Common use of Natural Resources and Wildlife Management Clause in Contracts

Natural Resources and Wildlife Management. To the maximum extent possible, Contractor shall avoid harming natural resources in the performance of this contract. Contractor shall submit a plan detailing means and methods to prevent defacing, bruising, injuring, damaging, or destroying natural resources. Contractor shall not cut or remove trees or shrubs without written approval of the KO. Contractor shall remove stone, earth, or other displaced material and replace in appropriate location. Contractor shall protect monuments and markers, if any, prior to commencement of work activities. Contractor shall restore natural resources damaged during the performance of this contract to original condition or a condition approved by the COR at no additional cost to the Government 6.4.2.5.3 Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979. Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (ARPA) governs the excavation of archaeological sites on federal and Indian lands in the United States, and the removal and disposition of archaeological collections from those sites. ARPA forbids anyone from excavating or removing archaeological resources from Federal or Indian land without a permit and forbids any sales, purchase, exchange, transport, or receipt. Contractor shall immediately report finding of any suspected archaeological resources to the KO. Contractor shall not disturb or publically disclose information concerning the nature and location of any archeological resource for which excavation or removal requires a permit.