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The cutting down of trees is defined as the cutting down of the entire tree. These trees can be in a park, nature reserve, resort, at a municipal property or planted as a street tree on the public road reserve. This can include: • dead and or dying trees. • trees that have become diseased. • trees that have become dangerous and pose a threat to property or people. • invasive trees. • Trees which must be removed due to some or other building development. • This can include trees or palms. Cutting down of trees procedure: • This item is required as-and-when a department requires a tree to be removed the project manager will contact the contractor for a site visit. • At the site visit the contractor must provide the department with an official quote for the tree or trees to be cut down based on the prices tendered. • The site must also be inspected for existing damage that the tree might have caused and /or discuss measures to prevent any further damage to municipal infrastructure or private property (photo’s a good record of before and after). • If the felling process requires specialized equipment, then the contractor will source and pay for it as per tender items. No Municipal owned or leased equipment may be used for this purpose. • The Department project manager must inform the contractor if they intend to remove the stump or leaving it in the ground. • Once the contractor has been issued with the Purchase Order then the felling process may commence. • The before and after photographs must be taken and added to the job card per tree cut down as per the purchase order instructions and quote for the work, these must be attached to the submitted with the invoice as evidence of the work done for payment. • No Municipal official can give the bidder any instruction to remove any Protected species trees without producing to Official permits from the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE). NATIONAL Protection BOTANICAL NAMES COMMON NAMES TREE Status NUMBER Curtisia dentata Assegai Protected 570 Philenoptera violacea Apple-leaf Protected 238 Pittosporum viridiflorum Cheesewood Protected 139 Podocarpus elongatus Breede river yellowwood Protected 15 Podocarpus falcatus Outeniqua yellowwood Protected 16 (Afrocarpus falcatus) Podocarpus henkelii Henkel's yellowwood Protected 17 Podocarpus latifolius Real yellowwood Protected 18 Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra Marula Protected 360 Warburgia salutaris Pepper-bark tree Endangered 488 Cutting Down Requirements: • Trees should be felled completely, the remaining stump should not be more than 2,5cm above ground level. • If a tree has grown into the overhead electric cables, it is required that the electricity be switched off. If the tree is in the street and then the electrical cables need to be isolated, this needs to be coordinated between the Department project manager, Utility Services (Electricity) and the contractor. • If the tree is on a municipal property, then this can be arranged with the property/depot manager. • If a tree is hanging over into the street, then the Departmental project manager is responsible to either request Metro Police to assist, especially on a main road, or divert traffic using appropriate traffic control measures, warning signs and demarcation cones. • Damage caused to property during the cutting down of the tree is the responsibility of the contractor. This includes municipal infrastructure or private property. This should be covered by the bidder’s insurance • Branches need to be removed in a safe way to reduce the weight of the crown of the tree and cut branches need to be lowered to the ground in a controlled manner using ropes in restricted areas. Side branches should be cut for safety before cutting down the main stem. • No Tree may be felled by dropping the entire tree without removal of the side branches, unless in an open field where no other trees or infrastructure will be damaged. • When the main stem is to be felled, Wedging should be done with ropes to ensure that the tree falls in a safe direction. This can be done in an open field only. If in a built-up area, then the main stem must be cut into small sections and secured with ropes and lowered to the ground to prevent damage. • If the stump remains and does not have to be removed it must be cut off to 2,5 cm above the ground, then the contractor must treat the stump with a registered herbicide gel. Diesel may not be used under any circumstances. Post cutting down Site Requirements: Refer to the above. Occupational Health and Safety • All work should proceed according to and comply with all Occupational Health and Safety requirements. • When a tree is felled, the area around the drop zone should be cordoned off. Signage should be placed around the drop zone warning people not to enter the work zone. • The work vehicles and vehicles loading the branches should be cordoned off and have appropriate road construction signage. • The cutting of branches in the tree should not be done at the same