810TREE TRIMMING AND SELECTIVE TREE REMOVAL

810.1DESCRIPTION—This work is the removal of selected trees and shrubs, the trimming of trees and

shrubs, the treatment of tree injuries, and the removal of stumps and debris.

810.2MATERIAL—Stump or Basal Treatment Herbicide—Type 10, Class B or C, Triclopyr liquid formulations.

Use either Class B – butoxyethyl ester of triclopyr and inerts or Class C – butoxyethyl ester of triclopyr in ready to use form according to PCID No. 1094 Herbicides (Weed and Brush Control) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, Bureau of Purchases, Quality Assurance Division. Conform to all current Federal and State pesticide acts and registration requirements. Furnish herbicides in the manufacturer’s labeled container.

810.3CONSTRUCTION—

marking, marking in sample areas, or as otherwise identified. Where sample marking is adopted, do not disturb these sample areas until other areas are complete. For designated trees, shrubs, and stumps, cut to the ground line or to a height of not more than 4 inches, as directed. Fell and remove in a manner preventing injury to remaining vegetation. In areas where felling is not allowed, because of possible damage for any reason, remove trees in sections.

Apply herbicides according to the manufacturer's recommendation. Repeat the herbicide treatment, as directed, if suckers or sprouts develop at any time before final inspection.

identified and indicated. Trim branches 1 inch or more in diameter growing within the legal Right of Way or growing on an adjacent property that overhang or encroach upon the legal Right of Way, to the height indicated. Trim branches to the branch collar as shown on the Standard Drawing. Provide skilled workers to perform cutting and trimming, according to accepted arboricultural practices. Use acceptable tools and methods to perform the work. Do not use climbing spurs or spikes. Treat work-related injuries to remaining trees and shrubs, regardless of species, according to accepted arboricultural practices at no additional cost to the Department.

belong to the property owner. Surrender all such material to the abutting property owner or dispose of it if not accepted by the property owner. Transport wood chips to approved stockpile areas that will not interfere with construction operations, obstruct drainage, or cause water pollution.

Section 201.3. Do not burn within 40 feet of vegetation designated to remain. As directed, dispose of rubbish, broken concrete, litter, and other objectionable material.

including retreatment of sucker growth, the removal of wind-thrown trees and plants or parts of plants, which die from any cause.

810.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—

To a maximum height of 20 feet or to an unlimited height, as indicated within the limit of work.