This information is provided as assistive only and may not be complete. The revised MCHW documents should be read to confirm the full extent of the technical changes and how they apply to particular work aspects. All liability for the use and interpretation of this information remains solely with the user.

LC 120 – Landscape and Ecology

1. A few clauses have been removed and replaced, based on the following principles
   • Planting sundries, including tree shelters/guards, shall be biodegradable and free of plastics
     • Mulch mats, including individual mulch mats and sheet mulch, shall be of biodegradable, non plastic material that naturally degrades into harmless substances within three to five years; black, olive green or brown in colour.
     • Adjustable tree ties, strapping and spacers used shall be made of biodegradable materials that naturally degrade into harmless substances and support the tree for a minimum of five years after installation.
     • Individual plant protectors and guards shall be green, brown, black or translucent and of biodegradable, non-plastic material, that is able to degrade naturally into harmless substances within 3-5 years.
   • The planting establishment period shall be 5 years
     • The landscape and ecological planting establishment period for landscape and ecological works shall be 5 years.
2. Turf – Requirement removed (see old Part 14 in 3005).

LC 127 – Fencing

Requirements relating to the painting of timber Fences, Gates, Stiles and Posts have been removed.

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