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FPL Everglades Invasive Species Management Program

Learn about Florida Power & Light's efforts to manage invasive species in the Everglades region. With over 6000 miles of transmission lines, FPL monitors and prioritizes species like Melaleuca and Australian Pine, using methods like herbicide application and prescribed burns. Regular patrols and partnerships with expert companies ensure effective vegetation management.

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FPL Everglades Invasive Species Management Program

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  1. Florida Power & Light Company 2007 Everglades Invasive Species Summit

  2. FPL Service Territory Map

  3. FPL Vegetation Management • 6382 total miles of electric transmission lines in FPL system (1321 miles in Miami-Dade/Broward counties) • On site inspection twice per year • Monitor primarily for potential “grow in” species and for fire fuel • Melaleuca, Australian Pine, Sawgrass and Cattails are predominant species that are monitored

  4. Prioritization • Based on threat level • I.e. Voltage of circuit, type of threat, funding, etc.

  5. Methods • Rolling of Sawgrass • Herbicide application • Top and treat with herbicide • Prescribed burn • Mowing

  6. Tracking • Perform bi-annual patrols on circuits to evaluate effectiveness of treatment(s) • Investigate all relays to determine root cause and possible mitigation • Annual report of all work types performed

  7. Partners • Asplundh Tree Expert Co. • Wilco Marsh Buggies • SFWMD • Progressive Solutions

  8. Contacts • South Region: Bert Wortel (305) 229-7832 • Central Region: Aaron Neville (561) 691-2387 • West Region: Adam Helminiak (941) 483-2044

  9. ThankYou • Any Questions?

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