| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.88 |
| Liaison | Isabel Savransky |
| Submission Date | April 21, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ontario Tech University
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.00 / 2.00 |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 119.30 Hectares |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 12.30 Hectares |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 62.20 Hectares |
Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan | 0 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 |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
Landscaping drawings include Native Plants as mandatory in campus RFPs. Milkweed conservation areas and purple coneflower planted on our North Campus to help with pollinator populations. We Grow Trees tree planting challenge where staff grow, maintain and plant native trees on campus.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
UOIT has storm water management ponds on campus that reduce sediment load to the nearby creek.
A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) land runs throughout and borders our North Campus. This land is regulated by CLOCA
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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