Common use of Protection of Property Clause in Contracts

Protection of Property. In construction and reconstruction of Specified Roads, Contractor shall not unnecessarily remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, or other natural features, unless specifically au- thorized. To the extent practicable, Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limit or other areas des- ignated in the contract and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside these limits. Material that falls outside these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work to the extent practicable and necessary to protect adjacent resource values, unless otherwise agreed.