| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.71 |
| Liaison | Matthew Harmin |
| Submission Date | May 14, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Goucher College
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.00 / 2.00 |
Carol
Crouse Office of Communications Assistant Office of Communications |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 280 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 75 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 200 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 | 0 Acres |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 0 Acres |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
Goucher prune infested plant parts, diseased branches, and dead wood to reduce localized infestations, protect plants, and increase health and vigor. Goucher chooses plants/perennials that are resistant to disease and pests, and are local to our growing zone to maximize growing potential and health of the plant. The college plants an assortment of diverse plants to attract a broad range of beneficial insects to our landscapes.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
Materials management and waste minimization policies and practices include composting and mulching on-site waste.
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
Goucher uses a 50% organic/50% Natural fertilizer product on our campus turf. The college also uses a 100% Certified Organic activated Humic Acid to enhance root development, remove pesticide residue from the soil, and increase natural disease resistance to reduce, fungus, disease, and pest infestation on our athletic fields and select campus turf area.
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
Goucher uses a 50% organic/50% Natural fertilizer product on our campus turf. The college also uses a 100% Certified Organic activated Humic Acid to enhance root development, remove pesticide residue from the soil, and increase natural disease resistance to reduce, fungus, disease, and pest infestation on our athletic fields and select campus turf area.
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
Goucher core aerates and over seeds its turf to reduce soil compaction, increase air circulation, water intake and reduce weeks and run off. The college uses deep tine aeration, slit seeding, top dress, and core aerate its athletic fields.
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:
Goucher maintains forest buffers on the property. Exact acreage unknown.
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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