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This case study details the Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) plan developed by the Army Corp of Engineers for Pig Island in Tennessee. The study covers the challenges of brush impeding access for inspections, the process of herbicide treatment, botanical studies, and wildlife habitat restoration along the gas pipeline. The successful management practices and outcomes are highlighted, including the establishment of wildlife food sources, native pollinators, and riparian grass buffers.
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Brush impedes access for locating, testing, leak inspections
Pipeline Ecosystem Study began summer 2007 Hill center & lateral Valley center & lateral
Some misapplication and rain allowed trees to remain in study transects
YMCA peninsula managed Spring 2007 after mowing Summer 2009 after spraying
Riparian grass buffer established Selective treatment with water-approved herbicides
Trees eliminated from study sites Backpack Treatment 2008 Botanical Study 2009
Tree % Ground Cover by study site Mow Spray 17
State wildflower released Passion Flower
Good wildlife food established Virginia wild oats
IVM - Ecosystem Management Workshop 10/15/09 Army Corp, Columbia Gulf, TVA
Army Corp of Engineers • IVM Partners reviewed this case study and others with IVM and Ecosystem Management training to the Army Corp of Engineers Environmental Conference in Nashville, TN on March 17, 2010.