Topsoil Salvage & Stockpiling Checklist
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Pre-Salvage Assessment & Planning
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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