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Sitework & Earthworkaka: clearing and grubbingaka: site clearingaka: tree removal

Land Clearing

In Plain English

Removing trees, brush, and vegetation from a construction site before earthwork and building can begin.

Definition

The removal of trees, brush, stumps, roots, and organic debris from a site to prepare it for construction. Land clearing typically precedes all other earthwork operations. Cleared material may be chipped, burned (where permitted), or hauled off-site. Permits may be required for tree removal, and certain trees may be protected by local ordinance.

Example

The clearing and grubbing contract included removing 15 acres of mature timber and grinding all stumps to 18 inches below grade.

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