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SAMSON OCEANFRONT PARK <br />CITY OF SUNNY ISLES <br />TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS <br />TREE RELOCATION 02910-2 <br />1.05 <br /> <br />QUALITY ASSURANCE: <br />A. The Contractor's crew used for the relocation of existing trees shall have minimum 10 years experience in <br />relocation of existing plant materials and be recognized by the American Association of Nurserymen. <br /> <br />B. Unless otherwise specified, tree transplanting shall comply with TCIA. <br /> <br />C. Comply with American National Standards Institute A-300 standard, 2001 for pruning and removing <br />branches from trees to remain to clear of new construction and for relocation. <br /> <br />D. Canopy pruning should only be done as needed to facilitate the move (for logistics only) and it should be <br />minimal. No topping or cutting back. However, in some species, stripping of the leaves is still <br />done/recommended, i.e. yellow tabs and cabbage palms (pruning), to reduce evapo transpiration rates. <br /> <br />E. Perform tree repair work for damage incurred by new construction. <br /> <br />F. Provide routine progress evaluation reports on relocated trees until the end of the maintenance period. <br /> <br />G. Evaluate existing trees and verify trees are free of disease and ready to survive relocation from the site to <br />their new location on-site or off-site. <br /> <br />1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING <br /> <br />: <br />A. Properly handle trees and palms during moving so trunks will not be scarred or damaged and to avoid <br />broken limbs. Broken limbs not causing the tree to be rejected shall be repaired as follows: <br />1. Properly prune dead, dying, or damaged branches with clean, sharp equipment. <br />2. Remove injured bark and wood of a tree would with a clean, sharp knife to a point where <br />healthy bark and wood make contact at their margins. <br />3. Inspect and treat wound for insect and disease. <br />4. Seal wounds with bituminous base wound paint for all oak limbs greater than 3 inch diameter. <br /> <br />B. Transport trees on vehicles of adequate size to prevent overcrowding, broken limbs, foliage damage, or root <br />ball damage. <br /> <br />C. Keep root balls moist during relocation. <br /> <br />D. Protect tree crowns with shade cloth to prevent desiccation and wind burn. Crowns shall be periodically <br />sprayed with water to help ensure against desiccation. <br /> <br />E. Handle plant material only in ways and means accepted by the landscaping industry and accepted by the <br />A/E. <br /> <br />F. Plant material shall be planted the same day it is dug. Coordinate preparation of planting pits or beds to <br />ensure this schedule. <br /> <br />1.07 <br /> <br />MAINTENANCE: <br />A. Maintain relocated plant materials immediately after each item is planted and continued until the 90 day <br />watering period is completed, upon which time the Owner will take over maintenance of materials following <br />procedures and recommendations of contractor and specifications. <br /> <br />B. During the maintenance period, maintain relocated plant materials according to procedures described in <br />Section 02950. <br />