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Phase I- Vegetation Management (Remaining)

Phase II- Restoration

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Why It’s Necessary

42 accidents on the Mid Cape Highway in Bourne/Sandwich from 2005 to 2012 related to tree hits. Of those 42 accidents 48 people were injured and there were two (2) fatal injuries. (MassDOT-Boston Traffic Section’s crash database and law enforcement reporting)

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Typical Clear Zone Limits Example

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Typical Proposed Treatments- Double-Faced Guard Rail (One Side)

Retain Shrubby Plants

Remove Larger Trees within Clear Zone

Vegetation Management

Remove Trees 5 FT Behind Guard Rail for Deflection

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Typical Proposed Treatments- Single-Faced Guard Rail (Both Sides)

Retain Shrubby Plants

Limb up & Trim Existing Trees to Remain

Remove Trees 5 FT Behind Guard Rail for Deflection

Remove Dead, Poor Condition & Invasive Trees

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Typical Proposed Treatments- Cable Guard Rail

Remove if within Clear Zone on Opposite Side

Vegetation Management

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Typical Proposed Treatments- Invasive Species (Single-Faced Guard Rail on One Side)

Remove All Invasive Trees (Typical)

Remove All Trees within Clear Zone

Vegetation Management

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Planting Considerations:

- Stump Regrowth- Preservation of Existing Plant Material- Use of Predominantly Native Plants- Fire- Pollinator Species- Operational Needs & Access- Phased Approach

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Stump Regrowth- Rt 6 (From Last Spring)

3-4 FTTypical

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Stump Regrowth- I-495 (5 Seasons)

12-15 FT +/-Typical

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15-18 FT +/-Typical

Stump Regrowth- Rt 24 (10 Seasons)

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Rt 6- Existing Ground Cover

Existing Ground Cover

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Rt 6- Existing Ground Cover

Existing Ground Cover

Proposed Restoration