| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.54 |
| Liaison | Tavey Capps |
| Submission Date | Oct. 18, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Duke University
OP-T2-19: Native Plants
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Tavey
Capps Environmental Sustainability Director Office of the Executive Vice President |
Does the institution prioritize the use of native plant species in landscaping?:
A brief description of the native plant program, policy, or practice:
A special emphasis is placed on the use of native plant species in landscaping at Duke University. New landscaping projects always involve the installation of native plants. Native plants and their associated ecosystems are featured in the 7 acre Blomquist Garden of Native Plants. Over 1,000 species of flora native to the southeastern US are on display and are conserved by two full-time gardeners. The Duke Gardens Facility is a member of the NC Native Plant Society and the staff frequently participates in plant rescue events across the state. Native plants are also frequently used in other sections of the gardens and receive strong emphasis in new garden projects. The Duke Forest hosts 900 species of plants and supports a wide cross-section of the woodlands found in the upper coastal plain and lower piedmont of the Southeast.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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