Vegetation Management Activities Sample Clauses

Vegetation Management Activities. Vegetation management is routinely conducted on existing rights-of-way and owned lands to ensure safe and reliable operation of infrastructure, and allow access needed for inspections, maintenance, and emergency response. Vegetation management activities can either be considered a conservation measure (see Section 6, Conservation Measures) or a covered activity, as described in more detail here. This distinction is dependent on the timing, site conditions, management objectives, and techniques used. For example, mowing conducted during the growing season and without consideration for timing relative to monarchs, can result in extensive losses of habitat and direct mortality. However, if the same mowing activity is undertaken with timing considerations to avoid these impacts to monarchs and their habitat, then it can be beneficial as a conservation measure. Activities such as mowing and herbicide use could be considered either covered activities or conservation measures. To distinguish between the two, the Partner should evaluate: