Resource Management
Resource management is the efficient and effective development of an organization's resources when they are needed. Such resources may include the financial resources, inventory, human skills, production resources, or information technology (IT) and natural resources. This area contains resources applicable to the essential components of a comprehensive project management plan to execute and monitor a project successfully.
Fall Lawn Care
Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020
The fall season is an important transition period ofturfgrass growth and development, and the management of your warm- and cool-season grasses at this time of year means a great deal in terms of anticipated success in your lawn the following spring.
Integrated Pest Management
National Park Service, 2022
Virtual training resources offered by the NPS
SAMPLE - Project Priority Tool
University of Wisconsin, 2019
Template spreadsheet to assist with capital project management and cost analysis
Parks & Recreation Facility Costs Calculation
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This article will discuss two (2) viewpoints of calculating facility/park cost –current methods or Square Footage and future methods or Facility Unit Service Capacity.
SAMPLE - Superintendent’s Recommended Budget
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, 2021
Sample budget justification from a large mid-western city
An Introduction to Strategic Capital Replacement Planning
Alternate Care Purchasing & Products,
Effective capital replacement planning requires that a facility prioritizesits capital replacement spending, using its business model and business objectives as guidelines. While business models and objectives will vary greatly from facility to facility, it is crucial that each facility establish priorities to effectively plan for capital replacement investments.
Rain Gardens - A Manual for Central Florida Residents
University of Florida - IFAS Extension, 2010
The purpose of this handbook is to provide homeowners with the tools needed to design, install and maintain a rain garden in a residential landscape. Many of the concepts can be transferred to commercial sites as well.
Rain Gardens - A How to Guide
Indiana Lake Michigan Coastal Program, 2011
This guide will assist you in the process of planting a rain garden. There are many ways to plant a rain garden, but the steps in this guide are designed to ensure your garden functions properly as a buffer to water runoff.
Maintaining Your Rain Garden
University of Illinois Extension, 2017
Slide deck from a Master Gardener presentation giving an overview of rain garden design, and frequent maintenance tasks required to keep them functioning properly.
SAMPLE - Rain Garden Maintenance & Inspection Checklist
City of Pawtucket, RI, 2018
Sample checklist for operations or grounds staff responsible for maintaining rain gardens.
Rain Gardens
Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2005
This article is an overview of rain garden design principles and basic functionality.
VOLUNTEER TASKS - Rain Garden Maintenance
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, 2006
Sample training activity / education course outline intended for youth volunteer groups.
Rain Garden Inspection and Maintenance
Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 2010
Slide deck from an extension presentation focusing on post-construction rain garden inspection and maintenance tasks for the first 2 - 3 years of establishment.
SAMPLE - Park Superintendent Job Description
City of Henderson, KY, 2022
Employees in this classification perform at middle management, and are responsible for ensuring safe, quality parks and facilities are made accessible to the general public. Position has considerable responsibility in recommending and overseeing the upkeep, upgrade, construction and/or renovation of parks facilities, as needed.
SAMPLE - Job Classification for Park Superintendent Position
City of Henderson, KY, 2021
The purpose of this classification is to supervise maintenance of city parks, playground equipment, landscaping, and park facilities and to supervise operation/maintenance of municipal cemeteries.
