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HURRICANE ANDREW URBAN REFORESTATION
GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT,
This agreement, made and entered into this the
day
of ,19 by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, a component agency
of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the "Department" and,
Monroe County
hereinafter called the Grantee.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Department desires to reestablish the urban tree
canopy damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Andrew on August 24, 1992,
by granting funds to the Grantee for the purpose as outlined in
grant application Number HA -72 , included herein as Exhibit "A"
and by reference made a part hereof;
WHEREAS, the Department and the Grantee are of the opinion
that the citizens of the state of Florida would benefit from the
implementation of urban and community forestry projects that would
contribute to the restoration of the urban tree cover damaged or
destroyed by Hurricane Andrew;
WHEREAS, the Department has awarded the Grantee an urban
forestry grant for the specific project set forth in Grant
Anpllcation Number HA -72 , hereinafter the "project";
WHEREAS, the Grantee by Resolution No. (not applicable) r dated
, has indicated its support of the
cant application and authorized its officers to execute this
Agreement on its behalf;
WHEREAS, the parties recognize that tree planting also
requires maintenance and the Grantee has agreed to provide that
maintenance for any trees planted as a Dart of the project; ..
WHEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the benefits of
such a project as described in Exhibit "A" and the need for
entering into an agreement designating and setting forth the
responsibilities of each party;
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NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual benefits
that flow each to the other, the parties covenant and agree as
follows:
1. Failure by-the Grantee to sign and return this agreement by
January 3 , 199,5 shall constitute forfeiture of
the award.
2. The effective date of this agreement is 1994.
IMPLEMENTATION
3. The Grantee shall complete the Implementation portion of
this project by September 30, 1995 as set forth in the Hurricane
Andrew Urban Reforestation Grant Application Number HA - 72
approved by the Department on April 28 , 1994, during
which time the grant shall continue in effect. The criteria for
the project is set forth therein. The final date by which such
criteria must be met for completion of this agreement is September
30, 1995. The project to be performed by the Grantee shall be
subject to periodic inspections by the Department. The Grantee
shall not change or deviate from the project without written
approval by the Department.
4. The Grantee has estimated the project cost to be
$ 100.000.00 as shown on the grant application budget sheet
attached as Exhibit "B ". The Department agrees to reimburse to the
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Grantee the total sum of $ 100,000.00 , the "Grant Amount",
upon satisfactory completion of the project.
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(a) Two or more verbal quotes must be obtained for all
individual purchases /expenditures over $3,500.00 and
less than $10,000.00. Three or more written quotes must
be obtained or a format bid procedure used for all
individual purchases /expenditures of $10,000.00 or more.
Justification must be provided for a sole source award or
for an award to a vendor other than that vendor
submitting the lowest bid or quote.
(b) Invoices must be accompanied by proof of payment (billing
statements or invoices accompanied by copies of cancelled
checks or check numbers).
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(c) Bills for fees_ or other compensation for services or
expenses shall be submitted in detail sufficient for a
proper preaudit and.postaudit thereof, and bills for
• travel expenses specifically authorized by this Agreement
shall be submitted and paid in accordance with the rates
specified in Section 112.061, Florida Statutes.
(d) Records of costs incurred under terms of this Agreement
shall be maintained and made available upon request to
the Department at all times during the period of this
Agreement and for three years after final payment is
made. Copies of these documents and records shall be
furnished to the Department upon request. Records of
costs incurred necessary for a proper audit shall be kept
and include all records of the project costs of the
Grantee and subcontractors.
(e) No federal grant funds will be reimbursed to the Grantee
for tree planting, trimming, pruning or tree removal
• where federal disaster funds have been provided to the
Grantee or the owner of the property described in
Paragraph 8 .for the identical practice on the sane
project site by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) .
The Grant Amount is limited to only those items which are directly
related to this project as described in Exhibits "A" and "B ".
