| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.39 |
| Liaison | Laura Draucker |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Amherst College
OP-10: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Laura
Draucker Director of Sustainability Office of Environmental Sustainability |
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?:
A brief description of the legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance:
We have a large sanctuary for biology research, walking, bird watching and other recreational activities. This area is approximately 500 acres within walking distance of campus.
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify endangered and vulnerable species (including migratory species) with habitats on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
The methodologies used to identify endangered and vulnerable species and/or environmentally sensitive areas (including most recent year assessed) and any ongoing assessment and monitoring mechanisms:
Field research and observation.
A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
A list of species available here: https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/wildlife-sanctuary/sanctuary_research
A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
Turtle Protection Program: https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/wildlife-sanctuary/initiatives
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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