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WORK PLAN – CONFIDENTIAL: NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION of 18IDIQ Contract No. DTFH7015D00005 June 1, 2016Task Order No. DTFH7016F05003Integrated Approach for Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside Revegetation

WORK PLANWestern Federal Lands Contract No. DTFH7015D00005, Task Order No. DTFH7016F05003

Integrated Approach for Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside RevegetationJune 1, 2016

I. OVERVIEW

A. Project Summary

The Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is developing an Integrated Approach for Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside Revegetation. This undertaking is a result of a pollinator summit for state DOT’s held in December 2015, led by the Secretary’s Office and White House Office of Science & Technology, for improving pollinator habitat for roadsides.

B. Project Team: Roles & Responsibilities

The project includes a multi‐disciplinary, multi‐agency team that will be coordinated by the Project Manager:

Amit Armstrong WFLHD Program ManagerErin Chipps WFLHD Environmental ConsultingDeidre Remley FHWA Environmental Protection & Policy Robin Christians Parsons Brinckerhoff Project ManagerTodd Teuscher Parsons Brinckerhoff DPM, Subject Matter Expert (Landscape Architect)Shane Roberts Parsons Brinckerhoff GIS Systems DeveloperMatt Horning US Forest Service Technical Lead, Subject Matter Expert (Geneticist)Lynda Moore US Forest Service Subject Matter Expert (Revegetation Restoration)Mark Skinner US Forest Service Subject Matter Expert (Botanist)Vicky Erickson US Forest Service Subject Matter Expert (Revegetation)David Steinfeld Private Consultant Subject Matter Expert (Native Restoration)Jennifer Hopwood Xerces Society Subject Matter Expert (Pollinator‐Friendly Species)

II. DELIVERY APPROACH & MAJOR TASKS

The intent of the final report is to support two key objectives in the National pollinator and native seed strategies through expanding upon and improving existing resources, and developing pollinator‐friendly practices:

1) Develop a National strategy for pollinator health2) Create a National seed strategy for rehabilitation and restoration of the Nation’s roadsides

The reports will be developed in two phases, with specific focus of each phase described below:


Version 1.1 ReportThe Version 1.1 report will focus on the incorporation of pollinator‐friendly native plant species into the integrated approach for roadside revegetation using native plant species. Update report title, Introduction and Prologue Modify language for plant species to incorporate pollinator‐friendly habitat species Update graphics and processes for development of pollinator habitats Develop prototype for national GIS pollinator‐friendly plant species seed map

Version 1.2 Report The Version 1.2 report will focus on the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of pollinator‐friendly species for roadside revegetation. Update technologies for implementation and monitoring, and seed propagation (e.g.,

what characteristics do we want and why we want them) Update website program and training modules Update information/educational materials associated with Integrated Approach for

Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside Revegetation

The Work Plan includes eleven tasks with specific deliverables.

Task 1: Project Administration and CoordinationAdministration of the project will be jointly addressed by Amit Armstrong, Matt Horning and Robin Christians for their respective organizations. Formal notes will be prepared for milestone meetings, and key points from interim meetings will be summarized via email to the project team.

A bi‐weekly, team coordination meeting with a meeting agenda will be held with the Core Project Team, and will occasionally include other supporting team members as require

An online, virtual collaboration website (ProjectSolve) was set up with logins for all project team members for sharing resources and developing draft content versions.

Task 2: Work Plan DevelopmentA project kickoff meeting was held in Vancouver, WA May 9‐10 at the WFLHD offices to:

a. define overall project drivers and requirements;b. establish level of effort for Version 1.1 and Version1.2 report deliverables (end products);c. develop critical path milestones and a schedule (timeline);d. clarify individual core project team roles and responsibilities (specific assignments); ande. foster a multi‐disciplinary, collaborative team

A summary of the meeting is included as Attachment A to the Work Plan. This kickoff meeting and subsequent teleconference meetings formed the basis of this Work Plan.

