Natural Resources Management Group ~ Management Tools
Chemical | Geographic Information Systems | Prescribed Fire
Mechanical | Monitor/Survey | Seeding
ADOT Natural Resources Management Group (NRMG) is tasked to economically manage roadsides for safety, plus environmental and visual quality. Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) is a decision-making and quality management process used in maintaining roadside vegetation. Managers integrate the cultural, biological, mechanical, and chemical pest control methods with the following:
- the needs of local communities and highway users
- the knowledge of plant ecology and natural processes
- design, construction, and maintenance considerations
- monitoring and evaluation procedures
- government statutes and regulations
- technology
Each Region prepares annual IRVM plans for guiding management on state and federal right-of-ways.
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