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<br /> .1 rlif et to To The First Steps
<br /> by Tim Rhay
<br /> Possibly the best of all starting points is the adoption of
<br /> This is
<br /> – Since at least 1975. the Parks Maintenance � 2 not integrate
<br /> only env onmentally management responsible(IPM)
<br /> e pons bleh nanci
<br /> the City of Eugene, Oregon, has been engaged
<br /> to reduce the amount of chemical pesticide these with more detail as this w requ re piace, to nd there is a n
<br /> maintenance and to rep
<br /> le
<br /> natural methods. ds. This his effort has evolved c e m and, most in professor 1 p bli�ations as well as consultants such
<br /> integrated pest management (IPM) p 8
<br /> recently, what we have come to call the alternative
<br /> of alternas Env ies (who been of considerable as-
<br /> project: an n o to develop workable methods
<br /> five turf mainin tenn ance that can be applied in a cost-effective sistance to us). Oregon State University and the various
<br /> on County Extension Offices also can be of help — usually
<br /> manner has a large to be. and a frustrating free. Mandatory re- certification classes for pesticide appli-
<br /> This has proven to be both a rewarding
<br /> experience. Prgress
<br /> an has been made l b n e t h r simple or cators also
<br /> Whatever to
<br /> yourrinformation,Qlearn about
<br /> inexpensive. n be done, and achieving it
<br /> xpnsive. NotN•ithstanding, we are encouraged and op- IPM and put it into practice. Whlts of will making
<br /> timistic that our goals can be realized eventually. Through troversial (and unnecessary) practice
<br /> this article we want to share what we have learned in the and re- wrecds sive
<br /> by thelcalerndaof herbicide
<br /> you o efective l aid
<br /> done so far, and to encourage others interested weed control. The total amount of chemtca
<br /> duction of chemical -based maintenance programs tochanf qu�red for your operations will be reduced, very likely
<br /> nel their energy into the development and support o without discernable impact on the appearance of your turf
<br /> workable, cost - effective alternatives.
<br /> The foundational principle of alternative turf mainten- areas.
<br /> the simply statedt to encourage the health , withstand vigor d ac o ding function appropriate ' ma n st
<br /> chew
<br /> f setting an • the turf grass and its ability to resist stress and compete . against unde th e
<br /> has vegetation roven to ceps ble l of e damage. - After p it o is somewhat oh
<br /> chemical assistance. In practice. P primarily for picnics. sunbathing and
<br /> challenge, especially a large scale nd within i heopera- impromptu game of frisbee do notrequire the same inten-
<br /> tionao framework of the typical public agency golf courses and some
<br /> budgetary. equipment and labor resources. For this rea- sive maintenance f as o de one Eugene prt Ise
<br /> son, the first alternative maintenance program elements types of playing
<br /> discussed will be thou that cart be undertaken without int al Lion fromxthe developed into the a na�ural area a m p le,
<br /> creasing these resources. Properly applied.
<br /> ery
<br /> steps can actually generate savings which, hopefully, could become
<br /> is abut s the t golf
<br /> be used to develop the program further. playfield where it must be controlled.
<br /> Mowing Heights Are Important
<br /> Tim Rhay has been Park Operations Supervisor for the rrscarcl,
<br /> Eugene. Oregon. Parks and Recreation er of Parkssand maintenance The r programs has been established by alternative
<br /> research
<br /> S of "� �
<br /> I 'cr Before M a d r was Sup and is becoming wi kno Somewhere In t is P
<br /> Recreation in Medford, Oregon. for four years.
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