WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. (3) - 2015

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(2) The diameter price given by the Contractor for tree removals shall be Inclusive of all staff, materials and equipment necessary to remove trees as described herein. (3) All diameter measurements for tree and stump removals shall be at diameter at trunk flare. (4) All diameter measurements for tree only removals shall be at diameter at breast height. (5) As stated previously herein, the Contractor shall identify the location of all utilities and private property landscape irrigation components prior to the removal of a tree and its root system. The Contractor shall notify the City Arborist or designated representative, to writing, of any condition that prevents the removal of a tree and/or the grinding of Its root system. The Contractor shall take all responsibility for any damage that occurs once the process of removing a tree and/or associated root grinding begins. (6) The Contractor shall comply with wildlife protection standards described herein whenever removing a tree. (7) The Contractor shall not remove any tree .without first confirming that the tree being considered is indeed the -tree _to, be removed_ Any confusion -should be — ---. resolved by contacting the City Arborlst for assistance. (8) During a tree removal, the Contractor shall maintain control of the tree and Its parts at all times, which shall include the selection and use of proper techniques and equipment. At no time shall branches, limbs or tree trunks be allowed to freefali and create damage of any type. Loss of control incidents shall be penalized. (9) While loading and handling debris, the Contractor shall maintain control at all times so as not to result in damage to the public rights or way or private property. In addition, the Contractor shall not drop logs or trunks so as to create undue noise or impact shock related damages to public and/or private property. (10) Stumps, including the root flare shall be ground to a depth of no less than eighteen (18) inches, Surface roots shall be traced and ground to a depth of no less than eight (8) inches. Debris generated by stump grinding and root removal shall be removed from the site and replaced with native soil. Chips and stump grindings shall not be used as a backfill material. (11) The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any private property Irrigation system components damaged during a tree removal or stump grinding. Repairs shall be made using components matching those that were damaged. D. TREE PLANTING & YOUNG TREE CARE (1) Tree Planting Tree planting consists of the Installation of nursery stock container or palm trees supplied by the Contractor. 2, The Contractor shall comply with all general specifications standards described herein.