OPEN_796_EAONE_LANDSCAPE_SPECIFICATION 10 Aug 2016 APPENDIX 9


860 REMOVING TREES, SHRUBS AND HEDGES • Standards: To BS 3998, Appendix A and Health & Safety Executive (HSE)/ Arboricultural and Forestry Advisory Group Safety Leaflets.


• Existing services: Check for below and above ground services. Give notice if they may be affected.


• Shrubs and smaller trees: Cut down and grub up roots. • Tree stumps: - Removal: Remove mechanically to a minimum depth of 300 mm below ground level. - Removal by winching: Give notice. Do not use other trees as supports or anchors.


• Protection: Avoid damage to neighbouring trees, plants and property. • Work near retained trees: Where tree canopies overlap and in confined spaces generally, take down trees carefully in small sections to avoid damage to adjacent trees that are to be retained.


• Filling holes: - Material: Use as-dug material and/ or imported soil as required. - Finishing: Consolidate and grade to marry in with surrounding ground level.


865 BARK DAMAGE • Wounds: - Do not attempt to stop sap bleeding. - Bark: Remove ragged edges using a sharp knife. - Wood: Remove splintered wood from deep wounds. - Size: Keep wounds as small as possible.


• Liquid or flux oozing from apparently healthy bark: Give notice. HARD LANDSCAPE AREAS/FENCING


910 HARD SURFACES AND GRAVEL AREAS • Herbicide: Apply a suitable foliar acting or residual herbicide. Allow recommended period for herbicide to take effect before clearing arisings.


• Hard surfaces: Remove litter, leaves and other debris. • Surface gutters and channels: Remove mud, silt and debris. • Drainage gullies: Empty traps and flush clean. • Gravel areas: Rake over. Remove weeds, litter, leaves and debris, and level off. • Repairs to flexible bituminous pavings: In accordance with the original paving specification or BS 7370-2, clause 4.12.


• Stain removal: In accordance with BS 7370-2, table 4.


920 FENCING • Fences: Inspect and repair to maintain protection against rabbits.


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