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02480 - 7/12 2.12 TREE PROTECTION BARRICADES: A. The CONTRACTOR shall provide tree protection barricades as required. 2.13 INSPECTIONS: A. Inspection at the growing site does not preclude the right of rejection at the project site. B. The CONTRACTOR shall request inspections in writing at least 48 hours in advance. C. In the event the ENGINEER has made an early inspection shall not bar the ENGINEER from subsequently rejecting such work that is discovered to be faulty work or work omitted or work performed which is not in accordance with the contract requirements. D. Die-Back and Leaf-Drop: Plant material showing signs of die-back or leaf-drop will not be accepted and must be removed from the project immediately if so directed by the ENGINEER. Any plant material with tendencies toward leaf-drop or die-back must be root pruned early enough to provide a sound network of hair roots prior to relocation. E. Mechanical Destruction of Foliage: Mechanical destruction of foliage resulting from root pruning shall not affect more than 10 percent of the total foliage prior to planting on the project. Loss of foliage caused by seasonal change will be accepted. F. Spanish Moss: If Spanish Moss (Tillandsia useoides) exists on plant material, it shall be completely removed prior to planting on the project. G. Palms: The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the following with regards to palms. 1. Before Transporting: See Paragraph 2.13, Delivery, Handling, Storage and Submittals for requirements related to wrapping of root balls. 2. Prepare Cabbage Palms by pruning in a hurricane cut and remove a maximum of fronds from the crown without damage or exposure to the central bud to facilitate transporting and handling. 3. Palms with burn marks and frond boots on trunk will not be accepted unless noted on Plans. 4. Tying shall be as set forth in the latest edition of the Florida Department of Consumer Services' manual “Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants”. Tying of other palms shall be at the option of the CONTRACTOR. 5. To reduce head volume, palm fronds may be taper trimmed by not more than one-third. 6. Palms showing cable or chain marks and equipment scars shall be rejected. H. Chlorosis: The allowable level of Chlorosis in foliage shall be set forth in the latest edition of the Florida Department of Consumer Services' manual, “Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants”. I. Plant material shall not be accepted when the ball of earth surrounding its roots has been cracked, broken, or otherwise damaged. J. The CONTRACTOR shall, when necessary, perform root pruning of plant material conforming to guidelines provided by an arborist or certified landscape professional to ensure the health, stability and longevity of the plant material. Prior to root pruning, the CONTRACTOR shall give 48 hour advance notice to the ENGINEER