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Florida Power & Light Company. 2007 Everglades Invasive Species Summit. FPL Service Territory Map. FPL Vegetation Management. 6382 total miles of electric transmission lines in FPL system (1321 miles in Miami-Dade/Broward counties) On site inspection twice per year
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Florida Power & Light Company 2007 Everglades Invasive Species Summit
FPL Vegetation Management • 6382 total miles of electric transmission lines in FPL system (1321 miles in Miami-Dade/Broward counties) • On site inspection twice per year • Monitor primarily for potential “grow in” species and for fire fuel • Melaleuca, Australian Pine, Sawgrass and Cattails are predominant species that are monitored
Prioritization • Based on threat level • I.e. Voltage of circuit, type of threat, funding, etc.
Methods • Rolling of Sawgrass • Herbicide application • Top and treat with herbicide • Prescribed burn • Mowing
Tracking • Perform bi-annual patrols on circuits to evaluate effectiveness of treatment(s) • Investigate all relays to determine root cause and possible mitigation • Annual report of all work types performed
Partners • Asplundh Tree Expert Co. • Wilco Marsh Buggies • SFWMD • Progressive Solutions
Contacts • South Region: Bert Wortel (305) 229-7832 • Central Region: Aaron Neville (561) 691-2387 • West Region: Adam Helminiak (941) 483-2044
ThankYou • Any Questions?