我们管理铁路沿线植被的工作有助于保证列车安全、准时地运行
为了乘客和铁路工人的安全，管理铁路沿线的树木、灌木和植物是必不可少的，这是我们精心规划和考虑的事情。
我们收到许多关于我们的植被工作的询问，我们知道我们所做的决定是重要的，特别是对任何在铁路500米范围内生活或经营企业的人来说。
作为一项覆盖英国2万英里铁路的精密航测的一部分，在铁路旁生长的1000多万棵树被编入了目录。该数据库为工程师提供了一张热图，显示了更高优先级的“问题树”或悬垂的树冠，这些树在落在铁路和公路上之前需要注意导致火车旅行延误. 会的彻底改变线路工程师的工作目标，为公司节省时间和金钱。
我们理解，从事植被工作可能会让居住在附近的人感到不安，他们已经习惯了当地的树木或树篱。
这就是为什么我们的植被管理过程需要大量的规划和思考。我们的方法在我们的每个领域都是不同的14条路线，因为我们致力于解决当地独特的地理和自然因素，但无论我们身在何处，我们的重点都是培养英国与世界之间相互尊重的平衡的最佳方式线路侧生物多样性确保铁路安全高效。
什么是植被管理？
植被管理是我们团队中不同专业人员之间的协调工作：维护团队定期对离火车和铁路太近的植被进行维护工作，而包括专业树木工人在内的团队将在更大范围内进行树木管理，其中树木已被确定为构成安全风险。
精心策划
我们的管理计划是在现场开工前就计划好的，有时是提前几年，以尽量减少对环境的干扰住在铁路附近的人和野生动物.
对我们来说，土地的可持续管理非常重要，我们管理铁路沿线植被的目标是确保乘客安全和准时，保护我们的邻居免受伤害，并促进铁路沿线栖息地及其生物多样性的最佳结果。
瓦利评论
2018年11月28日，英国运输部公布了《Varley Review》对英格兰和威尔士植被管理方法的调查结果。
我们欢迎这一审查，以及它给我们提供的机会，为增加铁路上的生物多样性制定一个雄心勃勃的愿景。我们致力于在提供一条安全可靠、乘客至上的铁路的同时，解决审查提出的所有建议。
根据审查的建议，我们正在制定标准，将我们的一线房地产上的植被作为一种资产进行管理。这将使企业更好地利用环境数据来改善铁路上的净生物多样性，并为政府制定的栖息地和林地创建目标做出贡献。
我们认识到有关与铁路附近居民沟通的审查建议的重要性，特别是在正在进行植被管理工程的情况下。与树木委员会合作开发了一套新的通讯材料，以确保我们的邻居更好地了解他们家附近正在进行的工作。
草甘膦除草剂-常见问题
We understand there is some concern about the use of glyphosate in other countries. The safety of our workforce \u2013 as well as passengers and people who live near the railway \u2013 is our priority. We only use herbicides which are fully licenced by the Health and Safety Executive\u2019s (HSE) Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD), which is responsible for the regulation of biocides, pesticides and detergents in the UK. We also ensure that all staff and contractors are fully trained to use glyphosate safely.<\/p>\n"},{"is_icon":false,"icon":"","title":"Aren\u2019t there other ways to manage weeds by the lineside? Is using glyphosate absolutely necessary?","description":"
Over the last 10 years, we have reduced the use of herbicides dramatically by improving our methods and more careful targeting \u2013 for example by using weed recognition control systems to reduce the quantities applied. The total weight of all active ingredients of herbicides applied in 2018 was 69% lower than in 2006, while there has also been a 25% reduction in the use of glyphosate specifically since 2008.<\/p>\n
We constantly analyse and scrutinise our processes, updating them to reflect the latest scientific developments. We are open to exploring alternatives and continue to carry out research into possible other suitable options, including methods such as hot foam, steam, increased ballast cleaning and even hand pulling.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, this product remains our best option in terms of efficacy, safety and cost, and complies with all relevant legislation and safety standards established to ensure it does not harm human health or have unacceptable effects on the environment. We continue to work to ensure our use of herbicides is the minimum necessary to effectively manage our lineside vegetation.<\/p>\n"},{"is_icon":false,"icon":"","title":"What standards and legislation controls our use of herbicides?","description":"
The herbicides we use meet strict safety standards set by the Health and Safety Executive who work to ensure they do not harm human health or have unacceptable effects on the environment. The only herbicides we use are those included in the protocol we have signed with the Environment Agency, Water UK and Natural Resources Wales.<\/p>\n"},{"is_icon":false,"icon":"","title":"Why does Network Rail use glyphosate?","description":"
At the moment, the safest and most effective way of keeping the track area clear of weeds is to use glyphosate-based herbicides. As above, we continue to carry out research into possible alternatives and ensure our methods reflect the latest scientific developments.<\/p>\n"},{"is_icon":false,"icon":"","title":"How do we use herbicides?","description":"
The targeted use of herbicides, such as glyphosate, is an important part of our overall vegetation management procedures.<\/p>\n
Glyphosate is our primary herbicide for preventing weed growth in the ballasted area around the railway track.\u00a0We use specialist equipment on a train to spray directly down onto the tracks and ballast.<\/p>\n
We also specify its targeted use, applied by hand, to treat Japanese knotweed and use it on the stumps of specific trees where we know regrowth would pose a risk to the railway.<\/p>\n
In all other situations, the use of herbicides would be specified by a qualified member of staff to make sure the dosage used and the treatment programme is the minimum necessary.\u00a0The qualifications are issued by BASIS, an independent charitable organisation which sets standards and conducts audits for the pesticide, fertiliser and allied industries.<\/p>\n"}]" :key="i" :i="i" :title="item.title" :icon-name="item.icon" :description="item.description" :is-expanded="slotProps.activeItem === i ? true : false" @expand="slotProps.handleExpand">