CAMPUS TREE CARE PLAN

3.03.8 Installation of Ground Protection Mats or Mulch

3.03.81 Areas where foot traffic or storage of lightweight materials is unavoidable, provide a layer of 4-5 inches of wood chips or mulch.

3.03.82 Areas where heavy vehicle traffic is unavoidable provide a layer of 68 inches of wood chips or mulch and add ground protection mats on top.

3.03.9 Concrete Washout areas shall be outside of CRZ.

3.04.0 IRRIGATION STANDARDS FOR TREES PRESERVED ON SITE

In order to minimize impacts of construction, trees located within LOC and slated for preservation shall continue to receive the necessary levels of irrigation to ensure survival. Coordination must be made between UTRGV Landscape Services Irrigation staff and the general contractor.

3.04.01 Trees within preservation zones will continue to be irrigated through duration of project.

3.04.02 Irrigation systems shall be continually monitored to ensure correct coverage.

3.04.03 If irrigation service is interrupted, water shall be provided by the general contractor. Water barrels, tree gators and water trailers/tankers are suitable substtutes.