| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.78 |
| Liaison | Kathleen Crawford |
| Submission Date | May 31, 2024 |
Florida Gulf Coast University
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.43 / 2.00 |
Kathleen
Crawford Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Health & Safety |
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 | 448.24 Acres |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 604.60 Acres |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 0 Acres |
| Total area of managed grounds | 1,052.84 Acres |
If the total area of managed grounds is less than the total campus area, provide:
A large portion of campus is left in its natural state. Rattlesnake populations are carefully monitored by faculty and students in the science departments and they are in close collaboration with the Grounds Department. Exotic species are considered pests and manually removed continually. Any problematic wildlife is dealt with through a relocation process.
For teh developed portion of campus, the Physical Plant Grounds Department handles pests outside building perimeters and contracted pest control handles pests inside buildings. The Grounds Department is notified by campus users through the Work Management System when pest populations exceed tolerable thresholds. Please see the attached IPM plan for more information.
Organic program
If reporting an organic program, provide:
The remainder of FGCU's property are conservation areas and areas kept in its natural state.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program
If reporting an IPM program, provide:
A brief description of the IPM program:
see attached
Optional Fields
A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
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:
Shade trees have been added to many walkways and to the great lawn which helps control heat island effect. Plants are selected to thrive without irrigation or fertilizations. Lighting is energy efficient and the balance between security and light pollution are kept in mind. The academic buildings are designed with covered walkways which create a barrier between the direct sunlight and the building and helps reduce the amount of energy needed for air conditioning. All buildings are painted to reflect sunlight and decrease heat islands.
A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
N/A
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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