RGI convenes a Working Group for grid operators, ecologists and civil society organisations working on the topic of Integrated Vegetation Management. We host workshops to share knowledge and practical expertise on how to create green corridors beneath power lines. On this page, you can find content presentations, documentation and photo impressions
Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) is an innovative approach to managing vegetation under electricity grid corridors, ensuring infrastructure safety while enhancing ecological and socio-economic benefits. Unlike conventional methods, which involve clear-cutting to prevent tree interference, IVM employs selective, ecosystem-compatible practices like removing invasive species and creating biodiverse habitats. This transforms utility corridors into green corridors, fostering biodiversity, reconnecting ecosystems, and benefiting local communities.
The Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) promotes IVM implementation around the electricity grid as a solution to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and energy security challenges. Through these working group collaborations with European grid operators, RGI has documented best practices such as digital vegetation mapping and stakeholder partnerships for shared management. Although initial investment costs can be higher, IVM can be more cost-effective over time and improve public perception of energy infrastructure projects. IVM offers a sustainable pathway for grid management and biodiversity conservation by integrating ecological and operational goals.
You can find our most recent best practice report to the right, and if you would like to engage with RGI and other grid operators on this topic, we would be glad to hear from you. Please contact Liam Innis, Senior Manager - Energy Ecosystems at liam@renewables-grid.eu.
From 20-22 November, Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) and the Portuguese TSO, REN, co-hosted an IVM Workshop in the Porto area of Portugal. Over 40 participants from 12 countries and 21 organisations gathered to exchange best practices and strategies.
On the first day, we were led by REN on field visits that showcased two standout projects: the use of Garrano horses for natural vegetation management in Serra da Cabreira and the cultivation of the endangered Ermelo orange in collaboration with local communities. Both projects demonstrate how IVM can integrate biodiversity protection, fire risk mitigation, and socio-economic benefits into sustainable management of landscapes and vegetation around power lines.
The second day of the workshop focused on sharing experiences and exploring practical applications of IVM. Presentations and discussions highlighted challenges and innovative techniques for biodiversity monitoring, sustainability reporting, fire prevention strategies, and bird protection techniques. Participants identified future priorities such as regulatory support and tools for biodiversity reporting. REN's commitment to IVM was praised for its role in fostering collaboration with stakeholders, promoting local biodiversity, and enhancing infrastructure resilience. These efforts showcase the potential of IVM to create sustainable and community-focused solutions, balancing environmental stewardship with the operational needs of energy transmission and distribution networks.
Below you can find all the presentations and photos from the workshops, as well as some other relevant materials.
In 2023, building on our 2019 briefing paper and our 'Energy and Nature' webinar series, RGI launched a new series of in-person workshops for European TSOs and DSOs to further the discussion and advance the cause of IVM.
From 13-15 June, 28 representatives of 14 EU organisations gathered in the Ardennes (Belgium) for a two-day workshop. Drawing on the experiences of the pioneering LIFE Elia-RTE project, we discussed best practices and lessons learned from Belgium and the other 9 member states present. We visited several sites from the LIFE project and were able to see first-hand how their management continues, years after the project launch (biological indicators available here). Importantly, we identified together tools and activities which could help to overcome some of the barriers to IVM implementation across Europe.
Below, you can find all the presentations and photos from the workshops, as well as some other relevant materials. To the right, you can download the Workshop Report, which summarises the content and discussions and sets a series of priorities for the roll-out of IVM in Europe moving forward.
The group will continue collaborating through a working group, before we meet again in 2024 to discuss progress and new initiatives. If you are interested in joining the working group, or just have questions about this topic, don’t hesitate to contact Liam Innis, RGI’s Manager – Energy Ecosystems.
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Liam Innis
Senior Manager - Energy Ecosystems
Senior Manager - Energy Ecosystems
+49 30 2332 11015
Jessica Higgins
Junior Manager - Onshore Energy and Nature
Junior Manager - Onshore Energy and Nature
t: +49 30 2332 11049
RGI gratefully acknowledges the EU LIFE funding support:
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the LIFE Programme. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