Project costs incurred prior to the effective date of this
agreement are ineligible for reimbursement. At the request of the
Grantee, partial payments may be made following submittal of
invoices on a quarterly basis. No more than 75 percent of the
Grant Amount will be paid to the Grantee prior to Certification of
Acceptance by the Department. The final payment shall not be made
until Certification of Acceptance is received from the Department.
For tree planting projects, Certification of Acceptance by the
Department may be requested sixty (60) days after installation of
plant materials. Upon receipt of the Certification of Acceptance,
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the Grantee may submit an invoice for final payment.
5. The Grantee certifies that neither it nor its principals
are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this grant
program by any Federal department or agency.
6. The Grantee agrees to submit to the Department an interim
report on project accomplishments by March 15 ,19 95 and
a final report summarizing project accomplishments as a
prerequisite to Certification of Acceptance by the Department.
Failure to submit a required report or submission of an
unsatisfactory required report is sufficient grounds for
termination of this agreement according to the provisions of
Subparagraph 9(b).
MAINTENANCE
7. The Grantee agrees to maintain those trees established as
a part of the project for a period of three (3) years following
Certification of Acceptance by the Department.
8. The Grantee shall maintain the project in a responsible
manner and with due care in accordance with the below listed
"Project Standards" for the property owned by:
Not Applicable and located at:
Specifically, the Grantee accepts the below listed responsibilities
and duties:
(a) For Balled and Burlapped and Container -Grown Trees:
(i) Care and maintenance (including but not limited
to: planting, watering, mulching, staking,
pruning, and fertilizing) of all trees must be
in accordance with the Planting and Maintenance
Guidelines included herein as Exhibit "C" and
by reference made a part hereof;
(ii) Proper mulching of tree beds;
(iii) Keeping the premises free of weeds;
(iv) Mowing and /or cutting grasses to the proper
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length; proper pruning of all trees including
removing dead or diseased parts of trees or
pruning such parts thereof which present a
hazard;
(v) Removing or replacing, at the Grantee's
expense, dead or diseased trees in their
entirety, or removing and replacing those trees
that fall below original Project Standards;
(vi) In the event that trees must be removed or
replaced for whatever reason, then they shall
be replaced with trees of the same grade, size
and specification as' - provided for in the
'original plans for the project.
(b) For Bareroot Seedlings and Tubelings:
(i) Protection from destructive wildfire by the
establishment and regular maintenance of
firebreaks;
(ii) Protection from destructive grazing by domestic
livestock;
(iii) In the event that seedling or tubeling survival
falls below fifty (50) percent within 3 years
after Certification of Acceptance by the
Department then the entire project area shall
be replanted by the Grantee at the Grantee's
expense using seedlings or tubelings of the
same grade, size and specification as provided
for in the original plans for the project.
The above named functions to be performed by the Grantee shall be
subject to periodic inspections by the Department. It is the
intent of the parties hereto that the owner of the property
described in Paragraph 8 shall be the owner of trees planted as a
part of the project.
9. This Agreement may be terminated under any one of the
following conditions: •
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(a) By the Department, unilaterally, for refusal by the
grantee to allow public access to all documents, papers,
letters, or other material subject to Chapter 119, F.S.
and made or received by the Grantee in conjunction with
this agreement.
(b) By the Department, if the Grantee fails to perform its
duties under this Agreement, following thirty (30)
calendar days written notice by the Department.
(c) By either party following sixty (60) calendar days
written notice.
(d) By both parties following the complete execution by both
parties of an agreement to terminate this Agreement.
10. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the
contrary but subject to Subparagraph 9(b), in the event this
Agreement is terminated before the Department has paid the Grantee
the entire Grant Amount, then the Department agrees to pay .the
Grantee the entire Grant amount, if the project has been
satisfactorily completed. If the project has not been completed,
the Department shall pay to the Grantee a percentage of the Grant
amount equal to the percentage of the project that is
satisfactorily completed.
11. In the event this Agreement is terminated in accordance
with subparagraph 9(b), due to failure of the Grantee to
satisfactorily perform the maintenance portion of this agreement,
then the Grantee shall refund to the Department a pro -rated portion
of the grant award based upon the following schedule:
(a). If this agreement is terminated during the first
year following Certification of Acceptance by the
Department, 75 percent of the grant award.
