Chemical Maintenance
Definition
Chemical suppression of undesirable vegetation that is competing with established seedlings for the purpose of reducing competition and increasing the rate of growth or survival of established seedlings.
Eligibility Criteria
- An appropriate pre-harvest covertype and species diversity (see General Standards)
- Areas that support undesirable competition that is or has the potential of competing with established seedlings
- A maximum of two treatments per site are eligible
- A minimum density of 70% of the prescribed establishment density is required
- If the density is below 70%, then the chemical maintenance treatment must be followed by a planting treatment, provided the site qualifies for a planting treatment
Guidelines and Inspection Criteria
- Visual inspection to confirm presence of undesirable competition by a PEI Forests, Fish and Wildlife technician
- Verification that the undesirable vegetation has been treated, through visual inspection
- Registered herbicides shall be applied according to label specifications by a licensed applicator in accordance with the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) and the Pesticide Control Act (PEI) and related regulations
Important Limitations:
- Maximum of two chemical maintenance treatments per site over its lifetime
- Must maintain minimum 70% of prescribed density or follow with planting treatment
- All herbicide applications must be done by licensed applicators following federal and provincial regulations