University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
OP-10: Biodiversity
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Fadwa
BALADI Sustainable Developpement Manager Sustainable Developpement |
Does the institution own or manage land that includes or is adjacent to legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, or regions of conservation importance?:
A brief description of the legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance:
Has the institution conducted an assessment to identify endangered and vulnerable species (including migratory species) with habitats on land owned or managed by the institution?:
A list of endangered and vulnerable species with habitats on land owned or managed by the institution, by level of extinction risk:
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Has the institution conducted an assessment to identify areas of biodiversity importance on land owned or managed by the institution?:
A brief description of areas of biodiversity importance on land owned or managed by the institution:
All the green landscapes of the UM6P has been subject of the assessment in addition to the experimental farm of the Agricultural and innovation technology transfer center that gathers different species of biodiversity importance.
The methodologies used to identify endangered and vulnerable species and/or areas of biodiversity importance and any ongoing assessment and monitoring mechanisms:
In COXIBIO, before any intervention is made on the campus landscape, we conduct an assessment of the flora and pests present. This assessment is critical to determine the best course of action to take in managing the landscape and any pest problems. By evaluating the plant species present, we can identify any rare or endangered species that may require special attention. We also take into consideration the health and condition of the plants to ensure that any interventions made will not cause harm to the ecosystem. Additionally, we assess the pest situation to determine the types and extent of infestations, which helps us to choose the most appropriate and environmentally friendly pest management techniques. Overall, this assessment process helps us to develop a comprehensive and sustainable plan for managing the campus landscape and controlling pests while protecting biodiversity.
A brief description of the scope of the assessment(s):
The scope of the assessment for the green landscapes of the UM6P campus and AITTC includes the evaluation of the biodiversity, flora and fauna, soil quality, and pest management. The assessment aims to identify the plant species present in the landscape, their health status, and the ecosystem services they provide. Additionally, the assessment will evaluate the potential threats to biodiversity, such as the presence of invasive species, and will recommend appropriate management strategies to minimize their impact.
A brief description of the plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats, and/or ecosystems:
In addition to the eco-friendly management practices that we use at Coxibio to protect and positively affect identified species, we also utilize releases of beneficial insects to combat pests. Beneficial insects are natural enemies of pests and can help to control pest populations without the use of chemical pesticides. By releasing these beneficial insects into the environment, we can promote natural pest control and reduce the impact of pest damage on plant species. This approach is a sustainable and effective alternative to chemical pesticides and helps to maintain healthy ecosystems and promote biodiversity.
Estimated percentage of areas of biodiversity importance that are also protected areas :
Website URL where information about the institution’s biodiversity initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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