4.06.040 Non-Chemical Treatment Alternatives to Maintain Right-of-Ways:

All right-of-way maintenance activities shall utilize non-chemical treatment alternatives. Such non-chemical alternatives shall adhere to the following guidelines:

(a) Roadsides, Roadside Appurtenances, Pipelines, Utility Lines:

(1) Mowing: Mowers may be used to reduce brush and herbaceous weeds. Cut no shorter than 6 inches to prevent bare ground resulting in erosion.

(2) Trimming: Use of hand labor or gas-powered devices to trim brush woody vegetation in right-of-way area. Adequate stumpage shall be left to prevent erosion.

(3) Planting of native grasses and flowers: Native species should be introduced to discourage undesirable woody vegetation and other species that require high-maintenance. The planting or seeding of invasive exotic species is prohibited.

(b) Railroads:

(1) Mowing and hand and power trimming shall be the first alternatives pursued.

(2) Controlled burns may be used to eliminate vegetation around railways provided that:

(A) The Tribe is informed prior to the burn.

(B) The burn must be supervised at all times.

(C) Special permission must be obtained during dry seasons and burning is banned during the Tribal burn bans under the Tribe's burning ordinance.

(3) Mowing and trimming should be used for maintaining visibility and at crossings and any additional areas that are not suitable for controlled burning.