Department of Forestry Tree Nursery General Labor

The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking contractors to provide all labor and supervision for the lifting season at its Sussex and Augusta tree nurseries. This term contract will cover the full range of activities needed to manage, maintain, and operate the nurseries during the seasonal peak period. The work includes planting, transplanting, pruning, irrigation, pest management, and related tasks, with supervision to ensure compliance with state standards. • Provide full‑time labor crews for nursery operations during the lifting season. • Supervise crews to meet productivity, safety, and quality standards. • Perform all horticultural tasks required for tree production and distribution. • Operate at two nursery locations in Crimora and Courtland, Virginia. • Comply with state forestry regulations and reporting requirements.