time as the clean-up staff are removing branches from the drop zone. • Ladders extended more than 3 meters must be supported and or tied to the tree so that they do not fall and injure anyone below. • Chainsaws used in the tree need to be supported with ropes so that they do not fall out of the tree if dropped. • All chainsaw operators must be issued and must at all times wear the personal protective clothing (PPE) as prescribed; namely safety boots, foresters’ helmet and visor, prescribed hand gloves for chainsaw use, forestry trousers and jackets made specifically for chainsaw use. • Other staff used to load branches must also wear personal protective equipment (PPE), namely trousers and a jacket, a hard hat, leather gloves, safety boots and eye protection. • All ladders used must be in perfect working condition. Any damaged or broken ladders will not be allowed to be used on site. • Ropes used to anchor or tie and lower branches may not be frayed or joined. • Weather conditions should be taken into consideration on the day of the cutting down operation as no tree cutting down or climbing should be done on very windy days or during heavy rain. • The Contractor must always have a competent supervisor on site when work is in progress, and that this supervisor enforces safe work practices. • An OHS file must be handed to the tender project manager before work can commence on the tender. Application of Herbicides on tree stumps • Herbicides may only be used to treat the stumps once the crown of the tree has been removed mechanically, and the Department agrees that the stump/roots cannot be removed. • The herbicide must be painted on the exposed area of the various stumps. • The herbicide used must be used according to the specifications on the label. • Only South African registered products with the Department of Agriculture may be used. HERBICIDES – Active ingredients Formulation Picloram (pyridine carboxylic acid) (as potassium salt) 50g/kg Gel Triclopyr (pyridine carboxylic acid) (as tiethylamine salt) 50 g/kg 2.1.2 ITEM A2: EMERGENCY TREE REMOVAL SERVICE This section will be used under the following conditions: • The Contractor(s) will be required to undertake emergency tree removal service in case of fallen trees due to storm or other unforeseen events. During the storm season a tree might be damaged beyond repair and the whole tree might need to be cut up and removed, especially when the tree has been uprooted. • If the storm has only caused damage to some of the branches, which have fallen into the roadways and are causing problems, then only the damaged areas will be required to be cut up and removed, and the rest of the tree can be saved. • The Contractor shall have a three (3) hour response time to the location upon notification by the City of Tshwane officials. • The Contractor(s) shall provide City of Tshwane staff with his/her contact details or those of its key and qualified employees, which must be accessible on a 24-hour basis in case of emergency tree work services. • The City of Tshwane officials may contact the contractor or its key employees when emergency maintenance conditions occur during hours when the Contractor’s normal work force is not present. Operational Procedure: • This item is required as-and-when a department requires a tree to be removed, in an emergency, the project manager will contact the contractor. • The contractor must then contact their team to go out to the site. • Depending on the circumstances an official from the Department may or may not be on site. • The site must also be inspected for existing damage that the tree might have caused when it fell, and a record of the damage must be made for insurance purposes and to prevent the service provider from legal actions for damage caused. Written and photographic evidence must be supplied. • If the felling process requires specialized equipment, then the contractor will provide it on site. No Municipal owned or leased equipment may be used for this purpose. • Before and after pictures will be required from the contractor with submission of invoice. Cutting down trees Requirements: • If the tree needs to be felled completely, the remaining stump should not be more than 2,5cm above ground level. • If a tree has fallen into the overhead electric cables, it is required that the electricity switched off. If the tree is in the street and then the electrical cables need to be isolated, this needs to be coordinated between the Department, Utility Services (Electricity) and the contractor. • If a tree or branches have fallen into the street then the Department project manager is responsible for either requesting Metro Police to assist, especially on a main road, or divert traffic using appropriate traffic control measures, warning signs and demarcation cones. • Damage caused to property by the tree falling over or branches must be recorded and submitted to the project manager. This includes municipal infrastructure or private property. Occupational Health and Safety • All work should proceed according to and comply with all Occupational