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6/24/75 AC 150/5300-4B source of recreation for both aviation and nonaviation segments of the community. Recreation facilities and "airplane watching" are popular at many airport locations. Beautification projects can be effective in the cultivation of this interest and can do much to promote airports as a valued community asset. c. Beautification is generally the outgrowth of good planning and land management. To be effective, begin airport beautification with a plan of what is to be done and how it is to be accomplished. Preferably, the plan should be the extension of a community's overall beautification program or part of a community's comprehen- sive land use plan. A planned beautification program is recom- mended, but it should not preclude independent airport beautifi- cation efforts provided they are well organized, accomplished with adequate professional guidance, and in scale with the airport. In preparing an airport beautification program consideration should be given, but not limited to, landspacing, architecture, and clearing programs. 79. LANDSCAPING. Choose trees, shrubbery, and ground cover that are well suited for local soil conditions and climate and that require a mini- mum of care. Keep the planting of annuals to a minimum. Avoid plants and ground cover which are especially attractive to birds. a. Landscaping techniques can be effective to screen unsightly areas. Use plants and fences to hide trash collection points, aircraft parts, and equipment storage areas. Plants and fences may also improve the appearance of parking lots and are useful in keeping airport visitors from dangerous areas. b. Paving and the general improvement of airport access roads and parking lots can do much to improve the appearance of airports. At many locations where unpaved roads and parking areas are in poor condition the application of gravel or dirt fill may be all that is necessary to correct the situation. Fill, especially earth excavated from local construction projects, may often be obtained at little or no cost to the airport owner. c. The development of unused or unkept land on or adjacent to the airport for visitor and recreational use can be a promotional and revenue -producing activity. Such development may include roadside parking areas for "airplane watchers," visitors' facilities at terminal or administration buildings, picnic areas,and sports facilities, if located clear of approach zones and runways. d. The leasing of unused airport land for growing or crops or nursery products can improve the appearance of land about the airport and will also put the land to productive use. Exercise care in the selection of plants for this purpose to minimize the attraction of birds and animals and to prevent hazards to aircraft operations. Chap 13 Par 78 Page 89