Common use of Aesthetic Tree Trimming Clause in Contracts

Aesthetic Tree Trimming. 1. Trees designated for aesthetic trimming shall be trimmed, shaped and thinned. Trimming will provide a symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing appearance typical of the species. Trees will also be trimmed to provide a minimum of 15’ over roadways and 9’ over walkways and parkways and all dead, broken, damaged, diseased and/or insect infested limbs within the tree will be removed. Trees will also be trimmed to remove any obstruction around traffic control devices, traffic signs and streetlights. Additional trimming may be performed to mitigate any extreme effect of clearance trimming and provide an aesthetic appearance. 2. Specific techniques employed shall be consistent with industry practice for size and species of tree being trimmed. All dead, broken, damaged, diseased and/or insect infested limbs within the tree will be removed at trunk or main branch. All cuts will be ½” close, to the parent stem so that healing can readily start under normal conditions. All limbs 2” or greater will be undercut to prevent splitting. Remaining limbs and branches shall not be split or broken at cut. All crossed or rubbing limbs will be removed unless removal will result in large gaps in general outline of tree. All trees shall be thinned of smaller limbs to distribute foliage evenly. 3. Full compensation for conforming to requirements of Aesthetic Tree Trimming includes: a) Trimming tree consistent with industry practice for size and species of tree b) Trimming to provide a symmetrical shape and aesthetically pleasing appearance c) Providing a minimum of 15’ over roadways and 9’ over walkways and parkways d) Removing all dead, broken, damaged, diseased and/or insect infested limbs e) Removing any obstruction around traffic control devices, traffic signs and streetlights f) Tree shall be left with a pleasing appearance g) Cleanup, removal and disposal of debris and trimmings h) Furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to perform work will be considered as included in CONTRACT unit price bid per EACH in accordance with these Specifications and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.