| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.01 |
| Liaison | Connie Norton |
| Submission Date | Oct. 29, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Simon Fraser University
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.79 / 2.00 |
Elizabeth
Starr Campus Planner Facilities Development |
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Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 370 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 40 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 190 Acres |
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Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan | 0 Acres |
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined | 55 Acres |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 84 Acres |
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A copy of the IPM plan:
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The IPM plan :
As below.
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A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
The entire campus is managed based on the BC Landscape Standards, prepared by a joint committee of the BC Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA), and the BC Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA). This Standard sets guidelines and makes recommendations for all major aspects of the landscape industry.
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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:
Native planting areas are located throughout campus and it is our practice to use native plant material in new planting programs - especially when the area is near or adjacent to naturalized areas, such as forest edges, swales, creeks etc.
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A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
Cuttings from current landscaping and maintenance activities are mulched and spread back into forested areas on campus.
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A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
Management practices include reseeding, overseeding and aeration and limited use of water. No pesticides are used on site.
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A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
Composted top soil and bark mulch are used across campus.
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A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
Continous monitoring of water quality in tributaries that feed to major streams. Storm water management ponds, swales.
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A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
In an effort to insure better management and to reduce salt consumption on Canada’s roads Environment Canada has developed a “Code of Best Practice for Salt Usage” and it is required that all organizations that use in excess of 500 tonnes of salt annually must have a Salt Management Plan. In compliance with this requirement the University has developed a site specific Salt Management Plan which can be viewed on this site.We have a snow and ice removal program that includes strategies to reduce the amount of salt used on our roads - by using brine and salt and gravel mixtures. Total annual (winter) salt usage in 2012 was 240 tonnes. However, total salt usage has been significantly reduced since 2003 - 2009.
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A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
SFU is adjacent to the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, which is managed by the City of Burnaby.
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Is the institution recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus USA program (if applicable)?:
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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:
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