Task 3: Version 1.1 Draft for Integrated Approach for Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside RevegetationThe draft report on Integrated Approach for Native Pollinators Habitat in Roadside Revegetation will be a compilation of all available literature on successfully establishing native pollinator habitat on roadsides. The report will be generated by augmenting pollinator‐related information to the existing Integrated Approach for Roadside Revegetation Using Native Plants (2007). Development of the v1.1 report will include the following components and deliverables:


Develop Pollinator Plant Species Attributes (e.g., shelter, forage/nectar source, host plant, etc.) Conduct a Literature Review and Develop Information Repository Provide comprehensive case study (I‐35 Corridor) Document Best Management Practices Develop new content for Chapters 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Update/supplement content in all other chapters Assess existing pollinator monitoring protocols and modify to suit the needs of DOT staff to

demonstrate success in attracting pollinators

Task 4: Review and Responses to Technical Review CommitteeA template for documenting Committee responses to the draft report will be submitted along with the Microsoft Word‐formatted reports along with relevant graphics, tables and figures.

The project team will prepare a formal response to individual comments/questions resulting from the technical review of the draft report, which will include appropriate documentation supporting either no change or change.

Task 5: Version 1.1 Final Report for Integrated Approach for Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside RevegetationBased on majority acceptance by the Technical Review Committee to project team responses to review comments, the draft v1.1 report will be updated and prepared for final delivery. The final format will be an InDesign‐formatted document with relevant graphics, tables and figures, following FHWA protocols for technical documents. The document will be formatted to facilitate conversion into PDF and HTML formats.

Task 6: Version 1.2 Draft Report for Integrated Approach for Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside RevegetationThe second draft report on Integrated Approach for Native Pollinators Habitat in Roadside Revegetation will be an expansion of the literature review and further augmentation of pollinator‐related information to the existing Integrated Approach for Roadside Revegetation Using Native Plants (2007). The specific focus of v1.2 updates is technologies for implementation and monitoring, and seed propagation. Development of the v1.2 report will include the following components:

Expand Literature Review and further Develop Information Repository Develop new content for Chapters 5,7, and 8 Update/supplement content in all other chapters Reorganization and consolidation of chapters, and creation of Appendices Finalize new monitoring protocol for success in attracting pollinators

Task 7: Review and Responses to Technical Review CommitteeA template for documenting Committee responses to the draft report will be submitted along with the Microsoft Word‐formatted reports along with relevant graphics, tables and figures.

The project team will prepare a formal response to individual comments/questions resulting from the technical review of the draft report, which will include appropriate documentation supporting either no change or change.


Task 8: Version 1.2 Final Report for Integrated Approach for Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside RevegetationBased on majority acceptance by the Technical Review Committee to project team responses to review comments, the draft v1.1 report will be updated and prepared for final delivery. The final format will be an InDesign‐formatted document with relevant graphics, tables and figures, following FHWA protocols for technical documents. The document will be formatted to facilitate conversion into PDF and HTML formats.

Task 9: GIS Support for Native Plants for Pollinators HabitatA GIS layer of the Native Plants for Pollinator Habitat in each state will be based on EPA Level III Ecoregions (See Attachment D). Development will include the following components: Create base map of EPA Level III ecoregions and state boundaries Develop databases for native plant species and for pollinator‐friendly plant species attributes Develop ESRI ArcGIS GIS data layer from merged databases Design/deploy web‐friendly public display format

Task 10: Update Website with New Information and 508 complianceThe existing website (www.nativerevegetation.org) will be updated to reflect the pollinator‐friendly direction for roadside revegetation.

Create responsive design HTML templates for multi‐device display of report Update/replace technical guide content with new report (pollinator‐friendly plant species and

habitat verbiage) Include cross‐section reference links Check for Section 508 web accessibility compliance Update Document Library Update classroom‐oriented PowerPoint presentation with material used to update report Enhance online training modules to include pollinator‐friendly species and habitats (pending

budget availability)

Task 11: Update Brochure and Resource Materials DVDExisting promotional materials for Integrated Approach to Roadside Revegetation Using Native Plant Species to reflect pollinator‐friendly approach.

