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12/05/96 13:02 e541 689 6826 EUG PUBLIC WORKS -►-+ -r MAINTENANCE <br /> la 012/029 <br /> 11.3 Attach the ties to the tree in a manner that allows the tree to move but still <br /> be held firmly in place. This will help develop trunk taper and add strength to the tree. <br /> R- 7.280 -E Estes lichm .nt Sta arr <br /> 1. period. The establishment period for an original tree or replacement tree shall <br /> begin on the date that the tree is initially installed, or the dare it is replaced, and extend for a three <br /> year period from that date. <br /> 2. Wig. During the establishment period, each tree shall receive 15 gallons of <br /> watcr per week during the growing season from April 15th through October 15th. Water shall <br /> be provided in a manner that allows penetration into the soil around the tree. <br /> 3. Sting. Stakes and ties shall be maintained during the establishment period in a <br /> safe and effective manner. Stakes and ties shall be removed after the first growing season or one <br /> year after installation. <br /> 4. Mulching. During the establishment period a minimum 3 ft. x 3 ft. planting area <br /> around each tree shall be maintained with a layer of bark mulch 2-4 inches in depth. The mulch <br /> shall be kept at least 2 inches away from the trunk of the tree, and the mulched planting area <br /> around the tree shall be kept free of weeds_ <br /> 5. Primate. <br /> 5.1 Dead, broken or split branches shall be pruned at the time of planting. <br /> 5.2 Trees shall be pruned to remove branches that are crossing, damaged, <br /> diseased, broken, or have included bark_ <br /> 5.3 Trees shall not be topped or reduced in height without prior approval of the <br /> Urban Forester. <br /> 5.4 Trees shall be pruned so at least two thirds of the tree's height is canopy <br /> with one third of the height being the trunk. <br /> 5.5 The lower limbs shall be pruned off or tipped back to meet compliance with <br /> the requirements for clearance over sidewalks and streets as contained in the Eugene Code, <br /> 1971. <br /> 5.6 Initial structural pruning shall be performed at the end of the three year <br /> establishment period. A strong scaffold branch structure shall be developed by pruning <br /> to select the primary scaffold branches. <br /> Administrative Order - 10 11/11/96 <br />