2026 - 2027 Vegetation Management within Skagit County

2026-11-03

Contractor shall manage vegetation as outlined on the site - specific project description for each site . a . Mowing i . Certain sites will require mowing of the entire area , as specified in site - specific plans . ii . Certain sites will require selective mowing that protects plantings and native vegetation as shown in site - specific plans . b . Weed eating i . Mowing or cutting of vegetation with a hand - held weed eater ( weed whacker , trimmer ) to treat areas where a mower cannot reach . Weed eating must be done in a manner that does not damage plantings , desirable vegetation , or infrastructure such as fences . c . Herbicide application to treat noxious weeds . Herbicide application must be performed by a licensed applicator in accordance with WSDA rules , applicablepermits , and the product label . d . Sapling trimming / cutting . i . Cutting of saplings less than 1 . 5 inches diameter at breast height ( dbh ), typically 4 . 5 feet above the ground , within designated areas . See specific plans for details . ii . Trimming of tree limbs less than 1 . 5 inches diameter along vertical plan . See specific plans for details . iii . This treatment may be done with mowing equipment where feasible . See Appendix D for details on mowing and sapling trimming , drainage , and stormwaterfacilities . 8 . Trash and debris must be removed from a site before mowing begins . Trash and debris may be stockpiled on site for removal by county crews pending coordination with the Project Manager . This is not expected to occur on all sites and should not exceed one ( 1 ) hour per site if trash or debris is encountered . 9 . Areas adjacent to cropped fields shall be mowed after harvest . The Project Manager will determine whether harvest has occurred ...

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