Update The Art & Science of Roadside Revegetation brochure Update website fact sheet Update The Art & Science of Roadside Revegetation poster Update resource DVD


V. TIMELINE: INTERIM DELIVERABLES/MILESTONES & SCHEDULE

The schedule for the overall project includes multiple, coordinated interim task deliverables.

Tasks Deliverable Due DateTask 1: Project Administration and Coordination Varies OngoingMonthly progress report Month endBi‐weekly progress teleconference calls ongoingTask 2: Work Plan Work Plan 6/1/2016Task 3: Version 1.1 Draft for Integrated Approach for Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside Revegetation

Version 1.1 Draft Report

8/1/2016

Develop pollinator‐friendly plant species attributes 6/15/2016Conduct a literature review (include revegetation manuals) 6/15/2016Set up Information Repository on ProjectSolve 5/31/2016Develop pollinator‐friendly plant species list 6/15/2016Develop workhorse plant species list 6/15/2016Create Bibliography ongoingProvide comprehensive case study (Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail)

DraftFinal

6/15/201607/08/2016

Document Best Management Practices 7/13/2016Create InDesign layout concept 7/13/2016Develop new content (see Attachment B) 8/1/2016Update/supplement content in chapters (see Attachment B) 7/13/2016Develop pollinator monitoring protocol 7/13/2016Conduct technical edit of draft report 7/22/2016Prepare report review and response tracking template 7/29/2016Deliver Version 1.1 Report to Technical Review Committee (one week turnaround)

08/01/16

Task 4: Review and Responses to Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Response toComments

8/19/2016

Hold project team meeting to review TRC responses and make assignments

8/15/2016

Consolidate project team responses into single response; deliver responses to TRC

8/19/2016

Incorporate TRC‐approved responses into report 8/31/2016Finalize InDesign layout 9/2/2016Task 5: Version 1.1 Final Report for Integrated Approach for Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside Revegetation

Version 1.1 Final Report

9/6/2016

Task 6: Version 1.2 Draft Report for Integrated Approach for Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside Revegetation

Version 1.2 Draft Report

2/20/2017

Expand Literature Review and Build Information Repository Documents 9/30/2016Create Bibliography Document 2/3/2017Develop new content (see Attachment B) 1/20/2017Update/supplement content in other chapters(see Attachment B)

1/20/2017


Reorganize and consolidate chapters; create appendices 1/20/2017Finalize new pollinator monitoring protocol 1/20/2017Conduct technical edit of draft final report 2/10/2017Update training presentation 2/10/2017Deliver Version 1.2 Report to Technical Review Committee (three week turnaround)

2/20/2017

Task 7: Review and Responses to Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Response toComments

3/17/2017

Hold project team meeting to review TRC responses and make assignments

3/13/2017

Consolidate project team responses into single response; deliver responses to TRC (one week turnaround)

3/24/2017

Incorporate TRC‐approved responses into report 4/7/2017Finalize InDesign layout 4/14/2017Task 8: Version 1.2 Final Report for Integrated Approach for Native Pollinator Habitat in Roadside Revegetation

Version 1.2Final Report

4/17/2017

Task 9: GIS Support for Native Plants for Pollinators Habitat GIS Data Layer 4/28/2017Download EPA Level III ecoregion maps/state boundaries 6/15/2016Develop pollinator‐friendly plant species attribute table 6/15/2016Develop functional online prototype (northwest ecoregion/state) 9/2/2016Design public user interface for interactive map 1/20/2017Coordinate map hosting services and domain address 1/20/2017Organize plant lists by Level III ecoregion 1/20/2017Populate databases (plant species, attributes) 4/7/2017Develop unique GIS identifiers for data set merger 4/7/2017Develop map prototype (I‐35 States: MN, IO, KS, MO, OK, TX) 9/6/2016Develop US map 4/28/2017Task 10: Update Website with New Information and 508 compliance

