The objective of this project is to conduct a follow-up treatment of all non-native invasive shrubs and vines in an approximate 57.8 ac. previous treatment and harvest area (Figure 1). It is important to note that the harvest and cut areas shown in Figure 1 include 3 cedar tinning units (55.6 ac. total) and a 2.13 ac., 30 ft. wide clearing along the north boundary of the training area. All treatments will be done using the “cut and stump treat” method for plants that are large enough to cut. Sprouts and resprouts too small to cut and treat will be foliar sprayed using methods and timing to minimize drift or hand pulled. The follow-up treatment area should have a relatively low density of resprouts and previously unobserved non-native invasive pest plants, and plants may be simply cut, stumps chemically treated, and stems left lay. All resprouts and previously unobserved or untreated non-native invasive vegetation must be cut and then chemically treated within 15 minutes of being cut to prevent scabbing off and chemical treatment failure. Herbicide treatment must be done by a Tennessee certified pesticide applicator. Only authorized herbicides may be used on TNARNG property. A list of the proposed chemicals will be submitted to the TNARNG Pest Management Coordinator as part of the project work plan so they can ensure these chemicals are either on the authorized use list or can be added to the list. It is highly recommended that perspective bidders visit and look over the area to aid in developing their bids. A map showing the route from Range Control, where all down-range visitors must sign in, to the project area is given in Figure 2. Perspective bidders must have at least 2 years of fulltime experience in invasive pest plant control and be very familiar with identification of the non-native invasive pest plants in the region.
