3.4.4 Roadside Pest Management Program
Texas is divided into ten vegetation regions (see
) and the State is known for its biodiversity, but at least nine species have disappeared completely. TxDOT, through the
, has identified candidate, threatened, and endangered species, as well as vegetation considered to be a targeted species for removal. As part of the aesthetic design, best practices would include:
- Inventory and identification of existing roadway vegetation species; and
- Designation of those areas to be preserved and possibly enhanced within the proposed design.