Updated Website

5/1/2017

Develop responsive design template for report 12/30/16Update HTML code 4/7/2017Modify report title site wide 4/7/2017Update Document Library ongoingUpdate Training Modules (pending resources/budget availability) 4/28/2017Update PowerPoint training classroom presentation 5/31/2017Deliver PowerPoint training (no later than) 10/1/2017Task 11: Update Brochure and Resource Materials DVD Brochure & DVD 5/1/2017Update The Art & Science of Roadside Revegetation 4/28/2017Update website fact sheet 4/28/2017Update resource DVD 4/28/2017


ATTACHMENT AWORK PLAN KICKOFF MEETING NOTES

MAY 9, 2016

ParticipantsErin Chipps, Environmental Protection Specialist‐WFL FLHDLynda Moore, Revegetation Restoration Services‐Forest ServiceMatt Horning, Geneticist‐Forest Service (Team Lead)David Seinfeld, Consulting‐Retired Forest ServiceAmit Armstrong, Project Manager‐WFL FLHDRobin Christians, Project Manager‐Parsons BrinkerhoffTodd Teuscher, Technical Lead‐Parsons BrinckerhoffDeirdre Remley, Environmental Protection Specialist & Policy‐FHWA

BackgroundPollinator summit for state DOTs held in 2015 and led by Secretary’s Office and White House Office of Science & Technology for improving pollinator habitat for Federal highway roadsides. FHWA does not own any highway right‐of‐way; focus on assigning resources.

Existing manual An Integrated Approach to Building Native Plants is the best resource out there (started in 2003 and published in 2007) but there is need to broaden scope to include pollinators and generate a broader agency‐wide document that expands audience for document. Broaden for entire US (original guide focused on Western US). Major update that starts with “outside” in version 1.1 and then focuses on “inside” in version 1.2.

Two objectives (from the White House):1) Strategy on pollinator health2) National seed strategy for rehabilitation and restoration

Two goals:1) Improve existing resources2) Develop pollinator‐friendly practices

A White House meeting took place the week of May 2 (BLM, FS, FWS) led by the Office of Science & Technology Policy and determined native species are best, but queried “what if native species are not available?” What is the second best option if native seeds are not available, what is the next best thing we can do?

There is a time‐sensitive delivery for this update driven by the outgoing administration’s request for a delivery before they depart.

Native seeds in general are not available on a large scale. How do we create seed storage – a seed warehouse? What are the workhorse species for each zone (level three species).

Administration needs something tangible to demonstrate accomplishments (e.g., a dozen work horse species). Strong focus on mid‐west (Monarch butterfly).


Original guide focused on Federal Lands (National Park Service most rigorous approach and handles their own revegetation) and not written for county level. Also looked at practices that Federal Lands does (so, not much mowing or weed control because there is no budget).

Task List:1. Work Plan2. Develop v1.1 for September timeline3. Develop v1.2 for next year4. Develop national native seed map5. Update online resources6. Develop training

Kickoff Meeting Outcomes: Timelines Assignments Collaboration End products

Approach

Version 1.1 ChangesChange title (Amit Armstrong)Update Introduction and PrologueWherever we discuss plants, modify to plants for pollinator habitatUpdate graphics and processes for pollinator habitatsDevelop skeleton GIS seed map for northwest (look at work on I‐35 corridor in the east migration path for Monarch Butterfly)

Deliverable is a pdf (broken down by chapters)

Set up ProjectSolve site for work file sharing/collaboration Create interactive map with native seed/pollinator characteristics and properties

Version 1.2 Changes Update technologies for implementation and monitoring and seed propagation (e.g., what

characteristics do we want and why we want them). Update website and training

Still to be determined is where/how to maintain GIS layer.

