| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Backfill |
The process of filling a cavity with soil, gravel rock or other material of choice. |
| Borrow |
Earth material acquired from an off-site location for use in grading on a site. |
| Clearing, Brushing and Grubbing |
Removal of vegetation (grass, brush, trees and similar plant types) by mechanical means. |
| Compaction |
Densification of a fill by mechanical means. |
| earth material |
Any rock, natural or fill and/or any combination thereof. |
| Erosion |
The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind, water and/or ice. |
| Erosion Control System |
A combination of desilting facilities and erosion protection, including effective planting, to protect adjacent private property, watercourses, public facilities and receiving waters from any abnormal deposit of sediment or dust. |
| Excavation |
Mechanical removal of earth material. |
| Existing Grade |
The ground surface prior to grading. |
| Fill |
A deposit of earth material placed by artificial means. |
| Finished Grade |
The final grade of the site which conforms to the approved plan. |
| Geotextile Fabric |
A man-made fabric used in the control of soil erosion. The fabric is available in roles of various widths and lengths, (color standards are usually white, black or gray) and usually varies from one manufacturer to the other. Various specifications are available for varying soil types and applications. The product is sometimes referred to as "filter fabric". |
| GPS |
Global Positioning System is a navigational system based on satellites that allows a user with a receiver to determine precise coordinates for their location on the earth's surface. |
| Grade |
The vertical location of the ground surface. |
| Grading |
Any excavating or filling or combination thereof. |
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