In easements across private property, the Contractor shall be responsible and liable for all damage outside of the easement area. Trees, fences, shrubbery or other types of surface improvements located in the easements will require protection during construction. The provisions of § 1-2.11(C) above shall apply to all easement areas as well as to public rights-of-way. Precautions shall be taken by adequate sheeting or other approved methods to prevent any cave-in or subsidence beyond the easement limits or damage to improvements within the easement. In general, the easement area is intended to provide reasonable access and working area for efficient operation by the Contractor. Where easement space for the efficient operation is not provided, the Contractor shall be responsible for organizing his operations to perform within the restrictions indicated.