Looking at plant species and their characteristics (e.g., work horse or pollinator or soil stabilizer) is a significant effort when dealing with thousands of species. Identifying pollinator aspects is the simplest portion (Xerces Society has numerous documents with this data).


Schedule

Review Team includes three environmental team leads (FLHD), State DOTs (WA, OR, CO, ID), and I‐35 Corridor staff, BLM botanist, and Park Service botanist.

Each reviewer is looking for overall usefulness from their perspective; they will not say what should or should not be used.

Starting Draft:

Deliverable Date WhoGIS Team Kickoff Robin, ShaneWork Plan May 18 Draft

June 1 FinalRobin, Todd

Locate Revegetation manuals for Western States

June 1 Todd

Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail project completion

June 15 Lynda

Draft Internal Team Content to PB

August 1 Matt, Lynda, Erin,

Version 1.1 Consolidation Deliverable to Internal Team

August 10

Technical Committee Submittal

August 19

Begin V1.2 RevisionsRedo Table 1.1

August 1

V2.2 Draft Final February 20, 2017


Update StrategySECTION V1.1 V1.2 CONTENT

DEVELOPERSFOCUS

Introduction Complete rewrite

Matt w/Xerces Society

Paradigm shift in how species selection is made for a broader approach, which includes pollinator species

Redo Table 1.1Chapter 2: Cooperators and Processes for Road Projects

Additions NA Matt w/ Lynda Broader audience focus

Reasoning and choices to include or not include specific species, based on project needs and requirements. Highlight benefits of pollinator species (form, architecture, shape, etc.)

Chapter 3: Road Plans and Terminology

Additions NA Matt w/ Lynda and Todd

Broader audience focus3.3

Chapters 4‐7:Planning

Simplify or eliminate

phases and/or rearrange

Chapter 4: I ‐ Orient

Major Update Merge or reorganize#4 & #6

Matt w/ Lynda and Todd

Chapter 5:II – Assess Site

Additions Major Update Matt w/ Lynda and Todd w/ colleagues

5.8 Weeds (rewrite)Maintenance

Chapter 6:III – Vegetation Analysis

Major Update reorganize#4 & #6

Matt w/ Lynda 6.2 Veg Assessments (change)6.3 Species ListDialogue box (Monarch Butterflies)6.4 Species matrix

Chapter 7: IV ‐Integrate and Strategize

Additions Matt w/ Lynda

Chapter 8: Revegetation Plan Example

Replace w/ new example

Integrate with our chapters

Matt w/Lynda Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail

Chapter 9: Implementation

MinorAdditions

Major Update Matt w/Lynda

Chapter 10: Implementation Guides

Minor Additions

Major Update Matt w/Lynda v1.1 Chapter 10.4.6 Weed Control

v1.2 Move Guides to Appendix and write generic chapter on Implementation.

Chapter 11 Minor Additions

Major Update Matt w/Lynda


Major Update Matt w/Lynda v1.2 Pollinator Monitoring protocol


NA Matt w/Lynda


Writing Guidelines

Improve overall usability and content accessibility; move detailed content (e.g., Implementation Guide) to Appendices – How can we make this better?

Summary with Appendices (logic)Tie to website and DOT specsConnection to Sustainability and Climate Change

Primary audiences are the designer, project manager and landscape architect.

Add new Images/graphics that are non‐copyrighted, each with detailed caption.

Modify TOC outline and chapter flow to include less sub‐sub‐sections with more cross‐referencing (maximum two levels? three?).

Include more visuals and Infographics and reduce text.

Delivery options include interactive PDF and online Flipbook

Plant List Tool

Objective: Plant characteristics mapped to GIS data layers, with Individual pollinator plants mapped to seed zones

Goal: identify pollinator plant needs (e.g., sunlight, moisture, slope, tolerances etc.) and services (e.g., soil stabilizing characteristics, flower season and duration, pollinator food, shelter, nesting, etc.), for each plant species

Purpose: support non‐specialized field personnel understand benefits of plant species.