Health and Safety requirements. • When a tree is felled, the area around the drop zone should be cordoned off. Signage should be placed around the drop zone warning people not to enter the work zone. • The work vehicles and vehicles loading the branches should be cordoned off and have appropriate road construction signage. • The cutting of branches in the tree should not be done at the same time as the clean-up staff are removing branches from the drop zone. • Ladders extended more than 3 meters must be supported and or tied to the tree so that they do not fall and injure anyone below. • Chainsaws used in the tree need to be supported with ropes so that they do not fall out of the tree if dropped. • All chainsaw operators must be issued and must always wear the personal protective clothing (PPE) as prescribed; namely safety boots, foresters’ helmet and visor, prescribed hand gloves for chainsaw use, forestry trousers and jackets made specifically for chainsaw use. • Other staff used to load branches must also wear personal protective equipment (PPE), namely trousers and a jacket, a hard hat, leather gloves, safety boots and eye protection. • All ladders used must be in perfect working condition. Any damaged or broken ladders will not be allowed to be used on site. • Ropes used to anchor or tie and lower branches may not be frayed or joined. • Weather conditions should be taken into consideration on the day of the cutting down operation as no tree cutting down or climbing should be done on very windy days or during heavy rain. • The Contractor must always have a competent supervisor on site when work is in progress, and that this supervisor enforces safe work practices. • An OHS file must be handed to the tender project manager before work can commence on the tender. 2.1.3 ITEM A3: TREE STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE This section will be used under the following conditions: The tree stumps can be dead or living depending on the circumstances. Tree stump grinding is done to remove the tree stump, which has been cut off just above ground to below ground. The process saves the digging of large trenches and removing or damaging municipal infrastructure. In cases where a tree stump is required to be removed by the project manager, the following three methods can be used: • Tree stumps under 30 cm in diameter may be dug out by hand using a mattock and spades. • Smaller trees, between 5 cm and 30 cm in diameter, can be grinded up using a small portable stump grinder, • Larger trees will require large industrial mechanical stump grinders to grind the stump and roots. The Stump grinding Procedure: • This item is required as-and-when a department requires a tree stump to be removed the contact person will contact the contractor for a site visit. • At the site visit the contractor must provide the department with an official quote for the tree stump to be grinded based on the prices tendered. • The site must also be inspected for existing damage that the tree might have caused and or discuss measures to prevent any further damage to municipal infrastructure or private property. • Once the contractor has been issued with the Purchase order then the stump grinding process may commence. • The stump removal process should be completed within 24 hours from start to finish, including cleaning and levelling of site, Worksite must be made safe overnight according to these regulations if the work must stand over for the next day. • Before and after photos will be required from the contractor with submission of invoice. Tree stump grinding Requirements: • The contractor must remove the remaining stump and protruding roots to the satisfaction of the project manager. Removal (grinding of stump) to a minimum of 15cm below ground level and a minimum of 60cm around outside of stump • If a tree stump is close to the kurb then the contractor is responsible for placing cones along the edge of the kurb. If a traffic lane needs to be temporarily closed then the appropriate traffic control needs to be implemented to divert traffic using appropriate traffic control measures, warning signs and demarcation cones. If this is on a main M route then the Metro Police need to be informed, especially if the grinding process to attend will be for an extended time. • Damage caused to property during or after the stump grinding process of the tree is the responsibility of the contractor. This includes municipal infrastructure or private property. Occupational Health and Safety • All work should proceed according to and comply with all Health and Safety requirements. • The worksite must be kept neat and safe throughout the removal process • The work vehicles and vehicles loading the grinded wood chippings should be cordoned off. • The grinding of the stump should not be done at the same time as the clean-up staff are removing the grinded chippings. • The operator must be fully trained in the stump grinder’s operation including any safety features and the manufacturer’s instructions. • When stump grinding operations are carried