The proposed contract is for 160 acres of vegetation and brush removal from underbrush of mature woodlands, and overgrown areas on the WMA. The equipment to be used must meet the following minimum specifications: Forestry Mulching equipment, minimum of 100 HP, rubber tracks or tires, forestry mulching head, and must include an operator. Work will consist of woody vegetation (Chinese Privet, Cedar, Hackberry, Elm, and Ash) removal to reclaim thick understories and wildlife openings. Mastication of trees 10" dbh or less will be done within the boundary of designated areas leaving 4-5 trees per acre. All oak and pecan will be left regardless of size, and all cedars will be mulched regardless of size. All trees and brush removed will be taken down to ground level with no stabs/stumps. Mulch must be no larger in diameter and length than one's arm. Equipment must be low ground pressure, rubber tracked or rubber-tired equipment capable of mulching the woody vegetation.
