1) Brushing: Vegetative material up to 4-inches in diameter, including limbs, shall be cut according to the above diagram, including road surface, and as close to the ground as possible. Brushing shall be achieved by mechanical cutting of brush, small trees, and branches. Root systems and stumps of cut vegetation shall not be disturbed unless directed by the contract administrator. 2) Brushing Restrictions: Pulling, digging, pushing over, and other non-cutting methods used for vegetation removal shall not be used for brushing. Excavator buckets, log loaders, and similar equipment shall not be used for brushing. 3) Brush Removal: Remove brushing debris from the road surface, ditchlines, and culvert inlets and outlets. Brush should be disposed of so that it will not fall back onto the road prism.
