Reforestation of 290-acre old-field site on John Franks WMA (Caddo Parish). The job entails providing and machine-planting 105,000 hardwood seedlings on 290 acres. Site condition: fallow pasture with varying coverage of annual weeds, woody vines and tree (pre-dominantly honeylocust) saplings. Site will be treated with herbicide application in fall of 2025. Fields are bordered by US Highway 71 and/or interior WMA roads. Tree Planting Specs: 1. Vendor shall provide 105,000 bare-root seedlings, meeting industry standards for size and vigor, from attached species list. 2. Seedlings shall be machine-planted with root collar at or slightly below ground-line. 3. Seedlings shall be planted at an average rate of 363 trees/acre. Spacing may vary but should average 10’x12’. 4. Planting shall occur between January 19 and February 28, 2026. 5. LDWF will provide in-field guidance regarding site/species relationships and species grouping. 6. Bid on $ per acre basis (combined price for seedlings and machine-planting). 7. Quantity = 290 / Unit = Acre
