Vegetative Propagule/Cuttings. Providing vegetative propagules from plant cuttings is a common way to increase the value of native habitat mitigation sites. Propagules can be provided through cutting branches from native species onsite or through a nursery, depending on direction from the pertinent HMMP. Propagule cuttings are prepared by cutting branches from native perennial species (i.e. willow species, mulefat, etc.), make a clean cut at a forty-five degree angle, remove all stems and branches and soak the cutting in water with the sharp end in the water. Prepare a hole deep enough to reach water. Take the cutting and place it in the hole so that the sharp end is at the bottom of the hole and so a foot to two feet of the branch is above soil. Pack the hole with dirt to support the freshly planted cutting. Full compensation for the requirements of VEGETATIVE PROPAGULE/CUTTINGS including labor, tools, equipment, materials, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work shall be made on the Contract unit price per EACH with COLLECTING VEGETATIVE PROPAGULE/CUTTINGS and PLANTING VEGETATIVE PROPAGULE/CUTTINGS included as separate activities/bid items, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
