| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.50 |
| Liaison | Ryan Chabot |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Central Florida
OP-10: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Patrick
Bohlen Director Lanscape & Natural Resources |
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Does the institution own or manage land that includes or is adjacent to legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance?:
Yes
A brief description of the legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance:
UCF has over 800 acres of natural lands, which are deeded to the state as conservation easements.
https://www.green.ucf.edu/natural-resources/conservation/conservation-land/
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify endangered and vulnerable species (including migratory species) with habitats on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Yes
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Yes
If yes to either of the above, provide the following:
Natural areas are surveyed each year for endangered plants and animals through vegetation monitoring and other related field work. Gopher tortoise burrows are recorded in each land management unit after a prescribed burn in conducted in that unit. An annual Christmas bird count is conducted each year by Audubon Society.
A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
All habitats and ecosystems of the natural areas have been surveyed and mapped by the Florida Natural Areas inventory (FNAI). Environmentally sensitive areas include conservation easements that are recorded with the state and the local water management district.
A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
The department has a prescribed burn program to assist in managing the fire influenced habitats on campus and to reduce fuel loading. Prescribed burning is important to maintaining these habitats for threatened and endangered plants and animals such as the Gopher Tortoise.
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