| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 76.71 |
| Liaison | Gioia Thompson |
| Submission Date | Feb. 6, 2023 |
University of Vermont
IN-20: Grounds Certification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Gioia
Thompson Sustainability Strategist UVM Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution own and/or manage land that is currently certified under the following programs? (at least one positive response required):
| Yes or No | |
| ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation | No |
| Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) | No |
| Bee Campus USA | Yes |
| Demeter Biodynamic | No |
| Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Forest Management standard | Yes |
| International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List Standard | No |
| National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat Program | No |
| An Organic standard or Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) endorsed by IFOAM | No |
| Salmon-Safe | No |
| Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) | No |
| Tree Campus USA (Arbor Day Foundation) | No |
| An equivalent program approved by AASHE | No |
A brief description of the institution’s third party certified land holdings:
Our Bee Campus USA Committee includes our campus Grounds Manager along with three faculty members (two from the Plant and Soil Science Department and one from the Chemistry Department) as well as the officers of the UVM Beekeepers Club. We meet once annually to discuss what the educational and programmatic activities will be for the coming academic year. These activities on campus are typically conducted under the direction of the UVM Horticulture Club and the UVM Beekeepers Club.
Documentation affirming the certification(s):
Website URL where information affirming the certification(s) is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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