Vegetation Managment IVM Pipelines eBook

REDUCE AND REWARD Research has shown that right-of-way maintenance programs that incorporate IVM practices achieve considerable cost savings compared with programs that rely on mowing alone.

Mechanical Annual Cost

IVM Annual Cost

IVM Cost Savings Over Mechanical

Cycle (Years)

3

$3,116

$1,705

45%

4

$3,114

$1,352

57%

5

$3,234

$1,149

51%

6

$1,888

$1,412

25%

based on electric utility right-of-way research.

PIPELINES & IVM

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