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<br />02110 - 2/3 <br />1.09 WARRANTY: (Not Used) <br />PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable) <br />PART 3 - EXECUTION <br />3.01 GENERAL CLEARING: <br />A. The CONTRACTOR shall remove the majority of the above grade non-native <br />vegetative matter in the areas indicated on the plans. The CONTRACTOR shall <br />complete the work of Clearing and Land Preparation as outlined below. <br />1. Mowing or the use of a bush-hog may be required in areas of heavy grass, <br />weeds, or woody-stalked vegetation. <br />2. Completely remove all designated exotic/hazardous trees within the <br />designated project boundaries. <br />3. All woody debris that measures over three-quarters inch in diameter and longer <br />than 18-inches shall be removed. <br />4. All stumps shall be ground level to six inches below the surrounding ground <br />level. Stumps on the slopes shall be cut flush with the natural angle of the <br />existing grade and treated immediately with a herbicide approved by the <br />Engineer. All seedlings within the project site shall be treated with the <br />herbicide. <br />5. All plant material (whole or chipped) will be removed from the project area and <br />stockpiled at a location authorized by the ENGINEER. Disposal of the <br />stockpile shall be accomplished at a maximum of every 15 workdays. <br />6. Remove any garbage or other waste debris recovered during clearing. <br />7. On completion of the clearing, remove all sticks, rubbish and other extraneous <br />material and rake the ground surface in order to leave a smooth and clean <br />appearance. <br />8. Clearing and land preparation shall proceed sufficiently ahead of earthwork <br />activities to minimize disruption and allow time for determination of the <br />adequacy of the clearing procedure. <br />9. All work shall be performed in accordance with approved principles of modern <br />arboricultural methods. <br />10. All trees to remain in the project area, as designated by the ENGINEER, shall <br />be protected from damage by tree barricades. <br />11. All work shall be performed without damage to existing amenities, including <br />trees and shrubs. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for repair and <br />replacement of existing amenities to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER. The <br />CONTRACTOR shall protect all vegetation, habitats, or amenities on the <br />project location as indicated on the plans. <br />B. The CONTRACTOR shall clear adjacent to cut or fill sections to a minimum distance <br />of 10 feet outside of slope lines unless lesser distances are specified. Clearing in <br />areas of native vegetation for levee construction or removal and canal excavation <br />shall be limited to a distance of 10 feet outside of slope lines. <br />C. The CONTRACTOR may not burn combustible products of the clearing operation on <br />the site.