NMRC_mowing w pollinator field.pdf

This is a project specification document for the Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) related to lawn care services at the Northern Maine Readiness Center located in Presque Isle, Maine. The document outlines mowing requirements for approximately 5.5 acres of grounds at the facility, which is situated on Micmac Drive near the airport area. The specification includes detailed site mapping showing the location of pollinator fields within the mowing area, indicating environmental and ecological considerations for the project.

The document specifies that areas designated as pollinator fields, marked in green on the provided site map, are to receive special treatment and must not be mowed until the very end of the mowing season, at which time they are to be mowed to a height of six inches only. This restriction reflects a commitment to maintaining native pollinator habitats during the active growing and pollination season, requiring bidders to understand and implement specialized mowing protocols that balance facility maintenance with environmental stewardship objectives.