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, mule-fat, 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 whole 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 and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
