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; F. Seedlings carried by a worker shall be in a planting bag and arranged for easy removal of one Seedling at a time. Planting bags shall not be overfilled. Seedlings should be placed in planting bags without shaking or removing soil from the roots. Seedlings should be placed in the planting bag by cupping the roots and guiding the roots into the bag. Seedlings should not be grabbed at the root collar and stuffed into the planting bag
