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Dangerous Travelers: Controlling Invasive Plants Along America's Roadways
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Dangerous Travelers: Controlling Invasive Plants Along America's Roadways |
| Call #: |
ST-702 |
| Runtime: |
26 minutes |
| Language: |
English |
| Format: |
Streaming Media |
| Subject(s): |
Pavement and Highways
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| Producer(s): |
USDA Forest Service
US Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
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| Date: |
2006 |
| Abstract: |
Invasive plant species have been characterized as a catastrophic wildfire in slow motion with devastating economic and environmental impacts. Roads are the main arteries that carry noxious weeds from one area to another. This video reviews the best management practices for road maintenace crews to use in controlling the rapid spread of invasive plants (not just when working on weed control specifically, but techniques that should be incorporated during all phases of road construction and maintenance). Topics include plant identification, inventory systems, mapping, mechanical removal, herbicide treatments, weed free products, maintenance techniques, and cleaning of equipment. |
| Notes: |
This is an excellent training video that clearly explains the problem, the complexity of the solution, and the techniques that road crews should use. For road maintenance managers, supervisors and crew, and botanists. |
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