| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.71 |
| Liaison | Christie-Joy Hartman |
| Submission Date | Sept. 13, 2024 |
James Madison University
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Abram
Kaufman Energy Conservation and Sustainability Manager Facilities Management Engineering & Sustainability |
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 | 0 Acres |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 732.90 Acres |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 0 Acres |
| Total area of managed grounds | 732.90 Acres |
A brief description of any land excluded from the area of managed grounds:
Percentage of grounds managed organically:
A brief description of the organic landscape management program:
Percentage of grounds managed in accordance with an IPM program:
A copy of the IPM plan or program:
A brief description of the IPM program:
The purpose of JMU'S IPM plan is to guide the use of environmentally sensitive pest management strategies and least-toxic control methods at JMU. Integrated Pest Management is defined as managing pests (plants, fungi, insects, and/or animals) in a way that protects human health and the surrounding environment and that improves economic returns through the most effective, least-risk option. Core elements of JMU IPM include:
- Use of least-toxic chemical pesticides
- Minimum use of chemicals
- Use of chemicals and pesticides only in targeted locations and for targeted species
- Routine inspection and monitoring
- Proactive communication
A brief description of the institution's approach to plant stewardship:
Per JMU Policy 1701, “native and drought-tolerant plants that require no or minimal watering once established should be purchased.” In addition, plants which demonstrate no invasive tendencies are used. Once planted, a 4-4-2 organic fertilizer is used when planting and applied as needed for the health of the plant.
A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
As part of regional partnerships with Eastern Mennonite University, the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, and the local city, JMU has completed over 4,000 linear feet of natural stream restoration on campus and implemented 100,000 square feet of riparian buffers along these streams. As part of the stream restoration project completed in the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, approximately 11,700 square feet of constructed wetlands were installed to help treat stormwater runoff from a highly impervious area of the city.
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:
A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
As also stated in Policy 1701, landscape structures will be constructed of recycled content materials whenever feasible. In addition, the use of mulch and compost from regionally generated plant debris and/or food waste will be given preference.
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:
Per STARS guidance, reports for this credit are current at the time of submission. Attached IPM Plan version 2018 is the current version.
Total campus area was retrieved from JMU GIS property layers on March 6, 2024
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.