Section 201 — Clearing and Grubbing

Description

201.01This work consists of clearing and grubbing within the clearing limits designated in the plans.

Material

201.02Conform to the following Subsections:

Soil and soil- aggregate materials

Tree wound dressing 704.01 713.08(g)

Construction Requirements

201.03General. Construct erosion and sediment control measures according to Section 157. Do not start clearing until the limits have been approved. Perform work within approved limits. Where possible, preserve vegetation adjacent to bodies of water. Do not damage vegetation designated to remain. If damage occurs, repair or replace the vegetation in an acceptable manner. Treat wounds or scarred surfaces of trees or shrubs with tree wound dressing.

201.04Clearing. Within the clearing limits, clear trees, brush, downed timber, and other vegetation as follows:

(a)Cut trees so they fall within the clearing limits.

(b)In areas of cut slope rounding, cut stumps flush with or below the final ground- line.

(c)In areas outside the excavation, embankment, and slope rounding limits, cut st umps to within 6 inches of the existing ground. (d) Trim tree branches that extend over the road surface and shoulders to a clear height of 20 feet. If required, remove other branches to present a balanced appearance. Trim according to accepted tree surgery pr actices. Treat cuts with tree wound dressing.

201.05Grubbing. Grub deep enough to remove stumps, roots, buried logs, moss, turf, grass, and other vegetation as follows:

(a)Grub areas to be excavated, except for cut slope rounding areas.

(b)Grub embankment areas. Undisturbed stumps less than 24 inches in diameter may be left in place if they protrude less than 4 inches above the original ground and will be covered with more than 48 inches of embankment. Remove all other stumps.

(c)Grub pits, channel changes, and ditches only to the depth necessary for the excavation.

(d)Backfill stump and grubbing holes with common backfill to the level of the surrounding ground according to Subsection 209.09. Compact backfill according to Subsection 209.10.

201.06Disposal . Merchantable timber is the Contractor’s property. Dispose of clearing and grubbing debris according to Subsection 203.07.

201.07A cceptance. Material for tree wound dressing will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.03. Clearing and grubbing will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02. Backfilling and compacting of stump and grubbing holes will be evaluated under Section 209.

Measurement

201.08Measure the Section 201 pay items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable: Do not make deductions from the area computation unless excluded areas are shown in the plans. Do not measure clearing and grubbing of borrow or material sources.

Payment

201.09The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 201 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05 .