| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.85 |
| Liaison | Tara Pike |
| Submission Date | June 17, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Tier2-1: Native Plants
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Robert
Lynn Facility Manager LANDSCAPE GROUNDS & ARBORETUM / FMA |
Does the institution prioritize the use of native plant species in landscaping?:
A brief description of the native plant program, policy, or practice:
When designing new landscapes and re-designing existing landscapes, an emphasis is placed on using native and adapted plant species. Plants such as Mesquites, Cassias, cactus and agave species use less water, require less maintenance and fertilizer and are generally better adapted to our environment than introduced species.
The Donald H. Baepler Xeric Garden, located at the entrance to the Marjorie Barrick Museum, demonstrates how drought-tolerant plants and an efficient irrigation system combine to save water and create an attractive landscape. It was the first large-scale demonstration garden of its kind in the Las Vegas Valley.
Visit the following websites for more information:
http://facilities.unlv.edu/landscape/xeric.html
http://barrickmuseum.unlv.edu/xeric/index.html
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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