Clearing shall include the felling, cutting up and stacking of all trees to four-foot lengths and the satisfactory removal and disposal of trees, bushes, downed timber, brush and debris and obstructions of any nature. Individual trees shown on the Plans or directed by the Engineer to be left standing shall be protected in a satisfactory manner to prevent damage incidental to construction operations. The Contractor shall mark all trees, shrubs and plants to be removed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications at least seven (7) days prior to removal. The Engineer shall field review the markings and make any adjustments prior to the clearing operation. For all trees to be removed from within the Town of Manchester right-of-way, the Contractor shall obtain a “Tree Removal” permit from the Town Tree Warden and comply with all of the requirements of such permit, which includes posting notices on these trees for a minimum of ten (10) days..
