FY27 Loblolly Pine Hand-Planting Chocco State Forest

The Alabama Forestry Commission seeks a vendor to supply and hand‑plant second‑generation bareroot loblolly pine seedlings on a 35‑acre cutover tract in Choccolocco State Forest. The work includes providing the seedlings, labor to plant them at an 8′ × 8′ spacing (≈ 680 trees per acre), ensuring at least 90 % correct planting per AFC guidelines, and handling/care of the seedlings while in vendor custody. Planting must occur between December 1 2026 and March 1 2027. The vendor will also be responsible for any site‑prep coordination with the Commission. • 35 ± acre site in Calhoun County, AL (Section 21, T15S, R9E) • 2nd‑generation bareroot loblolly pine seedlings, 8′ × 8′ spacing (≈ 680 trees/acre) • Minimum 90 % correct planting per AFC resource sheet • Planting window: Dec 1 2026 – Mar 1 2027 • Vendor must supply seedlings, labor, and proper handling/care