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BC Hydro says it’s limited in dealing with Scotch broom on transmission lines

Crown corporation says it doesn’t own land lines are on as invasive plant concerns continue
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BC Hydro says it can do little about Scotch broom growing on its transmission lines because it doesn’t own the land they are on. (Citizen file photo)

BC Hydro is willing to work with landowners along its transmission lines on Vancouver Island to help remove Scotch broom, but the Crown corporation said it is limited as to how much it can do in the ongoing campaign to stop the alarming spread of the invasive species on the Island, according to a spokesman.

Speaking to North Cowichan’s council at its meeting on Feb.

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