| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.95 |
| Liaison | Jonathan Lantz-Trissel |
| Submission Date | Jan. 22, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Eastern Mennonite University
OP-T2-19: Native Plants
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Will
Hairston Supervisor of Grounds Physical Plant |
Does the institution prioritize the use of native plant species in landscaping?:
A brief description of the native plant program, policy, or practice:
Wherever possible, the University uses native plants in its habitat and landscaping. The University has introduced a variety of native trees and plants around the various dormitories to reduce water runoff and increase the natural habitat surrounding the dorms. The 3 LEED Gold dormitories all received credit for SSc5.1 in Site Sustainability for our use of native plants around those buildings. The university's 6 acre urban forest has received grants for ongoing complete floristic surveys of the conservation-managed woods, including one of the oldest stands of White Oak in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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