Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group

habitat conservation + working landscapes

A close-up image of a bee hovering near a vibrant pink flower, surrounded by green foliage, highlighting the importance of pollinators in nature.

Resources library

This online library is a clearinghouse of tools and information related to habitat on rights-of-way and other lands. From seed mix calculators to mowing guidelines and everything in between, you’ll find it here.

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Wildflower Bloom Guide brochure featuring colorful images of native plants, a conservation seed program overview by Pheasants & Quail Forever, and a sign for Illinois Habitat Highway. The layout includes a bloom schedule, photos of diverse flora, and information on conservation efforts for rights-of-way.

Wildflower Bloom Guide

Best Management Practices

This guide developed by Pheasants and Quail Forever’s Conservation Seed Program focuses on increasing pollinator habitat along rights-of-way by using appropriate seed mixes and suitable establishment and management guidelines.

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Example Agreement for Contracting Monitoring Activities

Conservation Agreements

This document is a Memorandum of Agreement between the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, which provides example contract language that Partners could use when working with contractors to conduct biological effectiveness monitoring for the CCAA.

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General Frequently Asked Questions for Monarch

Conservation Agreements

This document contains a list of FAQs, which provide a better understanding of the nationwide monarch butterfly Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for transportation and energy lands.

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National Strategy to Promote The Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators

Conservation Agreements

This Strategy outlines a comprehensive approach to tackling and reducing the impact of multiple stressors on pollinator health, including pests and pathogens, reduced habitat, lack of nutritional resources, and exposure to pesticides.

Cost-Effective Native Seed Mix Design and First-Year Management

Case Studies and Research

The paper is available at Iowa State University Digital Repository. The objective was to compare native plant density, canopy cover, and cost effectiveness with and without establishment mowing for three different seed mixes that differed in grass-to-forb ratio and soil type customization.

Native Browser

Best Management Practices

Native Browser is an online tool developed by Cardno Native Plant Nursery, that allows you to determine which plant species will likely succeed based on your site conditions.