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V-Blade Longleaf Pine Planting Contractor

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This subcontract for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services involves the mechanical planting of containerized longleaf pine seedlings. The contractor is responsible for delivering 529 acres of planted pines using FFS-approved V-Blade equipment, ensuring a density of 726 trees per acre with a 5 foot by 12 foot spacing. All work must be performed in accordance with the Silviculture Best Management Practices Manual and comply with the SFI 2022 Forest Management Standard. The project requires a minimum success rate of 90 percent for the installed seedlings. The response deadline for this opportunity is November 4, 2026.

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2026-2027 V-Blade Planting – Blackwater River State Forest

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Performs mechanical planting of containerized longleaf pine seedlings for prime contractors on Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) projects. Operates FFS-approved V-Blade equipment to install seedlings at 5' x 12' spacing for a density of 726 trees per acre per the Silviculture Best Management Practices Manual. Requires compliance with SFI 2022 Forest Management Standard. Delivers 529 acres of planted pines with 90% success rate.

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