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 Landowners Public Outreach Chapter 4: Native Seed Native Seed Categories Seed Labels Growing and Harvesting Seed Seed Storage and Viability Seed Mixes Seeding Rates Chapter 5: Seeding Timing Site Preparation Cover Crops Mixing Seed Seeding Methods Converting Non-Native Roadsides to Native 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 Internet Resources 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 Chapter 9: Prescribed Burning Preparing for a Burn Season 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: Roadside Vegetation Management Survey Appendix 2B: Roadside Vegetation Manager Position Description Appendix 3A: Sample Mowing Law Press Release Sample Native Seed Mixes Foliar and Basal Bark Brush Control Herbicide Recommendations Iowa Pesticide Applicator Licenses and Certifications Sample Press Release Sample Adjacent Landowner Notification Sample Burn Site Spreadsheet Sample Burn Plan Sample Weather Data Print Resources for Roadside Managers Each appendix is titled with the number representing the chapter where it is mentioned, and the letter representing the sequence of appendices from that chapter. Book traversal links for Appendices ‹ Resources for Landowners and Homeowners Interested in Pollinator Habitat Up Appendix 2A: Roadside Vegetation Management Survey › Printer-friendly version