| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.12 |
| Liaison | Matthew Williams |
| Submission Date | June 30, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Florida
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.00 / 2.00 |
Liz
Storn Program Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 1,955 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 465 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 781 Acres |
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Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| 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:
The university works to use native plants wherever possible.
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A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
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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:
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A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
The University of Florida currently irrigates approximately 90% of the irrigated areas on campus using reclaimed water (a high quality non-potable water supply that is not meant for potable [drinking] purposes) from the Water Reclamation Facility located on North/South Drive. The remaining 10% is supplied from wells on campus or from domestic (drinking) water.
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A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
NA
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A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
31 conservation areas totally 447 acres are protected on campus along with 22 acres of buffer. Included is 60 acres dedicated to teaching students and the public about ecology and biodiversity. Conservation areas include a wide variety of different habitats found in Florida.
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Is the institution recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus USA program (if applicable)?:
Yes
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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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