Publications

2008 Landscape Architecture program (LAP) Brochure

To both market Caltrans Landscape Architecture services and help recruit new Landscape Architects, this brochure has been developed by the Landscape Architecture Program (LAP).

Compost and Tillage for Plant Establishment: Researching Plots In San Jose.
Karin Grobe, Erosion Control, March/April 2007

This article is about producing sustainable roadside vegetation by amending the existing disturbed soil structure by adding compost.

California Agencies Partner to Increase Compost Use on Roadsides.
Brian Larimore and Gregory Balzer, BioCycle, March 2007

This article highlights the benefits of a recent partnership between Caltrans and the California Integrated Waste Management Board (IWMB). Included are descriptions of statewide compost workshops and revisions made to Caltrans specifications based upon these workshops.

Effects of Compost and Tillage on Establishing Plants.
Karin Grobe, BioCycle, March 2007

Compost Use for Erosion Control
Karin Grobe, Erosion Control, May/June 2006

Compost, a material that enhances soil and is made from readily available, inexpensive materials, is gaining ground as an accepted material for erosion control and roadside landscaping in California.

2007 Southern California Fire Response
Land And Water Magazine September 2008

Hardscaping with Caltrans - Techniques in Reducing Herbicide Use
Kerry L. Clines, Better Roads Magazine, April 2006

In response to the Environmental Impact Report, Caltrans adopted an integrated vegetation management program and set goals for the reduction of herbicide use - 50% reduction by 2000 and 80% reduction by 2012.California tests new vegetation-control methods for those hard-to-manage areas along roadsides.

Snowblowers in Summer?
Doug Brown, Caltrans News, February 2006

Caltrans is pioneering a unique and unexpected application for its snow-blowing equipment - using it to distribute compost to roadside areas.

Compost Use for Landscape and Environmental Enhancement Manual

This manual, from the California Integrated Waste Management Board, provides objective information regarding compost use in landscape plantings and environmental applications.

California Agencies Partner to Increase Compost Use On Roadsides
BioCycle Magazine, March 2007