ESTABLISHMENT OF ROADSIDE VEGETATION IN RHODE ISLAND

A series of experiments were conducted to develop techniques for improving establishment of primary vegetative cover along Rhode Island highways. This report provides recommendations for seed mixtures, mulches, seedbed fertilizers, and seeding dates for uniform and rapid establishment of vegetation.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Sponsored by Rhode Island Department of Transportation and conducted in cooperation with DOT, Federal Highway Administration.
• Corporate Authors:

  University of Rhode Island, Kingston

  Department of Plant Sciences
  Kingston, RI  United States  02881
• Authors:
  • Wakefield, R C
  • Bell, R S
  • Jagschitz, J A
  • Clapham, A J
  • Dore, A T
  • Nielsen, A P
  • Laskey, B C
• Publication Date: 1974-6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fertilizers; Mulches; Roadside; Seeds; Vegetation
• Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00158121
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: Intrm Rpt.
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 13 1977 12:00AM