From Paul Gilbert, Executive Director NVRPA
"Dominion
Power is doing some cutting of vegetation along the W&OD in the area between
Vienna and Reston. Some tail users have complained and some reporters have been
asking some questions about this.
"This
happens every few years. Dominion has the right to cut trees that are growing
near their transmission lines. In 2005 we entered into a Vegetative Management
Plan with Dominion related to the W&OD. The agreement is voluntary, but
Dominion has honored it. Some of the main provisions is that we cannot plant
trees that are expected to grow more than 15 feet tall directly under the lines,
and they will consult with us before cutting. We are sharing the management plan
with the report[er] who has asked some questions. I wanted to let you all know,
since this is something you may hear about?"
