| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.76 |
| Liaison | Eric Meliton |
| Submission Date | Jan. 16, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wilfrid Laurier University
OP-10: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.00 / 1.00 |
James
Emary Area Manager: Grounds Services Physical Resources |
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Does the institution own or manage land that includes or is adjacent to legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance?:
No
A brief description of the legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance:
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Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify endangered and vulnerable species (including migratory species) with habitats on institution-owned or –managed land?:
No
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
No
If yes to either of the above, provide the following:
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A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
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A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
Laurier has a design guideline that specifies only native and pollinating species are planted on all campuses. Two current projects on campus highlight pollinating species specifically, including a rain garden that flows into a butterfly garden and a below ground water harvesting cistern with native and pollinating species on top - both include interpretive signs that highlight the wildlife elements.
Laurier also has a green roof located on top of its student center which is vegetated with varieties of sedum that are drought tolerant and attract bees and butterflies.
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