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Tree protection must be maintained in accordance with the AS 4970-2009: Protection of Trees on Development Sites. The tree protection measures and zones offered by the Entrant must be approved by the Land Owners Representative prior to works commencing. Each TPZ must have: \u2022 Mulch installed and maintained to a depth of 75mm for the duration of Works; and The following works shall be excluded from within any TPZ: \u2022 Soil cut or fill including excavation and trenching; \u2022 Soil cultivation, disturbance or compaction; \u2022 Stockpiling or storage of bulk materials including soil, gravel, sand or similar materials; \u2022 The movement and storage of plant, equipment and vehicles; \u2022 The disposal of any toxic liquids including paint, solvents, cement slurry, fuel and oil; \u2022 The disposal or storage of building materials; \u2022 The erection of site offices or sheds; and \u2022 Any action likely to the impact on tree health or structure. The Entrant shall be responsible for notifying the Land Owners Representative prior to any Works within the Tree Protection Zone of any tree. The Entrant must obtain written approval from the Land Owners Representative prior to the removal or pruning of any tree. Approval must be obtained from the Land Owners Representative before cutting any roots >50mm diameter. All roots to be cut are to be cut by hand and covered with topsoil, hessian or similar biodegradable matter to buffer drying and cement contamination. If, in the Land Owners Representative\u2019s opinion, the Entrant has cut the roots to the detriment of the tree, the Entrant will be required to replace the damaged tree with a new 500Lt tree approved by the Land Owners Representative. A penalty of $15,000 shall apply in the event that: \u2022 The Entrant is responsible for the damage or removal of any existing trees; \u2022 The Entrant is responsible for unauthorised root system damage or removal; and/or \u2022 The Entrant fails to notify the Land Owners Representative of uncovered root systems.", "samples": [{"hash": "jYcUEkZhm7M", "uri": "/contracts/jYcUEkZhm7M#tree-protection", "label": "Permit to Enter", "score": 24.7867946625, "published": true}, {"hash": "f3nDjRtRQ2M", "uri": "/contracts/f3nDjRtRQ2M#tree-protection", "label": "Permit to Enter", "score": 24.7867946625, "published": true}], "size": 3, "hash": "c23b31d52c67304a71b67e3e5418e560", "id": 3}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "no-circumstances", "type": "clause", "offset": [6, 22]}, {"key": "designated-wetland", "type": "definition", "offset": [90, 108]}, {"key": "the-town", "type": "clause", "offset": [186, 194]}, {"key": "construction-activity", "type": "definition", "offset": [227, 248]}, {"key": "material-shall-be", "type": "clause", "offset": [263, 280]}, {"key": "tree-protection-barrier", "type": "definition", "offset": [302, 325]}], "snippet": "Under no circumstances shall any tree, regardless of size or species, be removed from any designated wetland or Conversation Easement. Trees proposed to be maintained on site shall meet the Town of \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 in the Hills LDR\u2019S. No construction activity, equipment or material shall be permitted inside the tree protection barrier.", "samples": [{"hash": "g3YrWgKi5ih", "uri": "/contracts/g3YrWgKi5ih#tree-protection", "label": "Developer's Agreement", "score": 29.252456665, "published": true}, {"hash": "kBzxZvCqw16", "uri": "/contracts/kBzxZvCqw16#tree-protection", "label": "Developer\u2019s Agreement", "score": 25.488576889, "published": true}], "size": 2, "hash": "b8ddb0668be111e5be2da74888d6ce44", "id": 4}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "state-regulations", "type": "clause", "offset": [77, 94]}, {"key": "successors-and-assigns", "type": "clause", "offset": [135, 157]}, {"key": "the-developer", "type": "clause", "offset": [169, 182]}, {"key": "the-provisions-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [202, 219]}], "snippet": "Except for lands used for silviculture, if any, which shall be controlled by State regulations and Beaufort County\u2019s BMP\u2019s, Owner, its successors and assigns, including the Developer, shall comply with the provisions of ZDSO appertaining to trees.", "samples": [{"hash": "klJPAtjZ83O", "uri": "/contracts/klJPAtjZ83O#tree-protection", "label": "Development Agreement", "score": 22.3277778625, "published": true}, {"hash": "ihecSoskxvn", "uri": "/contracts/ihecSoskxvn#tree-protection", "label": "Development Agreement", "score": 22.3113536835, "published": true}, {"hash": "5bZkniv9Zdd", "uri": "/contracts/5bZkniv9Zdd#tree-protection", "label": "Development Agreement", "score": 