Shrub Beds Clause Samples
Shrub Beds. Shrub beds shall be presented in a weed-free condition. Unless mulched, the soil shall be cultivated. The edges to the shrub bed, where they abut grass areas, should be edged with either an edging iron or edging shears. Shrubs shall be established, healthy and pruned according to species and requirements of the planting location. If tree bark mulch is used it must be laid to a depth of 50mm minimum. Young trees should be established, healthy, staked and tied (ties correctly tensioned) complete with rodent guards and pruned according to species and planting location. It will be the responsibility of the developer to obtain a written report on the condition of all mature trees that will be subject to transfer as part of the open space. The report should be presented to the District Council, during the adoption process, and recommendations within the report should be actioned at the developer's expense (subject to planning consent). The developer will be responsible for ensuring that the adoptable areas are free from fly tipping and excessive rubbish at legal adoption. Structures, footpaths, fencing etc will only be adopted by the District Council when they form an integral part of the Green Spaces Where provided, will be manufactured/installed to BS EN1176/BS EN1177 and in accordance with FIT (Fields In Trust) recommendations regarding LAP (Local Areas of Play), LEAP (Local Equipped Areas of Play) and NEAP (Neighbourhood Equipped Areas of Play) standards. Where the Owner opts to procure and provide equipment of their own choice then the specification for the equipment and safer surfacing must be agreed in advance by the Council Matters not identified as part of the above process. Terms for adoption (or otherwise) will be subject to negotiation. Should be no less than 25m sq. Calculations based on the following formula: a x b x c, where:- a = unit rate of grass cutting, per annum - currently 29 ▇▇▇▇▇ per m2 b = area of land agreed for adoption per m2 c = period on which payment based, 25 years Please note that this grass rate is only for amenity Green Space and not to be applied when costing MUGA’s (Multi Use Games Area) etc Calculations based on the following formula: a x b x c, where:- a = unit rate of shrub beds, per annum - currently £3.50 - £7.00 per m2 per occasion b = total area of shrub bed agreed for adoption per m2 c = period on which payment based, 25 years Separately negotiated commuted sum payments will be based on projected maintenance costs ove...
Shrub Beds. Includes all formal shrub beds through out the course including those surrounding the Clubhouse, and excluding those surrounding the golf school.
Shrub Beds. K.S.PC recognises the high maintenance nature of its shrub beds but also recognise the environmental value they give to the village. The Contractor must ensure: • Shrub beds are kept free from weeds and litter. • Shrubs are cut back so that they don’t encroach on adjacent footpaths or adjoining grass. • The edges to the beds are be trimmed to ensure they do not become intrusive and untidy. • Shrubs are pruned or cut back in accordance with good horticultural practice.