10.7.1 Agronomy

Introduction.  Responsibility for this program is in accordance with AR 200-3 (replaces AR 420-74): Natural Resources - Land, Forest, and Wildlife Management.

The DECAM Agronomy Program provides the following services for Fort Carson and the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS).

• Assists the Fort Carson Fire Department with Wildland Fire Suppression on Fort Carson and PCMS.

• Provides technical assistance with landscape projects materials and maintenance.

• Provides technical assistance on all turf and ornamental species on Fort Carson and PCMS.

The DECAM Agronomy design guidelines are intended for application to landscape improvements at sites throughout Fort Carson.  Their primary purpose is to assist in the design of responsible, aesthetically pleasing landscapes, and in the achievement of the overall landscape goals for all of Fort Carson.  The entire Agronomy Design Guidelines Document resides in Appendix B of the IDG. 

Proposed plantings must be reviewed to ensure that site conditions (soil, topography, adjacent uses, and architecture) and climatic criteria (sun, shade, and moisture requirements) are considered in the desired plant design and selection (i.e., form, texture, color, size).  The uses and users of the site must also be considered.  Landscape planting plans should be approved by qualified personnel to provide quality assurance and promote design consistency within each visual zone.

Landscape Design Guidelines