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Research Associate Senior Glade Road Research Center Phone: (540) 231-9842
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General Information
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Mr. Hipkins' research is concentrated on vegetation management on rights-of-way. This work investigates the various methods that can be employed, including cultural and chemical techniques, to assist the Virginia Department of Transportation in its mission of providing safe, aesthetically pleasing highways. Other duties, through the Department of Horticulture, include the investigation of wildflower establishment and propagation. This work, along with that described above is funded by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Research funded by industry includes the evaluation of new products to determine their potential rights-of-way application as well as new application techniques. Much of this work has been concentrated on vegetation control during the dormant season.