| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.75 |
| Liaison | Dan DeZarn |
| Submission Date | March 31, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York at Geneseo
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.37 / 2.00 |
Dan
Dezarn Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 220 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 52 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 | 45 Acres |
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined | 123 Acres |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 0 Acres |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
SUNY Geneseo implements a fully Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program for control of pests on its campus. "Pests" can include mice, ants, bees, bats, weeds and even squirrels.
The major emphasis of an IPM Program is to eliminate or minimize to the extent practicable, the occurrences or practices that attract or maintain the pests.
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
Reduce monocultures, Encourage planning to use native species
A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
Now mow zones to encourage native species. Wetland areas are left alone to encourage natural habitat establishment and prolifieration.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
Geneseo composts all landscape litter. Leaves, branches and grass clippings. In addition, pre-consumer kitchen waste from the dining halls is also turned in to the pile. Material is stockpiled throughout the growing season and turned by machine throughout the year. Typically, the pile will reduce to a useable compost in 18-24 months. It is then screened and reused in the landscape.
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
none
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
The use of compost and composted soils to repair walk edges and disturbed turf as well as augmentation for new plantings.
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
NA
A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
We have upgraded all of our equipment over the past 6 years. We have discontinued use of straight rock salt and use only treated salt. Treated salt requires less material and has a lower eutectic temperature. Future strategies include the discontinuance of salt applications on sidewalks in favor of plow/sweep methods.
A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
Roemer Arboretum - 20 acres of trails and 70 species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers.
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:
Kerry Walker
Kerry Walker
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