Specifications include, but are not limited to: REFORESTATION - Reforestation planting of all tree tubelings will be conducted using the following planting techniques and according to the proposed planting schedule: 1. Longleaf pine tubeling reforestation work will consist of hand planting with a tubeling dibble or with an approved planting tool at a rate of 726 trees per acre (6 x 10 feet spacing) or 215 per ace (20 x 20 feet spacing) for Stands 1 through 17. 2. All seedlings/tubelings will be planted so the root collar is at the level of the soil surface. 3. The contractor must have experience in hand planting pine tubelings. GROUND COVER RESTORATION - Restoration planting of all grass tubelings will be conducted using the following planting techniques and according to the proposed planting schedule: 1. Grass tubeling restoration Work will consist of hand planting with a tubeling dibble or with an approved planting tool at a rate of 4,840 tubelings per acre (3 X 3 feet spacing) for Stand 18. 2. All seedlings/tubelings will be planted so the root collar is at the level of the soil surface. 3. The Contractor must have experience in hand planting grass tubelings.