(b). If this agreement is terminated during the second
year following Certification by the Department, 50
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percent of the grant award.
(c). If this agreement is terminated during the third
year following Certification by the Department, 25 •
percent of the grant award.
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12. Extension of a contract for contractual services shall be
in writing for a single period only not to exceed six (6) months
and shall be subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in
the initial contract. There shall be only one extension of a
contract unless the failure to meet the criteria set forth in the
contract for completion of the contract is due to events beyond the
control of the Contractor. If initially competitively procured,
contracts for contractual services may be renewed on a yearly basis
for no more than two (2) years, or for a period no longer than the
original contract, whichever period is longer. Renewal of a
contract for contractual services shall be in writing and shall be
subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in the initial
contract. Renew &ls shall be contingent upon satisfactory
performance evaluations by the Department.
13. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and
understanding between the parties hereto and there are no other
agreements or understandings, oral or written, with reference to
the subject matter hereof that are not superseded hereby.
14. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by the
Grantee, in whole or in Dart, without the expressed written consent
of the Department.
15. This Agreement, regardless of where executed, shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Florida.
16. All notices, demands, requests or other instruments shall
be given by depositing the same in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid,
registered or certified with return receipt requested, or by
telex(FAX) or telegram:
(a) If to the Department, addressed to 3125 Conner Boulevard,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -1550 or at such other address
the Department may from time to time designate by written
notice to the Grantee;
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(b) If to the Grantee addressed to: 5 i • • • • • u . e -
2798 Overseas ai: Suite 430
Marathon, FL 33050 -2
or at such other address as the Grantee from time to time
designates by
written notice to the Department.
provided hereunder shall run from the date of
All time limits p demands, requests and othe_
receipt of all mailed notices,
instruments, or from the date telexed or faxed.
17. Time is of the essence of this agreem ent.
which disburses grants and aids
18. This contract
.subject to the requirements of Section 216.3
appropriations, is 7 therefore not allowed to
Florida Statutes, and the Grantee is purpose of
any funds received through this contract for the p other
expend y the Department. or Y
lobbying the Florida Legislature,
state agency. ,
ants and aids appropriat
This contract, which disburses grants Florida
is subject
to the requirements of Section 216.349,
Statutes, which are: ^
and the Comptroller before disbursing any
(a) The Department expenditure is in requirements funds must independently ensure that the proposed
le al and regulatory nts and that this
accordance with all g
' prohibits the use o_ funds for the pu =pose of
f
� contract specifically p
lobbying the Legislature or any state agency• agency, nonprofit
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government ag Y�
b) If the Grantee is a local g iza it shall: (i) for
3 or not- for - profit organ
organization
complied
amounts $25,000 or less, have its head attest that as co 0 but
(ii) f or amounts greater
than ' �- has
with grant provisions, grant-specific audit performed in
not more than $100,000 have a
ce with the rules of the Auditor General or have a
accordance public acccunta
statement prepared by an independent certified p n
li attests that the grant provisions have been comp 1 nta led w;f,
which att have a gran _ -
(iii) for amounts greater than with he rules of the Auditor
audit performed in accordance
have such audits, statements, or attestations
General, and ( iv )
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filed with the Department -and the Auditor General.
19. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that public use of
all reports or other printed material, videos, audio recordings,
films and photographs produced as part of this project shall not be
restricted under the copyright laws of the United States of
America. •
20. Grantees providing goods and services to the Department
should be aware of the following time frames. Upon receipt, the
Department has five (5) working days to inspect and approve the
goods and services, unless the bid specifications, purchase order
or contract specifies otherwise. The Department has 20 days to
deliver a request for payment (voucher) to the Department of
Banking and Finance. The 20 days are measured from the latter of
the date the invoice is received or the goods or services are
• received, inspected and approved.