1. Plants that meet goal of restoration activities and2. Quick stabilization plants (during construction); varies across US

Approach:Create map with State boundariesCreate attribute layer with state boundaries and EPA Ecoregion 3Define broad attributes that will create a pollinator habitat on the roadside (e.g., sun/shade and wet/dry versus detailed attributes like slope, aspect, moisture) What will create a pollinator habitat? [Page 44]Give to Forest Service for plant list by State (Lynda, Mark, and Xerces Society)State attribute table (yes/no for soils, sunlight, slope, etc.)

Look at native plant list for each State and identify how many plants are suitable for roadside revegetation (to narrow down list) and map attributes.


GIS layers for eco region 3 are available by state.Not digitizing new data layers; pollinator friendly attributes

Create prototype map for a single state (Michigan? California? Missouri)? Look at I‐35 corridor states (focus on Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas)

PB: design online map framework and attribute tableRegions: populate tables

Administration Needs:Pollinator plants (not all will be workhorse species) – 10 minimumRestoration work (soil stabilizing) – 10 minimum

Caution: we don’t want users to think only about pollinators; what is the combination of plant species that creates a habitat suitable for pollinators?

What suite of candidate species makes an ideal pollinator habitat in each ecoregion? Develop a set of workhorse species as a starting point, from which they can choose for a project.Focus on growing requirements versus detailed attributes (e.g. sun/shade, wet/dry, early/mid/late, etc.)Goal => maximize number of species with fewer attributes

This is not geared toward practitioners.

Training

Update classroom‐oriented PowerPoint.Enhance online training modules to include pollinators.

Website

Enhancements/Features (for consideration) A to Z Index Glossary of Terms Acronyms Implementation Guides (as individual printable documents) Wayfinding / Location References ‘In this Chapter’ Contractors ‘box’ Planning ‘tips” Design ‘tips”


ATTACHMENT BCONTENT DEVELOPMENT PLAN – BY CHAPTER/SECTION

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An Integrated Approach to Roadside Revegetation Using Native Plant Species

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Table of Contents

Acronyms

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1 Introduction

1.1 Introduction M‐L‐D‐T

1.2 The Ecological Effects of Roads M‐L‐D‐T

1.3 Objectives of This Report M‐D‐T

1.4 Scope M‐D‐T

1.5 Approach M‐D

1.6 How This Report is Organized M‐D‐T

1.7 Summary M‐D‐T

2 Initiation Part One: Cooperators and Processes for Road Projects

2.1 Introduction M‐D‐T

2.2 Preliminary Tasks of Initiation M‐D‐T

2.3 The Process of Road Development M‐D‐T

2.4 Next Steps M‐D‐T

3 Initiation Part Two: Road Plans and Terminology

3.1 Introduction M‐D‐T

3.2 Reading Plans M‐D‐T

3.3 Interpreting Engineering Views for Revegetation Planning

M‐D‐T

3.4 Understanding Technical Concepts and Terminology M‐D‐T

3.5 Next Steps M‐D‐T

Chapter 4‐7 Reorganization4 Planning Phase One: Orient

4.1 Introduction M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

4.2 Step One — Define Revegetation Objectives M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

4.3 Step Two — Define and Map Revegetation Units M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

4.4 Step Three — Locate and Describe Reference Sites M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

4.5 Step Four — Define Desired Future Conditions M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

4.6 Next Steps M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T


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5 Planning Phase Two: Assess Site


