NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT. All equipment used in road construction and off-road logging activity must be pressure-washed by the Purchaser and inspected by the Forest Officer prior to entering the sale area. This cleaning will remove all dirt, plant parts, and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the sale area. Other equipment and vehicles entering and leaving the sale area shall be cleaned prior to start up and kept reasonably clean during the course of operations. All subsequent move-ins of logging and construction equipment shall be treated the same as the initial move-in.
NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT. The Purchaser may be required to perform noxious weed management on any of the roads designated as part of the haul route and on landings. Noxious weed management may include grass seeding, equipment washing and herbicide spraying.
NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT. The following text describes how noxious weed management will be approached and funded with respect to acquired lands, per SA 508, which specifies that, “The plan [TRMP] shall address how noxious weed management considerations will be addressed when evaluating land acquisition proposals or other activities pursuant to Articles 502, 503, 504, and 505.” Puget Sound Energy will evaluate the extent of noxious weed management required for each tract under consideration for acquisition or land management activities. The evaluation will include the steps described below. Each step will be developed in coordination with the TRIG, and will require TRIG approval prior to implementation. Prior to acquisition:
