| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.39 |
| Liaison | Marianella Franklin |
| Submission Date | Aug. 28, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.03 / 2.00 |
Eric
Delgado Asst Dir Facilities Programs and Services Facilities Management |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 321 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 56.43 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 19.29 Acres |
Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan | 230 Acres |
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined | 15 Acres |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 0.28 Acres |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
The department performs regular monitoring for pests. Once a pest is
detected and a threshold is reached, our first approach is to attempt
to eliminate the elements that might be promoting the invasion. If the
condition persists our next approach is to follow with a non mechanical method
in combination with pesticides (using expert advise).
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
The objective entails a modification of campus community culture—to one that focuses on the preservation of natural resources while minimizing our emission of carbon. The vision is to transition all landscape and grounds maintenance activities to a more ecologically sound operation by extending awareness and educational programs in support of this.
A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
For most of our areas, weed control is managed by maintaining a healthy turf. This is accomplished by controlling watering schedules, turf height and re-seeding eroded areas.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
UTPA utilizes a hydromulcher for seeding and fertilizing and a wood chipper to produce mulch from recycled brush and other organic materials resulting in a more beautiful and sustainable future for the UTPA campus grounds.
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
UTPA utilizes a hydromulcher for seeding and fertilizing and a wood chipper to produce mulch from recycled brush and other organic materials resulting in a more beautiful and sustainable future for the UTPA campus grounds.
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
use of vegetation common to this area include:
PALM: FOXTAIL PALM, PYGMY DATE PALM (TRIPLE), TRUNK 2 PALM, ‘NATCHEZ’ CRAPE MYRTLE, ‘HONG KONG’ ORCHID TREE
SHRUBS: VARIGATED GINGER, INDIAN HAWTHORNE ‘CLARA, DWARF FIRE BUSH,
WHITE AFRICAN IRIS, MACHO FERN, PORTER WEED (BLUE), ‘GREEN CLOUD’ CENIZO, DWARF SCHEFFLERA ‘TRINETTE’, TI PLANT (‘RED SISTER’), ‘XANADU’ PHILODEN.
GROUNDCOVERS: ASIAN JASMINE, PADRE ISLAND MIST FLOWER
Grass: #1 CERTIFIED ‘FLORATAM’ ST AUGUSTINE SOD
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
Minimizing the use of potable water for irrigation.
A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
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:
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