Topsoil Salvage & Stockpiling Checklist

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Pre-Salvage Assessment & Planning

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Activities to define the topsoil, its suitability, and the salvage plan.

Project Description & Topsoil Salvage Rationale

Existing Site Conditions (Vegetation, Soil Type)

Estimated Topsoil Depth (inches)

Estimated Topsoil Volume (cubic yards)

Planned Salvage Start Date

Proposed Stockpile Location (GPS Coordinates)

Potential Environmental Considerations/Permitting Requirements

Method of Topsoil Testing (If Applicable)

Topsoil Identification & Delineation

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Clearly identifying and marking the topsoil boundary on-site.

Topsoil Identification Method Used

Description of Topsoil Characteristics (Color, Texture, Organic Matter)

GPS Coordinates of Topsoil Boundary Start Point

Approximate Area of Topsoil to be Salvaged (sq ft)

Site Plan/Sketch Showing Topsoil Delineation

Method Used to Mark Topsoil Boundary

Description of any unusual soil conditions observed during delineation.

Date of Topsoil Boundary Delineation

Signature of Person Performing Delineation

Salvage Excavation & Handling

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Procedures for excavating, loading, and transporting the topsoil.

Estimated Topsoil Volume (cubic yards)

Excavation Method

If 'Other' Excavation Method selected, please describe:

Start Date of Excavation

Start Time of Excavation

GPS Coordinates of Salvage Area (Initial Point)

Equipment Used (Check all that apply)

If 'Other' Equipment Selected, please describe:

Photos of Excavation Progress

Stockpile Establishment & Location

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Preparing and designating the stockpile location, ensuring suitability.

Stockpile GPS Coordinates

Stockpile Volume (cubic yards)

Stockpile Location Type

Off-site Stockpile Location Details (if applicable)

Ground Preparation Required?

Description of Ground Preparation (if required)

Stockpile Elevation (feet)

Erosion & Sediment Control Measures Implemented?

Stockpile Management & Protection

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Maintaining the stockpile's integrity and protecting it from degradation.

Stockpile Volume (cubic yards)

Precise Stockpile GPS Coordinates

Erosion Control Method Implemented

Details of Erosion Control Method (if 'Other' selected)

Date of Last Stockpile Inspection

Observations from Last Stockpile Inspection (compaction, erosion, etc.)

Moisture Content (%) - Measurement (if applicable)

Photo Documentation of Stockpile Condition

Vegetation Cover on Stockpile (if any)

Documentation & Record Keeping

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Tracking all activities related to topsoil salvage and stockpiling.

Salvage Start Date

Salvage Completion Date

Estimated Volume of Topsoil Salvaged (CY)

Actual Volume of Topsoil Salvaged (CY)

Description of Salvage Methodology

Topsoil Quality Assessment (Pre-Salvage)

Site Plans/Maps Showing Topsoil Delineation

Stockpile GPS Coordinates

Notes/Observations During Salvage

Salvage Supervisor Signature

Post-Salvage & Re-use Planning

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Planning for the future use of the salvaged topsoil (e.g., landscaping, erosion control).

Planned Topsoil Re-use Method

Potential Re-use Areas/Locations

Estimated Volume of Topsoil to be Re-used (m³)

Target Date for Topsoil Re-use

Specific Requirements for Topsoil Quality/Amendments Before Re-use

Soil Testing Required Before Re-use?

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Landscaping Plans, Soil Test Results)

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