| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.06 |
| Liaison | Dave Barbier |
| Submission Date | March 22, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.07 / 2.00 |
Sergio
Romero Data Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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Total campus area:
1,005.24
Hectares
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 | 61.92 Hectares |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 623.22 Hectares |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 11.33 Hectares |
| Total area of managed grounds | 696.46 Hectares |
If the total area of managed grounds is less than the total campus area, provide:
Building footprint and impervious surfaces account for 73 acres of campus
College of Natural Resources teaching and research properties include 690 acres of undeveloped lands. Classes found in the Natural Resources department often manage these lands in a way to increase biodiversity and reduce disease found on trees. Trimming, burning, planting and cleaning forest are all done in a meticulous way to conserve the land for future students and generations.
College of Natural Resources teaching and research properties include 690 acres of undeveloped lands. Classes found in the Natural Resources department often manage these lands in a way to increase biodiversity and reduce disease found on trees. Trimming, burning, planting and cleaning forest are all done in a meticulous way to conserve the land for future students and generations.
Organic program
8.89
If reporting an organic program, provide:
43 acres of campus lawn and plant beds are maintained organically. Athletic fields are not.
All 106.7 acres of managed grounds on the Marshfield branch campus are managed organically.
All 3.7 acres of managed grounds on the Wausau branch campus are managed organically.
The Grounds Superintendent disposed of many of the chemicals used since 1998. An example is Daconil, a fungicide, which was used on athletic fields to prevent fungus growth.
The use of Vegemec has been eliminated as well. Vegemec is a soil sterilant product. It kills everything – bugs, weeds, seeds - and nothing grows for 90 days. Vegemec was used on granite padded areas – under bleachers and where bike racks are located. This was a very effective product when there was limited staff to maintain grounds. Rather than using Vegemec, we now have concrete placed under bleachers and brick pavers under bike racks. We do not spray entire areas as in the past, we now only spot treat with Roundup if needed.
Other products no longer being used include Malathion (insecticide), Orthene (insecticide), Ornamec (grass herbicide), and Barricade (herbicide).
Facility Services recently obtained funding for steam activated weeding device to offset even more of our synthetic and herbicide.
All 106.7 acres of managed grounds on the Marshfield branch campus are managed organically.
All 3.7 acres of managed grounds on the Wausau branch campus are managed organically.
The Grounds Superintendent disposed of many of the chemicals used since 1998. An example is Daconil, a fungicide, which was used on athletic fields to prevent fungus growth.
The use of Vegemec has been eliminated as well. Vegemec is a soil sterilant product. It kills everything – bugs, weeds, seeds - and nothing grows for 90 days. Vegemec was used on granite padded areas – under bleachers and where bike racks are located. This was a very effective product when there was limited staff to maintain grounds. Rather than using Vegemec, we now have concrete placed under bleachers and brick pavers under bike racks. We do not spray entire areas as in the past, we now only spot treat with Roundup if needed.
Other products no longer being used include Malathion (insecticide), Orthene (insecticide), Ornamec (grass herbicide), and Barricade (herbicide).
Facility Services recently obtained funding for steam activated weeding device to offset even more of our synthetic and herbicide.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program
89.48
If reporting an IPM program, provide:
A brief description of the IPM program:
The UW-Stevens Point IPM is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on pevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices and the use of resistant planting varieties. We use pesticides only after monitoring indicates other alternatives are not effective according to established guidelines. We select and apply pest control materials in a manner that minimizes risks to health, beneficial and non-target organism, and the environment.
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Tree planting is an important part of creating a visually and ecologically robust campus and an important part of the outdoor classroom for several college courses on campus. Approximately 25% of the plants on campus are native. There are areas where native plants are a priority - such as the rain garden. Plants are chosen based on their hardiness in our Wisconsin climate and also to provide color throughout the year. UWSP is a natural resources college and planting consideration is given to woody plants that meet the needs of outdoor classroom and teaching needs of courses. The recommended tree species can either be a native or non-native species as long as they fit within the tree selection guidelines found in our campus tree plan.
A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
Rain gardens protect Moses Creek which flows under campus - always considered in new building projects: For more than 70 years, Moses Creek flowed in a drainage ditch through the eastern portion of Schmeeckle Reserve. A major restoration project in summer and fall of 2010 re-created the natural meanders of the stream and restored the historic wetland floodplain. New trails and boardwalks provide access to the wetland, which has been planted with trees, shrubs, and marsh vegetation.
The $900,000 restoration was funded as a mitigation project by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
The $900,000 restoration was funded as a mitigation project by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
A brief description of the institution's approach to landscape materials management and waste minimization:
Landscaping mulch waste, grass trimmings and other compostable waste produced on campus grounds is collected and put into piles which are turned and allowed to become compost. The compost that is produced on campus is created into a compost tea which is used on campus to fertilize flower beds.
A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
As part of our Comprehensive Campus Landscape Plan many facets of landscape are used in relation to energy-efficiency. The use of shade windows reduce the heat absorption of buildings, the placement of bike racks to spur alternative transportation, utilization of native plants that use a conservative level of water versus exotic plants, finally snowfall is taken into consideration to ensure efficient use of snowplows and shovels without navigating overly complicated areas during the winter months.
A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
Residential Living uses an environmentally friendly ice melter. Academic custodial began using an environmentally friendly ice melter for the 2011-12 winter season and beyond.
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:
All 106.7 acres of managed grounds on the Marshfield branch campus are managed organically.
All 3.7 acres of managed grounds on the Wausau branch campus are managed organically.
43 acres of the 71 Main campus managed grounds are managed organically.
The 2009 Treehaven Land Management Plan covering 1,158 acres provides a vision and framework for the use, development, and management of the forest well into the future with an emphasis on the next 15 years. It describes general land management goals, and specific management prescriptions for each forest type to meet current and future needs. Recommendations are included to improve education, demonstration, and research opportunities, along with enhancing recreation, forest production, aesthetics, and habitat conservation.
The 285 acre Schmeeckle Reserve is a protected area.
All 3.7 acres of managed grounds on the Wausau branch campus are managed organically.
43 acres of the 71 Main campus managed grounds are managed organically.
The 2009 Treehaven Land Management Plan covering 1,158 acres provides a vision and framework for the use, development, and management of the forest well into the future with an emphasis on the next 15 years. It describes general land management goals, and specific management prescriptions for each forest type to meet current and future needs. Recommendations are included to improve education, demonstration, and research opportunities, along with enhancing recreation, forest production, aesthetics, and habitat conservation.
The 285 acre Schmeeckle Reserve is a protected area.
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