| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 43.88 |
| Liaison | Matt Wolsfeld |
| Submission Date | Jan. 30, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Saskatchewan
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.48 / 2.00 |
Erin
Akins Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 754.74 Hectares |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 31.65 Hectares |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 453.25 Hectares |
Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan | 23.22 Hectares |
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined | 27.87 Hectares |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 32.37 Hectares |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
We extensively assess both the soil and the plants, including taking into consideration the type of soil and plant as well as the micro-climate. Such assessment plays a key role when it comes to the soil amendment i.e. composting regime to be undertaken which is dependent on the degree of degradation. For plants, disturbed plants are either pruned or replaced with prairie hardy native species (Climate Zone 2B). We also do include aesthetic plants were necessary.
A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
Infected plant materials of existing vegetation are pruned out. In addition, native plant species or prairie hardy plants are used to replace infected plants or used on Green Roofs such as those on top of the Law Building and Academic Health Science Building. Environmental friendly management practices are also used primarily in the initial stages to control invasive species such as weeds which involves using high pressure hot water, horticulture oil and vinegar, as well as other cultural practices like hoeing, weed whipping, or hand Roto-tilling of weedy areas.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
Most grounds waste is composted and used as the primary source of fertilizer for all grounds landscaping. Compost is also provided to campus community gardens and the Department of Biology's garden plot.
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
The use of compost as the primary source of fertilizer for all grounds landscaping (such as all sporting fields as well as turfs, shrubs and flower beds or plots on campus) with the goal of eventually moving away from the use of inorganic fertilizers.
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
Grounds management -- compost application, granular de-icing application, high pressure hot water, horticulture oil and vinegar.
Landscaping -- limited use of recycled plastic in outdoor benches and tables.
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
Seasonal collections of plant materials (such as leaves for composting) help prevent leaves especially in the fall/autumn from clogging the drainage systems. Green Roofs on top of the Law and Academic Health Science Buildings are planted with a variety of native hardy species which contribute to minimizing run-offs. Automatic irrigation systems set on campus helps to control the quantity and time of water application.
A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
We exclusively employ granular de-icing applications.
A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
We have natural areas of approximately 80 acres along the riverbank that are managed in partnership with the Meewasin Valley Authourity.
Is the institution recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus USA program (if applicable)?:
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable landscape management programs and practices is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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