| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.19 |
| Liaison | Veronica Johnson |
| Submission Date | May 28, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Southwestern University
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.49 / 2.00 |
Bob
Mathis Associate Vice President of Facilities and Campus Services Facilities and Campus Services |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 710 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 22 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 530 Acres |
Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan |
0
Acres
Date Revised: Jan. 4, 2016
|
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined | 154 Acres |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 2 Acres |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
The IPM plan allows only as a last resort the use of toxic chemical pesticides, instead integrated landscape practices are used to reduce the need of pest management. When chemicals must be used there is only minimum use in targeted locations and only for targeted species.
Date Revised: Jan. 4, 2016
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
The university's campus is managed with sustainable practices, including using composted materials for landscaping, native vegetation, and recycled water.
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 university almost exclusively landscapes with native species.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
Composted materials are used during landscaping practices.
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
Organic soils are utilized in the garden on campus.
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
Composted materials are used during landscaping practices.
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
Recycled water is used for irrigation of the campus.
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:
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:
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