Weed Prevention Sample Clauses

Weed Prevention. Habitat-disturbing activities undertaken by Puget Sound Energy within the Xxxxx River project area will incorporate specific guidelines and/or BMPs for noxious weed prevention. These activities include those associated with the implementation of the TRMP, as well as new construction, site rehabilitation, and implementation of PMEs for other resources. Methods to prevent the establishment of noxious weeds include early detection and eradication of populations of new invaders, efforts to educate and inform land managers and the public about weed issues, and proper planning and management of ground and vegetation disturbing activities through implementation of best management practices (BMPs). One of the best ways to prevent invasion (or re-invasion) of noxious weeds is to actively revegetate disturbed habitats with desirable species. Weed prevention on NFS lands in the Plan Area will be accomplished by implementing specific measures listed in the USDA-FS Forest Plan Amendment #14 (USDA-FS 1999b, as amended), Standards and Guidelines from the Region EIS (USDA-FS 2005c), and other applicable guidance from the MBSNF and Region 6. Any updates to BMPs on NFS lands will be incorporated by the licensee within six months of receipt from the USDA-FS. Active revegetation will be implemented on sites where project-related activities lead to substantial areas of habitat disturbance, and where revegetation is practicable (e.g., sites such as rock quarries may be excluded). Habitat revegetation and restoration activities will reflect a goal to use native plant species to meet management objectives, where practicable. Plant species should be native to the area; preference should be given to native plant materials derived from locations that are most similar in elevation and closest in geographic proximity to the disturbed site. Each habitat site will be evaluated to determine the appropriate planting plan in keeping with the site’s vegetative condition and future land use, adjacent land uses, habitat management objectives, and site maintenance requirements. Non-invasive, non-native plant species may be used where their use is consistent with current and expected future land uses (e.g., landscaped sites, frequently disturbed sites, managed forest stands) and where necessary to achieve objectives associated with site management/maintenance activities (e.g., forage production, erosion control, temporary cover, soil conditioning, weed suppression, etc.). On NFS lands, active s...