| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.16 |
| Liaison | Susan Caplow |
| Submission Date | Jan. 7, 2023 |
University of Montevallo
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.00 / 2.00 |
Susan
Caplow Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Behavioral and Social Sciences |
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 Acres |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 0 Acres |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 160 Acres |
| Total area of managed grounds | 160 Acres |
A brief description of any land excluded from the area of managed grounds:
Percentage of grounds managed organically:
A brief description of the organic landscape management program:
Percentage of grounds managed in accordance with an IPM program:
A copy of the IPM plan or program:
A brief description of the IPM program:
This is handled by Cook's Pest Control.
A brief description of the institution's approach to plant stewardship:
The campus's landscape architecture by Olmstead Brothers was designed using local and native plants that handle our climate conditions. Every new installation follows this as well.
A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
Ebenezer Swamp is protected land. All campus irrigation is non-potable water. UM manages and maintains a non-potable water source.
A brief description of the institution's approach to landscape materials management and waste minimization:
Our cafeteria composts in partnership with our organic garden on campus.
A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
Our original landscape design by Olmstead Brothers utilizes natural shade and native plants. Their techniques are still applied to new installations today.
A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
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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