3.3
TREE REMOVAL
Where indicated or directed, trees and stumps that are designated as trees
shall be removed from areas outside those areas designated for clearing and
grubbing. This work shall include the felling of such trees and the
removal of their stumps and roots as specified in paragraph GRUBBING.
Trees shall be disposed of as specified in paragraph DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS.
3.4
PRUNING
[Prune] [Trim] trees designated to be left standing within the cleared
areas of dead branches 38 mm 1 1/2 inches or more in diameter; and trim
branches to heights and in a manner as indicated. Neatly cut limbs and
branches to be trimmed close to the bole of the tree or main branches.
Paint cuts more than 32 mm 1 1/4 inches in diameter with an approved tree
wound paint.
3.5
GRUBBING
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NOTE: Delete the second sentence when this work is
included under another section or sections of the
project specification.
For hazardous waste sites, the amount of grubbing
performed in contaminated areas should be minimized
due to potential added costs for disposal of
contaminated materials and health and safety
concerns.
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Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of stumps, roots larger
than 75 mm 3 inches in diameter, and matted roots from the designated
grubbing areas. Material to be grubbed, together with logs and other
organic or metallic debris not suitable for foundation purposes, shall be
removed to a depth of not less than 455 mm 18 inches below the original
surface level of the ground in areas indicated to be grubbed and in areas
indicated as construction areas under this contract, such as areas for
buildings, and areas to be paved. Depressions made by grubbing shall be
filled with suitable material and compacted to make the surface conform
with the original adjacent surface of the ground.
3.6
DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS
3.6.1
Saleable Timber
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NOTE: Do not include this article in
SOUTHNAVFACENGCOM projects. Instead, notify the
Project Manager, obtain an estimated value if timber
is saleable, and include the following in the BASIS
OF BIDS statement: "Bidders are advised that there
is marketable standing timber, having fair market
value which the Government appraises to be $_____,
within the limits of construction. The Contractor
is required to pay the appraised amount to the
Government within 30 days after notice to proceed
has been given. This is to be deposited in the
Navy's forestry account."
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