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A. Company Background: http://www.qrairieresto.com/mission.shtml (Follow the blue links to learn more) <br /> Prairie Restorations, Inc. (PRI) has been dedicated to the restoration and management <br /> of native plant communities for over 38 years. We are fortunate to have worked with <br /> thousands of clients on a wide variety of projects in both the public and private <br /> sectors throughout the Upper Midwest. <br /> The PRI staff currently consists of 45 full-time professionals and about an equal <br /> number of seasonal employees which operate out of six Minnesota locations. Most of <br /> the staff has B.S. degrees in natural resource related fields such as biology, forestry, <br /> horticulture or wildlife. As a full service restoration company, PRI is able to provide <br /> our clients expertise and service in all facets of native landscape restoration. Along <br /> with consulting, design, installation and land management services, we also produce <br /> our own local ecotype seed and plant materials which are used on all of our projects. <br /> The PRI Team is committed to and passionate about protecting and enhancing our <br /> valuable natural resources. It is this dedication that is brought to each and every one <br /> of our projects. We are proud to offer the best expertise, services and products <br /> available in the industry and appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this <br /> proposal. <br /> B. Site preparation: http://www.arairieresto.com/installation oreearation.shtml <br /> 1. Mow the tall vegetation within project area and remove excess thatch as needed. <br /> 2. In areas with actively growing vegetation, apply an aquatic-approved glyphosate <br /> herbicide (Rodeo� or equivalent) and a triclopyr herbicide (Garlon 3A° or equivalent) <br /> with appropriate surfactants, as per manufacturer's directions. Care will taken to <br /> preserve native plants that are present. Allow a minimum of 30 days before <br /> disturbing the vegetation with other procedures. <br /> 3. Remove the dead vegetation by implementing a controlled burn using appropriate <br /> procedures, equipment and permits. <br /> 4. If needed, allow the site to green up, followed by an application of an aquatic- <br /> approved glyphosate herbicide (Rodeo� or equivalent) as per manufacturer's <br /> directions. Allow a minimum of 10 days before disturbing the vegetation with other <br /> procedures. <br /> 5. Scarify the soil surface with a minitiller/dethatcher to prepare the seedbed. <br /> 6. Hand rake the soil to create a firm, smooth seedbed. <br /> 2 <br />