| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.68 |
| Liaison | Darcy Coughlan |
| Submission Date | Nov. 24, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Coastal Carolina University
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.83 / 2.00 |
Jennifer
Sellers Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 1,736 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 54.93 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 6 Acres |
Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan | 0 Acres |
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined | 570 Acres |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 1,105 Acres |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
As a part of their certification, Facilities Grounds staff follows the guidelines from the Clemson Extension IPM program. http://www.clemson.edu/extension/horticulture/nursery/ipm/
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
Sustainable landscape management is a regular routine for the Facilities Grounds staff. For example, native plants are used whenever possible, drip irrigation is often used to minimize water usage, water pumped out of ponds for irrigation, and there is compost on-site.
A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
The Facilities Grounds staff relocates plants and uses native plants as much as possible. They strive to limit cutting down vegetation. The University is located in the City of Conway limits, which includes being a part of the Tree City USA program.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
The Facilities Ground staff composts all yard waste, grass clippings are grasscycled, and pre-consumer compost helps to contribute to the integrity of the compost material.
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
The compost created on site is integrated into the soil throughout campus landscaping.
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
All mulch and compost is environmentally preferable, including the on-site composting. Other aspects include selecting products that are made from recycled material, including recycled HDPE bicycle racks and picnic tables.
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
Facilities Grounds minimizes the use of potable water as much as possible in irrigation. Instead Grounds will utilize water from stormwater ponds for irrigation. Wetlands are protected through guidelines by the OCRM through SCDHEC.
A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
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Is the institution recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus USA program (if applicable)?:
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable landscape management programs and practices is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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