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ROADSIDE REVEGETATION

An Integrated Approach to Establishing Native Plants and Pollinator Habitat

Index
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Initiation
Chapter 3 - Planning
Chapter 4 - Revegation Plan Example
Chapter 5 - Implementation
Chapter 6 - Monitoring
Chapter 7 - Operations & Maintenance
Chapter 8 - Case Studies
References

Index

Introduction
1.1 An Integrated Approach
1.2 The Ecological Context of Roads
1.3 Objectives of this Report
1.4 Scope
1.5 Approach
1.6 How to Navigate Through This Report

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Preliminary Tasks of Initiation
- 2.2.1 Defining Cooperators Processes, Timelines, and Milestones
- 2.2.2 Defining Objectives: What is the Project Trying to Accomplish?
2.3 The Process of Road Development
2.4 Road Construction Plans
2.5 Interpreting Engineering Views for Revegetation Planning
2.6 Understanding Technical Concepts and Terminology

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Defining Revegetation Objectives
3.3 Gathering Pre-field Information
3.4 Defining Revegetation Units
3.5 Identifying Reference Sites
3.6 Gathering Field Information
3.7 Defining the Desired Future Condition
3.8 Identifying Limiting Factors to Plant Establishment
3.9 Identifying Factors that Affect Pollinators
3.10 Inventorying of Site Resources
3.11 Developing a Vegetation Management Strategy during Project Design
3.12 Selecting Site Improvement Treatments
3.13 Selecting Plant Species for Propagation
- 3.13.1 Developing a Potential Plant Species List
- 3.13.2 Ensure Local Adaptation and Maintain Genetic Diversity
3.14 Select Plant Establishment Methods
- 3.14.1 Selecting Plant Materials
- 3.14.2 Determine Outplanting Windows
3.15 Develop a Revegetation Plan

4. Preface & Revegetation Plan Example

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Soil and Site Treatments
5.3 Obtaining Plant Materials
5.4 Installing Plant Materials
5.5 Post-Installation Care of Plant Materials

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Developing a Monitoring Plan
6.3 Plant and Soil Monitoring Procedures
6.4 Pollinator Monitoring Procedures
6.5 Photo Point Monitoring Procedures
- 6.5.1 Establishing Photo Points for Long-Term Monitoring
- 6.5.2 Establishing Photo Points from Historic Photographs
6.6 Developing a Monitoring Report

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Decision Process for Treating Unwanted Vegetation
7.3 Vegetation Treatment Options
7.4 Prevention
- 7.4.1 Maintaining a Weed-Resistant Roadside Environment
- 7.4.2 Treating Disturbances for Quick Recovery
7.5 Protection

8.1 I-35 Corridor (aka "The Monarch Highway") Case Studies
8.2 Florida Resolves to Protect Wildflowers on Roadsides
8.3 Mapping and Planning Benefit Washington State Pollinators
8.4 Establishing Native Plants in Arizona

References

Technical Report / Table of Contents / Chapter 4: Revegation Plan Example

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Index

Introduction
1.1 An Integrated Approach
1.2 The Ecological Context of Roads
1.3 Objectives of this Report
1.4 Scope
1.5 Approach
1.6 How to Navigate Through This Report

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Preliminary Tasks of Initiation
1. 2.2.1 Defining Cooperators Processes, Timelines, and Milestones
2. 2.2.2 Defining Objectives: What is the Project Trying to Accomplish?
2.3 The Process of Road Development
2.4 Road Construction Plans
2.5 Interpreting Engineering Views for Revegetation Planning
2.6 Understanding Technical Concepts and Terminology

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Defining Revegetation Objectives
3.3 Gathering Pre-Field Information
3.4 Defining Revegetation Units
3.5 Identifying Reference Sites
3.6 Gathering Field Information
3.7 Defining the Desired Future Condition
3.8 Identifying Limiting Factors to Plant Establishment
3.9 Identifying Factors That Affect Pollinators
3.10 Inventorying of Site Resources
3.11 Developing a Vegetation Management Strategy During Project Design
3.12 Selecting Site Improvement Treatments
3.13 Selecting Plant Species for Propagation
1. 3.13.1 Developing a Potential Plant Species List
2. 3.13.2 Ensure Local Adaptation and Maintain Genetic Diversity
3.14 Select Plant Establishment Methods
1. 3.14.1 Selecting Plant Materials
2. 3.14.2 Determine Outplanting Windows
3.15 Develop a Revegetation Plan

4. Preface & Revegetation Plan Example

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Soil and Site Treatments
5.3 Obtaining Plant Materials
5.4 Installing Plant Materials
5.5 Post-Installation Care of Plant Materials

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Developing a Monitoring Plan
6.3 Plant and Soil Monitoring Procedures
6.4 Pollinator Monitoring Procedures
6.5 Photo Point Monitoring Procedures
1. 6.5.1 Establishing Photo Points for Long-Term Monitoring
2. 6.5.2 Establishing Photo Points from Historic Photographs
6.6 Developing a Monitoring Report

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Decision Process for Treating Unwanted Vegetation
7.3 Vegetation Treatment Options
7.4 Prevention
1. 7.4.1 Maintaining a Weed-Resistant Roadside Environment
2. 7.4.2 Treating Disturbances for Quick Recovery
7.5 Protection

8.1 I-35 Corridor (aka "The Monarch Highway") Case Studies
8.2 Florida Resolves to Protect Wildflowers on Roadsides
8.3 Mapping and Planning Benefit Washington State Pollinators
8.4 Establishing Native Plants in Arizona

References

4— Revegetation Plan Example

Roadside Revegation: An Integrated Approach to Establishing Native Plants and Pollinator Habitat

Contact: Mr. Amit Armstrong, Western Federal Lands, Amit.Armstrong@fhwa.dot.gov