| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 83.26 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | Feb. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University
OP-T2-47: Xeriscaping
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Emily
Curley Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
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Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
Yes
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A brief description of the program or practice:
The university uses xersicaping to reduce consumption of water for irrigation. We routinely select native and adaptive species for landscaping on campus. The School of International Service was designed to use no artificial irrigation after the plant establishment phase. With this in mind, plants were mainly chosen with low water requirements. Plants chosen for green roofs are also drought tolerant. Drought tolerant plants are also fire resistant. The majority of AU's plants in the campus arboretum are also "fire-smart."
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