| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 79.72 |
| Liaison | Emma Blandford |
| Submission Date | Feb. 7, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Georgia Institute of Technology
Tier2-4: Xeriscaping
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Marcia
Kinstler Sustainability Director Office of Environmental Stewardship |
Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
A brief description of the program or practice:
Georgia Tech is unique in that it has a Landscape Master Plan and a Land Use Plan in addition to its Campus Master Plan.
Xeriscaping is a significant feature in our Landscape Master Plan and Eco-Commons performance landscaping.
Landscape design for the campus landscape follows the seven Xeriscape principles; planning and design, soil analysis, practical turf areas, appropriate plant selection, efficient irrigation, use of mulching and appropriate maintenance program. Klaus, ES&T, Old CE, etc. use drought tolerant native plants as part of the Xeriscape program on campus.
The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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