5.2 Water Input M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

5.3 Available Water Storage and Accessibility M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

5.4 Water Loss M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

5.5 Nutrient Cycling M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

5.6 Surface Stability M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

5.7 Slope Stability M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

5.8 Weeds M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

5.9 Pests M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

5.10 Human Interface M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

5.11 Inventory Site Resources M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

5.12 Phase Two Summary and Next Steps M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

6 Planning Phase Three: Vegetation Analysis


6.2 Vegetation Assessments M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

6.3 Develop Species Lists for the Project M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

6.4 Identify Target Plant Requirements M‐L‐D‐V M‐L‐D‐V

6.5 Next Steps M‐L‐D M‐L‐D

7 Planning Phase Four: Integrate and Strategize


7.2 Finalize Revegetation Units and DFCs M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

7.3 Integrate and Develop Revegetation Strategies M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

7.4 Select a Revegetation Strategy M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

7.5 Assemble the Revegetation Plan M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

7.6 Next Steps M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

8 Revegetation Plan Example

Background M‐L

Roles, Responsibilities, and Contacts M‐L

Revegetation Objectives M‐L

Project Constraints M‐L

Laws, Regulations and Policies M‐L

Noxious Weeds M‐L

Proposed Revegetation Schedule M‐L

Plant Materials M‐L

Overall Monitoring M‐L

Revegetation Units M‐L


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9 Implementation


9.2 Review Plans with Construction Engineer M‐L‐D‐T M‐L‐D‐T

9.3 Review Treatment Details and Timelines M‐L‐D M‐L‐D

9.4 Develop Contracts M‐L‐D M‐L‐D

9.5 Install Treatments M‐L‐D M‐L‐D

9.6 Keep Good Records M‐L‐D M‐L‐D

9.7 Carry Out Quality Assurance M‐L‐D M‐L‐D

9.8 Implement Early Maintenance and Monitoring M‐L‐D M‐L‐D

9.9 Conclusion M‐L‐D M‐L‐D

10 Implementation Guides

10.1 Soil and Site Treatments M‐D M‐D

10.1.1 Fertilizers M‐D M‐D

10.1.2 Tillage M‐D M‐D

10.1.3 Mulches M‐D M‐D

10.1.4 Topsoil M‐D M‐D

10.1.5 Organic Matter Amendments M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

10.1.6 Lime Amendments M‐D M‐D

10.1.7 Beneficial Soil Microorganisms M‐D M‐D

10.1.8 Topographic enhancements M‐L*‐D M‐L*‐D

10.2 Obtaining Plant Materials M‐L*‐D‐V M‐L*‐D‐V

10.2.1 Collecting Wild Seeds M‐L*‐D‐V M‐L*‐D‐V

10.2.2 Collecting Wild Cuttings M‐L*‐D‐V M‐L*‐D‐V

10.2.3 Collecting Wild Plants M‐L*‐D‐V M‐L*‐D‐V

10.2.4 Nursery Seed Production M‐D M‐D

10.2.5 Nursery Cutting Production M‐D M‐D

10.2.6 Nursery Plant Production M‐D M‐D

10.3 Installing Plant Materials M‐L*‐D‐V M‐L*‐D‐V

10.3.1 Seeding M‐L*‐D‐V M‐L*‐D‐V

10.3.2 Hydroseeding M‐L*‐D‐V M‐L*‐D‐V

10.3.3 Installing Cuttings M‐L*‐D‐V M‐L*‐D‐V

10.3.4 Installing Plants M‐L*‐D‐V M‐L*‐D‐V

10.4 Post Installation Care of Plant Materials M‐L*‐D‐V M‐L*‐D‐V

10.4.1 Introduction M‐D M‐D

10.4.2 Animal Protection M‐D M‐D

10.4.3 Shade Cards M‐D M‐D

10.4.4 Tree Shelters M‐D M‐D

10.4.5 Irrigation M‐D M‐D

10.4.6 Invasive Plant Control

10.4.7 Maintenance


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11 Monitoring and Management Procedures

