Common use of Tree Maintenance Clause in Contracts

Tree Maintenance. 3.1 All trees shall be maintained in their natural shapes. Pruning shall be performed in such a manner as to promote the best growth habits, appearance, and health of the tree, and to prevent encroachment which blocks vision or is in any manner deemed undesirable by the Technical Representative. The Contractor shall, as part of this Contract be responsible for tree pruning that can be accomplished with a 12' pole saw by a worker standing on the ground. Trees shall not be topped. The Contractor shall bring to the attention of the Technical Representative, within 24 hours, any tree that shows signs of root heaving or leaning, or is in any manner a safety hazard. The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete removal and replacement of those trees lost due to Contractor’s faulty maintenance or negligence, as determined by the Technical Representative. Replacement shall be made by the Contractor in the kind and size of tree determined by the Technical Representative. Where there is a difference in value between the tree lost and the replacement tree, the difference will be deducted from the Contract payment. In all cases, the value of the tree lost shall be determined by the Technical Representative, using the latest International Society of Arboriculture (I.S.A.) guidelines for value determination. 3.2 All newly planted trees shall be securely staked with two “lodge pole” type stakes placed on opposite sides of the tree, outside the root ball, and secured to the tree with at least two flexible rubber tree ties. 3.3 Tree ties shall be inspected regularly to ensure against girdling and abrasion. 3.4 Trees and shrubs that are uprooted and/or broken due to storms, regardless of size, shall be up righted immediately, if possible. If this is not possible, they shall be removed immediately (including roots) and the holes must be filled. The Contractor shall be responsible for paying any and all fees associated with the disposal of tree debris under the terms of this Contract.

Tree Maintenance. 3.1 All trees shall be maintained in their natural shapes. Pruning shall be performed in such a manner as to promote the best growth habits, appearance, and health of the tree, and to prevent encroachment which blocks vision or is in any manner deemed undesirable by the Technical Representative. The Contractor shall, as part of this Contract contract, be responsible for tree pruning that can be accomplished with a 12' pole saw by a worker standing on the ground. Trees shall not be topped. The Contractor shall bring to the attention of the Technical Representative, Representative within 24 hours, twenty-four (24) hours any tree that shows signs of root heaving or leaning, or is in any manner a safety hazard. The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete removal and replacement of those trees lost due to Contractor’s faulty maintenance or negligence, as determined by the Technical Representative. Replacement shall be made by the Contractor in the kind and size of tree determined by the Technical Representative. Where there is a difference in value between the tree lost and the replacement tree, the difference will be deducted from the Contract contract payment. In all cases, the value of the tree lost shall be determined by the Technical Representative, using the latest International Society of Arboriculture (I.S.A.) guidelines for value determination. 3.2 All newly planted trees shall be securely staked with two (2) “lodge pole” type stakes placed on opposite sides of the tree, outside the root ball, and secured to the tree with at least two (2) flexible rubber tree ties. 3.3 Tree ties shall be inspected regularly to ensure against girdling and abrasion. 3.4 Trees and shrubs that are uprooted and/or broken due to storms, regardless of size, shall be up righted immediately, if possible. If this is not possible, they shall be removed immediately (including roots) and the holes must be filled. The Contractor shall be responsible for paying any and all fees associated with the disposal of tree debris under the terms of this Contractcontract.