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GENERAL NOTES TO BE READ IN CONJUCTION WITH SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS:
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SOFT LANDSCAPE LEGEND EA ONE DCO Boundary
Existing Contours Proposed Contours
Existing Vegetation to be retained Existing Vegetation to be removed
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Overhead powerlines 55.50 G7 G2 WM4-B 55.00 Approximate underground cable alignment Mulch: Maintenance: Proposed Planting H1 Mixed native species hedge. See plant schedules for details. 54.50
WM1Core Woodland comprising generally slower growing mixed broadleaf species such as oak (See plant schedules for details)
WM2 Edge woodland comprising generally lower growing mixed broadleaf species such as Rowan (See plant schedules for details)
G6 WM1-B
WM3 Screening woodland edge comprising generally faster growing mixed broadleaf species to provide visual screening and shelter for the slower growing WM1. Species include Birch, Poplar (See plant schedules for details)
WM4 Wet woodland planting mix appropriate for SUDs detention basin area. (See plant schedules for details)
R1 Supplementary / infill planting for gaps in existing hedgerows using WM2 tree/shrub mix or H1 hedgerow mix as specified
G1 Amenity grass seed mix for embankments, verges and swale sides G2 Wetland areas grassland seed mix areas.
G3 Species rich grassland seed mix areas. G6 Marginal aquatic planting for the margins around the permanent pond. G7 Marginal aquatics for the SUDs basin forebay and swale base areas
Filter drain with grass cover and manhole access (Refer to engineers specification)
Filter drain with exposed aggregate and manhole access (Refer to engineers specification)
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Filter drain within substation compound (Refer to engineers specification)
P4: Reinforced grass road surface Description: Golpla pre-grown reinforced grass road from Geosynthetics Ltd. FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
EM1 Indicative areas of existing National Grid mitigation planting and earthworks. For information only.
Existing land use to be retained and managed as agricultural use in accordance with local landowners recommendations and guidance
Crown copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 0100031673 ROOT BARRIERS
Underground Proprietary vertically ribbed root barriers are to be installed to an appropriate depth where trees are located in proximity to hard landscape, existing or proposed utilities / services
Dwg. No. Rev. Computer File:
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HEDGE PLANTING GENERALLY Preparation:
Sizes:
Spacings: Timings:
Protection: Mulch:
Maintenance: Optimised Environments Ltd. Registered in Scotland SC359690. Registered address: Quartermile 2, Level 2, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9GL
Flail clear all vegetation from site to 100mm high. Remove all arisings. Cross-rip planting areas to 600mm deep to remove and break through clay pans
Bare root, transplanted whips, 90-120cm high. Local provenance where possible Double staggered row, 5 plants per linear metre Deciduous trees and shrubs: Late October to late March Allow for tree protection tubes for each plant.
75mm of well-composted bark mulch to be provided around base of plants Allow for 10 year maintenance and management as per management plan
Replacements: As required, commiserate species and sizes. Project:
PLANTS/ TREES - GENERAL Condition:
Appearance: Hardiness: Health:
Materially undamaged, sturdy, healthy and vigorous. Of good shape and without elongated shoots. Grown in a suitable environment and hardened off.
Free from pests, diseases, discoloration, weeds and physiological disorders.
Root system and condition: Balanced with branch system. Standard: Species:
The National Plant Specification. True to name.
Origin/ Provenance: Local provenance. Definition:
Origin and Provenance have the meaning given in the National Plant Specification
WOODLAND/HEDGE MAINTENANCE Watering:
Loose plants:
Only as necessary to prevent plants wilting Refirm surrounding soil, without compacting.
Weed control: Cut down and remove weeds prior to setting seed in a 1 m diameter area around each tree/hedge. Vegetation except trees and coppice shoots to be retained: Cut within the plantation area. Height (maximum): 50 mm. Leave between rows.
Arisings:
Mechanical, chemical or mulching methods of vegetation control: Submit proposals. Ditches and drains: Keep clear.
PROTECTION TO H1 HEDGE PLANTING AND WM WOODLAND PLANTING OUTSIDE FENCED AREAS Manufacturer:
Acorn planting products or equal approved.
Product reference: 'Oxy-degradable' shelterguard supplied with 1.2m x 25mm square stake. Type:
Round.
Material: Size:
Colour:
Support: General:
Biodegradable plastic mesh. 1.2 m high x 110 mm diameter. Green.
Single timber stake.
Ensure that protection methods do not impede natural movement of trees or restrict growth.
Status: Final for Discharge Scale: By: 1:1250@A1 SW Checked: Date: SM November 2015 Approved: SM Drawing Title: APPENDIX 2
East Anglia ONE Wind Farm (EA ONE)
Client Scottish Power Renewables SITE CLEARANCE GENERALLY
General: Remove rubbish, concrete, metal, glass, decayed vegetation and contaminated topsoil. Stones: Remove those with any dimension exceeding 75 mm.
Contamination: Remove material containing toxins, pathogens or other extraneous substances harmful to plant, animal or human life.
Vegetation: Clear scrub to ground level by flail mowing and remove arisings; retain and protect trees indicated on drawings.
Large roots: Grub up and dispose of without undue disturbance of soil and adjacent areas.
WOODLAND PLANTING GENERALLY Preparation:
Sizes:
Spacings: Timings:
Planting:
Flail clear all vegetation from site to 100mm high. Remove all arisings. Cross-rip planting areas to 600mm deep to remove and break through clay pans
Bare root, transplanted whips, 60-80cm high. Local provenance where possible 1.5m centres or as indicated in Plant Schedules
Deciduous trees and shrubs: Late October to late March, Conifers and evergreens: September/ October or April/ May.
Notching: Make a vertical 'I', 'L', 'T' or 'H' notch.
Planting Depth: To accommodate full depth of roots. Plant tree, close notch with root collar at ground level and firm the soil.
Planting density: As plant schedule. Layout:
Protection:
Random groups of no less than 3 or more than 7 of the same species, ensuring that no three plants are aligned in any one direction.
Allow for deer proof fence to surround areas woodland planting, fencing to incorporate rabbit proof fencing. Fencing mesh to BS EN 10223-5:2012. 75mm of well-composted bark mulch to be provided around tree base. Allow for 10 year maintenance and management as per management plan
Replacements: As required, commiserate species and sizes. 0m Scale Bar 25m 50m North
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