| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.08 |
| Liaison | Philip Mansfield |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
Carleton University
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Philip
Mansfield Sustainability Manager Facilities Management and Planning |
Total campus area:
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds:
| Area (double-counting is not allowed) | |
| Area managed organically, without the use of inorganic fertilizers and chemical pesticides, fungicides and herbicides | 0 Hectares |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 62 Hectares |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 0 Hectares |
| Total area of managed grounds | 62 Hectares |
A brief description of any land excluded from the area of managed grounds:
Percentage of grounds managed organically:
A brief description of the organic landscape management program:
Percentage of grounds managed in accordance with an IPM program:
A copy of the IPM plan or program:
A brief description of the IPM program:
Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the use of chemical, biological and cultural controls to manage the pest population with techniques that cause as little disruption as possible to the natural environment. In this context the term “pest” refers to anything that may be unwanted such as fungi, virus, weed, insect or animal. A pesticide is anything that limits unwanted growth. IPM recognizes that the use of chemicals is a necessary part of a pest control program. IPM stresses conservative and accurate application of chemicals with an emphasis on a selective and responsible approach.
Biological control involves the introduction of a living organism such as predators or parasites into the environment for the purpose of reducing or controlling an antagonistic species.
Cultural controls include selecting plants that are native or suited to the environment, maintaining a diverse plant population and maintaining proper soil conditions.
IPM recognizes and appreciates the imperative balance of nature while at the same time allowing for manipulation of the environment. The goals of Integrated Pest Management are to reduce the use of chemical pesticides and manage pest populations by other methods.
A brief description of the institution's approach to plant stewardship:
Green spaces are to be maintained and highlighted through careful planning.
A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
Carleton University has invested substantially over the years in metering potable water by building. As a result, the university is in the enviable position of being able to assess where water is consumed and target specific areas where additional conservation is possible. The Canal Building is sub-metered to provide even more specific information on how and where potable water is consumed.
To better understand where water is consumed on campus, the sustainability office conducted a water audit of Carleton University. The data collected will allow for specific targeting of high-use areas.
The Sustainability Office has also worked with Housing and Conference Services to ensure that the renovation of the Russell Grenville residence in 2010 established a new level of water conservation at Carleton. There has been a drop in water consumption in Russell Grenville of 65 percent which will save Carleton’s Housing and Conference Services $44,000 a year in utility costs alone.
A brief description of the institution's approach to landscape materials management and waste minimization:
A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable landscape management program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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