Dates & Locations
 
October 18, 2016
Burlington, CT
 
October 19, 2016
Durham, CT
 

      Session is 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 

   (Registration begins at 8:00 am)
      Lunch will be provided
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this class, participants will be able to:

  

  • Understand why invasive plants are a problem and how they impact road maintenance and safety
     
  • Identify common roadside invasive plants 
     
  • Discuss best management practices for maintenance.
Invasive Plant Management
A CT Road Scholar Program ELECTIVE Workshop
Invasive plant species are non-native plants that have spread into our fields, forests, and wetlands, as well as along our roadsides. These problematic plants can spread rapidly, are difficult to remove or control, can cause costly roadside maintenance issues, and compromise driver safety by impairing visibility.
 
Come to this workshop to learn how to improve your management results and cut costs. You will learn to identify the most common roadside invasive species, see best management practices for both control and prevention, and discuss the issues associated with vegetation management plans on right-of-ways. An update on the status of both the Emerald Ash Borer and the Asian Longhorned Beetle will also be provided.  
 
Following a morning presentation and lunch, a nearby site visit will provide an opportunity to identify plants firsthand and discuss control techniques.   
Who Should Attend  
 
Highway supervisors, road maintenance personnel, and other professionals interested in learning about the prevention, control, and management of invasive plants on roadsides and right-of-ways should attend this workshop.
Course Instructors 
 
Peter Picone is a Wildlife Division Biologist for the CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection and has presented extensively on wildlife management, land conservation and invasive species to audiences around the region.

Charlotte Pyle has over 15 years experience working with invasive plants and recently retired from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. She currently serves on the CT Invasive Plant Working Group Steering Committee.

Bruce Villwock, recently retired Staff Maintenance Landscape Designer at the CT Dept. of Transportation, has over 30 years of experience in roadside maintenance and is a licensed arborist.

Chris Donnelly is the Urban Forestry Coordinator for the Division of Forestry at  the CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection and has taught several seminars on invasive insects and their effects on our urban forests.
Registration
  • Cost (includes lunch and course materials)
    • $75- State and Municipal participants
    • $150- Private-sector participants
       
  • Please advise if you require special services or have dietary restrictions.

  • Photographs may be taken for promotional and training purposes. Please notify us during registration if you do not wish to be photographed.
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