1. Annual orchard cultivation a. Pruning, and removal and burning of pruned material, including provision of a fire watch if deemed necessary by District. b. Fertilization of orchards. c. Mechanical management of orchard floor vegetation. d. Integrated Pest Management Program to manage pests. e. Weed and invasive vegetation abatement along orchard boundaries. 2. Annual orchard harvest a. Collect and box nuts with methods to maximize harvest yield. b. Transport nuts to processor. 3. General services and reports a. Submit an Annual Orchard Management Plan that details orchard management practices by month for a calendar year. For years that Orchard Re-establishment Plan work (see below) is scheduled, the work shall be incorporated into the Annual Orchard Management Plan. b. Contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection and Safety Plan prior to commencing work under the contract. Contractor should articulate what measures will be taken to minimize adverse impacts to native vegetation, wildlife, and water quality. The plan should also outline how the applicant will ensure their own safety and that of the public, as required by state and federal law, using methods that are consistent with recognized industry best practices; specifically practices recommended in the “2018 Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan for Hazelnuts” and “2023 Pest Management Guide for Hazelnuts”, published by Oregon State University Extension Service (Exhibits C1 and C2). c. Provide an annual report of production yields, harvest revenues, and orchard management costs that satisfies the compensation and invoicing requirements. 4. Orchard Re-establishment – see Section 2.01.E.2 a. Tree planting (as needed) b. Watering c. Pruning d. Fertilizing
