Tool Shed: Resource Management

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.

Fungicides, Herbicides, and Insecticides

Penn State Extension, 2006

In some cases, pesticides are the only alternative in controlling pests. The pesticides cited here have moderately low mammalian toxicity and degrade soon after application.

Let Beneficial Insects Work for You

Penn State Extension, 2020

Next growing season, why not use some natural pest management?

Herbicide Drift and Drift Related Damage

Penn State Extension, 2017

Pesticide applicators are responsible for drift related damage and could face a potential lawsuit.

Evaluation of Playing Surface Characteristics of Various In-Filled System

Penn State University, 2016

This study was designed to evaluate the playing surface quality of various infill systems over time.

Cultivation and Surface Management BMPs

Sports Field Management, 2022

The following is an excerpt from STMA’s National BMP guide, Best Management Practices for the Sports Field Manager: A Professional Guide for Sports Field Management.

Landscapes, Parks, and Golf Course Resources

Cornell University, 2021

Learn lower-risk ways of dealing with pests—be they insects, weeds, or plant diseases.

Wildland Weed Management

Penn State University, 2021

We work with public lands, private landowners, practitioners, and researchers to manage natural landscapes for their best ecological value. Invasive weeds impact nearly all compromised natural landscapes - whether they are the cause or a result of other disturbances. We work to replace invasive species with native species and rebuild higher-functioning ecosystems.

How to Make Preventative Maintenance Easy

Enertiv, 2018

This video clip offers a brief overview and justification for preventive maintenance planning as a strategic approach to efficiency.

Increase Your Maintenance Workforce by 35% Without Hiring Anyone

Road to Reliability, 2021

This presentation covers how you can increase the productivity of your existing workforce by 35% by implementing maintenance planning and scheduling. Your maintenance team will go from being overworked and under-resourced to finally being in control and having time to make more practical improvements. You will get more work done, you are going to reduce the cost of maintenance, you are going to have fewer equipment failures and you are going to experience the whole lot less.

4 Steps to Sustainable Maintenance Cost Reduction

Road to Reliability, 2021

This video will share a simple, but highly effective 4-step approach to reducing your maintenance costs in a sustainable manner.

Keys of Turfgrass Insect Management

NC State University, 2021

This tool has been designed to help identify insect pests based on turfgrass damage. Insect damage in turfgrass can be difficult to diagnose as many insects cause similar types of nondescript damage.

Sheet Mulching: Lawn to Garden Bed in 3 Steps

Penn State Extension, 2020

Never dig up turfgrass again! With sheet mulching, you can easily transform lawn areas into a new garden bed. You will use readily available, sustainable materials and zero chemicals. This video will show you how!

Selecting Community Trees in a Changing Climate

Penn State Extension, 2020

Choosing resilient and adaptable trees for your community can ensure a healthier and fuller tree canopy for the long term.

Spring is Tree Planting Season

Penn State Extension, 2021

Proper planting and aftercare techniques will ensure the success of new trees.

Community Tree Plans: A Guide for Tree Commissions and Advisory Councils

Penn State Extension, 2007

"This article explains planning hierarchies and putting tree planning into practice, including effective administration