Mangroves Sample Clauses

Mangroves. The design and construction of a Project must comply with the following (Reference: JAXBO PDCs AP.3 and AP. a. All projects must be sited and designed to avoid or minimize impacts to mangroves. b. Mangrove removal must be conducted in a manner that avoids any unnecessary removal and is limited to the following instances: (1) Removal to install up to a 4-ft-wide walkway for a dock. (2) Removal of mangroves above the mean high water line (MHWL) provided that the tree does not have any prop roots that extend into the water below the MHWL. (3) Mangrove trimming. Mangrove trimming refers to the removal (using hand equipment such as chain saws and/or machetes) of lateral branches (i.e., no alteration of the trunk of the tree) in a manner that ensures survival of the tree. (a) Projects with associated mangrove trimming waterward of the MHWL are authorized if the trimming: (a) occurs within the area where the authorized structures are placed or will be placed (i.e., removal of branches that overhang a dock or lift), (b) is necessary to provide temporary construction access, and (c) is conducted in a manner that avoids any unnecessary trimming. (b) Projects proposing to remove red mangrove prop roots waterward of the MHWL are not authorized, except for removal to install the dock walkways as described above.