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Title: Environmental Compatibility Of Pipelines
Author: Karl E. Baetzner
Source: American Gas Association 1971
Year Published: 1971
Abstract: SPECIAL consideration must be given to the phases of pipeline construction that may affect our total environment. These special considerations have been spelled out in a series of guidelines by the Federal Power Commission under Docket R-360. The American Right of Way Association, of course, has not adopted any policies for specific route selection for utility rights-of-way, in as much as conditions vary so greatly from job to job. Some personal observations may be in order concerning these Federal Power Commission guidelines. In my opinion, I believe that rights-of-way through forest and timber areas can be given the appearance of not appearing as tunnels cut through the timber if, after the installation of the pipeline, trees could be planted, staggered on either side of the pipeline so as to give the appearance, when viewed from the entrance into the timber areas, of a much narrower right of way. I agree that minimum rights-of-way widths should be purchased but, if this is followed, then I think the entire rights-of-way must be cleared of trees and vegetation. It is almost impossible to protect and leave standing trees that may be growing in a location as described above. The use of heavy equipment in rough terrain where pipelines frequently are installed, makes it almost impossible to save from damage any trees that may not be cut down. The planting of fast groving trees after the installation is made may prove to be a more satisfactory solution.

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