Article 1 — Description
Remove and dispose of trees, brush, shrubs, and vines. Trim trees and shrubs . Remove stumps.
Article 2 — Materials
Furnish commercially available pruning paint.
Article 3 — Equipment
Provide equipment necessary to complete the work.
Article 4 — Work Methods
Perform tree and brush removal and trimming from right of way line to right of way line or other widths and locations shown on the plans. Ensure trees, shrubs, and other landscape features that are to remain are not damaged. Dispose of debris within 48 hr. of cutting, off the right of way, in conformance with federal, state, and local regulations unless otherwise approved. When approved, chip debris and spread in a thin layer on the right of way.
4.1 Tree Removal . Remove trees of various diameters as shown on the plans, or as directed. Remove tree
stumps to at least 12 in. below the surrounding terrain unless otherwise shown on the plans, or as directed. Backfill holes with acceptable material and compact flush with surrounding area.
4.2 Tree Trimming. Remove dead tree limbs. Remove tree limbs to the limits shown on the plans. Prune trees in accordance with ANSI A300 Standard Practices for shade trees. Make cuts as close as possible to the trunk
or parent limb without cutting into the branch collar or leaving a protruding stub. Remove suckers to the height of the lowest main branch. When removing limbs 2 in. in diameter or larger: undercut 1/3 way through the l imb 8 –12 in. from the main stem , remove limb 4–6 in. outside the first cut , remove stub with an even flush cut so that a trace (collar) protrudes approximately 1/2 in., do not allow limb to fall free if it can damage other limbs or items, and treat exposed cuts on oak trees with wound dressing within 20 min. of the cut. Disinfect tools using 70% methyl alcohol, benzalkonium chloride, chlorine solution, or other approved disinfectant when trimming oak trees and when shown on the plans before cutting and sterilize or sanitize again before cutting another tree. Avoid pruning between February 15 and June 15, the period for maximum insect and fungal activity.
4.3 Brush Removal . Remove brush including, but not limited to, bushes, small trees, and vines growing within
the right of way by cutting parallel to and within 1 in. of the ground and to the limits shown on the plans. Remove brush from under bridges, around culverts, and in channels to the limits shown on the plans.
4.4 Channel Work . Trim trees and remove brush to the limits shown on the plans, including areas under bridges
and easements. 995 4.5. Stump Removal . Remove tree stumps at least 12 in. below the surrounding terrain unless otherwise shown on the plans, or as directed. Backfill holes with acceptable material and compact flush with surrounding area.
4.6 Spot Tree Trimming and Brush Removal . Trim trees in accordance with Section 752. 4.2., “Tree Trimming,”
and remove brush in accordance with Section 752. 4.3., “Brush Removal.”
Article 5 — Measurement
This Item will be measured as f ollows.
5.1 Tree Removal . By each tree of the diameter specified. The diameter will be measured 3 ft. above the
ground. Trees less than 4 in. in diameter are considered brush. Trees with multiple trunks at the point of measurement will be measured separately and paid for according to the specified diameter. Removal of the stump will be subidiary to “ Tree Removal. ”
5.2 Tree Trimming and Brush Removal . By the centerline mile of the dimension specified. “Centerline mile” is
defined as the continuous measurement along the center of the right of way.
5.3 Tree Trimming and Brush Removal for Channels . By the acre.
5.4 Stump Removal . By each stump removed. This I tem is for stumps where others previously removed the
tree.
5.5 Spot Tree Trimming and Brush Removal . “Brush Removal ” will be measured by the foot along the length
of the right of way. “ Tree Trimming ” will be measured by the foot along the length of the right of way to the outer edges of the tree canopy. For areas with tree trimming and brush removal, use the greatest length combination along the right of way.
Article 6 — Payment
The work performed in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Tree Removal” of the diameter specified, “Tree Trimming” of the dimens ion specified, “Brush Removal,” “Tree Trimming and Brush Removal,” “Stump Removal,” and “Spot Tree Trimming and Brush Removal.” This price is full compensation for removal, trimming, disposal, equipment, traffic control, labor, and incidentals. When not shown on the plans as a separate pay item, payment for tree trimming and brush removal in channels will be included in payment by the centerline mile. When shown on the plans as a separate pay item, tree trimming and brush removal in channels will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Tree Trimming and Brush Removal (Channels) .” The limits shown on the plans are the limits for pay purposes unless otherwise modified in accordance with Article 4.4., “Changes in the Work.”