Economic impact of ecosystem services provided by ecologically sustainable roadside right of way vegetation management practices : [summary].

Harrison, George; University of Florida

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Economic impact of ecosystem services provided by ecologically sustainable roadside right of way vegetation management practices : [summary].

Published Date:

2014-03-01

Language:

English

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Creators:

Harrison, George

Corporate Creators:

University of Florida

Subject/TRT Terms:

Right of way (Land) ; Vegetation ; Wildflowers ; Landscape maintenance ; Economic benefits ; ... More ▼

Publication/ Report Number:

BDK75-977-74

Resource Type:

Tech Report

Geographical Coverage:

Florida

Corporate Publisher:

Florida. Dept. of Transportation

Abstract:

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

has approximately 186,121 acres of right-of-way

(ROW) for roads in the State Highway System

(SHS), about half of which are vegetated. As in

many states, turfgrass is often used to stabilize

soil, prevent erosion, and provide a clear recovery

zone for vehicles that leave the highway. To meet

these goals, roadside vegetation managers must

maintain turf in a relatively healthy condition, a

byproduct of which is aesthetic appeal. However,

maintaining turfgrass results in a financial liability

due to maintenance costs—$38.5 million in 2011-12 alone, a third of which was mowing.

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US Transportation Collection

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