Rooster Valley Woody Removal

2026-11-03

SPECIFICATIONS : This project consists of two different Jobs . Job 1 is cutting , treating stumps , and piling and burning debris of non - native woody species and select native tree species on approximately 4 . 6 acres . Job 2 is basal bark treating or cut - stump treating non - native species on approximately 5 . 6 acres . Project maps are included in this bid solicitation on pages 36 - 37 and include the project areas as well as the access points to be used . Optional site tours will be available on request . DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA : This site is characterized by steep remnant bluff prairie . Woody invasive pressure is high on the upper half of the prairie with buckthorn , bush honeysuckle , and multiflora rose present . Buckthorn is mostly around 10 feet tall . The lower half of the prairie is higher quality remnant prairie with smaller interspersed buckthorn and eastern red cedar individuals . This site was cleared of eastern red cedar and buckthorn between 2011 to 2013 and was grazed by goats in 2013 . JOBS : 1 . Job 1 : Cut and Treat Woody Invasives ( High Density / Piling and burning required ) Upper slope ( 4 . 6 acres measure two dimensionally ) a . The Contractor will use chainsaws or brush saws to cut all stems of target species . b . Contractor will apply cut stump treatment to all stumps of target species within the project areas . The herbicide mixture shall include 25 % oil based triclopyr herbicide labelled for basal bark treatment ( such as Garlon 4 , Garlon 4 Ultra , Element 4 ), bark oil , and an oil soluble dye to aid in identifying treated stumps . If the bark oil is already dyed , then adding oil soluble dye is not necessary . Dye should be visible for 2 weeks after treatment . Contractor should take care to not leave any cut stumps taller than 3 inches from the ground . c . Contractor shall pile all cut vegetation . Piles : i . Should be constructed in a way that creates tight , compact piles no larger than 15ft x 15ft and minimum spacing of piles of no less than 15 feet apart from each other . ii . Shall NOT be placed near or under exposed bedrock or large rocks . iii . Shall NOT be placed on top of areas with established herbaceous grass cover . iv . Shall be free of prohibited materials ( garbage , rubber , treated lumber , etc .) v . Shall contain no stumps or dirt root wads and have no or minimal dirt . vi . Shall be placed a minimum of 50 feet OR 1 ½ time the surrounding tree height from standing timber , whichever is greater . vii . Shall consider overall site productivity and operability if unburned piles are left onsite due to unforeseen circumstances . viii . If feasible , piles shall be placed on top of old burn scars , against a marginal or undesirable tree ( species not considered a crop tree in the local logging industry , specimen has poor structural form , etc ) that will not burn through in a day ( large DBH ), or in areas where the brush has suppressed the herbaceous grasses . ix . Exceptions to these specifications may be granted in special circumstances if discussed with and approved by the Project Supervisor ( s ). d . Target species are buckthorn and honeysuckle greater than a quarter inch in diameter at ground level . Any native tree species excluding bur oak , will also be considered targets .

Minnesota

2026-05-02