| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.29 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Andrews |
| Submission Date | Aug. 2, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of New Hampshire
Tier2-1: Native Plants
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Steve
Pesci Special Projects Director Campus Planning |
Does the institution prioritize the use of native plant species in landscaping?:
A brief description of the native plant program, policy, or practice:
The UNH Sustainability Academy through the UNH Ecosystem Task Force collaborates with academic classes, faculty, UNH Facilities Design & Construction, UNH Campus Planning, and UNH Facilities to promote and maintain sustainable landscaping throughout campus for the education and enjoyment of the community, the enhancement of natural systems, and the protection of biodiversity. All groups worked closely with sustainable landscaping experts to develop a 101-page UNH Sustainable Landscaping Master Plan (SLMP) that became part of the umbrella UNH Campus Master Plan in 2004. The SLMP includes a detailed list of suggested native trees, shrubs, and vines in addition to identifying less desirable, highly invasive species. Also, UNH Cooperative Extension also provides information to the broader UNH community about the benefits of landscaping with native plant species.
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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