If a payment is not available within 40 days, a separate
interest penalty of .03333 percent per day will be due and payable,
in addition to the invoice amount, to the Grantee. The interest
penalty provision applies after a 35 day time period to health care
Providers, as defined by rule. Interest penalties of less than one
(1) dollar will not be enforced unless the Grantee requests
payment. Invoices which have to be returned to a grantee because
of Grantee preparation errors will result in a delay in the
payment. The invoice payment requirements do not start until a
properly completed invoice is provided to the Department.
A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within the Department
of Banking and Finance. The duties of this individual include
acting as an advocate for Grantees who may be experiencing problems
in obtaining timely payment(s) from a state agency. The Vendor
Ombudsman may be contacted at (904) 488 -2924 or by calling the
State Comptroller's Hotline, 1- 800 -848 -3792.
21. If more than one party executes this Agreement as
Grantee, then they may choose to apportion various duties and
responsibilities between themselves, but they shall each remain .
fully responsible to the Department for any and all requirements
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undertaken in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presents to be executed the day and year first above written.
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES
BY:
Approval as to Form and Director, Division of
Legality Administration
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Name of G ?antee Name of Grantee
BY: Shirley Freeman BY:
Title: 1;1, lc u.-c Title:
Attest:DANNY L.KOLHAGE,CLERQ.EAL) Attest: (SEAL)
By AaCe't/Q4 C "
Deputy UErk
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Approval as to Form and Approval as to Form and
Legality Legality
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EXHIBIT A
- ATTACHMENT E
FLORIDA
HURRICANE ANDREW URBAN REFORESTATION GRANT APPLICATION FORM
1994
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete all items pertaining to
the Category Grant for which you are applying. The proposal must
not exceed thirty (30) one -sided pages, including maps and plans.
All attachments must be 8 1/2" X 11 ", except any attached
sketches, plans and maps which must be no larger than 2' X 3' and
folded into 8 1/2" X 11 ". Ten (10) copies (one original and (9)
nine copies) of the proposal including the application form, the
project description and all attachments must be received no later
than 2:30 p.m., March 31, 1994, at:
Department "of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Purchasing Office - HURRICANE APPLICATION
Mayo Building - Room SB 8
Tallahassee, FL 32399 -1650
Telephone (904) 488 -7552
If you have any questions, please see Attachment H, "Local
Division of Forestry Contacts ".
APPLICATION INFORMATION (Please Print or Type)
Project Title:Removal of Hazard Trees: Monroe County Proposal No. 2
Applicant Name (Local Government, Nonprofit Organization or
Educational Institution) Monroe County
Federal Employer Identification (FEID) Number 596000749
Name and Title of Contact Person: Pat McNeese, Dir. Environmental Res.
Address Monroe County, 2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 430
Marathon, FL Zip: 33050 -222 Phone: ( 305 ) 289 -2502
- IS your organization a nonprofit corporation pursuant to Chapter
617, Florida Statutes? Yes X No
As the duly authorized representatve of Anclicant
above, I hereby certify that all parts
required grant information have been read and understood and that
all information submitted herein is true and correct.
James Roberts
Authorized Executive Officer: •
Title- unty Ad inistrator
Signatu 4 .4 • 2 , 1 ,111 6 ... u •: c.". . *ate 3 30 Gt
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EXHIBITA
ATTACHMENT E
GRANT PROGRAM INFORMATION
Specify below Category 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 - One Category only
(see "General Information Hurricane Andrew Urban Reforestation
Grant Program ", Pages 10 -16).
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Category:
APPLICANTS MAY ONLY APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING IN ONE CATEGORY ON
EACH APPLICATION FORM.
REQUESTED GRANT $
Personnel Expenses $ N/A
Operating Expenses $ N/A
Capital Expenses $ N/A
Other Contractural $ 100,000.00
TOTAL $ 100,000.00
. budget detailing all costs identiVed above must be attached.
See pace 4 of proposal for_itemized' budget
PROJECT LOCATION INFORMATION (Please Print or Type)
(Complete where applicable)
County Monroe County
Local Government Jurisdiction (County Government, Municipality,
School Board Distract or Independent Special District):
County Govrnment
Attach a m r. of three Ohotoc antis of proposed tree planting
sites.
