VEGETATION MANAGEMENT: DOTS IMPROVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

The article describes innovative programs developed by state highway departments in Maine and Alabama that can help maintenance crews across the country do the best and safest job at the most economical cost. Maine's several excellent programs are noted. All employees who apply pesticides are required to complete written examinations and become licensed pesticide applicators. Additional requirements for supervisors are also noted. In-house recertification sessions have also been developed. Vegetation management using chemicals without water pollution is another priority. Maine's soil erosion control policy is also being revised. Maine's low rate of herbicide application of one-fifth of a gallon of product formulation per roadside mile is also noted. The Alabama Highway Department's activities in these areas are described. To alleviate short-term and costly mechanical controls, a chemical-mechanical management approach has been adopted. The use of Oust (sufometuron methyl) has figured heavily in the department's bermudagrass release program as a dormant season treatment. Alabama DOT places emphasis on personnel training and on research support from Auburn University. The savings that have resulted from Alabama's programs are noted.

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• Publication Date: 1987-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 40-44
• Serial:
  • Better Roads
  • Volume: 57
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: James Informational Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0006-0208
  • Serial URL: http://www.betterroads.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Chemical agents; Erosion control; Maintenance personnel; Management; Pesticides; Research; Roadside; Savings; Training; Vegetation; Water pollution
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Education and Training; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Research; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00462977
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 28 1987 12:00AM