These areas are selected on an annual bases. Last year, eleven areas around the state were signed. Highway 167 in Grant County is a good candidate again this year and is presently under observation by the Department. Under Operation Wildflower, the department assists those donating small amounts of seed with site selection and planting. Interested groups or individuals with a roadside location in mind should call the local District office for administrative approval and the Environmental Division at the Little Rock Office for consultation on site selection, ground preparation, and species selection.
Cost depends entirely on the wildflowers selected.
I'm not sure I understand the question's relationship to the lead-in sentence. On new construction projects erosion control takes priority. In the past, no sponsors have participated in construction projects. We have planted wildflowers on new construction jobs by special provisions to the contracts. Generally, special seeding is required on Forest Service Property.