out close to road verges or footpaths the cutting head should be positioned to direct wood chips away from passing traffic and pedestrians • Stump grinders must be services and in proper working order according to manufacturers’ always working standards. No shields should be compromised on the machine. • The stump grinder operator must be issued and must always wear the personal protective clothing as prescribed, namely safety boots, forester’s helmet and visor, prescribed hand gloves, trouser and jacket. • Other staff used to load chippings must also wear personal protective equipment, namely trousers and jackets, a hard hat, and leather gloves. • Weather conditions should be taken into consideration on the day of the grinding operation. • The Contractor must always have a competent supervisor on site when work is in progress, and that this supervisor enforces safe work practices. EQUIPMENT/ MATERIALS/ VEHICLES/ AND HUMAN RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR SECTION A – CUTTING DOWN OF TREES • Item A1 - Cutting down Trees • Item A2 - Emergency tree Cutting down • Item A3 - Tree Stump Removal The following is required for this section: A. Equipment Type of equipment Minimum Amount Chainsaw – (with a minimum of an 35cm/14” inch guide bar and 3 (Mandatory) a minimum 2.3 kw power) (Battery or petrol) 6m extension ladder (12m extended) 1 Work in process/ Danger signage 2 Cones rubber – 450mm Red reflective 10 Ropes for anchoring the tree 30 mm / 20 mm Natural Ropes for climbing the tree. fiber / low stretch/ Ropes for lowering the branches abrasion resistant Tree Stump grinder – Small hand operated portable 1 Tree Stump grinder – industrial size 1 The Contractor shall always, service and maintain equipment necessary to perform all the work under any condition resulting from the contract. If the equipment breaks down, the Contractor shall be responsible to complete the work within the period of the contract. Any repeat incident of incomplete work will result in the Contractor disqualified B. Vehicles Type of vehicles Minimum Amount Trailer mounted boom lift (cherry picker or crane truck. Lift height 1 mandatory) (can be minimum 8 m (must have valid licensing papers and a Valid SABS hired as and when certificate) required) Truck with mounted lift for exceptionally high trees. (cherry picker 1 (mandatory) (can be or crane truck Lift height minimum 17 m (must have valid licensing hired as and when required) papers and a Valid SABS certificate) Truck with mounted lift for the lifting and removal of heavy tree 1(mandatory) (can be stumps and stems from the site. (must have valid licensing papers hired as and when required) and a Valid SABS certificate) 7-ton flatbed truck for loading branches - (Optional)(must have 1 - (Optional) valid licensing papers) Light Delivery vehicle – 1 ton minimum (must have valid licensing 1 (mandatory) (can be papers) hired as and when required) Tipper truck specially adapted to accommodate chippings from 1 (mandatory) (can be the chipper (must have valid licensing papers) hired as and when required) Wood/tree chipper – The chipper must be able to chip branches 1(mandatory) (can be up to 457mm in diameter. (must have valid licensing papers) hired as and when required) The Contractor shall always, furnish and maintain vehicles necessary to perform all the work resulting from the contract. The Contractor will provide the Department with a Valid SABS certificate for all lifting equipment before the equipment is used and must be added to the OHS File. C. Human Resources Human Resources Minimum Amount Project Manager: 1 Horticulture technician/ Horticulturist/ Landscaper - (certified with a National Certificate/ National Diploma) Arbor specialist – (minimum of 5 years’ experience – with proof provided). Semi-Skilled labour 3 Chainsaw operator (qualified with training certificate Copies - AGRISETA / Registered service provider). Supervisor 1 With 3-years’ experience of cutting down trees with Occupational Health and safety Certificate and First Aid Training Certificate General workers Vary per project General workers can be used for loading branches and site cleaning. General labour required will vary as per project. Permanent labour may be used on small projects. Additional Local labour must be hired when more than 10 trees are at one site or street These examples are applicable to all sections where this equipment is required. Cherry picker - sample Small stump grinder Industrial stump grinder Mechanical Chipper - example Mechanical Chipper – example SECTION A PRICING SCHEDULE - CUTTING DOWN OF TREES SECTION A – CUTTING DOWN OF TREES • Item A1 - Cutting down Trees • Item A2 - Emergency tree Cutting down • Item A3 - Tree Stump Removal Pricing for the cutting down of trees is based on the following: • This item is priced for the cutting down of the whole tree. • The pricing is tendered for the thickness of the stem of the tree, although the measurements are taken at 1m from the ground. If the tree has split into two or more stems below one metre then the tree will be priced as