Common use of Selective Treatment Clause in Contracts

Selective Treatment. The following shall apply in areas designated for selective treatment: A. Selective treatment shall be performed utilizing one of the following methods as described in Section 6 of these specifications: 1. Selective Cutting (HC) 2. Selective Cutting and ▇▇▇▇▇ Treatment (ST) 3. Selective Low Volume Foliar Treatment (LVF) B. For ME, the default treatment method is LVF unless restrictions or conditions require HC or ST. Avoid foliar herbicide applications near yards, gardens, pools, agricultural fields, and where humans or animals are congregating. C. All tall-growing woody vegetation including but not necessarily limited to those listed in Appendix 2 shall be removed by cutting and/or herbicide application as specified. The only exemptions are: 1. ME specified screens and buffers that require topping of certain vegetation. 2. Ravine and valley crossings where conductor height at maximum sag (under all rated operating conditions) and sway is sufficient to allow for all species to remain at their mature height. The Company Representative shall determine at what point, in ravines and valleys, treatment should cease.