Whakatane Valley Road Restoration Plan RFP
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About this tender
Overview Whakatāne District Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced ecological restoration contractors to deliver the Whakatane Valley Road Restoration Project. Purpose The restoration will establish a healthy, resilient and self-sustaining indigenous forest that enhances biodiversity, supports long-term carbon sequestration and meets Council's Emissions Trading Scheme obligations. Scope The scope includes: Preparation of a restoration plan Staged restoration of approximately 3.8 hectares of Council-owned land at Valley Road, Whakatāne Pest plant management Site preparation Indigenous planting Establishment maintenance Monitoring Infill planting Final handover Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced in ecological restoration Specialist expertise in ecological restoration, native forest establishment and pest plant management Ability to work on a complex site with steep terrain and restricted access Capacity to work with important environmental, archaeological and cultural values
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