| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.30 |
| Liaison | Emma Shipalesky |
| Submission Date | June 19, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 2.00 |
Dale
Solberg Manager Custodial and Grounds Custodial Services |
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Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 56.52 Hectares |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 30.66 Hectares |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 19.45 Hectares |
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Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan | 6.41 Hectares |
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined | 0 Hectares |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 0 Hectares |
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A copy of the IPM plan:
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The IPM plan :
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A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
As per NAIT Procedure CSR 1.2: Sustainable Landscaping
1.0 Process
1.1 Plant trees, shrubs and flowers that are hardy, drought tolerant and insect or disease resistant.
1.2 Incorporate use of “Myke” natural mycorise (beneficial fungus) when installing new plant material.
1.3 Use organic mulches in shrub beds to form weed barrier and retain soil moisture.
1.4 When practical use mechanical or biological methods to control weed and pest problems.
1.5 Use only spot spraying and selective weed control practices for weed and pest problems.
1.6 Use organic matter/compost to enrich soil in flower and shrub beds.
1.7 Use mulching mowers when cutting grass; to enable clippings to nourish the lawn areas.
1.8 Use grass seed mixtures that are suitable for the climate and applications at NAIT. (i.e., native grasses)
1.9 Apply ice melter and traction control products that are environmentally friendly.
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A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
Local material, native 1st priority, locally cultivated 2nd. Trees, shrubs, and flowers are hardy, drought tolerant and insect or disease resistant.
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A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
Only excessive clippings removed from areas cut.
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A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
Incorporate use of “Myke” natural mycorise (beneficial fungus) when installing new plant material. Use organic matter/compost to enrich soil in flower and shrub beds.
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A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
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A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
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A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
Elimination of any nonorganic traction material. Implementation of use of eco friendly ice melt - green seal approved.
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A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
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Is the institution recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus USA program (if applicable)?:
No
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The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable landscape management programs and practices is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Area of undeveloped land represents the leased Kidney Lake site (16 ha), undeveloped land east of L building on main campus used as temporary parking for construction workers (0.85 ha), and the construction site for the Centre for Applied Technologies building, expected to open in 2016 (~2.6 ha).
Area of land managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management Plan is equivalent to area of vegetated grounds at NAIT.
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