| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.92 |
| Liaison | Leslie North |
| Submission Date | Aug. 15, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Western Kentucky University
OP-T2-20: Wildlife Habitat
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Does the institution have programs in place to protect and/or create wildlife habitat on institution-owned land?:
A brief description of the wildlife habitat program, policy, or practice:
WKU owns 1200 acres of land on the upper Green River known as the Upper Green River Biopreserve. Not only is this area protected as a biopreserve, but much of it is being restored to native grasses and riparian forest.
Additionally, the main campus landscaping includes wildlife gardens and habitat plantings. As a Tree Campus USA, WKU is recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a campus committed to natural wildlife.
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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