Tree Pruning. (a) A Pruning Specification Report prepared by a qualified Arborist (minimum AQF Level 5) must be submitted to and approved by Council’s Area Planning Manager prior to the issuing of the Construction Certificate. The report must include:
Tree Pruning. The consent from Council’s Tree Management Officer must be obtained prior to the undertaking of any tree pruning works, including tree roots greater than 30mm in diameter. Only minor pruning works will be approved by Council.
Tree Pruning. All trees shall have trunk suckers removed, branches rubbed and minor canopy thinning. Drooping branches shall be removed. All pruning equipment shall be sharp, clean and safe.
Tree Pruning. (private property) All pruning must be carried out by a qualified Arborist (AQF Level 3). The consent from Council must be obtained prior to the undertaking of any tree pruning works on the O’Dea Avenue Trees, including tree roots greater than 40mm in diameter. Only minor pruning works will be approved by Council.
Tree Pruning. A. Prune trees to remain that are affected by temporary and permanent construction.
Tree Pruning. Pruning of city trees shall be performed as necessary to (1) raise the lower branches to maintain a 15’ clearance above streets and roadways; (2) raise the lower branches to maintain a 7’ clearance above sidewalks and walkways; (3) to remove suckers, water sprouts, and other undesirable growth; (4) remove all dead or damaged branches; (5) eliminate visibility obstructions at corners or intersections, and (6) to clear obstructions of traffic signals. All pruning shall be done by certified professional personnel using the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture pruning standards, approved methods and techniques. Excessive pruning, stubbing back, or topping will not be permitted. All pruning cuts shall be made beyond, and close to, the branch collar ring. Trees shall be cleanly cut with no tearing of the bark. Trees shall be allowed to take their natural shape whenever possible. The Contractor shall provide replacement trees, at Contractor’s expense, if trees are “topped” or if the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture pruning standards are not met. The replacement tree(s) shall be replaced in size and kind of the damaged tree unless otherwise directed by the Contract Manager. The selected Contractor should understand that the City will reserve the right to contract separately for costs associated with tree pruning. The contractor may be called upon to respond for emergency removal of any down limb(s) and/or tree from the landscape areas during regular business hours.
Tree Pruning. During the period of 1 November through 31 March, annually, (aka cutting window IAW Threatened and Endangered Species conservation measures) the Contractor shall trim all tree limbs which are damaged, unsightly, or present unsafe conditions, and remove all associated debris. Pruning shall be accomplished IAW ANSI A300 (Part 1)-2001, Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Management – Standard Practices (Pruning) and ANSI Z133.1-2006, Arboricultural Operations – Pruning, Trimming, Repairing, Maintaining, and Removing Trees and Cutting Brush – Safety Requirements, or the most current approved update, and International Society of Arboriculture. Tree pruning will apply to all limbs that may pose a hazard to life, health, and safety throughout the installation.
Tree Pruning. Tree pruning is not a part of this contract.
Tree Pruning. Contractor shall prune trees only at time of planting and according to standard horticulture practices to preserve the natural character and branch structure of the tree. The Contractor shall remove all dead or broken branches and competing terminal branches at time of planting.
Tree Pruning. The following KUB Vegetation Control Practices are in accordance with ANSI A300 and Arbor Day Foundation Tree Line USA guidelines as described in “Best management practices – Utility pruning of trees” or “Pruning Trees Near Electric Utility Lines: A Field Guide for Qualified Line-Clearance Workers” by Xx.Xxxx X. Shigo. Documentation of training in proper pruning techniques according to ANSI A300 and “BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES – UTILITY PRUNING OF TREES; SPECIAL COMPANION PUBLICATION TO THE ANSI A300 PART 1: TREE, SHRUB, AND OTHER WOODY PLANT MAINTENANCE – STANDARD PRACTICES, PRUNING” or “PRUNING TREES NEAR ELECTRIC UTILITY LINES” by Xx. Xxxx Xxxxx shall be furnished to OWNER upon OWNER’s request and at least annually for all crew members and prior to beginning work on OWNER’S system. CONTRACTOR shall be able to provide OWNER, upon OWNER’s request, documentation that all appropriate employees and/or subcontractors of CONTRACTOR have completed the above training. CONTRACTOR shall provide one of the field guides listed above (or other similar material approved by OWNER) to each crew who performs line clearance pruning, and the field guide must be carried on the truck at all times for reference. OWNER will also provide a copy of KUB’s contract tree crew guidelines for each crew. These guides shall be available at each work site as a quick reference. Specifically, the following practices shall be followed:
