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30 <br />x The goat herd cannot contain new goats that are not fence trained. <br />x Number of goats supplied by the contractor may vary, but density of goats must be high enough to achieve target ecological goals. <br />Project manager may request additional animals, or reduction of animal numbers, to reach management goals. The Contractor will <br />include the number of goats they will provide in this proposal. <br />x No chemical de-worming of goats can be conducted on site. Further, all chemical deworming must be completed a minimum of two <br />weeks prior to goats being brought to the site. <br />Winter Grazing <br />x The target browse rate is 85-90% of visible damage or bark stripping on target species. The project manager reserves the right to <br />modify this target based on unit conditions and goat behavior. <br />x Desirable tree and brush species are present within the project area and it is understood by the Project Manager that these other <br />species will likely be impacted by prescribed grazing even though they are not the target species. <br />Growing Season Grazing <br />x Depending on vegetation densities and regrowth rates, the expectation is that each paddock will experience at least two grazing <br />events during the growing season. The Project Manager and contractor can mutually agree to modify this plan as needed. <br />x The target defoliation for each event is approximately 85%. The Project Manager and contractor can mutually agree to a lower rate as <br />needed and particularly within paddocks where escapes are undesirable. <br />x The Project Manager and contractor will work closely to determine the length of each grazing event. <br />x Return interval: The timing of the second (and third as applicable) grazing events is dependent on the rate of regrowth. A minimum of <br />three weeks of rest between grazing periods is preferred. However, the time interval between grazing events may be altered by the <br />Contractor with approval from the Project Manager. <br />x Determining the initial paddock size and stocking rate will be the responsibility of the contractor. The Project Manager reserves the <br />right to modify paddock size, stocking rate, return interval, or defoliation target based on site conditions and vegetation response. <br />x Desirable tree and brush species are present within the project area and it is understood by the Project Manager that these other <br />species will likely be impacted by prescribed grazing even though they are not the target species. <br />Fencing <br />x Some sites are naturally divided into paddocks by existing trails, some are larger units that can be further divided into paddocks. See <br />site descriptions and maps for further details. <br />x The contractor is required to provide enough electric mesh fencing to enclose a minimum of one paddock at a time. The Contractor <br />will include a map or description of proposed paddock sizes, approximate fencing lengths and locations in this proposal. <br />x The electric mesh fence must be a minimum of 35” tall and contain a minimum of 8 horizontal strands (7 conductive), with vertical <br />struts or strings a minimum of every 12”. <br />x With most electric mesh fence, the fence posts are built in and situated every 12.5’. Additional step-in posts may be needed to help <br />support the fence on the uneven terrain found on site. If the mesh fence style used by the Contractor does not have built in fence <br />posts, then posts must be provided by the Contractor and placed a minimum of 12.5’ apart. <br />o Optional: The Contractor is required to provide a 12-volt, deep cycle battery to provide electricity to the fence as there is no <br />on-site electricity available.