| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 33.05 |
| Liaison | Lynda Koot |
| Submission Date | Nov. 8, 2021 |
The King's University
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Lynda
Koot Building Services Manager Facilities |
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 | 21 Acres |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 0 Acres |
| Total area of managed grounds | 21 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:
King's University grounds are maintained in accordance with an integrated four tiered pest management approach;
1) Set action thresholds
2)Monitor and identify pests
3)Prevention
4)Control
The University utilizes the services of Eco Pest Inc. and Edmonton Exterminators for services such as;
-interior and exterior rodent control
-insect and disease control in trees such as saw fly,
larvae and caterpillar control
A brief description of the institution's approach to plant stewardship:
Native plants are predominantly used in our swale area, which is a natural area of approximately 1 1/2 acres. Some of the grasses and wildflowers from this area have been transplanted into our planter beds.
Trees for tomorrow (175 trees planted). Park Tree moving and landscape. Purchased variety of trees.
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:
The University uses mulching mowers for mowing all lawns on campus. As well, one of the residence building composts organic materials.
A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
Many trees were planted on campus during the summer of 2020. Trees were placed in specific areas, with the aid of an ecology professor at the university, in order to accommodate appropriate carbon uptake as well as to make campus more comfortable and accessible. Fast growing trees (American Elm and Maple) were placed along paths and patios in order to provide shade during the hot months and prevent the formation of heat islands (Ponderosa Pine and Jack Pine). White Spruce were placed alongside our administrative wing in order to soak up moisture during storms as they are known for being moisture tolerant. All trees were planted in the place in which they could serve the best function.
A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
Parking lots are treated with pea gravel only after the snow has been plowed, so no harmful salts or other potentially harmful ice melting chemicals are used in our parking areas. In the springtime the pea gravel is swept up and re-cycled.
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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