Attach a General Location Man and Describe the Specific Location
of the Project here:
Who has Maintenance Responsibility for the P -oiler ty (Category 2
and 3 Grants)? Monroe County Public Works
Is the Land Ownership Public cr Private ?: Public
Name of Landowner: Monroe County
EXHIBIT A
REMOVAL OF HAZARD TREES
MONROE COUNTY PROPOSAL NO. 2 FOR THE
HURRICANE ANDREW URBAN REFORESTATION GRANT
Project Justification
Hurricane Andrew caused direct tree damage and loss in Monroe County, especially in
the Upper Keys. Repair and replacement of this vegetation has been an ongoing effort
since almost immediately after the hurricane hit and is nearly completed. Many of the
felled and damaged trees were invasive exotic species, primarily Brazilian pepper,
Schinus terebinthefolius,and Australian pine, Casuarina spp. These trees, especially the
pines, blocked roadways and caused damage to structures and native vegetation. Much
of the debris and removal effort that took place immediately after the hurricane was
spent on removing these undesirable trees. The Card Sound Road and the Ocean Reef
Club areas in particular were greatly affected by fallen exotic trees.
These trees are extremely prevalent along roads where they easily establish themselves
on the filled roadway shoulders. Monroe County desires to initiate a removal effort
with this proposal that will target a county -owned park and roadways where exotics
could damage structures or block roads. Removal of these trees now would greatly
reduce the strain on precious human and material resources during recovery efforts in
the event of a hurricane. Removal of these particular species of exotics has a
secondary benefit as they are both spread mainly by wind -blown and animal seed
dispersion and are an environmental hazard to our remaining hardwood hammocks,
pinelands, and wetlands.
Project Description
Invasive exotic plant species have been an ongoing problem in the Keys for some time.
There is ample opportunity for removal of these trees both in developed and natural
areas. This grant proposal will concentrate on removal of trees mainly from developed
areas where they are a potential hazard. The proposal will also target mainly
Australian pine trees since they present a greater potential to block roads and damage
structures and are easily uprooted.
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Pgpe ERAO C oN O RE - niOV, 4, (g‘
Trees will be removed from Pigeon Key county park. Pigeon Key on the old Seven
Mile Bridge is an existing historic railroad camp on the National Register of Historic
Places. Pigeon Key is specifically being targeted because it is highly visible to large
numbers of residents and tourists, removal of the pines would result in restoration of its
railroad era appearance, and the potential for damage of historic buildings is high.
Approximately 30 Australian pines will be removed from this park.
Removal of Hazard Trees 1
Monroe County Proposal No. 2; November 18, 1994
EXHIBITA
Thirty county roads will be targeted in this effort as well with an estimated 390 trees
slated for removal. Approximately fifteen of these roads are located in the Upper and
Middle Keys and fifteen of them in the Lower Keys. These roads primarily serve
existing single family residences. Removal of these trees would reduce the potential
for road blockage and would also solve an ongoing concern of local residents with
respect to elecrical wires. Australian pine trees are especially intrusive to existing
electrical service on these roads. Removal would have an immediate positive impact to
the residents as well as reduce the probability of damage to electrical lines during a
storm.
Key West International airport will be targeted for removal of about 80 trees. This
airport is an important staging area for planned recovery efforts after a storm.
Removal would also have the positive impact of increasing safety for daily air traffic.
The airport is developed 3sturbed, filled areas and exotic species are prevalent.
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ApproximatelVie% of ee removal in the combined effort will consist of
Australian pine trees. Again, this project will have a combined positive impact on both
the human and natural environment and thus the county will enjoy immediate benefits
while improving the level of hurricane preparedness.
