DNR FRD Lowland Conifer Mastication FY26

2026-11-03

Product Specifications Locations : This request for proposals includes 6 sites in the Upper Peninsula . See attached maps for navigation . The QR code can be used to download an Avenza pdf . Shapefiles can be provided to the winning bidder . Seasonal restrictions : Operations are restricted to frozen conditions in the winter of 2025 - 26 and must be complete by March 30th 2026 . Special Protection Areas : Special protection areas are shown on site maps . These areas must be protected during operations ; no access trails or mastication may occur in these areas . If these areas are masticated damages of $ 500 . 00 an acre disturbed will be assessed . Mastication : All stems taller than 4ft in height and smaller than 6 inches in dbh are required to be masticated . Each stem does not need to be chipped into mulch . Stems can be left intact and used as matting , but stems cannot be left partially standing . The most common species to masticate are balsam fir , red maple and tag alder . Average diameters of each site are listed in the table below . Rutting : The soils within strips must be left undisturbed , including hummocks . Operations will cease if ruts develop deeper than 6 inches for 25 feet . Equipment : Any equipment that can meet the specifications is acceptable . A tracked machine is advisable due to wet soil conditions . Final conditions : The sites shall be left with a uniform layer of slash spread evenly across the site to facilitate planting . Roads and Trails : All roads and trails shall be cleared of debris at the end of each workday .

MITN

2026-04-29