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Title: Supplement Analysis for the Transmission System Vegetation Management Program FEIS DOE/EIS-0285/SA-08

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/823850· OSTI ID:823850

Clearing C-trees along the south side of the right-of-way. This project meets the standards and guidelines for the Transmission System Vegetation Management Program Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD). The project involves controlling all tall growing trees (C-Trees) within the right-of-way. All work is to be done on the south side of centerline. Target vegetation is the tall growing Firs along the edge of the ROW, all of which is located within the back yards of the property owners along the right-of-way. The density of vegetation is low and consists of C-Trees located within backyards, with the branches growing towards the lines. Due to lack of access and past verbal agreements with the landowners, permission/agreement has been difficult to obtain from the property owners. Permission has now been obtained to remove the C-Trees within their back yards which, will soon be a hazard to our transmission line facility. We are working with the landowners to get them to plant low growing scrubs and ornamentals within the right-of-way and adjacent to the right-of-way. A follow up herbicide treatment is not planned because the trees being cut will not re-sprout. This right-of-way or project area is on a three to four year maintenance schedule. Little or no treatment should be required in the immediate future.

Research Organization:
U.S. Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of NEPA Policy and Assistance (EH-42) (US)
OSTI ID:
823850
Report Number(s):
DOE/EIS-0285/SA-08; TRN: US200430%%1395
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 23 Apr 2001
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English