This study conducted by the University of Florida focuses to find the effects of competition and mowing on native wildflower establishment on right-of-ways dominated by bahiagrass.
Best Management Practices
Ecological and Wildlife Risk Assessment of Chemical Use in Vegetation Management on Electric Utility Rights-of-Way
This report prepared by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) evaluates the cost-effectiveness of vegetation management practices, particularly the impact of chemicals on wildlife, along with means of minimizing ecological effects.
Managing for Monarchs in the West: Best Management Practices for Conserving the Monarch Butterfly and its Habitat
This guideline developed by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation provides recommendations for managing existing monarch breeding and migratory habitat and where/when to restore new habitat in the western U.S. Included are BMPsfor mowing roadsides and other rights-of-way as well as prescribed fire, pesticides, invasive and noxious plant management, and other restoration practices.
Monarch Habitat Development on Utility Rights of Way (Northeast)
This manual written by the Pollinator Partnership offers helpful background information, planting guidelines, site and project evaluations, and checklists to assist utility rights-of-way managers in the Northeastern U.S.
Monarch Habitat Development on Utility Rights of Way (Northwest)
This manual written by the Pollinator Partnership offers helpful background information, planting guidelines, site and project evaluations, and checklists to assist utility rights-of-way managers in the Northwest U.S.
Monarch Habitat Development on Utility Rights of Way (Southeastern)
This manual written by the Pollinator Partnership offers helpful background information, planting guidelines, site and project evaluations, and checklists to assist utility rights-of-way managers in the Southeastern U.S.
Establishing Prairie Grasses and Wildflowers
This guideline developed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides an overview of the steps necessary to successfully establish native prairie species.
Establishing Pollinator Meadows from Seed
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation developed this guideline to help landowners with site selection, site preparation, plant selection, planting techniques, and ongoing management of sites up to an acre in size.
Pollinators and Roadsides: Best Management Practices for Managers and Decision Makers
The Federal Highway Administration issued these guidelines for vegetation management and enhancing native vegetation along roadsides to improve pollinator habitat. This document includes case studies, tools, and recommendations.
Pollinator Best Management Practices for Roadsides and Other Rights-of-Way
This brochure developed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides Best Management Practices to reduce negative impacts on pollinator habitat from current management practices, improve existing habitat, and create new habitat near, adjacent to, or in roadsides and other rights-of-way.