Table of Contents Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Technical Manual Chapter 1: Introduction History IRVM Program Chapter 2: Steps to Start a Roadside Vegetation Program Evaluate Level of Interest in Starting a Program Development of an IRVM Program Implementation Training and Continuing Education Purchase Program Supplies and Equipment Chapter 3: Communication County Officials Understanding and Responding to Landowner Concerns Public Outreach Chapter 4: Native Seed Native Seed Categories Seed Labels Growing and Harvesting Seed Seed Storage and Viability Seed Mixes Seeding Rates Additional Native Seed Information Chapter 5: Seeding Timing Site Preparation Cover Crops Mixing Seed Seeding Methods Converting Non-Native Roadsides to Native Additional Seeding Information Chapter 6: Erosion Control Types of Erosion Planning for Erosion Control Erosion Control Techniques Sediment Control Additional Erosion and Sediment Control Information Chapter 7: Weed Control Establish Native Vegetation Do Not Overuse Herbicides Know Your Herbicides Consider Mowing Biological Control Pay Attention to Timing Keep Goals Realistic Weed Life Cycles and Control Strategies Iowa's Herbaceous Roadside Vegetation Threats Iowa's Roadside Trees and Brush Ways to Reduce Herbicide Use Landowner Education Implementing the County Weed Control Plan IRVM Herbicide Application History Spray Systems Additional Weed Control Information Tips for Especially Troublesome Weeds Chapter 8: Brush Control Scope of Brush Control Within the Right-of-Way Timing of Brush Control Chemical Methods for Brush Control Mechanical Methods for Brush Control Manual Methods for Brush Control Handling of Cut Brush Protecting Worker and Motorist Safety in Work Zones Prescribed Burns Additional Brush Control Information Chapter 9: Prescribed Burning Training Requirements Staffing Requirements Personal Protective Equipment Ignition, Fire Fighting, and Other Safety Equipment Public Notification Developing a Plan For the Season Developing Burn Plans For Individual Burns Conducting a Prescribed Burn After the Burn Chapter 10: Managing for Extreme Weather Direct Impacts Indirect Impacts How Roadside Managers Can Adapt Their Management Strategies Additional Extreme Weather Information Chapter 11: Managing for Pollinators Pollinator-Friendly Management Practices Additional Resources for Management of Roadside Pollinator Habitat Resources for Landowners and Homeowners Interested in Pollinator Habitat Appendices Appendix 2A: County/City Roadside Vegetation Management Survey Appendix 2B: Roadside Vegetation Manager Position Description Appendix 3A: Sample Mowing Law Press Release Appendix 4A: Sample Seed Request Form for Native Seed Appendix 4B: Sample Seed Mixes Appendix 5A: Additional Resources for Roadside Managers Appendix 7A: Sample Landowner Work Permit Appendix 7B: Sample No Spray Request Appendix 8A: Brush Control Policy Examples Appendix 8B: Sample Policy for Private Property Brush Removal Appendix 9A: Sample Prescribed Burn Press Release Appendix 9B: Sample Adjacent Landowner Notification Appendix 9C: Sample Burn Site Spreadsheet Appendix 9D: Sample Prescribed Burn Management Plan Appendix 9E: Sample Prescribed Burn Weather Information When choosing a seeding method, consider factors like terrain, season, seed characteristics, and available resources. Native Seed Drill CompaniesGreat Plains AgHoksey Native SeedsTruax Company, Inc.Broadcast Seeder CompaniesFleet FarmJohnston Seed CompanyKubotaTruax, Company, Inc.Cover Crop Seed SuppliersLocal co-opsAlbert Lea SeedLa Crosse SeedUnited Seeds, Inc.Welter Seed & Honey Co. Book traversal links for Additional Seeding Information ‹ Converting Non-Native Roadsides to Native Up Chapter 6: Erosion Control › Printer-friendly version