Specifications include, but are not limited to: Contractor shall transport Seedlings from storage to the Unit(s). Contractor shall comply with all of the following specifications for Seedling care during transportation and handling: A. Containers of Seedlings shall be carefully handled at all times. No throwing, dropping, crushing, etc.; B. Containers of Seedlings shall be shaded from the sun with a reflective tarp and shielded from winds. Contractor shall have water available on-site for dipping Seedling roots prior to being placed in the planting bags. At the Compliance Forester’s verbal request, Seedling roots shall be moistened with water and/or planting bags lined with damp packing material; C. Containers of Seedlings shall be stored in a manner that will provide air circulation around each container. When containers are stored in snow banks, snow shall be placed around each container; D. Seedlings will be distributed to the workers so that no more than one container per Seedling stock type will be open at the assembly point at one time; E. Opened containers of Seedlings shall be immediately resealed. Contractor shall supply tape and/or stapler to reseal and have them available on the Work site at all times;
