| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 74.24 |
| Liaison | Lindsey Lyons |
| Submission Date | April 30, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Dickinson College
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.63 / 2.00 |
Tyce
Herrman Projects Coordinator Center for Sustainability Education |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 156.16 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 45.05 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 0 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 | 82.95 Acres |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 28.16 Acres |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
Please see attached document.
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
Please see attached document.
A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
Please see attached document.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
Please see attached document.
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
Please see attached document.
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
Please see attached document.
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
Please see attached document.
A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
Please see attached document.
A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
The college farm managed space is USDA organic certified. Of the 174.94 acres of land owned by the college, only 28.16 acres are currently part of farm operations. This includes planting fields, pastures, compost area, and ponds.
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:
All values of campus space/acreage is as of July 1, 2013 other than the College Farm, which is from October 14.
The farm has approximately .4 acres of building space, which is reflected in the 45.05 building footprint.
The Sustainable Landscape Management plan refers to 30 acres of "undeveloped land". However, this area is managed meadow, swale, and community garden and so does not meet the "undeveloped" definition of STARS.
All values of campus space/acreage is as of July 1, 2013 other than the College Farm, which is from October 14.
The farm has approximately .4 acres of building space, which is reflected in the 45.05 building footprint.
The Sustainable Landscape Management plan refers to 30 acres of "undeveloped land". However, this area is managed meadow, swale, and community garden and so does not meet the "undeveloped" definition of STARS.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.