Tree Pruning and Removal, Stump Grinding and Row Mowing along EWEB transmission and distribution power lines on an ongoing regular basis. • TRIMS o Includes pruning the prescribed radial clearance from facilities on all limbs on trees = or ›4” at Diameter Breast Height (DBH). Clearances shall be derived from the Line Clearance Procedures and Specifications, rev. 2018 (see Exhibit A, attached). A tree is defined as any limbs that are attached to stems that originate from a common root system and have no visible soil between the stems at the base. If there is soil between the stems at the base they will be counted as separate trees. o Pruned vegetation (live/green and dead/dry) that is ‹4” in diameter shall be removed from the site unless an agreement has been made with the customer in advance. o Wood shall be left on site so as not to create a hazard for road or pedestrian traffic. Wood shall be cut into 3-4’ lengths unless other arrangements are made between EWEB and the owner of the tree. EWEB may request the removal of wood from sites. The Hourly Rates will be paid for this wood removal work. • Overhang Trim-Removal of all overhanging limbs that are = or ‹15’ above primaries back to the parent stem. Dead Overhang Trim-Removal of all dead overhanging limbs ›15’ above the conductors to the tops of the tree. • Facility Protection Trees - For trees that are being only partially removed to protect EWEB facilities the work shall be categorized as a removal based on the size of the largest cut made. For crew work tracking.