Removal of Hazard Trees 2
Monroe County Proposal No. 2; November 18, 1994
EXHIBIT A
Objectives of Hazard Tree Removal Program
1. Write a general work plan for removal of 500 total trees at an estimated cost of
$200.00 per tree from specific areas on county -owned land;
2. Visit each proposed removal site and prepare a more specific work order and
schedule with the assistance of the DOF Forester or Arborist;
3. Choose a contractor through a formal bid process;
4. In accordance with the work order and schedule, cut individual trees when they are
not in seed; cut them down to the stump;
5. For each individual tree, remove the stump or treat it locally with Garlon herbicide,
depending on specific site conditions;
6. Mulch the clearing debris and deposit at county recycling sites as part of the
existing county free -mulch program;
7. After six months, perform a sweep of cleared areas and retreat any regrowth from
existing stumps;
8. Perform a site review of the entire project with the DOF Forester or Arborist and
obtain certification of project aproval.
Removal of Hazard Trees 3
Monroe County Proposal No. 2; November 18, 1994
EXHIBIT B
Budget
Tree Removal at an Estimated $200.00 per tree:
Location No. of Trees Cost
Pigeon Key 30 6,000.00
30 County road 390 78,000.00
Key West Airport 80 16,000.00
Total 500 $100,000.00
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Monroe County Proposal No. 2; November 18, 1994
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PLANT -TNG AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
A Plantino' -
- Site factors which influence long -term survivability should be
• considered: overhead and underground utilities, sidewalks, signace
conflicts, traffic visibility, lightpoles, right -of -way or site
improvements, size of planting space /site, etc.
- All planting stock must be Florida Grade fl or better.
- All synthetic or non - degradable material such as nylon rope or
treated burlap, etc. must be removed from the root ball prior to
planting. All biodegradable material should be removed from the
upper 1/3 of the root ball'. Precautions should be taken. to prevent
remaining pieces of material from extending above the soil where
• they can act as wicks, drying the soil.
- If trees are planted with wire baskets around the root ball, it is
recommended that the top two tiers of wire be cut removed after
the root ball is set in the planting hole.
The planting hole size should be at least 3 -5 times the diameter of
the root ball (where possible) and the same depth as the root ball.
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Position the - tree or palm in the center of the planting hole with
the top of .the root ball even with the surrounding soil surface.
- 3ackfill with soil from the planting site if the soil is not
contaminated. All large rocks should be removed. When the hole is
half full, slowly water to saturate the soil .and remove air
pockets, then continue to fill the hole with soil. It is not
recommended that large amounts.of organic matter be incorporated
into the back__ll.
- Water thoroughly to: remove air pockets, secure the soil around
the roots, a_n_d provide nourishment.
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- Rake the soil evenly around the entire planting area.
3 M'.lch.inc
- Mulch an area at _east 3 times the diameter of the root ball to a
depth. of 2" -4" with wood chips, bark mulch, shredded mulch,
leaves, or pine needles. Keep the mulch several inches away from
the trunk of the t=ee or palm.
- Replenish mulch as it decomposes maintaining a 2"-4" laver over the
life of the project.
Stakinc
- Stake only if necessary. Por examcle, if the tree or calm will not
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stand on its on due to potential windthrow or vandalism.
- Use flexible materials such as st_anpinc or commercially available
ties that give as the tree diameter increases and as the tree
moves. Biodegradable material is recommended. Do not use wise
even if the wire is ins hose.
PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES (CONTINUED) 1
- Stakes and ties should remain on trees no longer than 1 year to
avoid girdling.
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D - runinc
- At the time of planting only dead, damaged, rubbing or cross
branches or fronds should be removed. (Some researchers now
• believe that removing the growing tips of a transplanted tree will
slow root regeneration).
- F. sucker sprouts from the base of the tree after planting.
- Corrective /structural pruning can begin approximately one year
after planting. Do not remove more than 1/3 of the live crown at
any time.
W'aterinc
- Establish a regular watering schedule and adhere to it. Slow deep
watering is recommended.
- Water as needed during extremely hot or dry periods.
- As tree or palm growth progresses, be sure to water outward (away
from the trunk) to the surrounding soil area, this will promote the
growth and spread of roots.
