KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Controlling undesirable plant species with selective herbicides also means protecting and benefiting the environment. And being able to explain the upside of these strategies will result in landowners approving of IVM methods. Various studies and resources can help address common concerns.
John W. Goodfellow’s report directly compares IVM and non- IVM programs. And the results are not surprising: When it comes to improving habitat for wildlife species, mechanical mowing alone is less effective and more costly.
This resource guide, developed by Corteva Agriscience, provides effective communication strategies for vegetation managers when talking with landowners and the public.
The table below, within the Goodfellow study, illustrates the benefits based on the cost per acre over a 20-year maintenance period.
For more than 65 years, this research project has studied and upheld IVM-based practices as highly effective strategies for right- of-way maintenance programs.
ECOSYSTEM BENEFITS
RELATIVE COST OF MECHANICAL ONLY CONTROL VS IVM APPROACH
2X
Quality of Deer Habitat
2.4X 2.4X
Bird Populations
Bird Species Diversity
5X
Amphibian and Reptile Population Amphibian and Reptile Diversity
2.7X
2.4X 2.3X
Butterfly Populations
Butterfly Species Diversity
PIPELINES & IVM
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