| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.55 |
| Liaison | Aaron Klemm |
| Submission Date | Sept. 15, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
San Jose State University
Tier2-1: Native Plants
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Loren
Lewis Project Coordinator Office of the President |
Does the institution prioritize the use of native plant species in landscaping?:
A brief description of the native plant program, policy, or practice:
Since 2008 Facilities Development and Operations has implemented a process whereby only native trees are accepted as donations. Since that time, the majority of all trees planted on campus grounds are native. The exceptions are when the academic mission requests a specific species be planted or when a tree is removed and a similar tree is needed to fill the void, and the iconic arch of the Mulberry Trees. FD&O has also implemented a procedures whereby native plants and drought tolerant plants are planted in future garden areas. Such garden may or may not include color spots and most native plants stay dormant for several months of the year.
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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