Resource Number: 14502
Title: Roadside Revegetation: Utilizing Native Species in the Western United States
Description: Whenever new roads are built, old roads improved, or large-scale, weed-removal processes are undertaken along roadways, the roadside and adjacent lands are drastically altered. This physical and/or chemical disturbance of the landscape requires awareness of, and
attention to, the biological, ecological, and engineering requirements necessary for successful construction and maintenance of a properly functioning roadway. When roadsides are left bare, these areas contribute to soil loss and play a key role in the establishment of weeds. Native vegetation imparts greater soil strength and requires less maintenance than weedy competitors. Incorporating native plants into existing roadside maintenance and road-construction strategies promotes sustainability and biodiversity while simultaneously improving roadway stability and roadside aesthetics.
Last Updated: May 31, 2019
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Domain(s)/Area(S):
- Natural Resources
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| weed management (general) |