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Table of Contents
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Ecological Effects of Roads
1.3 Objectives of This Report
1.4 Scope
1.5 Approach
1.6 How This Report is Organized
1.7 Summary
2 Initiation Part One: Cooperators and Processes for Road Projects1.2 The Ecological Effects of Roads
1.3 Objectives of This Report
1.4 Scope
1.5 Approach
1.6 How This Report is Organized
1.7 Summary
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Preliminary Tasks of Initiation
2.3 The Process of Road Development
2.4 Next Steps
3 Initiation Part Two: Road Plans and Terminology2.2 Preliminary Tasks of Initiation
2.3 The Process of Road Development
2.4 Next Steps
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Reading Plans
3.3 Interpreting Engineering Views for Revegetation Planning
3.4 Understanding Technical Concepts and Terminology
3.5 Next Steps
4 Planning Phase One: Orient3.2 Reading Plans
3.3 Interpreting Engineering Views for Revegetation Planning
3.4 Understanding Technical Concepts and Terminology
3.5 Next Steps
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Step One — Define Revegetation Objectives
4.3 Step Two — Define and Map Revegetation Units
4.4 Step Three — Locate and Describe Reference Sites
4.5 Step Four — Define Desired Future Conditions (DFCs)
4.6 Next Steps
5 Planning Phase Two: Assess Site4.2 Step One — Define Revegetation Objectives
4.3 Step Two — Define and Map Revegetation Units
4.4 Step Three — Locate and Describe Reference Sites
4.5 Step Four — Define Desired Future Conditions (DFCs)
4.6 Next Steps
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Water Input
5.3 Available Water Storage and Accessibility
5.4 Water Loss
5.5 Nutrient Cycling
5.6 Surface Stability
5.7 Slope Stability
5.8 Weeds
5.9 Pests
5.10 Human Interface
5.11 Inventory Site Resources
5.12 Phase Two Summary and Next Steps
6 Planning Phase Three: Vegetation Analysis5.2 Water Input
5.3 Available Water Storage and Accessibility
5.4 Water Loss
5.5 Nutrient Cycling
5.6 Surface Stability
5.7 Slope Stability
5.8 Weeds
5.9 Pests
5.10 Human Interface
5.11 Inventory Site Resources
5.12 Phase Two Summary and Next Steps
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Vegetation Assessments
6.3 Develop Species Lists for the Project
6.4 Identify Target Plant Requirements
6.5 Next Steps
7 Planning Phase Four: Integrate and Strategize6.2 Vegetation Assessments
6.3 Develop Species Lists for the Project
6.4 Identify Target Plant Requirements
6.5 Next Steps
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Finalize Revegetation Units and DFCs
7.3 Integrate and Develop Revegetation Strategies
7.4 Select a Revegetation Strategy
7.5 Assemble the Revegetation Plan
7.6 Next Steps
8 Revegetation Plan Example7.2 Finalize Revegetation Units and DFCs
7.3 Integrate and Develop Revegetation Strategies
7.4 Select a Revegetation Strategy
7.5 Assemble the Revegetation Plan
7.6 Next Steps
Background
Roles, Responsibilities, and Contacts
Revegetation Objectives
Project Constraints
Laws, Regulations and Policies
Noxious Weeds
Proposed Revegetation Schedule
Plant Materials
Overall Monitoring
Revegetation Units
9 ImplementationRoles, Responsibilities, and Contacts
Revegetation Objectives
Project Constraints
Laws, Regulations and Policies
Noxious Weeds
Proposed Revegetation Schedule
Plant Materials
Overall Monitoring
Revegetation Units
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Review Plans with Construction Engineer
9.3 Review Treatment Details and Timelines
9.4 Develop Contracts
9.5 Install Treatments
9.6 Keep Good Records
9.7 Carry Out Quality Assurance
9.8 Implement Early Maintenance and Monitoring
9.9 Conclusion
10 Implementation Guides9.2 Review Plans with Construction Engineer
9.3 Review Treatment Details and Timelines
9.4 Develop Contracts
9.5 Install Treatments
9.6 Keep Good Records
9.7 Carry Out Quality Assurance
9.8 Implement Early Maintenance and Monitoring
9.9 Conclusion
10.1
Soil and Site Treatments
10.1.1 Fertilizers
10.1.2 Tillage
10.1.3 Mulches
10.1.4 Topsoil
10.1.5 Organic Matter Amendments
10.1.6 Lime Amendments
10.1.7 Beneficial Soil Microorganisms
10.1.8 Topographic enhancements
10.2 Obtaining Plant Materials
10.2.1 Collecting Wild Seeds
10.2.2 Collecting Wild Cuttings
10.2.3 Collecting Wild Plants
10.2.4 Nursery Seed Production
10.2.5 Nursery Cutting Production
10.2.6 Nursery Plant Production
10.3 Installing Plant Materials
10.3.1 Seeding
10.3.2 Hydroseeding
10.3.3 Installing Cuttings
10.3.4 Installing Plants
10.4 Post Installation Care of Plant Materials
10.4.1 Introduction
10.4.2 Animal Protection
10.4.3 Shade Cards
10.4.4 Tree Shelters
10.4.5 Irrigation
11 Monitoring and Management10.1.1 Fertilizers
10.1.2 Tillage
10.1.3 Mulches
10.1.4 Topsoil
10.1.5 Organic Matter Amendments
10.1.6 Lime Amendments
10.1.7 Beneficial Soil Microorganisms
10.1.8 Topographic enhancements
10.2 Obtaining Plant Materials
10.2.1 Collecting Wild Seeds
10.2.2 Collecting Wild Cuttings
10.2.3 Collecting Wild Plants
10.2.4 Nursery Seed Production
10.2.5 Nursery Cutting Production
10.2.6 Nursery Plant Production
10.3 Installing Plant Materials
10.3.1 Seeding
10.3.2 Hydroseeding
10.3.3 Installing Cuttings
10.3.4 Installing Plants
10.4 Post Installation Care of Plant Materials
10.4.1 Introduction
10.4.2 Animal Protection
10.4.3 Shade Cards
10.4.4 Tree Shelters
10.4.5 Irrigation
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Revisit Project Objectives and DFCs
11.3 Develop Monitoring Strategy and Protocol(s)
11.4 Record Data and Observations
11.5 Evaluate Data and Apply Any Corrective Measures
11.6 Organize, File and Report Project Results
11.7 Share Lessons Learned
11.8 Roadside Maintenance and Management
11.9 Conclusion
12 Monitoring Protocols11.2 Revisit Project Objectives and DFCs
11.3 Develop Monitoring Strategy and Protocol(s)
11.4 Record Data and Observations
11.5 Evaluate Data and Apply Any Corrective Measures
11.6 Organize, File and Report Project Results
11.7 Share Lessons Learned
11.8 Roadside Maintenance and Management
11.9 Conclusion
