Custodial and Grounds
A well-trained custodial and grounds crew knows what to do, why they are doing it, and how best to take care of park maintenance. This area contains resources applicable to staff organization, health and safety, and efficient logistical approaches to improve custodial and grounds operations.
Phragmites: Questions and Answers
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
This fact-sheet outlines questions and answers about Non-native Phragmites, also known as common reed, is a perennial, aggressive wetland grass that outcompetes native plants and displacesnative animals.
How to Fell a Tree with a Chainsaw
Stihl USA
Certified arborist Mark Chisholm provides helpful and important safety tips for professionals on how to fell a tree.
Notching and Backcutting
Workplace Safety North, 2013
This video covers the techniques used to fell trees safely and features professional demonstrations of the key steps involved. It examines three parts of a proper felling cuet -- the notch, the backcut and the hinge -- and explains the roles of each. It also looks at hazards commonly found on the felling site and shows how to deal with them safely.
"Felling A ""Leaner"""
Top Branch Tree Service, 2017
Taking down an OAK LEANING the WRONG WAY! A few tips and how we do it and using a rope come-along!
What's Wrong With My Tree?
Oregon State University Extension, 2017
Are you worried about a tree on your property? Oregon State University Extension Service Foresters help you learn about individual tree needs, how to detect and describe symptoms of poor tree health, and to decide whether you need to take further action.
Fertilizer Math
Sports Turf Managers Association, 2021
For expert insight into fertilizer application and rates, SportsField Management recently interviewed Christopher S. Gray, Sr., golf channel manager, professional fertilizers at LebanonTurf, and Steve Harris, manager, golf national accounts and sports turf at SiteOne.
Irrigation Water Quality Guidelines for Turfgrass Sites
Penn State Extension, 2016
Irrigation water quality is becoming an important issue for managers of golf courses, athletic fields, and institutional grounds in Pennsylvania.
Herbicide Mode of Action Classification
Herbicide Resistance Action Committee, 2020
There are many varieties of herbicides that help to manage weeds in different ways. Use this guide for finding herbicides by their mode of action.
Herbicide Mode of Action Master List
Herbicide Resistance Action Committee, 2020
This document provides a detailed spreadsheet for the 2020 HRAC MOA classification update.
Global HRAC MOA Classification Working Group Report
Herbicide Resistance Action Committee, 2020
This document provides a detailed explanation for all revisions to the 2020 HRAC MOA classification update.
Fungicide Mode of Action Groups for Recommendations
Fungicide Resistance Action Committee, 2020
The FRAC Mode of Action (MoA) classification provides growers, advisors, extension staff, consultants and crop protection professionals with a guide to the selection of fungicides for use in an effective and sustainable fungicide resistance management strategy.
Insecticide Mode of Action Classification
Insecticide Resistance Action Committee, 2020
The IRAC Mode of Action(MoA)classification provides growers, advisors, extension staff, consultants and crop protection professionals with a guide to the selection of acaricides or insecticides for use in an effective and sustainable acaricide or insecticide resistance management (IRM) strategy.
Planting for Pollinators: Establishing a Wildflower Meadow from Seed
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, 2019
This fact sheet focuses on the various aspects of developing and maintaining a wildflower meadow for the benefit of pollinator habitat establishment.
Playground Inspection & Maintenance Guide
GameTime, 2019
The purpose of this overview resource is to raise awareness about some considerations for a routine playground inspection and maintenance program.
Smart Parks
Cartegraph Systems, Inc, 2019
A 7-Step guide to park asset management
