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NHDOT Bureau of Highway Design Room 200
John O. Morton Building
7 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03302
Craig Green, Administrator
(603) 271-2171
Roadside Development
 

Roadside Development is responsible for reviewing and collecting information for landscaping needs and wants from organizations, communities, agencies, departments, and property owners etc. They prepare preliminary landscaping plans, review them with all concerned, and redesign if necessary. Prepare preliminary estimates and final estimates, then review them with project managers. They assist other departments and agencies with the investigation of illegal cutting on State property, NH Scenic easements, approved products list, landscaping specifications, typical sheets, loam and seed specifications. They do wildflower, lilac and general landscaping presentations throughout New Hampshire and New England. They also maintain the New Hampshire Department of Transportation nursery.


Programs:
The Governor's Lilac and Wildflower Commission
They promotes extensive plantings of lilacs and wildflowers throughout the state, for the pleasure and use of residents and visitors. They involve agricultural, educational and horticultural programs in planting and propagating lilacs and wildflowers for local community projects. While encouraging the efforts of state garden clubs in lilac and wildflower programs and coordinating garden club efforts with state, town and city planting and maintenance programs. They also solicit the help of service clubs and commercial groups or individuals to assist financially or by donations of plant materials to local schools, FFA Chapters, 4-H Clubs or other youth groups participating in local lilac and wildflower programs. They utilize the newer varieties of lilacs developed at the University of New Hampshire to extend the season of bloom and to make available information on good cultural practices for growing lilacs to insure the best possible results. They provide a memorable experience for tourists visiting the state while developing information on the establishment, maintenance and rejuvenation of wildflowers along the highways and in communities for public enjoyment.

The Governor's Lilac and Wildflower Commission - 2008 Photo Contest
The goal of the Lilac Photo Contest is to develop public appreciation of Lilacs and their contribution to the quality of life in New Hampshire communities.

 
Lilac and Wildflower Commission brochure cover The Governor's Lilac and Wildflower Commission   2007 Lilac Photo Contest Winner

The State of
New Hampshire Governor's Lilac & Wildflower Commission announces the 2008 Lilac Photo Contest

 

 

 

2007 FIrst Place Winner, Portsmouth NH

Other organizations and programs they are involved in:

Landscaping Projects/ Committees (Assistance)

  • New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs/and Non-Affiliated Garden Clubs
  • Boscawen State Cemetery
  • Flower Program along Highway System Department of Transportation/Liquor Commission
  • Wildflower Projects with Communities throughout the State
  • Tilton Riverfront Part Assistance
  • New Hampshire Forestry Advisory Council
  • Pesticide Committee
For more information visit our Horticultural Links Page.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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