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Honest, quality, and cost-effective integrated vegetation management solutions
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a time-tested, science-driven decision-making process designed to identify and mitigate risks associated with pests and pest management strategies. This comprehensive approach seamlessly integrates the knowledge of pest biology, contemporary environmental data, and cutting-edge technology to proactively curb pest damage at economically viable levels. The overarching goal is to achieve pest control while minimizing potential risks to people, property, resources, and the environment. Below are some examples of our work.
KELT Exploration IPMP
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) is an integral component of Kelt Exploration’s long-term commitment for a successful Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) Program. The integrated vegetation management (IVM) program has been in operation for several years, and this is only a continuation of current vegetation control practices.
Vegetation management objectives are achieved using IVM principles by selecting treatments that most effectively target problem vegetation while minimizing impacts to the surrounding environment. IVM techniques used within the small Kelt BC pipeline rights-of-way include cultural, preventative, physical and mechanical controls and herbicide treatments which are organized into site specific programs to ensure effective, economical and environmentally safe treatments.
As a responsible operator Kelt maintains or controls vegetation within its facilities, wells and on its pipeline rights-of-way for operational, regulatory and safety reasons. Vegetation within or adjacent to facilities may restrict system operations and reliability. Managing vegetation allows Kelt to:
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Conduct inspections of the rights-of-way for operational concerns or third-party impacts to the pipelines.
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Allow access for pipeline maintenance activities.
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Helps ensure personnel and public safety.
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Reduce the risk of fire hazards; and
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Manage invasive weeds.
Both federal and provincial legislation contain sections pertinent to vegetation management operations. The IPMP may also be reviewed by several multi-level planning authorities including the Ministry of Environment, Indigenous communities, local Land Use Plan managers and the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
Cenovus Energy IPMP
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) is an integral component of Cenovus Energy’s long-term commitment for a successful Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) Program. This IVM program has been in operation for several years, and this is only a continuation of current vegetation control practices. This Integrated Pest Management Plan includes assets and infrastructure of Cenovus Energy.
Using Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) principles vegetation management objectives can be achieved while minimizing impacts to the surrounding environment. IVM techniques used within Cenovus Energy infrastructure include cultural, prevention, physical controls, mechanical controls and herbicide treatments which are organized into site specific programs to ensure effective, economical and environmentally safe treatments.
As a responsible operator, Cenovus Energy maintains or controls vegetation within its facilities as well as on its pipeline rights-of-way for operational, regulatory and safety reasons. Vegetation within or adjacent to facilities may restrict system operations and reliability. Managing vegetation allows Cenovus Energy to:
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Conduct aerial inspections of rights-of-way to inspect for operational concerns or third-party impacts to the pipelines.
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Allow access for pipeline maintenance activities.
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Helps ensure personnel and public safety.
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Reduce the risk of fire hazards; and
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Manage undesirable vegetation and invasive plants.
Both federal and provincial legislation contain sections pertinent to vegetation management operations. This IPMP may also be reviewed by several higher-level planning authorities including any local Land Use Plan managers and the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
To be effective, the invasive weed program must operate in cooperation with many other individuals, agencies and land managers since weed infestations occur across various land uses. Weed management is most effective when the multi-jurisdictional coordination includes all adjacent landowners and land users to ensure that effective prevention of spread and overall control can be achieved.
Pacific Canbriam Energy IPMP
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) is an integral component of Pacific Canbriam Energy
Limited’s (PCE’s) long-term commitment for a successful Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM)
Program. The IVM program has been in operation for several years, and this is only a continuation of
current vegetation control practices.
Vegetation management objectives are achieved through the application of integrated vegetation
management (IVM) principles by selecting treatments that most effectively target problem vegetation
while minimizing impacts to the surrounding environment.
Within PCE’s shared corridors along the BC Pipeline network, a range of IVM techniques are employed
including cultural practices, prevention, physical controls, mechanical controls and herbicide treatments.
The techniques are organized into site specific programs to ensure effective, economical and
environmentally safe treatments.
As a responsible operator, PCE maintains or controls vegetation within its facilities as well as on its pipeline
right-of-ways for operational, regulatory and safety purposes. Vegetation within or adjacent to facilities
may restrict system operations and reliability. Managing vegetation allows PCE to:
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Conduct aerial inspections of right-of-ways to inspect for operational concerns or third-party impacts to the pipelines.
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Allow access for pipeline maintenance activities.
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Helps ensure personnel and public safety.
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Reduce the risk of fire hazards; and
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Manage invasive weeds.
Both federal and provincial legislation contain sections pertinent to vegetation management operations.
The IPMP may also be reviewed by several higher-level planning authorities including any local Land Use
Plan managers and the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
For invasive species management to be effective, the invasive weed program must operate in cooperation
with many agencies and land managers, as well as land users, since weed infestations occur across many
different land uses. Weed management is most effective when the multi-jurisdictional coordination includes all adjacent landowners and land users to ensure effective prevention of spread is achieved.