22.2921924591, "published": true}], "size": 3, "hash": "f6a7da92991e9ca9b4d09c4619ac7f72", "id": 2}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "urban-areas", "type": "clause", "offset": [20, 31]}, {"key": "and-equipment", "type": "clause", "offset": [82, 95]}, {"key": "be-protected", "type": "clause", "offset": [129, 141]}, {"key": "tree-care", "type": "clause", "offset": [158, 167]}, {"key": "maintenance-practices", "type": "clause", "offset": [168, 189]}, {"key": "as-needed", "type": "definition", "offset": [236, 245]}, {"key": "for-newly", "type": "clause", "offset": [246, 255]}, {"key": "to-ensure", "type": "clause", "offset": [305, 314]}, {"key": "the-right", "type": "clause", "offset": [315, 324]}], "snippet": "Young trees in busy urban areas may be easily damaged by human activity, animals, and equipment. Describe how planted trees will be protected. Following best tree care maintenance practices we will use bark guards, fencing, and staking as needed for newly planted trees. We will also be using gator bags, to ensure the right amount of watering is accomplished.", "samples": [{"hash": "adkXFC7xYbX", "uri": "/contracts/adkXFC7xYbX#tree-protection", "label": "Grant Agreement", "score": 32.9824752808, "published": true}], "size": 2, "hash": "cb4381e568bcad2bb6252164ffcb4670", "id": 10}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "other-regulatory-requirements", "type": "clause", "offset": [128, 157]}], "snippet": "If there is a requirement for tree protection, reference should be made to the Queen\u2019s standard detail, in conjunction with any other regulatory requirements.", "samples": [{"hash": "l5qsRLwkW5y", "uri": "/contracts/l5qsRLwkW5y#tree-protection", "label": "Queen\u2019s Building Standards Agreement", "score": 30.1166038513, "published": true}, {"hash": "3PUhDvyuKdi", "uri": "/contracts/3PUhDvyuKdi#tree-protection", "label": "Queen\u2019s Building Standards Agreement", "score": 28.9532241821, "published": true}], "size": 2, "hash": "475616084fb3d7dc5eaa96c16d94e423", "id": 9}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "existing-trees", "type": "clause", "offset": [4, 18]}, {"key": "construction-areas", "type": "definition", "offset": [26, 44]}, {"key": "be-protected", "type": "clause", "offset": [51, 63]}, {"key": "approved-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [76, 87]}, {"key": "seattle-center", "type": "clause", "offset": [92, 106]}, {"key": "project-coordinator", "type": "definition", "offset": [107, 126]}, {"key": "during-construction", "type": "clause", "offset": [127, 146]}], "snippet": "All existing trees in the Construction Areas shall be protected in a manner approved by the Seattle Center Project Coordinator during construction.", "samples": [{"hash": "iIQvjZlsCk0", "uri": "/contracts/iIQvjZlsCk0#tree-protection", "label": "Wireless Network Infrastructure Provider License Agreement", "score": 35.7026443481, "published": true}, {"hash": "2UUbinJuZS6", "uri": "/contracts/2UUbinJuZS6#tree-protection", "label": "Wireless Network Infrastructure Provider License Agreement", "score": 35.6434020996, "published": true}], "size": 2, "hash": "9283107594c3c7c621349af7baa5f8b1", "id": 8}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "tenant-will", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 11]}, {"key": "best-management-practices", "type": "definition", "offset": [16, 41]}, {"key": "forest-service", "type": "clause", "offset": [67, 81]}, {"key": "protection-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [120, 133]}, {"key": "during-construction-work", "type": "clause", "offset": [159, 183]}, {"key": "protection-zones", "type": "clause", "offset": [237, 253]}, {"key": "the-land", "type": "clause", "offset": [285, 293]}, {"key": "tenant-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [343, 355]}, {"key": "construction-material", "type": "definition", "offset": [433, 454]}, {"key": "grade-changes", "type": "clause", "offset": [514, 527]}, {"key": "surface-treatment", "type": "clause", "offset": [529, 546]}, {"key": "utility-installation", "type": "definition", "offset": [626, 646]}, {"key": "system-installation", "type": "definition", "offset": [671, 690]}, {"key": "use-of-equipment", "type": "clause", "offset": [736, 752]}], "snippet": "Tenant will use best management practices recommended by Texas A&M Forest Service (\u201cBest Management Practices\u201d) for the protection of existing community trees during Construction Work. Such practices shall include implementation of Tree Protection Zones around trees being retained on the Land and all trees on any Construction Lay-down Area. Tenant shall prohibit within Tree Protection Zones (i) stockpiling of any type, including construction material, debris, soil