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Native Vegetation Establishment for IDOT Erosion Control Best Management Practices

Busby, Ryan

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Title
Native Vegetation Establishment for IDOT Erosion Control Best Management Practices
Author(s)
Busby, Ryan
Issue Date
2014-05
Keyword(s)
  • Roadside vegetation best management practices
  • Seed and species selection
  • Application of seed
  • Vegetation management
Abstract
The objective of this project was to develop native roadside vegetation best management practices for the Illinois Department of Transportation. A review of current practices was undertaken, along with a review of those of other state departments of transportation that routinely use native vegetation for roadsides. Additionally, literature was reviewed for site preparation and desirable qualities, seed and species selection and quality control, application of seed, and management of vegetation. To better understand current practices, we performed a study to assess the performance of existing native seed mixes and practices along Illinois roadsides. Multiple sites were identified where native seed mixes were applied to roadsides. Vegetation sampling was performed to identify which species were present and in what quantities, and was compared to the seed mixes that were applied, to determine which species were successful. Based on the literature review and study results, numerous recommendations for native roadside vegetation best management practices were made.
Publisher
Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation
Series/Report Name or Number
  • FHWA-ICT-14-011
  • Illinois Center for Transportation Series No. 14-011
ISSN
0197-9191
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/49300
Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
Illinois Department of Transportation, R27-104
Copyright and License Information
No restrictions. This document is available to the public through the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Virginia 22161

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