College of Engineering, Qatar University 02231 (R01)
Date: March 10, 2013 (Issue for Construction) TREE PROTECTION AND TRIMMING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the protection and trimming of existing trees that interfere with, or are
affected by, execution of the Work, whether temporary or permanent construction.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. Tree Protection Zone: Area surrounding individual trees or groups of trees to remain during
construction, and defined by the drip line of individual trees or the perimeter drip line of groups
of trees, unless otherwise indicated.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B. Tree Pruning Schedule: Written schedule from arborist detailing scope and extent of pruning of
trees to remain that interfere with or are affected by construction.
C. Qualification Data: For tree service firm and arborist.
D. Certification: From arborist, certifying that trees indicated to remain have been protected
during construction according to recognized standards and that trees were promptly and
properly treated and repaired when damaged.
E. Maintenance Recommendations: From arborist, for care and protection of trees affected by
construction during and after completing the Work.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Tree Service Firm Qualifications: An experienced tree service firm that has successfully
completed tree protection and trimming work similar to that required for this Project and that
will assign an experienced, qualified arborist to the Site during execution of tree protection and
trimming.
B. Arborist Qualifications: An arborist certified by ISA or licensed in the jurisdiction where Project
is located.
C. Tree Pruning Standard: Comply with ANSI A300 (Part 1), "Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant
Maintenance--Standard Practices (Pruning)."
D. Pre-installation Conference:
1. Conduct conference at the Site to comply with requirements in Section 01310 -
Project Management and Coordination.
2. Before tree protection and trimming operations begin, meet with representatives of
authorities having jurisdiction, Employer, Engineer, consultants, and other concerned
entities to review tree protection and trimming procedures and responsibilities.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Drainage Fill: Selected crushed stone, or crushed or uncrushed gravel, washed, ASTM D 448,
Size 24, with 90 to 100% passing a 63 mm sieve and not more than 10% passing a 19 mm
sieve.
B. Topsoil:
1. Natural or cultivated surface-soil layer containing organic matter and sand, silt, and
clay particles; friable, pervious, and black or a darker shade of brown, gray, or red than
underlying subsoil; reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, gravel, and other objects
more than 25 mm in diameter; and free of weeds, roots, and toxic and other non-soil
materials.
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2. Obtain topsoil only from well drained sites where topsoil is 100 mm deep or more; do
not obtain from bogs or marshes.
C. Filter Fabric: Manufacturer's standard, non-woven, pervious, geotextile fabric of polypropylene,
nylon or polyester fibres.
D. Chain Link Fence: Metallic coated steel chain-link fence fabric of 3 mm diameter wire; a
minimum of 1200 mm high; with 48 mm diameter line posts; 60 mm diameter terminal and
corner posts; 41 mm diameter top rail; and 4.5 mm diameter bottom tension wire; with tie
wires, hog ring ties and other accessories for a complete fence system.
E. Organic Mulch: Wood and bark chips], free of deleterious materials.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Temporary Fencing:
1. Install temporary fencing around tree protection zones to protect remaining trees and
vegetation from construction damage. Maintain temporary fence and remove when
construction is complete.
2. Install chain link fence according to ASTM F 567 and manufacturer's written
instructions.
B. Protect tree root systems from damage caused by run-off or spillage of noxious materials while
mixing, placing, or storing construction materials. Protect root systems from ponding, eroding,
or excessive wetting caused by dewatering operations.
C. Mulch areas [inside tree protection zones] [and] [within drip line of trees to remain] and other
areas indicated.
1. Apply 75 mm] average thickness of organic mulch. Do not place mulch within 150
mm] of tree trunks.
D. Do not store construction materials, debris, or excavated material inside tree protection zones.
Do not permit vehicles or foot traffic within tree protection zones; prevent soil compaction over
root systems.
E. Maintain tree protection zones free of weeds and trash.
F. Do not allow fires within tree protection zones.
3.2 EXCAVATION
A. Install shoring or other protective support systems to minimize sloping or benching of
excavations.
