Roadway/Bridge Maintenance
Roadside Vegetation Management
This workshop outlines an integrated approach to managing roadsides. The class looks at the needs of local communities and users; plant ecology and natural processes; design, construction, and maintenance considerations; monitoring and evaluation procedures; government statutes and regulations; and technology. The Best Practices Handbook for Roadside Vegetation Management is used as the course resource, with an emphasis on erosion control and development of an integrated roadside vegetation management plan. Effective mowing and pruning techniques will also be covered as well as the use of native grasses and biological weapons to combat noxious weeds.
Registration
- Register online:
- May 1, 2007—University of Minnesota - Rochester, Rochester, MN
- May 2, 2007—Hennepin County Public Works, Medina, MN
(Medina site is full) - May 3, 2007— Ramada Inn, Brainerd, MN
- Register by mail:
- Download registration form (164 KB PDF)
- Mail to CCE Information Center, University of Minnesota, 20 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108-6069
- Register by fax:
- Download registration form (164 KB PDF)
- Fax to 612-624-5359
Mail or fax your registration or register online no later than one week prior to the program. Preregistration allows us to contact you if the workshop must be postponed due to weather or other factors. A refund of the registration fee, minus a $30 cancellation fee, will be made if written cancellation is received at least five working days before the workshop. Disability accommodations will be provided upon request.
Registration Contact
Shirley Mueffelman, 612-624-4754, cceconf2@umn.edu
Topics Covered
- Environmental issues in roadside vegetation planning, including typography, soils, climate, and vegetation selection
- Effective methods for control of leafy spurge and Canada thistle
- Construction issues including topsoil preservation and placement, erosion control, and seeding and mulching practices
- Maintenance concerns including weed and pest control, mowing, brush control, burning, washout repair, tree maintenance, seeding, and proper timing
- Examples of best practices used by Minnesota cities and counties
Who Should Attend
Street or road superintendents, supervisors, engineers, and maintenance workers responsible for roadside vegetation maintenance and management. The half-day CTAP version of this workshop is also appropriate for roadside maintenance workers.
Credit
- 1.0 Roads Scholar Program required credit
- To the best of our knowledge, this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements for 6.0 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. More information concerning continuing education for professionals is online at www.aelslagid.state.mn.us.
Instructor(s)
Unknown, unknown.
Fee
Category A—subsidized:
- Townships & Tribal Governments—$60
- Cities, counties, public agencies—$70
- Others—$150
Workshop Schedule
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Class hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.