| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.56 |
| Liaison | Juanita Van Norman |
| Submission Date | May 21, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Manitoba
OP-11: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Ian
Hall Director OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY |
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?:
A brief description of any legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance on institution owned or managed land:
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify endangered and vulnerable species with habitats on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
The methodology(-ies) used to identify endangered and vulnerable species and/or environmentally sensitive areas and any ongoing assessment and monitoring mechanisms:
A series of field surveys have been undertaken over the last fifteen years, including:
Riparian Forest Inventory (2000); Natural Areas Assessment - with City of Winnipeg (2003)
Additional tree inventories and bird counts have also been completed.
http://www.visionaryregeneration.com/media/UOM_comp_brief_final_chapter_C.pdf
A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
Migratory birds (including Canada Goose), migratory insects (Monarch butterfly) and fish species are identified in the University's planning context document.
A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
A landscape-first campus master planning process is underway (building on prior assessments and updated with additional information as needed).
Undeveloped riverbank areas are maintained as green corridors.
Grounds are managed through an integrated pest management approach and native species are selected for tree and shrub plantings.
The website URL where information about the institution’s biodiversity policies and programs(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.