| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.21 |
| Liaison | Jennifer McMillin |
| Submission Date | July 28, 2020 |
Cleveland State University
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Tim
Square Grounds Superintendent Facilities |
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 Acres |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 22 Acres |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 0 Acres |
| Total area of managed grounds | 22 Acres |
A brief description of any land excluded from the area of managed grounds:
The footprint of buildings and impervious surfaces including parking lots and paved areas are excluded from the calculations for 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:
Cleveland State has maintained a comprehensive IPM program for over twenty years focused on monitoring and identifying pests, setting action thresholds, removing conditions that attract pests, and taking controlled corrective action only when necessary.
A brief description of the institution's approach to plant stewardship:
The Cleveland State University Grounds Department takes full stewardship of the landscape on campus including trees, shrubs, green roofs, perennials and annual plant displays. The team maintains, prunes, evaluates, and plans for future plantings. They map and quantify all plant material on campus, with the aim of continuously improving the management of horticultural assets.
A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
The Grounds Department measures and manages water usage, with a goal of minimizing total consumption. Landscape irrigation is done judiciously and with water conservation strategies in mind.
A brief description of the institution's approach to landscape materials management and waste minimization:
All grounds waste is collected by a contractor for composting off-site. No grass clippings are collected or bagged; grass clippings are discharged onto lawn areas to provide a natural fertilizer for a healthy lawn.
A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
The Grounds Department uses plant material, when possible, to create shade, block wind and to help reduce the heat island effect. The team works to maintain and increase biomass on campus.
A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
Mechanical means of snow and ice removal are used whenever possible. Chemical deicers are used judiciously to minimize environmental impact. Drop spreaders reduce salt usage by dropping salt straight down instead of spraying it out broadly onto landscapes. The edges of sidewalks are sloped upwards to keep residual deicer from draining onto vegetated areas.
The Grounds Department uses plant material and grass varieties that are best suited to survive and thrive in the urban environment with the stressors of salt, heat, drought and pollution. Through pruning and good horticultural practices, they seek to extend the expected life span of trees and plants on campus.
The Office of the University Architect's A/E Guidelines maintain that protection of trees and existing landscaping is paramount throughout the construction process. Contractors are required to consult OUA during the early planning stage of a project concerning site work, excavation, grading, landscaping, removal of trees and shrubs, and access to and from the site.
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:
Cleveland State University Tree Map
http://lcuacsu.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=9b8f6a7f8f5b40cf8f7205f20141316f
Cleveland State University Tree Map
http://lcuacsu.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=9b8f6a7f8f5b40cf8f7205f20141316f
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