and mulch, (ii) altering of soils, including grade changes, surface treatment and compaction due to vehicle, equipment and foot traffic, (iii) trenching for utility installation or repair or irrigation system installation and (iv) attachment of anything to trunks or use of equipment that causes injury to the tree.", "samples": [{"hash": "jvwhFMGA3rV", "uri": "/contracts/jvwhFMGA3rV#tree-protection", "label": "Ground Lease Agreement", "score": 33.8574142456, "published": true}, {"hash": "b8Eu2Slzelj", "uri": "/contracts/b8Eu2Slzelj#tree-protection", "label": "Economic Development Agreement", "score": 29.0981483459, "published": true}], "size": 2, "hash": "9847f7966ae7d1a2fcebce3670acc5aa", "id": 6}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "commencement-of-works", "type": "clause", "offset": [11, 32]}, {"key": "tree-protection-zone", "type": "definition", "offset": [36, 56]}, {"key": "site-boundary", "type": "definition", "offset": [129, 142]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "clause", "offset": [179, 197]}, {"key": "protection-of-trees", "type": "clause", "offset": [216, 235]}, {"key": "development-sites", "type": "definition", "offset": [239, 256]}, {"key": "protection-measures", "type": "clause", "offset": [267, 286]}, {"key": "offered-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [297, 307]}, {"key": "the-entrant", "type": "clause", "offset": [308, 319]}, {"key": "approved-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [328, 339]}, {"key": "the-land", "type": "clause", "offset": [340, 348]}, {"key": "prior-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [371, 379]}, {"key": "duration-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [478, 489]}, {"key": "excavation-and-trenching", "type": "clause", "offset": [589, 613]}, {"key": "bulk-materials", "type": "clause", "offset": [690, 704]}, {"key": "similar-materials", "type": "clause", "offset": [737, 754]}, {"key": "and-storage", "type": "clause", "offset": [771, 782]}, {"key": "equipment-and-vehicles", "type": "clause", "offset": [793, 815]}, {"key": "disposal-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [823, 834]}, {"key": "fuel-and-oil", "type": "clause", "offset": [895, 907]}], "snippet": "Before the commencement of Works, a Tree Protection Zone/s (TPZ) must be established around all tree/s to be retained within the site boundary. Tree protection must be maintained in accordance with the AS 4970-2009: Protection of Trees on Development Sites. The tree protection measures and zones offered by the Entrant must be approved by the Land Owners Representative prior to works commencing. Each TPZ must have: \u2022 Mulch installed and maintained to a depth of 75mm for the duration of Works; and The following works shall be excluded from within any TPZ: \u2022 Soil cut or fill including excavation and trenching; \u2022 Soil cultivation, disturbance or compaction; \u2022 Stockpiling or storage of bulk materials including soil, gravel, sand or similar materials; \u2022 The movement and storage of plant, equipment and vehicles; \u2022 The disposal of any toxic liquids including paint, solvents, cement slurry, fuel and oil;", "samples": [{"hash": "aFMLhW4nCXN", "uri": "/contracts/aFMLhW4nCXN#tree-protection", "label": "Permit to Enter", "score": 24.7867946625, "published": true}, {"hash": "3IAWhhBzjMZ", "uri": "/contracts/3IAWhhBzjMZ#tree-protection", "label": "Permit to Enter", "score": 24.7867946625, "published": true}], "size": 2, "hash": "bb05bf4e170a9ef3e532f4d4d579e518", "id": 5}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "installation-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 15]}, {"key": "snow-fencing", "type": "definition", "offset": [16, 28]}, {"key": "critical-root-zone", "type": "definition", "offset": [105, 123]}, {"key": "adjacent-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [180, 191]}, {"key": "the-property", "type": "clause", "offset": [192, 204]}, {"key": "city-code", "type": "definition", "offset": [231, 240]}], "snippet": "Installation of snow fencing, silt fence, or polyethylene laminate safety netting shall be placed at the Critical Root Zone of Significant and Heritage Trees to be preserved on or adjacent to the property being developed. 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It typically outlines measures such as installing physical barriers around tree root zones, restricting the storage of materials near trees, and specifying prohibited activities like cutting or damaging branches. By setting these standards, the clause helps prevent unnecessary harm to trees, ensuring their preservation and maintaining the environmental and aesthetic value of the site."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}