Paragraph 8 Implementation and maintenance of landscapingI1

All landscaping works must be carried out in accordance with the landscaping scheme approved under requirement 7 and to a reasonable standard in accordance with the relevant recommendations of appropriate British Standards or other recognised codes of good practice, including the Manual Of Contract Documents For Highway Works: Volume 1 Specification For Highway Works Series 3000 (05/01): Landscape And Ecology.

Any tree, shrub or hedgerow planted as part of the approved landscaping that, within the period of three years after planting, is removed, dies or becomes, in the opinion of the relevant planning authority, seriously damaged or diseased, must be replaced in the first available planting season with a specimen of the same species and size as that originally planted, unless the relevant planning authority gives its written consent to any variation.

If it becomes obvious that the original species and type were unsuitable for whatever reason, an appropriate alternative species may be specified, subject to the written consent of the relevant planning authority.

Any tree, shrub or hedgerow which is retained and safeguarded during construction in accordance with requirement 6 must thereafter be maintained, and if necessary replaced, in accordance with this requirement, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant planning authority.