two. • If the tree is multi-stemmed from ground level, then the tree will be priced per stem. • Tree sizes may vary depending on species ▪ Small trees may vary in height from around 3 m to 5 metres. ▪ Medium sized trees may vary in height from 6m to 15 metres. ▪ Large sized trees may vary in height from 16m to 30 metres. ▪ Extra-large trees may be above 31metres. This includes large Eucalyptus trees or large fig trees. • The pricing must include equipment, the cutting down of the tree, removal of the branches and site clean-up. • The cost of the disposal of the tree materials (cut waste materials) at City of Tshwane waste sites must be costed into the tender price for the removal of the tree and will not be paid for by the department/ project manager of the city. • The labour charge for and Artisan – Horticulturist, Supervisor, Semi-skilled labour – Chainsaw Operator and general worker is priced per hour. • Overtime labour may only be charged after 16:00 to 07:00 on weekdays and on weekends and public holidays for emergency tree removal only. • The kilometers for the light delivery vehicle must be charged from and measured per kilometer from Tshwane House in Madiba Street to the worksite. If the project manager requires various trees to be pruned at various sites on the same day in the same region, then the kilometers must be measured thereafter to the next site. This must be arranged with the project manager during the site visit or by written instruction and the determination of the bill of quantities on the quote for the purchase order creation. • In cases where a cherry picker or crane is required then a rate per hire per day may be charged for the cutting down of the tree as and when required and must include the driver and the kilometers. More than one site can be serviced in a Region as per the project managers requirements. • In cases where a chipper and or stump grinder are required then a rate per hire for the day may be charged. More than one site can be serviced in a Region as per the project managers requirements. • In cases where a 7-ton flatbed truck or a tipper truck are required then a rate per hire per day may be charged for the cutting down of the tree as and when required and must include the driver and the kilometers. More than one site can be serviced in a Region as per the project managers requirements. • For emergency tree removal work, the contractor shall price emergency tree removal as the entire tree to be removed, including the removal of the debris, excluding stump removal. • Before and after pictures will be required from the contractor with submission of invoice. • The tree stump removal is priced for a whole tree stump to be grinded up according to the sizes listed in the pricing schedule. • The tree stump removal size is measured according to the diameter of the stump, (Ø). • The Topsoil to fill the hole when the tree stump is removed is to be supplied by the contractor and said cost is to be included in the total Tendered price • The bidder needs to price each item in this section as the tender section is awarded for all items of the section. Failure to price each item in the section will lead to disqualification for this section. Item SERVICE/ Item – LONG Description Unit of SAP no. Measure A1.1 ARBORICULTURE TREE REMOVE STEM SIZE 5 CM -30CM The diameter (Ø) of the tree trunk can vary from 5 cm to 30 cm. The estimated height of the tree can vary from 3 meters to 10 meters. The estimated width of the crown can vary from 3 to 10 meters. The service 1 tree includes cutting down of the entire tree, the use of chainsaws, pole- pruners to cut down the tree to above soil level. This includes the use (5 cm - of ladders, ropes etc to climb the tree and secure and drop the 30cm branches. This includes the cutting up of the branches, the loading of trunk) the branches and the removal from the site and disposal of the cut tree stump and branches. The site must be left clean of all branches. The stump must be cut up to 3cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a 3023980 stump herbicide. A1.2 ARBORICULTURE TREE REMOVE STEM SIZE 31 CM -60CM 1 tree The diameter (Ø) of the tree trunk can vary from 31 cm to 60 cm. The (31 cm - estimated height of the tree can vary from 8 meters to 20 meters. The 60cm estimated width of the crown can vary from 5 to 15 meters. The service trunk) includes cutting down of the entire tree, the use of chainsaws, pole- pruners to cut down the tree to above soil level. This includes the use of ladders, ropes etc to climb the tree and secure and drop the branches. This includes the cutting up of the branches, the loading of the branches and the removal from the site and disposal of the cut tree stump and branches. The site must be left clean of all branches. The stump must be cut up to 3cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a 3023981 stump herbicide. A1.3 ARBORICULTURE TREE REMOVE STEM SIZE 61 CM -90CM 1 tree The diameter (Ø) of the tree trunk can vary from 61 cm to 90 cm. The 61 cm - estimated height of the tree can vary from 8 meters to 30 