NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
To maintain necessary clearances for safe and reliable electric service, Appalachian Power Company plans to manage vegetation along the Ripley/Evans #2257204 portions of its 34 kilovolt distribution systems in Jackson County, WV. On or after October 11th, 2021, crews will begin applying herbicide to right of ways to control incompatible woody vegetation. This will encourage the growth of native low growing plants like grasses, ferns, forbs, and shrubs. Converting the right of way from brush and trees to native low growing plant community improves wildlife habitat. A low growing plant cover is more resistant to tree invasion which means less work will be needed in the future, reducing the impact on your property and the environment.
AEP/APCO’s contractors are licensed applicators and will use herbicides that are registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and your state regulatory agency.
Rights-of-way in this area involved in the program are: Klondike Rd, Mill Creek, US Route 33, Farm Road Parchment Valley Rd, Carnian Ford Rd, Mud Run Rd, Evans Rd, Given Rd, Route 87, Donohue Rd, Casto Rd, Spruce Rd, Creston Rd, Gunville Ridge Rd,Beechgrove Rd, Round Knob Rd, Foster Ridge, Kapp Ridge Rd, Long Hollow Rd, Little Spruce Rd, Pickle Bean Rd, Redmud Rd, Iva Durst Rd, Nickles Rd, Angerona Rd, Clearview Heights Rd, Random Rd, Bull Run Rd,
If you have questions regarding our right-of-way maintenance they may be directed to:
Appalachian Power Company
Forestry Department
1406 Jefferson Blvd.
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-8221
10-21102AA0