| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.17 |
| Liaison | Abhinaya Ganesh |
| Submission Date | Nov. 21, 2024 |
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
OP-4: Ecologically Managed Grounds
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.50 / 5.00 |
4.1 Organic landscaping/grounds services
Online location of the institution’s IPM protocol:
Copy of the institution’s IPM protocol:
Do the institution’s landscaping/grounds services publish, on at least an annual basis, an inventory of the synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides used on campus grounds?:
Online location of the institution’s chemical inventory:
Copy of the institution’s most recent chemical inventory:
Do the institution’s landscaping/grounds services manage one or more sites or pilot projects without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s organic landscaping/grounds policies and practices:
Organic Landscaping Practices
- Use of Organic Manure and Compost:The SSN campus incorporates organic cow dung and manure from on-site composting as natural fertilizers. Organic waste from the campus, including food scraps and garden clippings, is processed in composting units to produce nutrient-rich compost. This compost, combined with cow dung, is applied to garden beds and lawns to enrich the soil, enhance plant growth, and improve moisture retention.
- Native and Drought-Resistant Plant Selection:The landscaping design features native and drought-resistant plants, which require minimal water and maintenance. These species are well-adapted to local conditions and help preserve the natural ecosystem, reducing the need for additional water and chemical inputs.t.
- Water Conservation Techniques:Organic mulching, made from recycled plant material, is used around trees and shrubs to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Additionally, water-efficient irrigation systems like drip irrigation and automated sprinklers are employed to optimize water usage.
Reference link for photographs of the landscape area and trees count planted
https://www.ssn.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/7.1.5_Green-Campus.pdf
Have the institution’s landscaping/grounds services eliminated their use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides?:
Online resource affirming the organic status of the institution’s landscaping/grounds services:
Document affirming the organic status of the institution’s landscaping/grounds services:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
4.2 Ratio of ecologically managed green space to total managed green space
Area protected or restored:
Area of tree canopy:
Area managed organically:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following four figures:
Ratio of tree canopy to total managed green space:
Ratio of areas managed organically to total managed green space:
Points earned for indicator OP 4.2:
Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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