| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.56 |
| Liaison | Natalie Hayes |
| Submission Date | June 22, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bentley University
OP-11: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Natalie
Hayes Associate Director of Sustainability Office of 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 any legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance on institution owned or managed land:
Bentley is across Forest Street from the Robert Treat Paine Estate. Called Stonehurst and owned by the City of Waltham, the estate is an icon of American design surrounded by 109 acres of woodlands, meadows and trails. Architect Henry Hobson Richardson and landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted created this American masterwork in harmony with its surroundings featuring flowing interiors with hand-crafted details that herald the Arts and Crafts movement in America. Their mission is to ensure that diverse audiences enjoy, appreciate and draw inspiration from Stonehurst and the legacy of its creators.
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify endangered and vulnerable 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 methodology(-ies) used to identify endangered and vulnerable species and/or environmentally sensitive areas and any ongoing assessment and monitoring mechanisms:
A wetlands assessment was completed to identify Massachusetts certified wetland areas on Bentley's campus. Bentley has adopted policies that restrict construction activities or other disturbances within 100 feet of the wetlands.
A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
Massachusetts certified wetland areas.
A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
The university has adopted the Massachusetts regulations and best practices policy of construction activities or other disturbances within 100 feet of the wetland areas.
The website URL where information about the institution’s biodiversity policies and programs(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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