meters. The 90cm trunk estimated width of the crown can vary from 8 to 20 meters. The service includes cutting down of the entire tree, the use of chainsaws, pole- pruners to cut down the tree to above soil level. This includes the use of ladders, ropes etc to climb the tree and secure and drop the branches. This includes the cutting up of the branches, the loading of the branches and the removal from the site and disposal of the cut tree stump and branches. The site must be left clean of all branches The stump must be cut up to 3cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a 3023982 stump herbicide. A1.4 ARBORICULTURE TREE REMOVE STEM SIZE 91 CM - 1 tree 120CM 91 cm -120 The diameter (Ø) of the tree trunk can vary from 91 cm to 120 cm. The cm trunk 3023983 estimated height of the tree can vary from 10 meters to 35 meters. The estimated width of the crown can vary from 10 to 40 meters. The Item SERVICE/ Item – LONG Description Unit of SAP no. Measure service includes cutting down of the entire tree, the use of chainsaws, pole-pruners to cut down the tree to above soil level. This includes the use of ladders, ropes etc to climb the tree and secure and drop the branches. This includes the cutting up of the branches, the loading of the branches and the removal from the site and disposal of the cut tree stump and branches. The site must be left clean of all branches. The stump must be cut up to 3cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a stump herbicide. A1.5 ARBORICULTURE TREE REMOVE STEM SIZE 121 CM - 1 tree 150CM 121cm - The diameter (Ø) of the tree trunk can vary from 121 cm to 150 cm. 150cm The estimated height of the tree can vary from 15 meters to 45 meters. trunk The estimated width of the crown can vary from 15 to 45 meters. The service includes cutting down of the entire tree, the use of chainsaws, pole-pruners to cut down the tree to above soil level. This includes the use of ladders, ropes etc to climb the tree and secure and drop the branches. This includes the cutting up of the branches, the loading of the branches and the removal from the site and disposal of the cut tree stump and branches. The site must be left clean of all branches. The stump must be cut up to 3cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a 3023984 stump herbicide. A1.6 ARBORICULTURE TREE REMOVE STEM SIZE 151 CM - 1 tree 180CM 151cm - The diameter (Ø) of the tree trunk can vary from 151 cm to 180 cm. 180cm The estimated height of the tree can vary from 20 meters to 45 meters. trunk The estimated width of the crown can vary from 15 to 45 meters. The service includes cutting down of the entire tree, the use of chainsaws, pole-pruners to cut down the tree to above soil level. This includes the use of ladders, ropes etc to climb the tree and secure and drop the branches. This includes the cutting up of the branches, the loading of the branches and the removal from the site and disposal of the cut tree stump and branches. The site must be left clean of all branches. The stump must be cut up to 3cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a 3023985 stump herbicide. A1.7 ARBORICULTURE TREE REMOVE STEM SIZE 180CM> 1 tree The diameter (Ø) of the tree trunk can vary from 180 cm plus. The 180cm + estimated height of the tree can vary from 40 meters plus. The trunk estimated width of the crown can vary from 25 meters plus. The service includes cutting down of the entire tree, the use of chainsaws, pole- pruners to cut down the tree to above soil level. This includes the use of ladders, ropes etc to climb the tree and secure and drop the branches. This includes the cutting up of the branches, the loading of the branches and the removal from the site and disposal of the cut tree stump and branches. The site must be left clean of all branches. The stump must be cut up to 3cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a 3023986 stump herbicide. A1.8 3023987 ARBORICULTURE TREE REMOVE EMERGENCY 30-60CM 1 tree Item SERVICE/ Item – LONG Description Unit of SAP no. Measure The diameter (Ø) of the tree trunk can vary from 5 cm to 30 cm. The estimated height of the tree can vary from 3 meters to 10 meters. The estimated width of the crown can vary from 3 to 10 meters. The service includes cutting down of the entire tree, the use of chainsaws, pole- pruners to cut down the tree to above soil level. This includes the use of ladders, ropes etc to climb the tree and secure and drop the branches. This includes the cutting up of the branches, the loading of the branches and the removal from the site and disposal of the cut tree stump and branches. The site must be left clean of all branches. The stump must be cut up to 3cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a stump herbicide. A1.9 ARBORICULTURE TREE REMOVE EMERGENCY 61-90CM 1 tree The diameter (Ø) of the tree trunk can vary from 61 cm to 90 cm. The estimated height of the tree can vary from 8 meters to 30 meters. The estimated width of the crown can vary from 8 to 20 meters. The service includes cutting down of the entire tree, the use of