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Web URL(s): | http://www.newss.org/proceedings/proceedings_1995_vol49.pdf#page=126 Last checked: 07/24/2013 Requires: PDF Reader Notes: Item is within a single large file |
Publication Type:
| Report |
Author(s): | Johnstone, Richard A. |
Title: | Vegetation management with environmental stewardship |
Meeting Info.: | Boston, MA; January 2-5, 1995 |
Source: | Proceedings of the 49th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society. Vol. 49, 1995, p. 126-134. |
Publishing Information: | Ithaca, NY: Northeastern Weed Science Society |
# of Pages: | 9 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Environmental effects; Environmental protection; Herbicides; Mowing; Management; Endangered Species; Costs; Wildlife
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Abstract/Contents: | "Vegetation management of Delmarva Power's electric transmission and distribution rights-of-way was converted from brushhog mowing to herbicide management during the 1980's. This change was successfully achieved in one of the most environmentally sensitive areas of the United States, and under the watchful eye of Federal and State regulators. The various techniques used for herbicide treatment are demonstrated and compared with those used for mechanical and manuel cutting of vegetation. Superior benefits of herbicide management compared to mowing for reasons of safety, aesthetics, wildlife management, environmental protection and economics are discussed. The proper use of herbicides in managing wetlands and endangered species is reviewed. This paper endorses a proactive public relations policy to educate the general public and policy makers as to the positive aspects of judicious herbicide use. It also emphasizes the importance of communication and cooperation with environmental organizations, regulators, and politicians. This philosophy has resulted in Delmarva Power becoming a partner with organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Ornithological societies, garden clubs, Greenway commissions, state Heritage Programs and wildlife managers. It concludes by advising managers in all aspects of vegetation management to learn the needs of other interested parties, adjust techniques to accommodate where possible, and promote wise environmental stewardship through herbicide use." |
Language: | English |
References: | 6 |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Johnstone, R. A. 1995. Vegetation management with environmental stewardship. Proc. Annu. Meet. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 49:p. 126-134. |
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