APPENDIX_D_-_Definitions.docx

APPENDIX D – DEFINITIONS

1. Scalping – areas where the grass is mowed too close to the ground because of uneven ground underneath. When grass is mowed too close to the ground it frequently appears as an unsightly yellow scar. Typically scalping occurs when mowing on hill sides and around obstacles on uneven terrain.

2. Xeriscaping - a landscaping method that employs drought-resistant plants in an effort to conserve resources, especially water, and reduce yard trimmings. Xeriscaping uses decorative brick, lava rock, mulch and low water vegetation such as bougainvillea, hibiscus, cactus, and evergreen ground covering plants to eliminate the high costs of maintaining 2”-4” grass fields and reduce the cost of watering.

3. Rutting – visible marks left on the grounds from the wheels of mowing and edging equipment.

4. Topping – The reduction of a tree’s size using heading cuts that shorten limbs or branches back to a predetermined crown limit. Topping is not an acceptable pruning practice.

5. Diameter Breast Height (dbh) – The diameter of a tree measured at a point 4.5 feet above the ground line.

6. Distinguished Visitor (DV) / Special Cut - Grass cutting in high profile areas of the base such as ceremonial areas, ornamental areas, distinguished visitor routes, quarters, and entrances. A DV cut is generally performed more frequently than other cuttings and the height range specified is usually smaller. Grass clippings are removed from the area and the end result is uniform in appearance, well-manicured, and complete.

7. COR- Contracting Officer Representative

8. CO- Contracting Officer

9. QAPC- Quality Assurance Program Coordinator

APPENDIX D