To: SSJ Real Estate Holdings, LLC

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September 8, 2017

To: SSJ Real Estate Holdings, LLC

Re: Three Year Maintenance Protocol for 22 Main Street, Orleans, MA

Hawk Design is pleased to provide you with this maintenance protocol for the property at 22 Main Street, Orleans, MA.

Maintenance of Proposed Buffer Plantings

1) MAINTENANCE DURING INSTALLATION:Year 1 - Maintenance operations shall begin immediately after each plant is planted and shall continue as required until final acceptance and then for the one year plant guarantee period. Plants shall be kept in a healthy, growing condition by watering, pruning, spraying, weeding and any other necessary operations of maintenance. Plant saucers and beds shall be kept free of weeds, grass and other undesired vegetation. Plants shall be inspected at least once per week by the contractor during the installation period and any needed maintenance is to be performed promptly.

2) LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:Year 23 - The landscapemaintenance contractor shall be responsible for weeding areas around landscape beds and individual trees and shrubs. Weed control areas shall include all landscape beds and the area within 2 feet of the outer edge of the mulch area or individual tree/shrubs.

3) The landscape maintenance contractor shall water, fertilize, weed, cultivate, remulch, spray to control insect infestation and disease and perform any other good horticultural practice necessary to maintain the plants in a living healthy condition upon the time for termination of his responsibility for care as set out herein. The landscapemaintenance contractor shall be responsible for the plants throughout life of the contract. If the current landscape maintenance contractor is relieved of their contract, another qualified contractor shall be commissioned to provide the equal scope of service immediately.

4) All plants stolen, damaged or destroyed by fire, automobiles, vandalism or any other cause, shall be replaced by the owner.

5) The landscapemaintenance contractor shall prepare maintenance specifications and schedule annual care of all planted areas including fertilizing, weeding, mulching, bed edging, pruning and pest prevention and treatment. As trees become more established after three years from installation the scope of service may be reviewed and modified.

6) Proposed treesshall be drip irrigated and shall have a rain sensor to provide for water regulation. The typical irrigation schedule may be 3 - 4 times per week for 15 - 20 minutes each period.

7) The landscape architect shall reserve the right to inspect all trees, upon site delivery and during installation to insure specifications and procedures are adhered to.

8) DEAD PLANTS:Dead trees are to be removed from the site immediately, and replaced with the same plant & size referenced on the landscape plan during the growing season (March 31 – November 30), at regular intervals by the landscapemaintenance contractor. The contractor shall maintain an updated comprehensive list of all dead materials removed and present a copy of the list to the owner and landscape architect at the end of every two months during the contract period. No substitutions of replacement plant species will be accepted.

9) PLANT MATERIAL REMOVAL:No existing trees shall be removed without the written authorization from the landscape architect except where noted on the plans. Contractors who remove existing trees without written approval will be required to make remedies determined by the property owner or equivalent authority. No grubbing shall occur within existing tree areas unless specifically noted on the plans.

10) All disturbed areas not to receive plant materials are to be loamed and seeded with a nativeseed mix and blended into existing grade and conditions. EX

Integrated Pest Management

1. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a management and decision-making system that uses cultural practices to promote healthy plants that has a competitive advantage against pests and environmental stress. The IPM system will encourage the use of organic based fertilizers, appropriate irrigation techniques and qualified professionals to ensure to the protection of the surrounding environment and resource areas. The IPM system will focus on: (1)plant establishment, (2) application of all chemicals by a professional, (3) pesticide and herbicide management, (4) fertilizer management, (5) irrigation management, and (6) property owner education.

ISTI Pesticide and Herbicide Management

1. Pesticides and herbicides will not be used on a regular basis within the planted areas. Suspected disease or insects must be confirmed by a qualified professional. A written report shall document the disease and must be presented to the owner.

The report shall contain a justification for the application of a pesticide / herbicide including observation and documentation of signs and /or symptoms of disease or pests, establishment of thresholds which would trigger a pesticide/herbicide application and organic or cultural alternatives to chemical pesticides, if applicable.

1. All applicable alternatives to chemical usage must be considered before application.

1. If a chemical application is deemed necessary the product shall be chosen based upon efficacy, potential environmental toxicity, and health risks.

Irrigation Management

1. Conservation of the water resources will be the goal of the irrigation of plantings within the site. The timing and quantity of irrigation will be restricted to prevent over-watering and limit potential leaching of fertilizers.

1. Automatic irrigation systems equipped with a “smart” controller and moisture sensing devices shall be set to water plantings during the early morning hours (approximately 3 – 6 a.m.). This will decrease the leaf wetness period, minimizing development of diseases and maximizing the water resources by not watering during the hottest time of the day.

1. Not more than ½ inch per week of supplemental irrigation will be applied to the planted areas. The goal would be to replace the moisture in overly dry areas of the soil.

1. The typical irrigation schedule may be 3-4 times per week for 15-20 minutes each period.

Educational Program

1. An important component of a successful IPM system will involve an education of the property owner on the principles, goals and success of the IPM. Documentation of the fertilizer applications will be provided to the owner by the professional providing the application.

1. The goal of the IPM system is to protect the groundwater resources by developing a responsible management system. Appropriate seed / plant selection, cultural practices, and responsible fertilizer management will provide assurance that potential nitrogen leaching is minimized. Additionally, justification for any applications of fertilizer by a professional guarantees responsible management.

NG GRADE AND CONDITIONS. SEE SECTION 4.0

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