Rim Reforestation Spring 2026 Reforestation and Release

The County of Tuolumne is seeking proposals from qualified individuals to conduct reforestation and release work related to the Master Stewardship Agreement with the USDA, Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest. The project consists of planting trees and release work on approximately 2,500 acres within the Rim Fire burn scar. The work will include planting, chemical release, and manual release. The contractor will be responsible for tracking and documenting all work performed, including the number of trees planted, the number of trees released, and the quantities of herbicide applied. • The project will be conducted on Stanislaus National Forest Lands within Tuolumne County. • The contractor will perform planting and release work, including the planting of provided seedlings, chemical release, and manual release. • The contractor will be required to follow specific guidelines for care, protection, and planting of tree seedlings. • The contractor will be responsible for applying herbicides according to the specifications and alternatives approved in the Rim Fire Restoration and Reforestation Record of Decisions. • The contractor will be required to provide equipment, including herbicides, adjuvants, and dye.