Greener Approach
Sustainability is an approach to meeting our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This area contains resources applicable to greener approaches in the park maintenance industry.
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.
Five Steps to Success for Establishing Perennial Wildflower Plantings for Pollin
Project Integrated Crop Pollination
Successful pollinator habitat establishment is all about site preparation and planning. This video will go over the five steps to success to establish diverse, long-lasting perennial wildflower plantings for pollinators.
How to Use Solarization to Prepare Areas for Planting
Project Integrated Crop Pollination, 2017
Good site preparation is key to successful germination and establishment of native wildflowers. Solarization uses a clear sheet of plastic laid over the ground to trap heat from the sun and kill weeds, seeds, and pathogens in the top few inches of soil. It’s a safe, non-chemical approach to weed eradication that can be used in both garden and farm settings. When carried out correctly, solarization is a highly effective weed eradication technique.
IPM for Invasive Species
County of Santa Clara
Best practices and alternative approaches to pest management.
Integrated Pest Management for Park Managers - A Training Manual
William Olkowski and Helga Olkowski
This manual is designed to aid parks landscape and building personnel, supervisors and assistants, within public agencies or private institutions. The text is meant to be used bythe person who will actually design the IPM program for a particular geographic area and then coordinate the implementation of theprogram.
SAMPLE - Integrated Pest Management Plan
Clean Water Services
The approach outlined in this document is being integrated into a regional invasive species Early Detection-Rapid Response (EDRR) program currently under development in the Tualatinbasin. This vegetation management strategy emphasizes education, monitoring for early detection, and control or eradication of invasive species.
Invasive Species Management Plan
City of Austin, TX
This plan outlines goals and actions critical to protecting Austin’s natural resources. The plan also includes recommendations for implementation including staffing, funding sources, centralized mapping and monitoring, and education and outreach.
Sample IPM for Wetlands Area
Devil's Lake Wetland Management Complex
This document presents IPM strategies selected to control invasive plant species according to the Complex’s various site and soil types, with attention to resource needs. All control methods are considered, specific to each invasive and other pest species, as are prevention, monitoring, mapping, and restoration methods.
Invasive Plant Management Planning
National Park Service
This document provides an overview of key technical concepts and critical information needed to develop the content of an effective invasive plant management plan.
Invader Watch List
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Many invasive species are exceptionally difficult and costly to control. That’s why it’s important to identify invasive species before they make their impact on the environment. To aid in early detection efforts, Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program staff initiated a project in 2017 to determine invasive plants likely to arrive in Pennsylvania over the next ten years, species considered “emerging threats” to the commonwealth.
Field Guide for the Biological Control of Weeds in Eastern North America
US Department of Agriculture
This guide focuses on the most problematic weeds in eastern North America for whichthere are at least some biocontrol agents established and/or available. Multiple photosand descriptions of each weed included in this guide emphasize key identification traits and plant ecology.
Invaders in the Commonwealth- 2017 Pennsylvania Invasive Species Management Plan
Pennsylvania Invasive Species Council
This comprehensive invasive species management plan for Pennsylvania was prepared for submission to Governor Tom Wolf on behalf of the Pennsylvania Invasive Species Council.
Green Infrastructure Can Be Cheaper, More Effective than Dams
Scientific American
A new report advocates for governments to increase funding for projects like floodplain restoration
Top 10 List for Green / Sustainable Trails
PA DCNR
Suggested best practices in sustainable trail design
Establishing Streamside Buffer Areas in Your Park or Community
Bushkill Stream Conservancy
This document outlines a step-by-step process for establishing “No-mow” areas and naturalized buffers.
