University of Alabama
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Kim
Byram Associate Manager of Landscape Installation Grounds |
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 | 0 Hectares |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 0 Hectares |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 566.56 Hectares |
| Total area of managed grounds | 566.56 Hectares |
If the total area of managed grounds is less than the total campus area, provide:
N/A
Organic program
If reporting an organic program, provide:
N/A
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program
If reporting an IPM program, provide:
A brief description of the IPM program:
We do not have a formal plan, but we do adhere to the principals of IPM. We use plant selections that are not susceptible to certain pests. Also, we only use pesticides when the population reaches a level that is unacceptable to the aesthetics or well-being of the plant. When applications are made, they are specific to the affected area and not by use of a global application. Another part of this process is that we use proper horticultural methods for pruning, plant locations, and watering processes.
Optional Fields
Plants are selected that will perform well in the Tuscaloosa environment. We use proper horticultural methods in our management of campus. Also, if all possible, we transplant and reuse plants instead of trashing them.
A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
Water is very readily available on campus. We have over 130 irrigation systems throughout the campus. These are monitored by a central computer which allows ease of control. Most of our systems have flow controls and master valves. These help us monitor malfunctions that include leaks and lack of water use.
A brief description of the institution's approach to landscape materials management and waste minimization:
Water is very readily available on campus. We have over 130 irrigation systems throughout the campus. These are monitored by a central computer which allows ease of control. Most of our systems have flow controls and master valves. These help us monitor malfunctions that include leaks and lack of water use.
A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
We transplant many trees and shrubs. Our biggest practice is the mulching of leaves instead of burning them or removing. In the past, we have hauled portions of these to the Campus Arboretum for use as compost.
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:
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