Eliminating unplanned roadside burning, a common practice throughout the state. Discourage snowmobiling and ATV riding on roadsides. Educating the public about the value of Utah's Rural Roadsides for Wildlife Program. Implementing Utah's Rural Roadsides for Wildlife Program will primarily be the responsibility of state and county road maintenance personnel. Habitat management activities.
Public involvement is also important.
Farmer and rancher support for Utah's Rural Roadsides for Wildlife Program is essential. In addition, their cooperation in not burning, grazing or mowing roadsides, or delaying mowing until after August 1st will increase the number and diversity of wildlife species produced on roadsides. Farmer and rancher support for UDOT, county maintenance workers, and weed control practices that enhance roadsides will be essential in maintaining political support for Utah's Rural Roadsides for Wildlife Program. The Rural Roadsides for Wildlife Program is only one piece of the habitat puzzle. The other important pieces are the farmers and ranchers in rural Utah.