This work shall consist of clearing the ground
within the street limits and other designated areas of trees, stumps,
brush, rubbish and all objectionable material in accordance with these
specifications. This work shall also include the clearing of the ground
necessary for the construction and installation of drainage structures,
ditches, channels, fences and other appurtenances. Included in this
work shall be the preservation from injury or defacement of vegetation
and objects designated to remain.
The removal or destruction of material growths
shall be limited to that which is necessary to provide working room
for the construction operations and future maintenance requirements.
A.
Within the excavation lines all trees shall be cut
off and stumps removed to a depth of not less than 12 inches below
the graded surface.
B.
Within the fill lines where an embankment is to be
made not more than five feet in depth, trees, stumps, roots, etc.,
shall be removed. Where the embankments to be made exceed five feet
in depth, trees, stumps, roots, etc., shall be cut off to within six
inches of the ground surface.
C.
Outside of the roadway and in areas where clearing
is necessary for the construction and installation of various highway
appurtenances, all trees and stumps shall be cut flush with the ground
and all dead or uprooted trees, brush, roots or otherwise objectionable
material shall be removed as directed unless otherwise indicated on
the plans.
D.
All trees that are cut shall be removed from within
the limits of the highway, at the earliest possible moment, before
the grading is started. All elm wood cut shall be burned by the contractor.
E.
All branches of trees extending within the roadway
shall be trimmed as directed to provide a minimum vertical clearance
of 16 feet, including selective trimming of such trees as directed.
F.
The contractor shall dispose of all such trees, stumps,
brush, etc., in a satisfactory manner and shall remove all rubbish
and refuse from within the highway limits.
G.
All excavations made below subgrade surface by the
removal of trees, stumps, etc., shall be filled with suitable material,
which shall be compacted thoroughly in accordance with the provisions
governing formation of embankments.
H.
All fences, railings, stone wall fences and ornamental
and utilitarian domestic accessories, such as but not limited to garden
pools, arbors, fireplaces, sheds and incinerators, within the highway
limits shall be removed as directed.
I.
All ditches, waterways, drainage structures and culverts
constructed under the contract shall be cleaned and cleared of obstructions
in a satisfactory manner and shall be left in a neat and trimmed condition.
When directed by the Engineer, all existing ditches, waterways, drainage
structures and culverts shall be cleaned of obstructions resulting
from construction operations.
J.
Any burning of cleared material on the site shall
be done only with written permission of the proper local authorities.
