| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.09 |
| Liaison | Mercè Jorba |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
IESE Business School - Barcelona
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 2.00 |
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Total campus area:
5.69
Hectares
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 Hectares |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 3.04 Hectares |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 0 Hectares |
| Total area of managed grounds | 3.04 Hectares |
If the total area of managed grounds is less than the total campus area, provide:
The above figures refer to garden areas. Building footprint and impervious surfaces are excluded.
Munich and New York do not have garden areas.-
Munich and New York do not have garden areas.-
Organic program
0
If reporting an organic program, provide:
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program
100
If reporting an IPM program, provide:
A brief description of the IPM program:
Barcelona
The Plant Health Program implemented by "LA CYCA", in the gardening service of IESE Barcelona, affects the plant heritage of the different centers under contract (meadows, trees, shrubs, perennials, etc.) and is based on the concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
The service prioritizes practices, treatments and products that generate less risk to human health and the environment, using chemical methods as a last resort (always in coordination with prevention, care and protection tasks, in collaboration with other agencies and in accordance with the regulations established by the competent administrations).
Some good practices mentioned in LA CYCA's "IPM" plan are:
- Selection of native and adapted species in replacements or new plantations, preferably "bare root" and young, as they require less supplies.
- Endotherapy treatment: Using the tree pruning device called "Ynject GO mini". La Cyca performs an application in summer (July-August) to prevent against "Tomicus". Another treatment is performed in autumn (October-November) for prevention against "Thaumetopoea pityocampa".
Many other practices are applied at the Barcelona Campus and are detailed in the IPM Manual.
Madrid
The management of gardens and green spaces is entrusted to the contracting company 'TBF ESPACIOS VERDES.' Best practices for reducing chemical products focus on two main areas:
• Garden maintenance with minimal use of chemical products, supported by a sensible implementation of cultural practices.
• Fauna control using chemical-free methods.
MAINTENANCE
The work is carried out using and providing natural materials that are not aggressive to the environment:
Organic fertilization of meadows: Application of well-rotted compost in winter, in a thin layer, and topdressing in areas needing regeneration at the beginning of spring. The supply of this material is done with regular collaborators who ensure a natural material free of elements foreign to the natural evolution of manure.
Manual removal of weeds in slopes and shrub beds is carried out using tools that also promote aeration and enhance the aesthetic improvement of these areas.
To prevent runoff on some slopes, organic coconut matting has been used with the planting of Hypericum. This helps eliminate almost entirely runoff and competes with invasive species.
Use of species suitable for the climatic and soil conditions of the season. Despite being in a landscaped area of great value, a selection of species without extravagance is made, with plants that naturally thrive in this area. This avoids excessive water consumption and specific treatments for fertilizers and pest control, which can be aggressive and not always effective.
WILDLIFE CONTROL
While we do not face major issues with fungal diseases or insect pests, the presence of two troublesome animals for IESE's activities and garden maintenance is a cause for concern: pigeons and rabbits. In both cases, strategies have been devised that are free of chemical products:
Pigeon Control: We employ "scarecrow owls." These figures, placed among the trees, exert some repellent activity, although they are not entirely effective, and the presence of nests in the pines has not been eradicated.
Rabbit Control: The presence of rabbits, with a stable and sporadic population, is the real problem in terms of pests in these facilities. Management of plant species has been carried out, seeking those that are naturally unpalatable to rabbits, such as begonia, tulbelgia, and grevillea. Chemical repellents available in the market for these cases have never been used. A control treatment has been initiated through capture processes. A document describing damages and proposing treatments has been prepared, receiving approval from the technicians of the Community of Madrid (Directorate General of Biodiversity and Forest Management). In collaboration with a specialized company in wildlife control, live capture of rabbits has been carried out using ferrets and nets. Snares have been used in burrow areas where they can be placed, and mesh nets for rabbits have been employed as enclosures in shrub areas.
The Plant Health Program implemented by "LA CYCA", in the gardening service of IESE Barcelona, affects the plant heritage of the different centers under contract (meadows, trees, shrubs, perennials, etc.) and is based on the concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
The service prioritizes practices, treatments and products that generate less risk to human health and the environment, using chemical methods as a last resort (always in coordination with prevention, care and protection tasks, in collaboration with other agencies and in accordance with the regulations established by the competent administrations).
Some good practices mentioned in LA CYCA's "IPM" plan are:
- Selection of native and adapted species in replacements or new plantations, preferably "bare root" and young, as they require less supplies.
- Endotherapy treatment: Using the tree pruning device called "Ynject GO mini". La Cyca performs an application in summer (July-August) to prevent against "Tomicus". Another treatment is performed in autumn (October-November) for prevention against "Thaumetopoea pityocampa".
Many other practices are applied at the Barcelona Campus and are detailed in the IPM Manual.
Madrid
The management of gardens and green spaces is entrusted to the contracting company 'TBF ESPACIOS VERDES.' Best practices for reducing chemical products focus on two main areas:
• Garden maintenance with minimal use of chemical products, supported by a sensible implementation of cultural practices.
• Fauna control using chemical-free methods.
MAINTENANCE
The work is carried out using and providing natural materials that are not aggressive to the environment:
Organic fertilization of meadows: Application of well-rotted compost in winter, in a thin layer, and topdressing in areas needing regeneration at the beginning of spring. The supply of this material is done with regular collaborators who ensure a natural material free of elements foreign to the natural evolution of manure.
Manual removal of weeds in slopes and shrub beds is carried out using tools that also promote aeration and enhance the aesthetic improvement of these areas.
To prevent runoff on some slopes, organic coconut matting has been used with the planting of Hypericum. This helps eliminate almost entirely runoff and competes with invasive species.
Use of species suitable for the climatic and soil conditions of the season. Despite being in a landscaped area of great value, a selection of species without extravagance is made, with plants that naturally thrive in this area. This avoids excessive water consumption and specific treatments for fertilizers and pest control, which can be aggressive and not always effective.
WILDLIFE CONTROL
While we do not face major issues with fungal diseases or insect pests, the presence of two troublesome animals for IESE's activities and garden maintenance is a cause for concern: pigeons and rabbits. In both cases, strategies have been devised that are free of chemical products:
Pigeon Control: We employ "scarecrow owls." These figures, placed among the trees, exert some repellent activity, although they are not entirely effective, and the presence of nests in the pines has not been eradicated.
Rabbit Control: The presence of rabbits, with a stable and sporadic population, is the real problem in terms of pests in these facilities. Management of plant species has been carried out, seeking those that are naturally unpalatable to rabbits, such as begonia, tulbelgia, and grevillea. Chemical repellents available in the market for these cases have never been used. A control treatment has been initiated through capture processes. A document describing damages and proposing treatments has been prepared, receiving approval from the technicians of the Community of Madrid (Directorate General of Biodiversity and Forest Management). In collaboration with a specialized company in wildlife control, live capture of rabbits has been carried out using ferrets and nets. Snares have been used in burrow areas where they can be placed, and mesh nets for rabbits have been employed as enclosures in shrub areas.
Optional Fields
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A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
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A brief description of the institution's approach to landscape materials management and waste minimization:
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A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
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A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable landscape management program is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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