| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.80 |
| Liaison | Sarah Laurie |
| Submission Date | May 7, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York at Fredonia
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.00 / 2.00 |
Kevin
Cloos Director Facilities Services |
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Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 249 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 22 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 35 Acres |
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Area of managed grounds that is::
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| 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 | 0 Acres |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 0 Acres |
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A copy of the IPM plan:
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The IPM plan :
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A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
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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:
During the past several years, the campus has planted many native gardens as part of the campus landscaping. The grounds maintenance staff closely monitors the local weather online and from the local TV stations to determine when and if manual irrigation is needed on the other game fields.
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A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
The grounds department uses mulching blades on the mowing equipment and the staff utilizes wood chips from tree trimming and routine lawn maintenance as mulch in many planting beds on campus.
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A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
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A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
The grounds department uses compost and wood chips from the campus in many planting beds across the 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:
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A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
The campus uses environmentally friendly ice control products for winter ice control on campus roadways and walkways. The product is a treated ice melt that is approved by the EPA. The product provides better coverage, thus reducing demand, is less corrosive and has less impact on vegetation.
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A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
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Is the institution recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus USA program (if applicable)?:
No
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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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