| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.60 |
| Liaison | Mary Lucus |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Belmont University
OP-10: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Mary
Lucus Director, IR Provost |
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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?:
No
A brief description of the legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance:
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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?:
Yes
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
No
If yes to either of the above, provide the following:
The university has planted specimens of the American Chestnut on campus to help restore this endangered species.
A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
The American Chestnut was once native to Tennessee but was wiped out. This tree is being added to campus to continue our efforts in restoring this species to the area.
A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
The university will continue to nurture these specimens and add additional American Chestnuts when available.
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