B. Do not excavate within tree protection zones, unless otherwise indicated.
C. Where excavation for new construction is required within tree protection zones, hand clear and
excavate to minimize damage to root systems. Use narrow-tine spading forks and comb soil to
expose roots.
1. Redirect roots in backfill areas where possible. If encountering large, main lateral
roots, expose roots beyond excavation limits as required to bend and redirect them
without breaking. If encountered immediately adjacent to location of new construction
and redirection is not practical, cut roots approximately 75 mm back from new
construction.
2. Do not allow exposed roots to dry out before placing permanent backfill. Provide
temporary earth cover or pack with peat moss and wrap with burlap. Water and
maintain in a moist condition. Temporarily support and protect roots from damage
until they are permanently relocated and covered with soil.
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Date: March 10, 2013 (Issue for Construction) TREE PROTECTION AND TRIMMING
D. Where utility trenches are required within tree protection zones, tunnel under or around roots
by drilling, auger boring, pipe jacking, or digging by hand.
1. Root Pruning: Do not cut main lateral roots or taproots; cut only smaller roots that
interfere with installation of utilities. Cut roots with sharp pruning instruments; do not
break or chop.
3.3 REGRADING
A. Grade Lowering: Where new finish grade is indicated below existing grade around trees, slope
grade beyond tree protection zones. Maintain existing grades within tree protection zones.
B. Grade Lowering:
1. Where new finish grade is indicated below existing grade around trees, slope grade
away from trees as recommended by arborist, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Root Pruning: Prune tree roots exposed during grade lowering. Do not cut main
lateral roots or taproots; cut only smaller roots. Cut roots with sharp pruning
instruments; do not break or chop.
C. Minor Fill: Where existing grade is 150 mm or less below elevation of finish grade, fill with
topsoil. Place topsoil in a single uncompacted layer and hand grade to required finish
elevations.
D. Moderate Fill: Where existing grade is more than 150 mm but less than 300 mm below
elevation of finish grade, place drainage fill, filter fabric and topsoil on existing grade as
follows:
1. Carefully place drainage fill against tree trunk approximately 50 mm above elevation
of finish grade and extend not less than 450 mm from tree trunk on all sides. For
balance of area within drip-line perimeter, place drainage fill up to 150 mm below
elevation of grade.
2. Place filter fabric with edges overlapping 150 mm minimum.
3. Place fill layer of topsoil to finish grade. Do not compact drainage fill or topsoil. Hand
grade to required finish elevations.
3.4 TREE PRUNING
A. Prune trees to remain that are affected by temporary and permanent construction.
B. Prune trees to remain to compensate for root loss caused by damaging or cutting root system.
Provide subsequent maintenance during Contract period as recommended by arborist.
C. Pruning Standards: Prune trees according to ANSI A300
D. Cut branches with sharp pruning instruments; do not break or chop.
E. Chip removed tree branches and dispose of off-site].
3.5 TREE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
A. Promptly repair trees damaged by construction operations within twenty four (24) hours. Treat
damaged trunks, limbs, and roots according to arborist's written instructions.
B. Remove and replace trees indicated to remain that die or are damaged during construction
operations that [arborist] determines are incapable of restoring to normal growth pattern.
1. Provide new trees of same size and species as those being replaced; plant and
maintain as specified in Section 02930 - Exterior Plants.
2. Provide new trees of 150 mm calliper size and of a species selected by Engineer when
damaged trees more than 150 mm in calliper size, measured 300 mm above grade,
are required to be replaced. Plant and maintain new trees as specified in Section
02930 - Exterior Plants.
C. Aerate surface soil, compacted during construction, 3 m beyond drip line and no closer than
900 mm to tree trunk. Drill 50 mm diameter holes a minimum of 300 mm deep at 600 mm
o.c. Backfill holes with an equal mix of augured soil and sand.
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3.6 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS
A. Burning is not permitted.
B. Disposal: Remove excess excavated material and displaced trees from Employer's property.
END OF SECTION
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