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other organic materials other than mulch shall be removed on a continuous basis. <br />4. Tree Care <br />The Contractor shall perform all tree services per the City of Santa Ana Park Services Tree <br />Services Specifications ( PSTSS) up to a height of 15'. All pruning shall be 'Complete' per the <br />PSTSS (see Attachment 3). <br />a) Tree Service <br />The Contractor shall perform continuous 'Complete' tree pruning service including but <br />not limited to raising tree branches to a safe and functional height for the type of activity <br />beneath or around the tree (see Director's Representative for appropriate heights per <br />activity beneath or around trees). In addition, the Contractor shall remove stubs, <br />damaged, diseased or dead branches from trees. <br />All trees within the scope of work shall be maintained to keep the natural integrity and <br />shapes of the trees. Pruning shall be accomplished in a manner that will ensure that <br />each individual tree is 'Complete' pruned as set forth in the PSTSS (see Attachment 3). <br />In addition, the Director's Representative may require the Contractor to remove or <br />prevent encroachment of trees into the public right of way where the tree blocks vision or <br />is considered undesirable. Low branches overhanging sidewalks shall be trimmed to a <br />height of nine (9) feet above finish grade. Young trees needing pruning /trimming, <br />training, and shaping to develop caliper and a strong structural framework may have low <br />branching laterals and or appropriate sucker growth. Contractor shall remove hangers <br />under 15" and fallen limbs 80 lbs. or less. <br />b) Annual Tree Evaluation Report <br />In November of each year the Contractor shall have an International Society of Arborist <br />TRAQ Certified Hazardous Tree Professional evaluate all District trees and provide a <br />written report by park site listing findings and recommendations by priority of which trees <br />need; 1) immediate service; 2) service within six months; or 3) service within one year; <br />or, 4) service within two -four years. <br />c) Staking, Tying and Guying <br />All trees requiring staking shall be securely staked at all times with stakes and rubber <br />cinch ties approved by the Director. Rubber hoses and wire are not permitted ties. All <br />stakes shall be set perpendicular to prevailing winds unless designated otherwise by the <br />Director. Tree stakes shall also be set a consistent distance away from the trunk of the <br />tree (minimum six (6) inches) to reduce abrasion and cell elongation. The tops of all tree <br />stakes shall be removed approximately three (3) inches above the highest tie to reduce <br />abrasion of main or lateral branches of the tree. <br />d) Hazardous Tree Reporting <br />In the event the Contractor detects any tree displaying roots heaving or girdling (either <br />by roots or a foreign material), leaning, broken or hanging limbs, or if Contractor <br />determines that potential safety hazard may exist Contractor shall dispatch their <br />International Society of Arborist TRAQ Certified Hazardous Tree Professional evaluate <br />the trees and provide a written report listing findings and recommendations. <br />Page 17 <br />