Effective Establishment Of Native Plant Communities Along New England Roadsides
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Effective Establishment Of Native Plant Communities Along New England Roadsides
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Author : John Michael Campanelli
language : en
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Release Date : 2016
Effective Establishment Of Native Plant Communities Along New England Roadsides written by John Michael Campanelli and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with categories.
Effective Establishment Of Native Plant Communities Along New England Roadsides
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Author : John Michael Campanelli
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Effective Establishment Of Native Plant Communities Along New England Roadsides written by John Michael Campanelli and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with categories.
Roadside Revegetation
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Author : David E. Steinfeld
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Roadside Revegetation written by David E. Steinfeld and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Endemic plants categories.
Native plants are a foundation of ecological function, affecting soil conservation, wildlife habitat, plant communities, invasive species, and water quality. Establishing locally-adapted, self-sustaining plant communities can also support transportation goals for safety and efficiency. Past obstacles to establishing native plant communities on roadsides have been technical, informational, and organizational. Effective strategies and practical techniques for revegetating the disturbed conditions with limited resources must be made available to practitioners. Multiple disciplines, ranging from engineering to soil science, ecology, botany, and wildlife science, must be able to work cooperatively, not in isolation. This report offers an integrated approach to facilitate the successful establishment of native plants along roadsides and other areas of disturbance associated with road modifications. It guides readers through a comprehensive process of: 1) initiating, 2) planning, 3) implementing, and 4) monitoring a roadside revegetating project with native plants.
Promoting Native Roadside Plant Communities And Ensuring Successful Vegetation Establishment Practices
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Author : Shawn D. Askew
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
Promoting Native Roadside Plant Communities And Ensuring Successful Vegetation Establishment Practices written by Shawn D. Askew and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Plant conservation categories.
The loss of vegetation from roadside activities can lead to erosion and an increased sediment load in stormwater ponds. Current VDOT procedures regarding approved seed blends and establishment practices have led to inconsistent vegetation establishment and greatly rely on introduced species. Growing concerns regarding the threat of introduced, invasive species have increased the promotion of native plants in landscapes. One example is VDOT’s participation in the Candidate Conservation Agreement for monarchs fostering a desire to better understand factors that may improve milkweed abundance. Native seed blends, however, have failed to produce soil stabilization or long-term establishment in the past, presumably because of erroneous species selection, seed dormancy, and competitive displacement by weedy vegetation. This study was conducted to (1) identify and document potential procedural improvements for successful roadside vegetation establishment in Virginia; (2) propose candidate native plants for VDOT see blend consideration based on a statewide plant community assessment on Virginia roadsides; and (3) summarize the literature on availability, cost, and establishment success of candidate native species. A review of VDOT’s vegetation establishment practices indicates that procedural inconsistencies related to the development of Roadside Development Sheets and recent restrictions on fertilizer application may be contributing to vegetation establishment failures. A statewide plant community assessment evaluated 490 sites and identified 616 unique plant species among the 67,330 plants surveyed. The Shannon Diversity Index was calculated for 2,450 10-m transects, indicating that plant biodiversity was higher on low-maintenance distal backslopes compared with high-maintenance road edges, shoulders, and ditches. Plant biodiversity was also higher on secondary roads than on primary roads. The unique introduced species encountered were relatively stable across Virginia’s seven ecoregions, but unique native species were more ecosystem dependent. Unique native species increased from 114 species on the road edge and shoulder to 281 species on the distal backslope. The likelihood of encountering a native plant increases from 1 in 4 on the road edge to 1 in 2 on the distal backslope. Among the native plants that were most frequently encountered, seeds were often unavailable or price prohibitive. Andropogon virginicus, Tridens flavus, Dichanthelium clandestinum, Tripsacum dactyloides, and Sorghastrum nutans have desirable attributes as native roadside grasses and are among the top 20 most commonly encountered native grasses on Virginia roadsides. The average cost of the seed for these grasses was 5 dollars 9 per pound compared with 2 .40 dollars per pound for tall fescue. Among grasses that are currently not commercially available, Setaria parviflora, Eragrostis pectinacean, Dichanthelium laxiflorum, and Panicum anceps are among the top 10 most commonly encountered native grasses and have characteristics that would be desirable for roadside vegetation. At least one milkweed species was observed at 37 out of 490 sites statewide (7.6%). The report recommends that VDOT explore opportunities to improve understanding of procedural policy and to implement procedural improvements, including revisions to the roadside development sheet. Additional opportunities for research include testing native plants for establishment and long term dominance.
Roadside Revegetation
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Author :
language : en
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Release Date : 2007
Roadside Revegetation written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Revegetation categories.
Effective Establishment Of Native Grasses On Roadsides In New England
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Author : Yulia Kuzovkina
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Effective Establishment Of Native Grasses On Roadsides In New England written by Yulia Kuzovkina and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Local transit categories.
Native Plants For New England Gardens
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Author : New England Wild Flower Society
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2018-03-01
Native Plants For New England Gardens written by New England Wild Flower Society and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-01 with Gardening categories.
Native plants are drought tolerant, disease resistant, wildlife friendly, and environmentally sound. Experts increasingly encourage gardeners to use natives exclusively. This handy and practical guide focuses on 100 great native flowers, ground covers, shrubs, ferns, and grasses that will thrive in New England gardens. The presentation is aimed at gardeners, who want concise, practical information. It will also include material on the importance and desirability of using native plants. The heart of this book is 100 two-page spreads, one for each species. The spreads will include facts about the plant of use to a gardener (not a botanist)—where it grows best, when it blooms, the soil conditions in which it thrives, its appeal to wildlife, sunlight requirements, how high it grows, how to propagate it, and how to avoid any problems particular to the species. Each spread will also feature two color photos.
Native Plant Establishment Techniques For Successful Roadside Revegetation
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Author : Dennis Jay Hansen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Native Plant Establishment Techniques For Successful Roadside Revegetation written by Dennis Jay Hansen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Botany categories.
Native Plant Establishment Techniques And Water Requirements For Successful Roadside Revegetation
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Author : Dennis J. Hansen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Native Plant Establishment Techniques And Water Requirements For Successful Roadside Revegetation written by Dennis J. Hansen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Roadside improvement categories.
The Nature Of Roadsides And The Tools To Work With It
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
The Nature Of Roadsides And The Tools To Work With It written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Roads categories.