VEGETATION REMOVAL COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

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--- PRE-REMOVAL PLANNING & PERMITS ---
[ ] Date of Initial Site Assessment
[ ] Project Type (e.g., Residential, Commercial, Road) (Residential, Commercial, Road Construction, Infrastructure, Other)
[ ] Is a Vegetation Removal Permit Required? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Copy of Vegetation Removal Permit (if applicable)
[ ] Brief Description of Planned Vegetation Removal Activities
[ ] Approximate Area of Vegetation Removal (in square feet)
[ ] Have Adjacent Property Owners Been Notified? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Summary of Notifications Sent to Stakeholders (e.g., neighbors, agencies)

--- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & SPECIES PROTECTION ---
[ ] Was an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conducted prior to vegetation removal? (Yes, No, Not Required)
[ ] Briefly describe the findings of the EIA (if conducted).
[ ] Were any protected plant or animal species identified within the removal area? (Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Migratory Birds, Wetland-Dependent Species, No Protected Species Identified)
[ ] If protected species were identified, describe the mitigation measures implemented to protect them.
[ ] Upload EIA report or relevant documentation.
[ ] Were consultation(s) carried out with relevant stakeholders (e.g., environmental agencies, indigenous groups)? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Date of Stakeholder Consultation

--- REMOVAL METHODOLOGY & BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ---
[ ] Removal Method Approved? (Yes, as documented in permit, No, deviation required (document reason))
[ ] Detailed Description of Removal Methodology Used
[ ] Equipment Used (e.g., hand tools, machinery) (Hand Tools Only, Machinery Used (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If machinery was used, specify type and mitigation measures implemented to minimize impact.
[ ] Area of vegetation cleared (square meters)
[ ] BMPs Implemented (select all that apply) (Root protection measures, Selective clearing, Erosion control blankets, Stream bank stabilization, Protection of adjacent vegetation)
[ ] Photos of Removal Process (before, during, and after)
[ ] Any unexpected issues encountered during removal and corrective actions taken.

--- EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ---
[ ] Has an approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan been implemented? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Which erosion control measures are in place? (Silt Fences, Hay Bales, Sediment Traps, Vegetative Cover, Check Dams, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' selected above, please specify:
[ ] Number of silt fences installed:
[ ] Distance from disturbed areas to nearest waterway (feet):
[ ] Are inlet/outlet protection measures in place for storm drains? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Date of last inspection of erosion control measures:
[ ] Notes from erosion control inspection:

--- WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL ---
[ ] Method of Vegetation Waste Disposal (On-Site Composting, Off-Site Recycling, Landfill Disposal, Mulching, Other (Specify Below))
[ ] If 'Other' disposal method selected, please describe:
[ ] Estimated Volume of Vegetation Waste (in cubic yards)
[ ] Waste Disposal Manifest (if applicable)
[ ] Type of Waste Container Used (Roll-off Container, Dump Truck, Chipper Truck, Other (Specify Below))
[ ] If 'Other' container type selected, please describe:
[ ] Date of Waste Removal
[ ] Location of Waste Disposal Site
[ ] Name of Hauler/Disposal Company

--- POST-REMOVAL MONITORING & RESTORATION ---
[ ] Date of Initial Post-Removal Site Assessment
[ ] Description of Site Conditions Immediately Post-Removal (erosion, soil stability, exposed roots)
[ ] Percentage of Exposed Soil Stabilized (e.g., through mulch, hydroseeding)
[ ] Restoration Activities Completed (Select all that apply) (Seeding/Hydroseeding, Mulching, Erosion Control Blankets, Re-vegetation with Native Species, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Details of 'Other' Restoration Activities (if selected above)
[ ] Date of Next Scheduled Monitoring Visit
[ ] Photos of Post-Removal Site and Restoration Progress (mandatory)
[ ] Overall Restoration Progress Assessment (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Comments and Recommendations for Future Restoration Efforts

--- DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING ---
[ ] Date of Vegetation Removal Commencement
[ ] Date of Vegetation Removal Completion
[ ] Total Area (in acres/hectares) of Vegetation Removed
[ ] Description of Vegetation Removed (Species, Condition, Size)
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Pre-Removal Condition
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Removal Process
[ ] Permit(s) and Approval(s)
[ ] Summary of Deviations from Approved Plan (if any)
[ ] Report Submission Status (Not Submitted, Submitted, Approved)
[ ] Name of Reporting Personnel

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