| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
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| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Patrick McKee |
| Submission Date | April 15, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Connecticut
OP-T2-19: Native Plants
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Reporter |
Jennifer
Clinton Sustainability Coordinator Office of Environmental Policy |
Does the institution prioritize the use of native plant species in landscaping?:
A brief description of the native plant program, policy, or practice:
The CT State Extension Department centralizes informational resources encouraging use of native plant species, and in identifying/ controlling invasive species. The Storrs campus grounds are a living arboretum that combines native and ornamental species of trees, shrubs, and flowers. Newer construction techniques are favoring the use of native species in swales adapted to the climate, including edible landscape initiatives that utilize fruit plants and herbs. Large portions of the University owned grounds (including ground where visitors frequent) are maintained as wildlife habitat and are only minimally maintained.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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