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Vegetation Management at CN

Annual Vegetation Management Program


CN is required to clear its right-of-way from any vegetation that may pose a safety hazard. Part II of the Rules Respecting Track Safety adopted by Transport Canada provide that “vegetation on railway property, which is on or immediately adjacent to roadbed, must be controlled.” Vegetation on railway right-of-way, if left uncontrolled, can contribute to trackside fires, reductions in visibility at road crossings, damage to integrity of the railway roadbed and impair proper inspection of track infrastructure.

As such, for safe railway operations, the annual vegetation control program will be carried out on CN rail lines. Certified applicators will be applying herbicides on and around the railway tracks, mainly the graveled area known as the ballast, but also on other areas of the right of way where necessary for safety purposes. All product requirements for setbacks in the vicinity of dwellings, aquatic environments and municipal water supplies will be observed.

If you require assistance with noxious weeds on our land in your municipality, please fill our Noxious Weed Spray Program request form.

Alberta

CN has received permission from the government in accordance with the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act to spray the invasive Phragmites plant. Please see the associated Public Notice.

Manitoba

Any person may, within 15 days after the notice is published in the local newspapers, may send a written submission to the department, regarding the control program or register with the department their written objection to the use of pesticide next to their property: Manitoba Environment and Climate Environmental Approvals Branch Box 35, 14 Fultz Boulevard, Winnipeg MB R3Y 0L6

The 2023 program will take place between April 2023 and October 2023.

The detailed spray schedule will be uploaded in mid April for the 2023 program – please check back then!


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FAQ

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Request for Information

If you have a questions or a request regarding Vegetation Management at CN, please fill out the form below or call 1-888-888-5909.

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