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Infrastructure

Goal 2: Support and Expand Programs to Reduce Environmental Impacts
Objective 1: Mitigate Operating Costs and Impact on Environment
Project Performance Measure(s) City Service Team (Department)
Core Vegetation Management for Total Aircraft Operations Economic Development and
PS Wildlife Control Capital Investment (Aviation)
2.1.4
Summary: Update:

In 2016, DFW International Airport began an initiative to Airport Operations completed 10 fewer mowing cycles
decrease the number of bird strikes by identifying plant (40% reduction) in the aircraft movement area because of
species growing close to runways and taxiways, which the program. Visual observations show reductions in the
represent a food source for birds. The airport then used a populations of pigeons, doves, and European Starlings.
targeted herbicide application to remove those plants. The Wildlife biologist hired by the Airport will review the
The result has been a reduction in the number of birds that findings in December, to verify the effectiveness of the
pose a threat to aircraft. program.

Arlington Municipal Airport will follow the same process to
reduce populations of pigeons, doves, and European
Starlings that represent the greatest threat to aircraft here.
The first step will be to identify plant species growing close
to the runway and taxiway system that these birds seek
out for food. The next step is to begin targeted herbicide
application the following year. Bird count estimates will be
taken to determine the effectiveness of the procedure. A
qualified wildlife biologist will verify the effectiveness of
the approach.

Vegetation Management for Wildlife Control

Fall Survey of Attractants
Count of Nuisance Species
Winter Survey of Attractants
Count of Nuisance Species
Spring Survey of Attractants
Count of Nuisance Species
Summer Survey of Attractants
Count of Nuisance Species
Herbide Contract Bid
Herbicide Application

Count of Nuisance Species
10/17 1/18 4/18 7/18 10/18 1/19 4/19 7/19

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