Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 57.98
Liaison Jonna Korpi
Submission Date June 2, 2016
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

University of Minnesota, Duluth
OP-11: Biodiversity

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.00 / 1.00 Mindy Granley
Sustainability Director
UMD Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution own or manage land that includes or is adjacent to legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance?:
No

A brief description of any legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance on institution owned or managed land:
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Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify endangered and vulnerable species with habitats on institution-owned or –managed land?:
No

Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
No

The methodology(-ies) used to identify endangered and vulnerable species and/or environmentally sensitive areas and any ongoing assessment and monitoring mechanisms:
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A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
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A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:

Care is taken to preserve natural habitat around campus. The Bagley Nature Area is 55 acres of green space and forest, adjacent to campus, that is home to much wildlife. Invasive species (including Buckthorn) are identified and removed in a sensitive manner.

Three ponds around campus support wildlife, and duck houses/ramp were added in the Swenson Science Building pond to ensure ducklings do not get trapped.

Only if an animal becomes a problem is it removed.


The website URL where information about the institution’s biodiversity policies and programs(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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