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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 200 Earthwork SECTION. 201 Clearing and Grubbing. Description 201.01 This work shall consist of clearing, grubbing, removing and dis- posing of all vegetation and debris within the limits of the construction as designated by slope stakes and from bozrow pits and such other areas and pits as may be indicated on the plans or required by the work, except such objects as are designated to remain or are to be removed in accordance with other sections of these specifications. This work shall also in- clude the preservation from injury or defacement of all vegetation and objects designated to remain. Construction Requirements 201.02 The Engineer will establish construction lines and designate all trees, shrubs, plants, and other things to remain. The Contractor shall preserve all things designated to remain. 201.03 All surface objects and all trees, stumps, roots and other pro- truding obstructions, not designated to remain, shall be cleared and/or grubbed, including mowing, as required, except undisturbed stumps and roots and nonperishable solid objects which will be a minimum of 2 feet below subgrade or slope of embankments. The clearing of growth shall not extend beyond the toes of fills or the tops of cut slopes as staked. Except in areas to be excavated, stump holes and other holes from which obstructions are removed, shall be backfilled with suitable material and compacted. If perishable material is burned, it shall be burned under the constant care of competent watchmen at such times and Sn such a manner that the surrounding vegetation, the other adjacent property or anything desig- nated to remain on the right-of-way, will not be jeopardized. Burning shall be done in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances. When permitted, materials and debris which cannot be burned and per- ishable materials may be removed from the construction area and dis- posed of at locations off the project outside the limits of view from the project with the written permission of the property owner on whose property the materials and debris are placed. The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with property owners for obtaining suit- able disposal locations and the cost involved shall be included in the unit price bid.