MDOT SHA Landscape Design Guide

(PDF, 2.99 MB) describes policies and design principles for landscape construction, including standards for landscape plans, mitigation design, offset distances and related topics.

MDOT SHA Environmental Guide for District, Access and Utility Permits

(PDF, 887 kb) explains key principles and provides required SHA landscape notes for plans developed for construction under district, access and utility permits.

MDOT SHA Landscape Estimating Manual

((PDF, 1.30 mb) includes information required to develop plans, specifications, and engineers estimates using MDOT SHA Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials.

MDOT SHA Preferred Plant List

 (PDF, 1.07 mb) is a spreadsheet of plant materials that are appropriate for MDOT SHA roadways. The structure of the Preferred Plant List is explained in the Landscape Design Guide.

MDOT SHA Landscape Specifications

  This page provides links to MDOT SHA standard specifications that are required for all construction under an access permit or a district permit.

MDOT SHA Landscape Reporting Form

(PDF, 784 KB) is used to report the application of landscape materials and other work on MDOT SHA property. The LRF replaces ‘Pesticide Application Reporting Form’ and ‘Nutrient Management Reporting Form’.