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The work covered by this section consists of the removal of selected living trees and undesirable living undergrowth from areas of the right of way outside clearing limits in accordance with these specifications.
All materials shall meet the requirements of Division 10 shown below:
Herbicide Article 1060-13
1651-3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Trees:
The trees to be removed shall be those shown on the plans or designated by the Engineer.
(B) Undergrowth:
All plants less than 4 inches in diameter, measured at a height of 4 feet 6 inches above the ground, shall be classified as undergrowth. All undergrowth shall be removed from areas shown on the plans, described in the special provisions, or designated by the Engineer; except for those plants designated by the Engineer to be preserved.
(C) General:
When specified in the special provisions, stumps shall be treated with a herbicide immediately after cutting to prevent sprouting. The herbicide to be used, and the method and rate of application shall be as specified in the special provisions. The Contractor shall follow all applicable instructions, warnings, and safety precautions stated on the manufacturer's label, and shall comply with all laws and regulations governing herbicides that are in effect at the time of use.
When work is performed properly in accordance with these specifications, no subsequent recutting of sprouts or seeding growth will be required.
All trees and undergrowth cut shall be disposed of in accordance with the applicable requirements of Article 2005.
1651-4 DAMAGE TO REMAINING VEGETATION.
The Contractor shall conduct his operations in such a manner to prevent injury to trees, shrubs, grass or legume ground cover, or other types of vegetation that are to remain growing, and also to prevent damage to adjacent property.
When any such injuries to trees or shrubs occur, broken branches shall be removed and rough edges of scarred areas shaped and made smooth in accordance with generally accepted horticultural practice.
Any plants that are damaged to such an extent as to destroy their value for landscape purposes shall be cut and disposed of, and grass or legume ground cover that is damaged shall be reseeded and remulched as necessary by the Contractor at no cost to the Department when so directed by the Engineer.
The quantities of selective tree removal to be paid for will be the number of trees which have been removed as specified herein.
The quantity of selective undergrowth removal to be paid for will be the actual number of acres of undergrowth removal, measured horizontally, which has been completed and accepted.
The quantities of selective tree removal, measured as provided in Article 16515, will be paid for at the various contract unit prices for "Selective Tree Removal,________Inch." Each tree removed will be paid for at the contract unit price for the pay item size applicable to the actual tree diameter, measured at a height of 4 feet 6 inches above the ground, as indicated in Table 16511 below.
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The quantity of selective undergrowth removal, measured as provided in Article 16515, will be paid for at the contract unit price per acre of "Selective Undergrowth Removal."
The above prices and payments will be full compensation for all work covered by this section including but not limited to the removal and disposal of designated trees and other vegetation, treating stumps with herbicide, and repairing any damage to vegetation.
Payment will be made under:
Selective Tree Removal, 6 inch Each
Selective Tree Removal, 10 inch Each
Selective Tree Removal, 15 inch Each
Selective Tree Removal, 18 inch Each
Selective Undergrowth Removal Acre