| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.61 |
| Liaison | Douglas Alexander |
| Submission Date | Feb. 19, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Old Dominion University
OP-T2-20: Wildlife Habitat
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Krista
Harrell-Blair ODU Sustainability Intern for STARS Environmental Health & Safety |
Does the institution have programs in place to protect and/or create wildlife habitat on institution-owned land?:
A brief description of the wildlife habitat program, policy, or practice:
ODU currently works to promote wildlife habitat in our estuaries. At both the west end of campus and the east end, the Elizabeth and Lafayette rivers respectively, we have worked with the Elizabeth River Project to replant wetlands and riparian zones with native trees, shrubs, and grasses. Keeping these areas planted with native plants will provide a native habitat for the fauna which reside there. On the campus interior we have gardens which contain flowering plants that attract butterflies, pollinators, and a various forms of avian life. As well, consistently plant new varieties of oak trees that are always popular with the squirrels. While we do not typically plant landscapes (certain flowers to attract butterflies being the exception) with the sole intention to attract wildlife, it is quite often a welcomed byproduct of a properly designed and maintained area.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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