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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 04/08 B. Unless otherwise shown in the Plans or Contract Documents, Standard Clearing and Grubbing shall be done within the following areas: 1. All areas where any type of excavation is to be done. 2. All areas where any type of embankment will be constructed. 3. AI! areas where any type of pavement will be constructed. 4. Other areas designated in the Plans or by the Specifications. c. Depths of Removal 1. In the areas listed below all roots and other debris shall be removed to a depth of at least one foot below ground surface. The surface shall then be plowed to a depth of at least six inches and all roots exposed shall be removed to a depth of at least one foot. All stumps including subsurface roots shall be completely removed to the satisfaction of the Landscape Architect. Trees shall be removed so roots are pulled out rather than broken or sawed off. Areas requiring the removal methods stated in this paragraph are as follows: a) Excavation areas where roots or similar vegetation in the top one foot would interfere with disking, harrowing, or finish grading operations prior to landscaping. D. 2. In all other embankment areas not listed above where Clearing and Grubbing is to be done, all roots, stumps, and debris protruding through or appearing on the surface shall be removed to a depth of at least one foot below the surface but no plowing or harrowing will be required in these areas. Trees to Remain: As an exception to the above provisions, where so directed by the Existing Conditions Plan, desirable trees within the clearing limits shall be protected and left standing. No equipment shall stand, stop, or travel across or inside the drip line of any trees or vegetation designated to be saved or protected. E. Boulders: Any boulders laying on the top of the existing surface or otherwise encountered during the Clearing and Grubbing shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor in areas provided by the Contractor. As an alternate to off-site disposal and at the Contractor's expense, he may elect to utilize these boulders in embankments provided the conditions of Article 3.04 in Section 02820 are satisfied. Any breaking or splitting of boulders that may be necessary to comply with size requirements for embankment shall be incidental to the cost of Clearing and Grubbing. No boulders or rock shall be left or placed on-site. 02817-2 06-5723