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27 o (Sub)contractor will allow vegetation growth to occur between applications to allow for the treatment to take full effect. x Spot Mowing: o Invasive forbs that follow a biennial or annual life cycle will be mowed at the appropriate times (per instructions from GRG project manager) to inhibit/ prevent seed production. o Workers will use appropriate mowing equipment (e.g. weed whips, brush cutters, brush hogs) to mow target species. o Target plants should be mowed to soil level. o Workers must take care to avoid collateral damage to non-target plants Prescribed Fire x Contractor requirements: o Have one or more designated burn bosses at or equivalent to a RXB2 designation. o Provide evidence of qualifications of burn boss, including training, experience (years and number of burns), and history (any escapes or other burn incidents). o Have members of the burn crew with a minimum training in S-130 and S-190 or equivalent. o Have all crew members and burn boss complete an annual safety refresher and passed an annual physical fitness test prior to conducting the burn(s) (RT130 or equivalent). o Provide evidence that burn boss has led burns of similar complexity with similar fuel types. o Supply all necessary equipment. o Provide PPE to all crew members, including but not limited to the equipment listed below. o Provide certification of adequate insurance coverage. o Provide two references of similar projects that were successfully completed. x Access and Staging: o Vehicle access is allowed for the preparation of burn breaks, conducting the burn, and for mop-up. o Service Provider will keep trails leading into the property open and accessible following the fire. o Service Provider is to work with Landowner to ensure necessary trails and field roads are closed to protect visitors during running fire. x Personnel Safety: o It is the Service Provider’s responsibility to provide qualified personnel full PPE for all crew, and all equipment, materials, and supplies, necessary to carry out the various tasks. o Full PPE requires a minimum of: Shirt and pants that meet NFPA Certification. Leather gloves. Hard hat; Shrouds that meet NFPA Certification are to be available to crew members who request them. Safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields. Leather boots. Fire shelters are to be available to crew members who request them. All crew must have radios or similar means of communication.