Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group

habitat conservation + working landscapes

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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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Preventing the Spread of Invasive Plants: Best Management Practices for Transportation and Utility Corridors

Topics: Best Management Practices
Categories: Best Management Practices, Vegetation Management

This manual is prepared by California Invasive Plant Council to present voluntary guidelines that help those managing transportation and utility corridors in California to prevent the accidental introduction and spread of terrestrial invasive plants. 

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North Carolina Technical Guidance for Native Plantings on Solar Sites

Topics: Best Management Practices
Categories: Best Management Practices, General Guidelines

This technical guide developed by North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance highlights healthy pollinator communities , solar farm site preparation and planting guidelines and the benefits of pollinator conservation activities.

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Energy and Transportation Agencies Partner to Restore Monarch Habitats Brochure

Topics: Assessment Tools, Policy and Publications
Categories: Best Management Practices, Decision Support Tools, Monarch CCAA, Monarch CCAA Toolkit, Planning Checklists, Vegetation Management

This brochure created by the Federal Highway Administration gives a preliminary introduction to the Monarch CCAA for highway agencies interested in participating. 

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Solar Site Pollinator Habitat Assessment Form

Topics: Assessment Tools
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This tool developed by Minnesota Board of Water & Soil resources helps solar companies claim pollinator/wildlife habitat benefits on solar sites.

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Michigan Pollinator Habitat Planning Scorecard for Solar Sites

Topics: Assessment Tools
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This form was developed by the Michigan State University Department of Entomology to guide vegetation management at solar installations to make them more supportive for native pollinators. The tool helps determine whether the plans meet or exceed the minimum requirements.

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Solar Site Pollinator Habitat Planning & Assessment Form

Topics: Assessment Tools
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This assessment tool developed by the Pollinator-Friendly Solar Initiative of Vermont is used for site and seed mix planning and designing.