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2.2.6 One CAD drawing showing proposed landscape plan with identifi cation of trees (diff erent
colour coding for trees to be used for protected, preserved, transplanted, removed trees)
corresponding to the existing tree survey table (to be included in the drawing), existing
and new buildings, proposed site drainage pattern. Explain in brief measures adopted for
protecting existing landscape (limit to 250 words).
2.2.7 Certifi cate of landscape architect confi rming proper protection and preservation of existing
trees during construction process.
2.2.8 Landscape plan, clearly highlighting the trees removed areas (indicating the number of
trees), if applicable, with the number of replanted trees in the proportion of 1:3 in the
proposed landscape design. List details about species, which existed, and the species that
have been replanted on-site.
2.2.9 Landscape plan to show that plantation in excess of 25% than minimum requirement has
been done.

2.3 Appraisal (maximum points 5) partly mandatory, if applicable
2.3.1 Ensure proper timing of construction with respect to rain, as per clause 2.2.1. and
2.3.2 Confi ne construction activity to pre-designated areas, as per clause 2.2.2 (1 point).
2.3.3 Proper implementation of staging and spill prevention plan and
2.3.4 Eff ective erosion and sedimentation control to prevent erosion, as per clause 2.2.3
(1 point).
2.3.5 Preserve top soil by employing suitable measures (1 point).
Non Applicability condition: Contaminated sites/sites that do not have good quality top soil
(as per soil test report) that is considered worth storing for reuse. Soil test has to be carried
out as per criteria 3 and the test report has to be endorsed by the landscape architect.
The landscape architect has to provide certifi cate that the top soil is not worth storing for
landscaping purposes and cannot be restored to applicable standard.
2.3.6 Preserve existing vegetation by means of non-disturbance or damage to the trees and
other form of vegetation, as per clauses 2.2.6 and 2.2.7 Or
2.3.7 Trees/plants replanted within site premises in ratio of 1:3, as per clause 2.2.8 (1 point –
mandatory).
Non Applicability condition: Sites that are devoid of trees.
2.3.8 Trees/plants replanted within site premises in excess of 25% than minimum requirement as
per clause 2.2.9 (1 point).
Non Applicability condition: Sites that are devoid of trees.

Note If mandatory points are not complied, other points in this criterion will not be considered.
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