PERMFILE130959

• Permit No: M1990143
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Name: SMALL TREES
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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SMALL TREES
1. General: 100 Pinyon Pine seedlings per acre of disturbed
area shall be planted. These seedlings shall be grown in minimum
2 x 2 x 8 inch pot with height growth of eight inches or more
shall be planted at designated sites. Back fill soil shall be
mixed with a minimum of 8 ounces of hydrated polyacriamide (soil
water retention additive) mixed with the proper amount of water
as prescribed by the manufacturer. This soil water retention
additive shall be added to the bottom 2/3 of the soil pit.
2. inspection: Prior to planting, all trees shall be inspected
for insect, disease, stress, and condition problems. Any trees
which exhibit symptoms of stress, disease or insect damage, as
determined by the Fort Carson Representative will immediately be
sprayed, treated, or rejected. If it is determined that the
condition of the tree is not treatable, then the tree shall be
disposed of off Fort Carson.
3. Planting Schedule. Planting will occur at the direction of
the Fort Carson Representative. The ideal time period for tree
planting will be in the March through May period.
9. Transportation of Trees. Trees shall be protected by shade
cloth during transportation to the planting site if weather
conditions require protection. An anti-transpirant shall be
sprayed on the tree foliage if it is determined to be necessary.
5. Planting•
5.A. General: Trees shall be planted at predetermined
sites designated by the Fort Carson Representative within three
feet of each flagged site.
S.B. Planting Pit (Saucer): A planting pit with a minimum
of 30 inches diameter and 5 inches in height shall be constructed
around the base of each tree to facilitate watering of trees
through the maintenance period. Sides of holes dug for the trees
shall be scarified to reduce glazing and improve water
penetration. Trees shall be planted no deeper than the ground
surface level in which the tree was originally growing.
back fill soil shall then be firmly packed around planted root
ball. Heavy tamping of the back fill material shall be avoided.
Use only the blunt end of the shovel handle or similar instrument
to remove large air pockets.
6. Mulch: The planting pit shall be filled evenly with wood
chips, or bark to a minimum depth of 3 inches after the initial
watering. The mulch material shall be of quality grade, free
from any known noxious plants or materials, and with an average
size distribution not to exceed 1 inch.
7. Initial Watering: Trees shall be watered in with a minimum
of 15 gallons of water per tree immediately after planting, and