Specifications include, but are not limited to: Task 1: Foliar Herbicide Application (2 Acres) Description: Contractor must apply Garlon 3A or the generic equivalent pre-approved by the DNR Project Manager to the trees outlined in green on Attachment A, located on the Triple T IHAP in Kossuth County, Iowa. • Foliar spray mix must consist of at least a 2% solution of triclopyr and a non-ionic surfactant containing a penetrant. Rate of surfactant must be per the label recommendations. • Sufficient spray volume should be used to obtain complete coverage of the target plant foliage. • 1 week after initial application, Contractor must complete a follow-up pass of herbicide application to treat any trees that were missed in the initial application. Between August 1st, 2022, and September 1st, 2022 Task 2: Brush Management (2 Acres) Description: Contractor must remove woody species in the treatment area outlined in orange on Attachment A. Woody species can be removed by mulching with a forestry mulcher, cutting at the base, or other pre-approved methods of mechanical removal. • Undesirable woody species must be removed to ground level. Between August 1st, 2022, and February 1st, 2023 Task 3: Follow-Up Herbicide Application (2 Acres) Description: Contractor shall apply herbicide to undesirable woody species that were mechanically removed in Task 2. The area of treatment is outlined in orange on Attachment A. • If the contractor cuts the trees at their base, the stumps must be immediately treated with Garlon 3A or an approved equivalent. • If the contractor mulches the trees, the resprouts must be treated with Garlon 3A the following growing season (August 1st to September 1st, 2023). • Herbicide must be applied at the labeled rate for the method of application used. Between August 1st, 2022, and September 1st, 2023.