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2.2.1 Trees shall be pruned as required to remove broken or diseased <br />branches. The Operator shall develop a pruning program which <br />will promote proper tree scaffolding, strength and appearance <br />consistent with its intended use. Any tree or group of trees <br />deemed by the Golf Course Operations Manager to be in need of <br />trimming due to either aesthetic and/or safety reasons shall be <br />trimmed in a timely manner at the Operator's expense. <br />2.2.2 Trees located adjacent to vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic ways <br />shall be maintained so as to not obstruct vehicle and/or pedestrian <br />visibility and clearance. <br />2.2.3 Fertilization shall be scheduled as often as required to keep trees <br />in a healthy and desirable condition as outlined in the pruning <br />specifications. Avoid applying fertilizer to root ball or base of a <br />main stem, rather, spread evenly in area of a drip zone. Use a <br />well-balanced commercial fertilizer. <br />2.2.4 Tree stakes, ties, and guys shall be checked and corrected as <br />needed. Ties will be adjusted to prevent girdling. Remove <br />unneeded stakes, ties, and guys as required. Re-stake trees, as <br />required, using lodge pole stakes. <br />2.2.5 Prune trees along sidewalks to allow eight (8) foot clearance for <br />pedestrians and fifteen (1 b) feet above curb and gutters for <br />vehicular traffic. <br /> <br />