Telus Communications INC
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) is an integral component of TELUS long-term commitment for a successful and safe Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) Program. An IVM program has been in operation for several years with this being only a continuation of current integrated vegetation control practices under management by TELUS and its service providers.
This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) has been prepared in accordance with the British Columbia Integrated Pest Management Act and Regulation and is designed to serve as an Operating and Maintenance Best Practices Manual for vegetation management while providing transparency and auditability relative to our integrated vegetation management programs.
Vegetation management objectives are achieved using IVM principles by selecting treatments that most effectively target problem vegetation while minimizing impacts to the surrounding environment. IVM techniques used within the TELUS facilities, corridors, equipment yards, leases and office properties include prevention, physical controls, mechanical controls, and herbicide treatments which are organized into site specific programs to ensure effective, economical, and environmentally safe treatments.
As a responsible operator, TELUS maintains or controls vegetation within its facilities as well other infrastructure for operational, regulatory and safety purposes. Undesirable vegetation within or adjacent to facilities may restrict system operations and reliability. A vegetation management program is required to ensure good access and visibility during treatments, assessments, and monitoring and to maintain this unrestricted access for emergency response or maintenance activities, safe working conditions, to minimize fire hazards, and to reduce the likelihood of undesirable vegetation from causing communications outages or migrating to adjacent property.
Managing vegetation allows TELUS to:
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Conduct inspections for operational concerns or third-party impacts to managed properties.
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Allow access on roads for facility maintenance activities.
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Helps ensure personnel and public safety.
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Reduction of fire hazards.
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Manage noxious and invasive plant species.
Rio Tinto
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) is an integral component of Rio Tinto’s long-term commitment for a successful Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) Program. The integrated vegetation management (IVM) program has been in operation several years, and this is only a continuation of current vegetation control practices.
Through the application of IVM principles, vegetation management focuses on treatments that effectively manage problem vegetation with minimal environmental disturbance. IVM techniques used within the Rio Tinto BC operations include prevention, physical controls, mechanical controls, and herbicide treatments which are organized into site specific programs to ensure effective, economical, and environmentally safe treatments.
As a responsible operator, Rio Tinto maintains or controls vegetation within its facilities, earth dams and on its rights-of-way for operational, regulatory and safety purposes. Vegetation within or adjacent to facilities may restrict system operations and reliability.
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Managing vegetation allows Rio Tinto to:
Conduct inspections of infrastructure and rights-of-way to inspect for operational concerns or third-party impacts.
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Maintain access for right-of-way maintenance activities.
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Ensure facilities are clear of undesirable vegetation.
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Help ensure personnel and public safety.
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Reduce the risk of fire hazards; and
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Manage invasive weeds.
Both federal and provincial legislation include provisions relevant to vegetation management activities. The IPMP may also be reviewed by various planning authorities, including the Ministry of Environment, Indigenous communities, Regional Districts, and local Land Use Plan managers.
Effective invasive weed management requires cooperation among multiple individuals, agencies, and land managers, since infestations occur across diverse land uses. Coordinated, multi-jurisdictional efforts that include adjacent landowners and land users are essential to prevent the spread of weeds and ensure effective control.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) is an integral component of Canadian Natural Resource Limited’s (CNRL) long-term commitment for a successful Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) Program. The integrated vegetation management (IVM) program has been in operation for several years, and this is only an updated continuation of current vegetation control practices.
“Where the terms of the easement permit, vegetation on rights-of-way shall be controlled to maintain clear visibility of the pipeline from the air and provide ready access for maintenance crews.”
Vegetation management objectives are achieved using IVM principles by selecting treatments that most effectively target problem vegetation while minimizing impacts to the surrounding environment. IVM techniques used within the CNRL shared corridors of the BC Pipeline include prevention, physical controls, mechanical controls and herbicide treatments which are organized into site specific programs to ensure effective, economical and environmentally safe treatments.
As a responsible operator, CNRL maintains or controls vegetation within its facilities as well as on its pipeline rights-of-way for operational, regulatory and safety reasons. Vegetation within or adjacent to facilities may restrict system operations and reliability.
Managing vegetation allows CNRL to:
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Conduct monthly aerial inspections of the rights-of-way to inspect for operational concerns or third-party impacts to the pipelines.
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Allow access for pipeline maintenance activities.
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Helps ensure personnel and public safety.
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Reduce the risk of fire hazards; and
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Manage invasive weeds.
Both federal and provincial legislation contain sections pertinent to vegetation management operations. The IPMP may also be reviewed by several higher-level planning authorities including any local Land Use Plan managers and the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
To be effective, the invasive weed program must operate in cooperation with various individuals, agencies and land managers considering weed infestations occur across many land uses. Weed management is most effective when the multi-jurisdictional coordination includes all adjacent landowners and land users to ensure effective prevention of spread and overall control is achieved.
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