| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.57 |
| Liaison | Rebecca Collins |
| Submission Date | Dec. 14, 2023 |
Temple University
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.23 / 2.00 |
Rebecca
Collins Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Total campus area:
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds:
| Area (double-counting is not allowed) | |
| Area managed organically, without the use of inorganic fertilizers and chemical pesticides, fungicides and herbicides | 2.50 Acres |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 9.80 Acres |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 53.23 Acres |
| Total area of managed grounds | 65.53 Acres |
A brief description of any land excluded from the area of managed grounds:
Woodland acreage at Ambler Campus (69.27) is excluded from the area of managed grounds.
Percentage of grounds managed organically:
A brief description of the organic landscape management program:
These 2.5 Acres receive no pesticides or fertilizers. This includes dormitory quad areas and the Temple Community Garden.
Percentage of grounds managed in accordance with an IPM program:
A copy of the IPM plan or program:
A brief description of the IPM program:
9.8 of the total managed acres is managed in accordance with an IPM program. These acres are located at the Ambler Athletic Fields.
1. Scouting / Pest-Pathogen Identification; 2.Determination of Damage Threshold; 3.Selection of Control; 4.Evaluation of Results
A brief description of the institution's approach to plant stewardship:
Known invasive species are avoided when choosing plants for the campus landscape. Native plants and those with low water requirements are utilized so long as they meet the other demands (aesthetic, etc.) of the project.
A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
The university has a total of 20 separate green stormwater infrastructure projects. Native plants and those with low water requirements are utilized so long as they meet the other demands (aesthetic, etc.) of the project.
A brief description of the institution's approach to landscape materials management and waste minimization:
The university composts its organic waste from grounds keeping. In 2012, a dedicated organic waste compactor was installed adjacent to the Grounds Department operations center. Organic waste from Temple's horticultural operations is kept out of the landfill and recycled into useful compost at a professional facility offsite. Excess soils are stored on site for future use.
A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
Green roofs and tree canopy cover help moderate building temperatures and related energy usage. The campus landscaping lighting standard is LED fixtures.
A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
In order to reduce the volume of ice melting agent applied to the grounds, the Grounds Department is very diligent in removing all snow and ice before applying melting agents. As a policy the Grounds Department does not treat surfaces with ice melt before a storm event. The Grounds Department uses Calcium Chloride (CaCl) instead of rock salt or Sodium Chloride (NaCl).
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable landscape management program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
FY 2023
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