University of Texas at Austin
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.94 / 2.00 |
Jim
Carse Manager, Landscape Services Facilities Services |
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 | 867.76 Acres |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 44.30 Acres |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 4.94 Acres |
| Total area of managed grounds | 917 Acres |
A brief description of any land excluded from the area of managed grounds:
research land, housing and dining apartments, ranch land, un-maintained woodland.
Percentage of grounds managed organically:
A brief description of the organic landscape management program:
Only organic products used, with the exception of fire ant insecticide in child-care areas, and herbicide applied to stumps of invasive species
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:
1) set action thresholds, 2) monitor and identify pests, 3) prevent or remove conditions that attract pests, 4) control
A brief description of the institution's approach to plant stewardship:
We strive to maintain an attractive and sustainable campus landscape. We do this by planting native and adapted species, and controlling invasive species; performing industry-tested maintenance practices; building and maintaining healthy soils; and enforcing a tree protection and mitigation standard.
A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
We operate a centrally controlled smart irrigation system which reduces water waste; and we strive to utilize reclaimed & rain water where applicable.
A brief description of the institution's approach to landscape materials management and waste minimization:
We create leaf mold compost from campus trees and recycle leaves in turf areas; we repurpose tree debris into mulch and mill campus trees for use in campus buildings or new construction.
A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
We strive for sustainable designs on all capital projects by use of our design and construction standards & specifications https://pmcservices.utexas.edu/DCS-Division-32-EXTERIOR-IMPROVEMENTS
A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
Tree Campus USA since 2008 - https://facilitiesservices.utexas.edu/divisions/support/urban-forestry
SITES Gold status for Dell Medical School landscape 2017
pollinator gardens registered as monarch habitat.
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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