How much forested land will be cut for the new transmission line?
We currently estimate that approximately 250 hectares (620 acres) will be cut. Forestry crews selectively cut trees from the right-of-way, but shrubs and low-growing trees will be retained where possible. The right-of-way will then be stabilized with a cover crop following cutting. All trees which will, at maturity, grow within 6 meters of the conductor (in practice 95% of trees) will be cut for the new line. The remaining 5% of trees are “selected” for retention. These are important because they are often in environmentally sensitive valleys or along fencerows (windbreaks).
