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Plant Protection for Preserved Specimens

'All plant species to be preserved and especially those in construction aJ!d or
renovation zones should adhere to·the following protection. guidelines: ·

1. Fencing shall be required five (5) feet outside of the tree drip line to
establish a protective zone surrounding the plant. A minimum. five
foot high chain link fence with posts every 8' is required prior to
commencing any grading or construction. The fence shall remain
during all phases of construction and shall not be moved or removed
without .the written authorization of the administrative agency
responsible for the project work. ·
2. All work within the protected zone of any plant shall require an
encroachment permit. All approved work shall be under the direct on-
site obsewation of the client's landscape architect or horticulture
con5-ultant and·shall be certified to,the administrative agency within
five working days of completion of said work.
· 3. All excavations within the prptected · zone of any plant .shall be
accomplished by hand tools under the direct on•site observation of a
CertifiedArborist. If any.roots.are encountered,· they shalLbe saved
and covered with a minimlltn of 6'' clean washed sand. Those roots to
be severed shall. be clean cut with pruning tools to the. edge of the
excavation. ,
4. No materials may be nailed or staked to any preserved plant.· No
materials or equipment may be stored at any· time within the ·protected
zone of any plant. No parking shall be allowed adjacent or under any
preserved plant. .
5 ~ During all phases of construction, the health of the plaqts shall be
·monitored.and maintaiJ).ed as required.. , ,
6. All jn:uning,, other than dead wood removal shalt b,e conducted by a
professional.arborist under·the direct observation ofthe clients ·
Certified Arborist ·

Replacement Plantings

The.historical period of significance for this project is from 1853 to 1943:•
Based on a literature review of plants utilized during this early Calif omia
· period, ;the, following horticulture species are identified as appropriate for the·
site.

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