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Table below describes routine maintenance tasks for [[bioretention]] practices, organized by BMP component, along with recommended minimum frequencies. It also suggests higher frequencies for certain tasks that may be warranted for BMPs located in highly visible locations or those receiving flow from high traffic areas (vehicle or pedestrian). Tasks involving removal of trash, debris and sediment and weeding/trimming of [[vegetation]] for BMPs in such contexts may need to be done more frequently (i.e., higher standards may be warranted).

Table below describes routine maintenance tasks for [[bioretention]] practices, organized by BMP component, along with recommended minimum frequencies. It also suggests higher frequencies for certain tasks that may be warranted for BMPs located in highly visible locations or those receiving flow from high traffic areas (vehicle or pedestrian). Tasks involving removal of trash, debris and sediment and weeding/trimming of [[vegetation]] for BMPs in such contexts may need to be done more frequently (i.e., higher standards may be warranted).

Individuals conducting [[vegetation]] maintenance and in particular, weeding (i.e., removal of undesirable vegetation), should be familiar with the species of [[Plants list|plants]] specified in the planting plan and experienced in plant identification and methods of removing/controlling noxious weeds. Key resources on these topics are provided below at the links provided:

Individuals conducting [[vegetation]] maintenance and in particular, weeding (i.e., removal of undesirable vegetation), should be familiar with the species of [[Plant lists|plants]] specified in the planting plan and experienced in plant identification and methods of removing/controlling noxious weeds. Key resources on these topics are provided below at the links provided:

*[http://www.weedinfo.ca/en/ Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s Weed Info database]

*[http://www.weedinfo.ca/en/ Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s Weed Info database]

*[http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/ontweeds/weedgal.htm Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ Ontario Weed Gallery]

*[http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/ontweeds/weedgal.htm Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ Ontario Weed Gallery]