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[DIVISION 2: SITEWORK]{.underline}

SECTION 02232 ‑ SELECTIVE CLEARING

USE: Selective clearing of areas bordering picnic areas, roads,
buildings, or where an open woods effect is desired. Includes thinning,
cutting, removal of underbrush, and removal of debris.

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**SECTION 02232**

**SELECTIVE CLEARING**

**[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}**

**1.1 SUMMARY**

**A. Section Includes: Removal of trees, stumps, and undergrowth;
stockpiling of salvageable materials; pruning and disposal of removed
vegetation and debris.**

**B. Related Sections**

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**LIST ITEMS OF WORK THAT MIGHT LOGICALLY BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED
UNDER THIS SECTION, BUT INSTEAD ARE SPECIFIED IN ANOTHER SECTION. THIS
ARTICLE IS RARELY REQUIRED.**

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**1.2 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS**

**A. Work Limits: \[Areas to be cleared shall be those areas shown on
the drawings.\] \[Work limits will be staked and control points
established by the Government.\] \[The Government will mark or identify
trees over 4 inches in diameter that are to be removed.\] \[Scalping of
topsoil during clearing operations will not be permitted.\]**

**B. Burning of Slash: \[[ ]{.underline}.\]**

**[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}**

**2.1 EQUIPMENT**

**A. Requirements: Use no equipment larger than hand cutting tools and
chain saws unless written approval is obtained from the Contracting
Officer.**

**B. Spark Arresters: Shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Forest
Service Spark Arrester Guide (volume 2), dated 1993.**

**2.2 CHEMICALS**

**A. Stump Killers: Ammonium sulfamate solution or 2,4‑D solution shall
be used on fresh cut stumps.**

**[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}**

**3.1 CLEARING**

**A. Marking: Trees to be cut and brush to be removed will be marked by
the Government in the following manner: \[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\].**

**B. Cutting: Cut trees and undergrowth flush with the ground.**

**C. Protection: Protect trees and other vegetation that are to remain
free from damage during clearing operations.**

**3.2 STUMP REMOVAL**

**A. Grubbing: Remove stumps and root mats to at least 450 mm (18
inches) below grade.**

**3.3 CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF FRESH CUT STUMPS**

**A. Requirements: Ammonium sulfamate solution shall consist of 2 to 4
lb of dry crystals per gallon of water or other carrier approved by the
Contracting Officer. Ammonium sulfamate solution shall be applied at the
rate of 1 pt/ft diameter of stump. Treatment using 2,4‑D solution shall
be according to the manufacturer\'s instructions.**

**3.4 PRUNING**

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**PROVIDE THE AMOUNT OF LIVING FOLIAGE TO BE REMOVED AND SELECT
APPLICABLE PHRASE.**

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**A. Requirements: Trees or shrubs that will require pruning but not
removal will be marked by the Government. Do not remove more than
\[1/4\] of the living foliage of the plants. Remove dead wood, rubbing
branches, rotted stubs, borer infested, and structurally weak branches.
\[Cut branches flush with the trunk or branch.\] \[Cut branches 1 to 2
inches from the trunk or branch.\]**

**3.5 SALVAGE**

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**PROVIDE DIAMETER AND LOG LENGTH, AND SELECT PHRASE, WHEN APPLICABLE.**

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**A. General: Salvage only disease and insect‑free trees and limbs.**

**B. Trees and Limbs 8‑Inch Diameter and Larger: Trim, cut into log
lengths, not exceeding \[[ ]{.underline}\] long and stack where
directed. \[The stacked material will remain the property of the
Government.\]**

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**PROVIDE DIAMETER AND LOG LENGTH, AND SELECT PHRASE, WHEN APPLICABLE.**

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**C. Trees and Limbs\--3 Inch to 8 Inch Diameter: Cut into log lengths,
not exceeding \[[ ]{.underline}\] long and stack where directed. \[The
stacked material will remain the property of the Government.\]**

**3.6 DISPOSAL**

**A. Requirements: Material that is not to be salvaged shall be
\[removed from the project site and disposed of offsite\] \[deposited in
and covered with earth in waste areas as indicated on the project
drawings.\] \[burned at the site.\] \[disposed of by a combination of
burning, burying or removal.\] \[Burning will not be permitted.\]**

**[PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT]{.underline}**

**4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT**

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**WHEN A \"LUMP SUM\" CONTRACT IS USED, DELETE THE TITLE PART 4:
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, AND BOTH ARTICLES FROM THIS SECTION.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT WILL BE ADDRESSED IN PART 4 OF SECTION 01009 -
GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS OR SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF
WORK.**

**WHEN NOT A \"LUMP SUM\" CONTRACT, SELECT APPLICABLE PHRASES; USE THE
\"NO MEASUREMENT\" PHRASE WHEN NONE OF THE PAY ITEMS IN THE
SPECIFICATION ARE INCLUDED IN THE BID SCHEDULE.**

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**A. Units: The work described in this section will \[not be measured
for payment.\] \[be measured\] \[on a lump sum basis.\] \[by the number
of acres and fractions of acres measured to the nearest 1/10 acre
cleared within the work limits specified.\] \[by the number of trees
cut.\]**

**4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT**

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**WHEN NOT A \"LUMP SUM\" CONTRACT, SELECT APPLICABLE PHRASES; USE THE
\"NO DIRECT PAYMENT\" PHRASE WHEN NONE OF THE PAY ITEMS IN THE
SPECIFICATION ARE INCLUDED IN THE BID SCHEDULE.**

**WHEN NOT A \"LUMP SUM\" CONTRACT AND PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE UNDER THIS
SECTION, SELECT APPLICABLE PAY ITEMS. DO NOT CHANGE PAY ITEM NUMBER.**

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**A. Payment: \[No direct payment for the work described under this
section will be made. Consideration for this item shall be included in
the bid price for other items of the Contract.\] \[Prices and payment
will be full compensation for the work described in this section.
Payment will be made under:\]**

**[ ]{.underline}[ ]{.underline}[Pay Item]{.underline} [
]{.underline}[Pay Unit]{.underline}**

**02232(1) Selective Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lump
Sum**

**02232(2) Selective Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acre**

**02232(3) Selective Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Each**

**END OF SECTION**