PART 2
PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)
PART 3
EXECUTION
3.1
CLEARING REQUIREMENTS
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NOTE: Alternate 1.
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3.1.1
Brush
The cutting of brush in either zone is not required.
3.1.2
Zone 1
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NOTE: Use the same elevation which determines the
contour bounding Zone 1.
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All trees and stumps, not defined as brush, that extend above elevation
[_____] shall be removed, except that no material will be required to be
removed any nearer to the ground surface than is specified for Zone 2.
Topping of trees and stumps to elevation [_____] shall be permitted at the
option of the Contractor.
3.1.3
Zone 2
All trees and stumps, not falling within the classification of brush, shall
be removed to a height not exceeding 150 mm 6 inches above the ground
surface measured on the uphill side.
3.1.4
Equipment
A tree crushing machine may be used at the option of the Contractor in all
clearing operations.
3.2
DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL
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NOTES: This paragraph makes general provisions for
the Contractors' responsibility for fire damage
beyond the clearing area. Notwithstanding these
requirements, substantial damage has occurred in
reservoir areas above the clearing line, due to fire
escaping from areas being cleared. Fires
originating in this manner have destroyed timber,
ruined choice public use areas, destroyed wildlife
habitat, and adversely affected public relations in
the areas. Every effort should be made to avoid
unnecessary destruction of the natural resources of
reservoir areas, including the following actions:
1. The Contracting Officer or the Contractor or
both should maintain constant knowledge, by
appropriate telephone or radio liaison with
personnel of the State forest protection service,
relative to the degree of fire hazard and promptly
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