| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.78 |
| Liaison | Troy Goodnough |
| Submission Date | Feb. 10, 2022 |
University of Minnesota, Morris
OP-10: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.00 / 1.00 |
Troy
Goodnough Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
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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, or regions of conservation importance?:
No
A brief description of the legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance:
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Endangered and vulnerable species
No
A list of endangered and vulnerable species with habitats on land owned or managed by the institution, by level of extinction risk:
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Areas of biodiversity importance
No
A brief description of areas of biodiversity importance on land owned or managed by the institution:
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Methodologies
If yes to either of the above, provide the following:
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A brief description of the scope of the assessment(s):
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A brief description of the plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats, and/or ecosystems:
UMN Morris has a variety of different practices designed to increase wildlife habitat on campus. Trees and shrubs with persistent berries are planted whenever applicable. In addition, we continue to plant evergreens to provide shelter for overwintering birds. Finally, our main stormwater ditch was designed to provide habitat for frogs, snakes, and birds.
Optional Fields
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Website URL where information about the institution’s biodiversity initiatives is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
UMN Morris is currently working on completing a biodiversity assessment.
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