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1.10 TREE SPADING/HAND DIGGING ' A. Plant materials indicated to be relocated may be relocated by means of a tree spade. The specific requirements for root ball size shall be in accordance with root ball size charges, Section 1.08. ' B. Burlapping will be required if trees, large shrubs, or palms will be relocated to an area not accessible by the tree spade equipment or if a tree spade is not used. Trees or palms that are dug by tree spade and then burlapped for relocation shall comply and be handled in same manner as new plant materials specified in Section 02490. ' PART 2 - PRODUCTS "NOT APPLICABLE" PART 3 - EXECUTION ' 3.01 HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION A. Trees, palms, and large shrubs shall be properly handled during moving so trunks will not be scarred or damaged and to avoid broken limbs. Broken limbs or scarred /damaged trunks shall cause plant to be unacceptable and rejected at Landscape Architect's option. Broken limbs and wounds which do not (in the Landscape Architect's judgment) cause ' the tree to be rejected shall be repaired under the following guidelines: 1. Properly prune dead, dying, or damaged branches with clean, sharp equipment. t 2. Remove injured bark and wood of a tree wound with a clean, sharp knife to a point where healthy bark and wood make contact at their margins. ' 3. Inspect and treat wounds for insect and disease. 4. Seal wounds with bituminous base wound paint only at Landscape Architect's ' direction. B. Transport plant material on vehicles of adequate size to prevent overcrowding, broken limbs, foliage damage or root ball damage. 1 C. Root ball should be kept moist during all phases of relocation. ' D. Root ball sizes for small and medium shrubs shall be 1/3 larger than nursery grown stock of the same size and species. Ensure root ball is solid and remains intact. ' E. Tree and palm crowns shall be protected with shade cloth to prevent desiccation and wind burn. Crowns shall be periodically sprayed with water to help ensure against desiccation. F. Groundcovers designated as divisions will consist of healthy offshoots with adequate root mass to ensure successful transplant. G. Inspect all plant material for insect/disease problems. Take appropriate action before loading to ensure all plant material is free of any harmful insect /disease problem. This ' precaution does not preclude rejection at the site. Apply pesticides in strict accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and all government standards. 1 12/04 02481 -6 04 -4801