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Vegetation Control Chemical Use Information
Iowa City Parks and Recreation is committed to reducing the use of vegetation control chemicals throughout the
1,800 acres of managed parks and natural areas. Turf areas and open green spaces are not routinely sprayed to
control undesirable vegetation. Mechanical techniques (hand weeding, mowing/trimming, over-seeding and
mulching) and landscape design techniques (such as prairie style and new perennial design) are used to
minimize the use of vegetation control chemicals. Only after mechanical means have been considered will
vegetation control chemicals be used to manage noxious weeds, vegetation that poses a safety risk and invasive
species. Special care, including temporally closing active use areas when chemicals are used, will be taken to
ensure protection of park users.
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PHONE (319) 356-5100
FAX (319) 356-5487
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