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"Michael G. Koerner" <mgk920@dataex.com> wrote:

>John Lansford wrote:

>I like how the German Transport Ministry allows the trees and other
>vegitation to grow right up to the back side of the guardrails and
>'Jersey' walls on their Autobahns.

We don't let the trees grow right up behind the guardrail since it has
to deflect a little (about 5' generally), but past that point we don't
do anything. Jersey barrier, of course, doesn't deflect so trees can
grow right behind it.

>> Of course, NCDOT also has a popular and successful Wildflower Program,
>> where we plant native wildflowers in open areas along the interstates
>> and other freeways. I've even heard some surrounding states (VA, SC
>> and GA for example) copied us when they began their programs.
>
>NCDOT has a booth at the Experimental Aircraft Association convention
>(Oshkosh, WI) every year.  Yes, they mainly tout the G.A. airport
>facilities in the state, but they also hand out highway maps and the
>like, too.  Last year, they were also handing out little packages of
>wildflower seeds.

Neat! Now that's a good way to get the message out!

John Lansford, PE

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