11.1 Introduction M‐D M‐D

11.2 Revisit Project Objectives and DFCs M‐D M‐D

11.3 Develop Monitoring Strategy and Protocol(s) M‐D M‐D

11.4 Record Data and Observations M‐D M‐D

11.5 Evaluate Data and Apply Any Corrective Measures M‐D M‐D

11.6 Organize, File and Report Project Results M‐D M‐D

11.7 Share Lessons Learned M‐D M‐D

11.8 Roadside Maintenance and Management M‐D M‐D

11.9 Conclusion M‐D M‐D

12 Monitoring Procedures

12.1 Introduction M‐D M‐D

12.2 Soil Cover Protocol M‐D

12.3 Species Cover Protocol M‐D M‐D

12.4 Species Presence Protocol M‐D M‐D

12.5 Plant Density Protocol M‐D M‐D

12.6 Plant Attributes Protocol M‐D M‐D

12.7 Sampling Area Design M‐D

12.8 Sample Size Determination M‐D

12.9 Statistical Analysis Using Confidence Intervals M‐D

12.10 Pollinator Procedures M‐L M‐L‐D

12.10 Summary13 Summary

Bibliography All All All All

Key Review and update Rigorous review and expand/update* Lighter contribution levelM Matt HorningD David SteinfeldL Lynda MoorV Vicki EricksonT Todd Teuscher


ATTACHMENT CCONTENT DEVELOPER CHECKLIST

JUNE 1, 2016

Content developers will review each chapter and section with the following check list.

What updates are required specifically for the v1.1 update?

What updates are required specifically for the v1.2 update?

Does existing content need expansion for Central and East regional perspectives?

Is support/review from a pollinator plant species expert required for updating section?

Are there existing graphics in the section that require updating?

Are there new graphics required (table, graphic, photo, etc.)?

Which other sections and/or sub‐sections should be cross‐referenced?

Can/should content can be moved to an Appendix and/or eliminated?

Does the content section require 'tips' for Contractor and/or Designer and/or Manager?

What key glossary terms and acronyms are included in section?

Can sustainability/climate change references be incorporated into section?

Which references must be cited in the Bibliography?

Which references should be incorporated into the online Document Library?


ATTACHMENT DGIS NATIVE POLLINATOR‐FRIENDLY PLANT SPECIES MAP

JUNE 1, 2016

BackgroundNationwide, there are insufficient seeds and native plants available. A strong marketplace for native materials is needed, but is contingent on identifying a small subset of species that can be reproduced profitably, and which can remain native to the broadest extent possible. The efforts of this program are to provide a small list of native plants for which the Administration can encourage large‐scale production.

ObjectivesBase map with data layers for state boundaries and EPA Level III ecoregions:1. Identify plant species native to each ecoregion2. From the native plant lists, identify which are pollinator‐friendly plants3. Identify which native plants (both pollinator and non‐pollinator) can be used as ‘workhorse’ species

(largest extent in the region that can be easily grown/harvested easily)4. Provide a ‘pick list’ of plants for practitioners working on roadside revegetation

Note: the focus should be on key pollinators (Honeybees and Monarch butterflies) and only a high level of detail is needed (e.g., food, shelter).

Map FunctionWhen a map location is selected, a pop‐up window will display list of pollinator‐friendly species that are native to that area (by ecoregion) that can create a pollinator habitat for planting (e.g., grass‐shrub‐forb‐tree species).

AttributesAttributes for pollinator‐friendly species will be mapped to specific native, pollinator‐friendly plants.

1. Engineering Attributes (e.g., slope stabilization, fast growing, drought/salt tolerant, etc.)2. Pollinator Function Attributes (i.e., nesting, eating, resting, etc.)

Xerces Society will provide key support.

Data CollectionTwo databases will manage key data sets (plant species distribution, attributes). Data will be compiled by Level III ecoregions, and mapped to attributes. Unique GIS identifiers will allow for seamless integration into GIS of an external database, as needed (for distribution data).

Note: FHWA plant lists are by State and lengthy, but State can be disregarded with focus on plant lists for map objectives.