| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.29 |
| Liaison | Bonnie Dong |
| Submission Date | Oct. 30, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
MacEwan University
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Craig
Janke Coordinator, Maintenance Facilities |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 17.50 Hectares |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 13.79 Hectares |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | --- |
Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan | 3.71 Hectares |
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined | --- |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | --- |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
-Naturalized landscape areas include native species that are drought-tolerant in order to reduce water use.
-A centrally controlled irrigation system that includes a weather station is used to optimize and regulate water use.
-Plant beds are mulched to retain additional moisture.
-All grass is mulched.
-Recycled and reusable materials are used in hard landscaping when available.
A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
Use of native species that are drought-tolerant.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
N/A
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
N/A
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
N/A
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
A new centrally-controlled irrigation system, complete with weather station and rain sensors, was installed. Additionally, a naturalized landscape design was implemented in the creation of landscaped areas along 109 Street and in front of Building 5.
A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
MacEwan University reduces the impact of snow and ice removal by regularly clearing sidewalks with a sweeper, manually scraping, and using sand in place of deicing chemicals whenever possible.
A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
N/A
Is the institution recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus USA program (if applicable)?:
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable landscape management programs and practices is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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