Right-of-Way Mowing Height Research: Literature Review

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• Creators:
  Borrelli, J. ; McKenney, C. ; Sosebee, R. E. ; Zartman, R.
• Corporate Creators:
  Texas Tech University, Lubbock.. Center for Multidisciplinary Research in Transportation
• Corporate Contributors:
  Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Costs Height Literature Reviews Maintenance Practices Mowing Right Of Way (Land) Vegetation Control
• Publication/ Report Number:
  TX 99/7-4903-1
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Deliverable #1
• Corporate Publisher:
  Texas. Department of Transportation
• Abstract:
  The focus of this project is to develop practical information and recommendations on the relationship between height and frequency of mowing. There is concern that current mowing practices are not timed to maximize the viability of the mixture of plants found in highway right-of-ways. It is hoped that mowing frequency can be reduced in some locations to minimize right-of-way maintenance costs. This project is intended to determine the optimum mowing height with respect to maintaining a viable stand of acceptable vegetation, reseeding of annual plant materials especially native flowers and the frequency of required mowing. The optimum height must also be considered with respect to the total cost of maintenance of right-of-way vegetation. To accomplish objectives, plots will be established in four locations and responses measured to various treatments of mowing height and frequency of mowing. Measurements will be taken on plant population changes, morphological development, root depth, ground shading, and carbohydrate reserves in plants. In addition, data will be collected on the related issues of mowing height and mower speed versus rooster tails, and on the quantity and size of debris that might impact the choice of mowing height.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  7-4903-1
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
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