chainsaws, pole- pruners to cut down the tree to above soil level. This includes the use of ladders, ropes etc to climb the tree and secure and drop the branches. This includes the cutting up of the branches, the loading of the branches and the removal from the site and disposal of the cut tree stump and branches. The site must be left clean of all branches. The stump must be cut up to 3cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a 3023988 stump herbicide. A1.10 ARBORICULTURE TREE REMOVE EMERGENCY 91 -120CM 1 tree The diameter (Ø) of the tree trunk can vary from 91 cm to 120 cm. The estimated height of the tree can vary from 10 meters to 35 meters. The estimated width of the crown can vary from 10 to 40 meters. The service includes cutting down of the entire tree, the use of chainsaws, pole-pruners to cut down the tree to above soil level. This includes the use of ladders, ropes etc to climb the tree and secure and drop the branches. This includes the cutting up of the branches, the loading of the branches and the removal from the site and disposal of the cut tree stump and branches. The site must be left clean of all branches. The stump must be cut up to 3cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a 3023989 stump herbicide. A1.11 ARBORICULTURE TREE REMOVE EMERGENCY 121 CM -150CM The diameter (Ø) of the tree trunk can vary from 121 cm to 150 cm. The estimated height of the tree can vary from 15 meters to 45 meters. The estimated width of the crown can vary from 15 to 45 meters. The service includes cutting down of the entire tree, the use of chainsaws, pole-pruners to cut down the tree to above soil level. This includes the use of ladders, ropes etc to climb the tree and secure and drop the branches. This includes the cutting up of the branches, the loading of the branches and the removal from the site and disposal of the cut tree stump and branches. The site must be left clean of all branches. The stump must be cut up to 3cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a 3023990 stump herbicide. A1.12 3037767 ARBORICULTURE STUMP REMOVE 5 CM -30CM 1 tree stump Item SERVICE/ Item – LONG Description Unit of SAP no. Measure The diameter 5 CM -30CM (Ø) of the tree stump is measured at ground level. The service includes the removal of excess soil around the tree stump, the use of a tree stump grinder to grind up the tree stump and roots above soil level. The stump must be cut up to 30cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a stump herbicide. The hole closed again, topsoil added if required to fill the hole and the site cleared. A1.13 ARBORICULTURE STUMP REMOVE 31 CM -60CM The diameter 31 CM -60CM (Ø) of the tree stump is measured at ground level. The service includes the removal of excess soil around the tree stump, the use of a tree stump grinder to grind up the tree 1 tree stump stump and roots above soil level. The stump must be cut up to 30cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a stump herbicide. The hole closed again, topsoil added if required to fill the hole and the site 3023992 cleared. A1.14 ARBORICULTURE STUMP REMOVE 61 CM -90CM The diameter 61 CM -90CM (Ø) of the tree stump is measured at ground level. The service includes the removal of excess soil around the tree stump, the use of a tree stump grinder to grind up the tree 1 tree stump stump and roots above soil level. The stump must be cut up to 30cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a stump herbicide. The hole closed again, topsoil added if required to fill the hole and the site 3023993 cleared. AA1.1 ARBORICULTURE STUMP REMOVE 91 CM -120CM The diameter 91 CM -120CM (Ø) of the tree stump is measured at ground level. The service includes the removal of excess soil around the tree stump, the use of a tree stump grinder to grind up the tree 1 tree stump stump and roots above soil level. The stump must be cut up to 30cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a stump herbicide. The hole closed again, topsoil added if required to fill the hole and the site 3023994 cleared. A1.16 ARBORICULTURE STUMP REMOVE 121 CM -150CM The diameter 121 CM -150CM (Ø) of the tree stump is measured at ground level. The service includes the removal of excess soil around the tree stump, the use of a tree stump grinder to grind up the tree 1 tree stump stump and roots above soil level. The stump must be cut up to 30cm below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a stump herbicide. The hole closed again, topsoil added if required to fill the hole and the site 3023995 cleared. A1.17 ARBORICULTURE STUMP REMOVE 151 CM -180CM The diameter 151 CM -180CM (Ø) of the tree stump is measured at ground level. The service includes the removal of excess soil around 1 tree stump the tree stump, the use of a tree stump grinder to grind up the tree stump and roots above soil level. The stump must be cut up to 30cm 3023996 below ground level. All wood chips must be cleared from the site. The remaining sump must be treated with a stump herbicide. The hole

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