- various species of trees or palms and /or soil types may require
varied degrees of wate Soil moisture and tree health should
be monitored and irritation adjusted accordingly. Non-irrigated
sites need to be monitored more closely.
F ='ertiliz_r c
- . Begin a fertilization program within the first year of planting.
Broadcast fertilizing or fertilizer plucs /s:.akes are recommended.
- Fertilize lightly after the -_rsz year us_na a ba lanced fertilizer
(rates should be based on the size of the tree or palm and any
special nutrient :ecu'irements).
- If m_Cronutrient deficiencies are suspected, have a so l.test
completed and supplement the f ertilization program accordingly.
For further information or assistance, contact your local County or
..roman Forester, or your County Extension Agent.
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Planting - Guidelines For Seedlings
Seedlings must be planted properly to survive and grow well. grant recipients
planting seedlings must meet pre - determined specifications before the planting project
• can be satisfactorily certified. Plantings that do not meet these specifications will
net be satisfactorily certified until they are brought into compliance. At least 25%
per acre of the seedlings must meet the following specifications at the time of
certification by the Department. For technical assistance, contact your local county
forester.
- The furrow or punting bar depth must be adequate for the root system.
Commonly, the root!: of seedlings are at least seven inches long. Adequate space
must be provided to insure survivability. A 10 1/2 -inch _ f. -row may b. needed
especially for larger pine or hardwood seedlings.
2. The seedlings must be planted upright. A seedling planted u�.rioht typically has
its roots extended vertically below the soil surface. The root collar should
be even with the surrounding soil line and all roots vertical. :f the seedling
is leaning an excessive amount, the roots may dry out due to the close p_or.itity
to close proximity to the soil surface.
She roots must be vertical and not "U" or "J" rooted. Roots doubled back on
themselves in a "J" or "U" will have two problems. The first is that they
will be too shallot: and may dry out and die. The second is that they will net
grow well. The roots will tend to grow together into a .Ness, and never
produce a taproot ob any size.
ti_ Seedlings must be pacxed securely in the soil, so they gannet be moved by
••' n; upward. noose soil contains excessive air, which can dr the
roots and kill the seedl Three needles i_1 ty_ cal pull out of a
properly planted pine seec w= - lilting the seedling.
o. Seedlings must be planted at least as seep as they grew in the nursery. This
refers to the ground line, not the furrow ridge. ?lancing machines leave a
furrow ridge, often up to four - i nches high. When checking the planting depth
b=ush away the furrow ridge, and see if the root collar is at, or a little
below the Ground l :f the root collar is even with the furrow ridge, the
seed__._ will be too sha_low when the rain washes away the furrow ridge. As
long as the roots are vert i does no harm to have the root collar slightly
below the ground ' _ne, e>•ce_t `or longleaf ine. I oncleaf is very
rar-_c _cr the root comar must b, richt at the crounc line.
6. .11 planting must be protected from destructive fire and destructive grazing.
i. All chemicals its be federally, s=ate and lo:ally rec_sterec and must be
applied in accordance w'th authorized registered uses, directions on the
label, and other f ederal or state policies and recuirements. The threat of
chemical toxicity to non- taroet species must be - _:,_•._zed. Careful select_..n
of chemicals and the': application p rocesses must be considered.
S. Consideration must be given to preserving and improving the env_runnent.
9. T: is '^ shall • be ma_nta_ned for a ..._.._rum of 3 years following
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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Ccrtifcation R g Debarment, Suspcnsior, Ineligibility
and Voluntary Excluszon - Lower Tser Covered Transactions
This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and
Suspension, 7 CFR Part 3017, Section 3017510, Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published
as Part TV of the January 30, 19E;, Feder-t; 1:eris:er (pages <722-4733). Copies of the regulations may Le
obtained by contacting the Department of Agriculture agency with which this transaction origi ^ated.
(BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVE:ZSE)
(1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this prop +sal, that neither it nor
its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared inel o: -
volt:ntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
(2) Where the prosy ective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in thi:
certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
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