1. Post Fire Restoration: Manual removal of dead trees and brush, and vegetation to reduce density of the forest. For more details see Attachment A: General Description of Post Fire Restoration. o Pile Building & Burning: Build and burn piles generated from Post Fire Restoration. This method will be employed in areas where conditions make pile burning the most efficient means of disposing of woody material and where there are no reasonably feasible alternatives or under landowner request. For more details see Attachment B: Best Management Practices (BMP) for Pile Burning of Cut Debris. Contractors must have insurance that covers pile burning under either Commercial General Liability or Loggers Broad Form to apply for Post Fire Restoration services. Contractors may subcontract this portion of the work to meet insurance requirements. Please see Attachment D: Insurance Requirements. 2. Reforestation: Perform site preparation activities such as targeted fuels reduction and installation of seedlings into pre-designated areas. The seedlings will be secured by HCRCD. Contractor will be expected to transport seedlings, perform any necessary site preparation and water seedlings directly after planting. Native shrubs or trees would be planted at an appropriate density designated by a Registered Professional Forester. Reforestation would occur on less than 30 acres of the entire project area during the life span of the project.
