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y ~ - <br />. ; <br />to the ground. This can be accomplished through proper planting and staking. <br />11.1 Stakes shall be one or two hardwood stakes driven firmly Into the ground <br />outside of the hole to prevent root damage. <br />11.2 Attach the tree to the stakes at knee height using nonbinding tree ties or tree <br />ties that are at least 1 " wide to prevent damage to the tree trunk. <br />11.3 Attach the ties to the tree in a manner that allows the tree to move but still be <br />held firmly in place. This will help develop trunk taper and add strength to the tree. <br />R-7.280E Establishment Standards. <br />1. Pe~„_rio~d. The establishment period for an original tree or replacement tree shall begin <br />on the date that the tree is initially installed, or the date it is replaced, and extend for a three year <br />period from that date. <br />2. ~V~. During the establishment period, each tree shall receive 15 gallons of <br />water per week during the growing season from April 15th through October 15th. VLrater shall be <br />provided in a manner that allows penetration into the soil around the tree. <br />3. Staking. Stakes and ties shall be maintained during the establishment period in a safe <br />and effective manner. Stakes and ties shall be removed after the ~ first growing season or one year <br />after installation. <br />4. Mulchin .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~shall <br />be kept at least 2 inches away from the tn.~nk of the tree, and the mulched planting area around the <br />tree shall be kept free of weeds. <br />5. Prunin . <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 with <br />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 />Exhibit B to Street Tree Plan Agreement <br />97-00421 <br />