Maine Dept. of Transportation begins roadside mowing, herbicide application
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Transportation has begun controlling brush along selected state roads, according to a news release. This is part of an ongoing, integrated approach that includes mowing, hand removal, or the use of herbicides to control roadside vegetation.
All herbicide treatments for brush, weeds, and invasive plants are selective to minimize the impact to surrounding vegetation, the DOT said. Beginning in 2004, MaineDOT started every-other-year herbicide application to further reduce use. Municipalities and private citizens living adjacent to state roads may contact MaineDOT to enter into Cooperative Vegetation Management agreements if they are concerned about herbicide use. Agreements outline the municipal or landowner responsibilities for maintaining roadside vegetation.
For more information, contact Statewide Vegetation Manager Robert Moosmann at 207-592-0774.
All herbicide treatments for brush, weeds, and invasive plants are selective to minimize the impact to surrounding vegetation, the DOT said. Beginning in 2004, MaineDOT started every-other-year herbicide application to further reduce use. Municipalities and private citizens living adjacent to state roads may contact MaineDOT to enter into Cooperative Vegetation Management agreements if they are concerned about herbicide use. Agreements outline the municipal or landowner responsibilities for maintaining roadside vegetation.
For more information, contact Statewide Vegetation Manager Robert Moosmann at 207-592-0774.
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