virginia. The image, titled "FC_BluePhragExtent.png," depicts the geographic extent and distribution of Blue Phragmites (Phragmites australis) across designated Natural Area Preserves and State Parks owned or managed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The map serves as a visual reference document identifying the specific areas targeted for the aerial herbicide application contract opportunity scheduled for September 2026, enabling potential contractors to understand the scope and location of the proposed control effort.

The map is a supporting exhibit for the manned aerial herbicide application project, providing contractors with spatial data necessary for project planning and cost estimation. By visualizing the phragmites distribution across the state's conservation lands, the document allows bidders to assess the acreage requiring treatment and develop accurate per-acre pricing proposals. This geographic information is essential for contractors to understand the operational logistics, accessibility, and treatment requirements for the fixed per-acre herbicide application contract.