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Appendix A - Survey Questionnaire
Appendix A - Survey Questionnaire
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What are your agency's top five invasive species priorities? Does your agency control or eradicate invasive species that are not plants/weeds (e.g., gypsy moth, West Nile Virus, zebra mussel, fire ants, oak wilt, etc.)
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13112 and greater invasive species control? Lack of templates or guidance on invasive species management DOT control limited to ROW and ongoing invasions from adjacent private land Lack of state funds for maintenance of existing ROW Limited availability of federal highway funds for maintenance of existing roadsides Finding suitable native groundcovers to compliment existing seed mixes Perception of native grasses as being difficult or slow to establish Supply of native seed Lack of independent certification of weed-free mulch Differing priorities of federal, state, and local agencies Other: Key Concepts 4.
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Availability of plant material or desired seed mixes Cost of desired materials and/or available agency funding Public's desire for ornamentals or other non-natives considered more aesthetically pleasing Length of time to establish and/or short growing season Acceptance/education internally or among contractors Contracting process and lack of control over contractors' schedules Limited research regarding what works, especially Other agency requirements: Other: Does your agency have a policy or plan for planting/reestablishing native species? No Plans on some projects/corridors only Statewide plan/policy is being developed Contact name/e-mail for statewide plan/policy: Yes, a policy and/or plan is already in place.
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All projects are screened for the presence of rare plant communities in the work zone/ROW Native/rare plant communities are identified in EAs and EISs Areas in need of special management are identified by resource agencies or state Natural Heritage Program Special management areas are identified by DOT staff and managed accordingly by maintenance forces. Please attach information or explain how this is being accomplished Reduced mowing widths (e.g., one mower width)
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What organizational mechanisms or approaches has your DOT taken to tackle invasive species? None/not applicable Awareness, Planning, and Training Policies/procedures have been developed DOT has mapped and is tracking/monitoring areas of infestation Integrated roadside vegetation management plans are in place, statewide or by district Roadside managers in each district manage planning for and awareness of invasives Posters and/or laminated field identification tools are used to raise awareness Training for all maintenance forces on invasive species identification, control, and expectations.
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This may require use of temporary seeding/mulching during the project and additional final restoration at the completion of construction activities in the area. Weed-free mulches are specified on all projects Inert mulch products such as straw or wood fiber are used in sensitive areas Specifications are in place on project plans and bid contracts that seed and sod sources must be free of invasives/weeds Native seed sources are specified and only regional ecotypes are used Native seed mixes use approximately native grass and forbs species per mix: Contract grown native plants have been used when economically justified Vehicles are washed before and after use Mowing occurs in an order to minimize seed transfer Biological controls (e.g., insects)
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14. Please describe any initiatives/ongoing efforts by your agency to accomplish the following, on a program level: • Link identified locations of invasive species infestation to treatment plans; track whether and how treatment plans are implemented, monitor the effectiveness of treatment/control, and evaluate progress on a management level.
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General maintenance funds, no separate budget item for control of invasives Budget for Integrated Roadside Management or invasives control Other: Assessment, Inventory, and Tracking 16. Is your DOT formally identifying aspects of its activities that impact/promote invasive species?
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Universities Internet Other agencies County weed personnel Nongovernmental and/or conservation organizations Other DOTs AASHTO, NCHRP, or FHWA Chemical company representatives Other: 22. Is your DOT working with others to identify existing or emerging populations of invasives?
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DOT does not treat private property. DOT only works on ROW or where DOT has easements or borrow areas DOT will make landowner aware of problem and let them know about other resources/programs to assist them DOT has on occasion obtained landowner permission to control on properties adjacent to the ROW Lack of up-to-date statewide invasive species inventory information hampers coordination of control efforts with others Nongovernmental and/or conservation organizations Other DOTs AASHTO, NCHRP, or FHWA Chemical company representatives Other: 31.
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Streamlining and Results 37. How would you quantify the benefits of invasive species control?
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