From the text ... 'SRWMD [Suwannee River Water Management District] is charged with managing and restoring some heavily degraded forest areas. Prescribed fire usually conducted by a contractor, is the tool used most often; chopping, mowing, and herbicides or some combination are also employed. Different methods and timing are determined for each site. The District uses employees, volunteers, and contractors to get the job done. Although specifics are written into contracts, unless someone from the staff oversees the work the outcome may not be met. Using contractors for planting trees may meet a short-term fiscal goal but could cost more in the long run in time and money. ' © 2013, Florida Native Plant Society, all rights reserved.