F--CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK (CATO) THURMONT, MD FY23 FOREST RESTORATION

FOREST RESTORATION Catoctin Mountain Park (CATO) in Thurmont, MD is soliciting forestry services to perform forest restoration in targeted areas of the park. These services will include planting 1-gallon size containerized deciduous native trees and shrubs in areas that have, recently been cleared of exotic species. Work will include soil analysis, species selection, development of a planting plan, treating non-native species with herbicide, and tree shelter and stake installation. Work will also include maintenance of the planted area for 3 years from April ¿ October, including treating non-native plants with herbicide, hand weeding vegetation inside the shelters, and rehammering/replacing broken