TREE REMOVAL: When removing a tree, the contractor shall cut the tree to the lowest possible level the surrounding landscape will allow. Tree shall be cut into sections and lowered in a manner that prevents damage to surrounding structures, landscapes, City and private property. All brush and debris will be cleaned up and disposed of by the contractor at each site immediately. All wood will be removed within a 48-hour period. All tree Removals in this contract are to include stump removal and Curb lawn restoration. 5.5 STUMP REMOVAL: Stump grinding work shall entail the removal of a stump to a minimum of 12” underneath the surrounding level ground surface. Surface roots are also to be removed within curb lawn area. Stump chips are to be completely removed from the site and disposed of by the contractor. All stump removals in this contract are to include Curb Lawn restoration. Contact MISS DIG prior to startingwork. 5.6 TREE TRIMMING, PRIVATE TREE STREET/SIDEWALK CLEARANCE: Private trees identified by the project manager must be trimmed to a minimum of 15’ above the street surface and 8’ above any pedestrian walkway, trail way or sidewalk. Trimming must be done in accordance with Ansi A 300 Standards with no stub or heading cuts all branches must be trimmed back to the trunk or scaffold branch or to a leader at least 1/3 to size of the branch being cut. All brush and debris must be cleaned up and removed immediately...
