| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.41 |
| Liaison | Trevor Ledbetter |
| Submission Date | Feb. 10, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Arizona
Tier2-4: Xeriscaping
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Tanya
Quist Director UA Campus Arboretum |
Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
A brief description of the program or practice:
The University of Arizona Campus Arboretum maintains plant selection and plant care practices appropriate for the desert southwest that minimize inputs (water, labor, chemical, material replacement etc) and conserve resources.
The UA Campus Arboretum Collections Policy and the Tree Care Plan directs the focus of plant selection and care on trees suited to arid or semi-arid conditions typical of the desert southwest or be low water use plants listed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Trees are also required to be mulched to cool soil and further reduce evaporation and minimize irrigation needs.
The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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.