Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 52.15
Liaison Laura Young
Submission Date April 14, 2011
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Michigan State University
Tier2-2: Wildlife Habitat

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Gerry Dobbs
Former Steward - Retired
IPF Landscape Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field

Does the institution have programs in place to protect and/or create wildlife habitat on institution-owned land?:
Yes

A brief description of the wildlife habitat program, policy, or practice:

Michigan State University is endowed with a diversity of woodlands and wetlands located on the campus properties. These invaluable natural resources include more than 700 acres in 27 distinct sites. They provide important examples for our rich natural heritage and represent significant, accessible resources for teaching, research, demonstration and nature appreciation.
In no case shall endangered, threatened or special concern species be taken, nor shall any species be taken without proper, current, State and Federal permits, as required by law. Use of firearms on campus is prohibited. Pedestrian travel shall be the only allowable mode of transport in any campus natural area. Applications for scientific collecting, class use and other activities with potential for environmental impact in Natural Areas shall be reviewed on a case by case basis by the CNAC, or its designee. Any research or instructional materials left on a site that are related to unauthorized activities will be removed without notice.


The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

http://www.fw.msu.edu/Rajendra/History.htm
Natural Area Category
Allen Woodland 3
Baker Woodlot 1
Beal Pinetum 3
Bear Lake Natural Area 1
Bennet Woodland / Wetland 3
Biebesheimer Woodland 1
Box Woodland 3
Clever Woodland 3
Elsesser East Woodland 2
Elsesser West Woodland 2
Gidley Woodland 3
Gietzel Wetland 3
Goritz Woodland / Wetland 3
Hicks East Woodland 3
Hicks South Woodland 3
Hicks West Woodland 3
Hudson Woodland 2
Lott Woodland - North 3
Lott Woodland - South 2
Minnis Woodland 1
Red Cedar Natural Area 1
Sanford Natural Area 1
Southworth Woodland 2
Sycamore Creek Natural Area 1
Toumey Woodlot 1
Trumble Woodland 3
Wieland Wetland 3


http://www.fw.msu.edu/Rajendra/History.htm
Natural Area Category
Allen Woodland 3
Baker Woodlot 1
Beal Pinetum 3
Bear Lake Natural Area 1
Bennet Woodland / Wetland 3
Biebesheimer Woodland 1
Box Woodland 3
Clever Woodland 3
Elsesser East Woodland 2
Elsesser West Woodland 2
Gidley Woodland 3
Gietzel Wetland 3
Goritz Woodland / Wetland 3
Hicks East Woodland 3
Hicks South Woodland 3
Hicks West Woodland 3
Hudson Woodland 2
Lott Woodland - North 3
Lott Woodland - South 2
Minnis Woodland 1
Red Cedar Natural Area 1
Sanford Natural Area 1
Southworth Woodland 2
Sycamore Creek Natural Area 1
Toumey Woodlot 1
Trumble Woodland 3
Wieland Wetland 3

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