][3.4.12.5
Wood Ground Stakes
Drive wood ground stakes into firm ground outside of plant pit with top of
stake flush with ground. Place equal distance from tree trunk and around
the plant pit.
][3.4.12.6
Iron Anchors
Drive malleable iron anchors into firm ground outside of plant pit a minimum
750 mm 30 inches below finish grade. Place equal distance from tree trunk
and around the plant pit.
][3.4.12.7
Steel Screw Anchors
Insert steel screw anchors as recommended in manufacturer's data.
Place
equal distance from tree trunk and around the plant pit.
][3.4.12.8
Flags
Securely fasten flags on each guy [wire] [and][cable] [approximately
two-thirds of the distance up from ground level].
]3.4.13
Pruning
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NOTE: Check with the local Agriculture county
Extension Service Office for recommended pruning
season for the project area. Insert the dates in
the subject paragraph.
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Prune in accordance with safety requirement of ANSI Z133.1.
3.4.13.1
Trees and Shrubs
Remove dead and broken branches. Prune to correct structural defects only.
Retain typical growth shape of individual plants with as much height and
spread as practical. Do not cut central leader on trees. Make cuts with
sharp instruments. Do not flush cut with trunk or adjacent branches.
Collars shall remain in place. Pruning shall be accomplished by trained
and experienced personnel and shall be accordance with ANSI A300.
3.4.13.2
Wound Dressing
Do not apply tree wound dressing to cuts.
3.5
RESTORATION AND CLEAN UP
3.5.1
Turf areas, pavements and facilities that have been damaged from the
planting operation shall be restored to original condition at the
Contractor's expense.
3.5.2
Clean Up
Excess and waste material shall be removed from the installed area and
shall be disposed offsite. Adjacent paved areas shall be cleared.
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