Deschutes National Forest, 1645 Highway 20 East, Bend, Oregon 97701

F -- MISTLETOE LIMB PRUNING SOL SOL R6-1-95-114 DUE 082495 POC Contract Clerk (503) 383-5543 This project consists of pruning tree limbs infected with dwarf mistletoe and treatment of created slash on the Bend Ranger District. Access to the trees shall be by ladder(s) and free climbing. No climbing spurs or other such devices that might scar the tree bole shall be used. Estimated number of trees is 1461 on 169 acres. Approximate start date is 08/15/95. Contract time is approximately 120 days. This is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. (0179)

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