2010 Construction and Material Specifications - Ohio Department of ...

666.04
Remove all dead wood and dead branches 1 inch (25 mm) or more in diameter.
Remove all branches interfering with or hindering the healthy growth of the tree
with a good clean cut made flush with the parent trunk. Remove all diseased
branches. For branches that may be partly dead, yet have a good healthy lateral
branch between the dead part and the base, cut off the branch with a good clean
slanting cut close to and beyond the healthy lateral branch.
Remove low hanging, unsound, or unsightly branches on trees or shrubs
designated to remain. Remove all branches or growth interfering with the free
traffic movement on the highway. Trim branches of trees extending over the
roadbed to provide a clear height of 20 feet (6 m) above the roadbed surface.
Cut off all stubs or improper cuts resulting from former pruning or limbs that
have been broken flush with the trunk or limb of the tree in order to ensure proper
healing.
666.04 Painting. Paint all cuts or wounds measuring 1 inch (25 mm) or more
in diameter and all exposed wood and scars resulting from previous work or
damage with approved tree wound dressing.
666.05 Removal or Foreign Materials from Trees. Remove all nails, spikes,
bolts, wire, or other foreign materials driven into or fastened to the trunk or
branches of the tree, or, if directed by the Engineer, cut them flush with the bark of
cambium layer to ensure complete healing over.
666.06 Removal of Rubbish. Legally use, burn, or dispose of all material
according to 105.16 and 105.17.
666.07 Method of Measurement. The Department will measure Pruning
Existing Trees by the number of each size, completed and accepted.
666.08 Basis of Payment. The Department will pay for accepted quantities at
the contract prices as follows:
Item Unit Description
666 Each Pruning Existing Trees,
3 to 8-inch (80 to 200 mm) Diameter
666 Each Pruning Existing Trees,
8 to 16-inch (200 to 400 mm) Diameter
666 Each Pruning Existing Trees,
16 to 24-inch (400 to 600 mm) Diameter
666 Each Pruning Existing Trees,
24 to 36-inch (600 to 900 mm) Diameter
666 Each Pruning Existing Trees,
36 inches (900 mm) and Over
670.01 Description
670.02 Materials
670.03 Construction
670.04 Maintenance
ITEM 670 EROSION PROTECTION
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