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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.\n3.2 All newly planted trees shall be securely staked with two \u201clodge pole\u201d 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.\n3.3 Tree ties shall be inspected regularly to ensure against girdling and abrasion.\n3.4 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. 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Trees shall be maintained in an erect, upright manner and shall be staked as necessary to maintain this position. Pruning and trimming of trees shall be limited to removal and disposal of any dead and/or broken branches and any sucker growth located in or on the tree. Tree limbs and branches must not hang lower than twelve (12) feet over sidewalks, streets or parking areas. The Contractor shall remove or loosen any and all tree stakes and/or ties whenever damage to the trunk is being caused by girdling. Leaves from trees within landscape shrub areas are to be completely removed following annual leaf drop, no later than the end of January. 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Stakes shall be placed vertically, eight (8) to ten (10) inches from the tree trunk, and shall not rub against any part of the tree during windy conditions. Fallen trees shall be re-staked, guy wired or removed within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery. 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It typically specifies who is responsible for tasks such as pruning, watering, disease control, and removal of dead or hazardous trees, and may set schedules or quality requirements for these activities. By clearly assigning duties and expectations, this clause helps prevent disputes over tree care and ensures the health and safety of the landscape."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}